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Assemble the SSD ................... 72 Assemble the Battery ................73 Assemble the Lower case ................75 CHAPTER 3 ............76 Troubleshooting ..........76 Troubleshooting ..................77 Introduction ................... 77 Introduction tips ..................77 Error messages ..................78 General Information ................. 79 Power On Issues ..................
NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: NOTE:...
BIOS Setup Utilities A hardware configuration program built into a computer’s or a tablet’s BIOS (Basic Input /Output System). Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run this utility. If configuration problems occur, users may need to run Setup. If users need flashing the computer’s BIOS, the BIOS setting will be kept.(BIOS settings will be kept after flashing.) To activate the BIOS Utility, press <...
BIOS Configuration Introduction Information This tab shows a summary of system information.
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Figure 1-1. BIOS Information Table 1-1. Describe BIOS Information menu Parameter Description CPU Info The CPU type and speed of the system. System BIOS Version Version of BIOS installed on the system. GOP Version Version of GOP on the system HDD Model Name This item will show the model name of storage device installed.
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Identifies the configured speed of the memory device. # means memory’s number. If there is only one memory Memory # Speed on board, hide this item. Identifies the configured voltage of the memory device. # means memory’s number. If there is only one memory Memory # Voltage on board, hide this item.
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Main This tab allows end user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Figure 1-2 BIOS Main...
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Function key Function key or Media key first switching. behavior D2D Recovery To do Acer disc-to-disc system recovery after restart without saving setup data. xHCI Support Enable or Disable routes all ports to xHCI Controller. Keyboard Enable or Disable Keyboard Backlight Timeout function.
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Press Ctrl + D (Service Key) to show hidden options: Format/Option Parameter Description Option: Normal or Customized Customization Key Show Copilot key status.
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Advanced This tab provides advanced settings of the system. Figure 1-3 Advanced Menu Table 1-3. Describes BIOS Advanced Menu Parameter Description Intel VTX Intel VTX function switch Intel VTD Intel VTD function switch Active Efficient Cores Control all efficient Cores to active or inactive. GNA Device Control Intel CPU which support GNA device enable or disable.
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Security This tab provides security settings of the system. Figure 1-4 BIOS Security...
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Table 1-4. Describes BIOS Security Menu Parameter Description Set Supervisor Password Set or clear Supervisor Password. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password. Set User Password Set or clear User Password. Change User Password. Change User Password Password on Boot Enable: System will ask input password on post time. Disable: System will ask input password when go to Setup Utility.
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Boot This tab allows end user to specify the boot options. Figure 1-5 BIOS Boot Table 1-5. Describes BIOS Boot Menu Parameter Description Boot Mode Set System Boot Menu. Secure Boot Enable or Disable secure boot check. Boot priority order Adjust the boot priority order.
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Exit This tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS configuration. Figure 1-6 BIOS Exit Table 1-6. Describes BIOS Exit Menu Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup and save your changes. Exit Discarding Changes Exit system setup and without saving your changes.
BIOS Flashing Utilities BIOS flashing memory updates are required for the following conditions: ⚫ New versions of system programs ⚫ New features or options ⚫ Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.
Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Figure 2-1.
Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: ⚫ Main unit disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components.
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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Lowercase Battery Speaker SSD-1 Uppercase SSD-2 Touchpad module WLAN module Camera module Thermal module LTE/WIFI antenna USB board Figure 2-2. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart...
Removing the Lower case 1. Place the notebook on flat while lower case should be upwards. Use TORX screwdriver to remove 10 screws of lower case. Figure 2-3. Lower case Table 2-2. Lower case Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove M2.5*5.5 mm_0.8 mm_4.5...
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2. Open the buckle with a pick as showed figure2-4, then remove the lower case from the bottom side as shown in picture. Figure 2-4. Lower case Figure 2-5. Lower case...
Removing the Battery 1.Disconnect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Figure 2-6. Battery 2. Remove two screws on the uppercase. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Figure 2-7. Battery Table 2-3. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity...
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WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Figure 2-8. Battery...
Removing the FAN 1. Disconnect the fan connector from the MB. Figure 2-15. FAN 2. Remove 2 screws on the FAN.
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Figure 2-16. FAN Table 2-6. FAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove FAN M2.0mm*L4mm_D4.0mm_T0.7 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm 3. Remove the fan from the C cover. Figure 2-17. FAN...
Removing the Thermal module 1. Remove the shielding case。 Figure 2-18. Thermal module 2. Remove the 6pcs screw on thermal module Figure 2-19. Thermal module Thermal module Screw Table 2-7. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm...
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Remove thermal M2.0mm*L2.5mm_D5.0mm_T0.5mm 1.6 +/-0.2 kg/cm module 3. Lift up the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 2-20. Thermal module...
Removing the Speaker 1. Disconnect the right speaker connector from the UB. Figure 2-21 speaker 2. Pull up the right speaker Figure 2-22. speaker 3. Disconnect the left speaker connector from the MB.
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Figure 2-23. speaker 4. Pull up the left speaker Figure 2-24. speaker...
Removing the USB board 1. Disconnect the IO FPC connector on the MB and UB, then remove the IO FPC. WEEE Annex VII Component: USB board Figure 2-25. USB board 2. Remove 2 screws on the USB board then remove the UB. WEEE Annex VII Component: USB board Figure 2-26.
Removing the RTC 1. Remove the tape shows as picture. WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC battery 2. Disconnect the RTC connector on the MB, then remove the RTC WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC battery Figure 2-27. RTC Battery...
Removing the MB Disconnect the KB FFC, TP FFC,FPR FFC from the MB. WEEE Annex VII Component: MB Figure 2-28. MB Disconnect the DC IN cable,EDP Cable from the MB. WEEE Annex VII Component: MB Figure 2-29. MB...
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Remove 6 screws from the sys hinge,then open the sys hinge WEEE Annex VII Component: MB Figure 2-30. MB Remove 2 screws from the MB WEEE Annex VII Component: MB Figure 2-31. MB Table 2-9. MB Screw Screw Step Screw Quantity Torque/kgfcm Type...
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Remove the MB from the C cover. WEEE Annex VII Component: MB Figure 2-32. MB Remove DRR from MB WEEE Annex VII Component: MB...
Removing the Touchpad module 1.Disconnect the TP-FFC、 FP-FFC(TP-model with fingerprint )from the TP-Model,and remove FFC WEEE Annex VII Component: Touchpad module Figure 2-35. Touchpad module Remove the TP shading mylar and conductive fabric WEEE Annex VII Component: Touchpad module Figure 2-36. Touchpad module Remove 2 screws from the upper case.
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WEEE Annex VII Component: Touchpad module Figure 2-37. Touchpad module Table 2-10. Touchpad screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.5mm_D5.0mm_T0. Remove Touchpad 2.0 +/-0.2 kg/cm module Remove the touchpad module from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Component: Touchpad module Figure 2-38.
Removing the LCD B cover Open the bezel from the left or right inner side as below, then remove the bezel from the LCD cover. WEEE Annex VII Component: Panel WEEE Annex VII Component: Panel Figure 2-39. LCD bezel...
Removing the EDP cable and Camera Removing EDP cable from panel. WEEE Annex VII Component: Panel Figure 2-41. EDP cable G sensor and Camera Remove the edp cable and G sensor board from A cover Figure 2-42. EDP cable G sensor and Camera Remove the ANT cable and G sensor board from A cover.
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Figure 2-43. EDP cable G sensor and Camera Remove the camera module from bezel. Figure 2-44. EDP cable G sensor and Camera NOTE: There is a back adhesive on the back of the camera module. Please remove the camera module from the upper and lower direction Disconnect the CCD cable from camera module Figure 2-45.
Removing the Antenna Peel off the antenna copper foil on the LCD gently,then remove the antenna PCBA. Figure 2-46. Antenna NOTE: The antenna copper foil has a detachable Angle in the lower right corner to remove the copper foil...
Assemble the camera module 1. Assemble the EDP cable CCD connector Figure 2-47. Camera module 2. Assemble the camera module Figure 2-48. Camera module...
Assemble the WIFI antenna Assemble the WIFI-AUX/Main antenna to the uppercase. Figure 2-49. WIFI antenna As shown in the figure, arrange the ANT cable to the hooks. Figure 2-50. WIFI antenna NOTE: The cable should be fixed in the adhesive area of the antenna...
Assemble the LCD Assemble the EDP cable to the LCD module. Figure 2-53. LCD Peel off blue protective tape and Assemble LCD to the A cover. NOTE: Put piece of tools to ensure panel locate at correct position Assemble B cover with A cover Figure 2-54.
Assemble the Touchpad module Assemble the touch pad module to the upper case. Figure 2-55. Touch pad module Assemble 2 screws to the upper case Figure 2-56. Touch pad module Table 2-13. Touchpad Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.3mm_D7.5mm_T0.6m Assemble 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm...
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Do not stick to the melting point The conductive cloth must be attached to the copper zone Figure 2-57. Touch pad module Assemble the TP shading mylar and conductive fabric Figure 2-58. Touch pad module Connect the TP-FFC、 FP-FFC(TP-model with fingerprint )from the TP-Model,and remove FFC Figure 2-59.
Assemble the MB Assemble the MB to the upper case from right side. Assemble 2 screws to the MB Figure 2-62. MB Table 2-15. MB screw Screw Step Screw Quantity Torque/kgfcm Type Yellow circle: M2.0mm*L2.5mm_D5.0mm_T0.5mm_ Remove the Red circle: 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm M2.0mm*L4mm_D4.0mm_T0.7m Connect the DC IN cable,EDP Cable from the MB.
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Connect the KB FFC, TP FFC,FPR FFC from the MB. Figure 2-64. MB...
Assemble the USB board 1. Assemble 2 screws on the USB board. Figure 2-65. USB board USB board Table 2-16. screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T Assemble 2+/-0.2 kg/cm 0.7mm_Black USB board 2. Connect the IO FFC connector on the MB and UB. Figure 2-66.
Assemble the Thermal module 1. Assemble the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 2-70. Thermal module 2. Assemble 3 screws on the thermal module. Figure 2-71. Thermal module...
Assemble the FAN 1. Assemble the fan. NOTE: The new fan needs to be affixed to the FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH. FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH Figure 2-73. FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH 2. Assemble the to the MB as shown in picture. Figure 2-74.
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3. Assemble 2 screws on the FAN Figure 2-75. FAN Table 2-18. FAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T Replace FAN 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm 0.7mm_Black 4. Connect the fan connector to the MB Figure 2-76. FAN...
Assemble the WLAN module Assemble the WLAN module. Figure 2-77. WLAN module Assemble 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 2-78. WLAN module Table 2-19. WLAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.0mm_D5.0mm_T0.6mm_ Remove 1.7+/-0.2 kg/cm Black WLAN...
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Connect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module, and assemble 1pcs Acetate Tape on the Antenna. Please notice the color and position. Figure 2-79. WLAN cable...
Assemble the Battery Assemble battery into C cover. Figure 2-82. Battery Assemble two screws on the uppercase. Figure 2-83. Battery Assemble BAT cable into MB...
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Figure 2-84. Battery Table 2-21. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Replace M2.0mm*L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T0.7mm_Black 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm battery stick tape on BAT conn to fix cable more stable . Figure 2-85. Battery...
Assemble the Lower case 1. Close the Lower case as shown in picture. Figure 2-86. Lower case 2. Use TORX screwdriver to assemble 10 screws to the lower case. Figure 2-87. Lower case Table 2-22. Lower case Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm...
Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.. Introduction tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers on-screen error message reports to help you solve problems.
Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Table 1-1. Error Messages Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS battery bad...
NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.
Power On Issues If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 3-1. Power On Issue...
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Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following. 1. Press “Power Button” 10 seconds, when Keyboard Backlight on, release keys Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet 3.
No Display Issues If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 3-2. No Display Issue...
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No POST or Video If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time. 1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. 2.
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Abnormal Video If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one at a time. Boot the computer. ⚫ If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process. ⚫...
Internal Speaker Failure If the Internal Speaker fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 3-5. Internal Speaker Failure...
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Sound Problems Perform the following, one at a time. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: ⚫ The device is properly installed ⚫...
Can’t Charge Failure If the battery can’t charge perform the following, one at a time. Figure 3-6. Microphone Failure Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab. 2.
Keyboard Failure If the Keyboard Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 3-12. Keyboard Failure...
1. Remove power from the computer. 2. Visually check the components for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: ⚫ Non-Acer devices ⚫ Keyboard, mouse, and other external devices ⚫...
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
FRU List NOTE: This list is for reference only, please contact Acer local service to order the correct replacement part and availability Table FRU list CATEGORY Pictures Acer Description Adapter Chicony Power A090A145P 90W 3PHY (1.1x3.0x7.7) ADAPTER 19V/4.74A Black TCO9.0, PCR 50% Battery SIMPLO Typ.53Wh 4700mAh 3S1P AP23A7L...
Upgrading the system BIOS incorrectly, or intermittence of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. NOTE System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. To update Drivers Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer ⚫...
NOTE In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support) This is not a free of charge service.