Acer 1700 manual PCMCIA-Related Symptoms, Memory-Related Symptoms, Speaker-Related Symptoms

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Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Battery can’t be charged or discharged

See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 10.

 

Battery pack

 

Main board

 

 

System hang during POST

ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module

 

Main board

 

 

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)

PCMCIA slot assembly

 

Main board

 

 

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

PCMCIA slot assembly

 

 

PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected

Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked

 

Main board

 

 

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Memory count (size) appears different from

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then

actual size.

reboot system.

 

RAM module

 

Main board

 

Check BIOS revision

 

 

System can power on, but you hear two long

Reinsert DIMM

beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank.

DIMM

 

Main board

 

 

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound

OS volume control

comes from the computer.

Audio driver

 

Speaker

 

Main board

 

 

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Speaker

 

Main board

 

 

Microphone cannot work

Audio driver

 

Volume control in Windows XP

 

Main board

 

 

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

The system will not enter hibernation mode

Power option in Windows XP

 

Hard disk drive

 

Main board

 

 

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after

Driver of Power Option Properties

closing the lid of the portable computer.

Lid close switch in upper case

 

Main board

 

 

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Contents Acer Aspire 1700 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Jumper and Connector Locations Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration 100FRU List Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103Table of Contents Chapter OverviewFeatures PerformanceOutlook Label DescriptionClosed Front view Lef t view Right view Rear view Bottom view Main Board Layout Bios Hotkey List Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor System Memory Memory CombinationsCache Memory Video MemoryAudio Interface IDE Interface Floppy disk drive InterfaceParallel Port Serial PortModem USB PortMemory Address Map PCI INTx# Assignment MapAddress Map IRQ Assignment MapHex Range Devices IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card DevicesApic mode DRQ Assignment MapMain Board Major Chips Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specifications Power Management Function Acpi support function Device Standby ModeBios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Info Parameter DescriptionMain MM/DD/YYYYParameter Description Format/Option System Devices Parameter Description OptionsClear or Set SecurityParameter Description Option Setting a Password Page Boot Exit Table below describes the parameters in this screenMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart CPUODD Screw List Remove the battery DisassemblingRemove the HDD module Remove the combo driveRemove the thermal module Remove CPURemove the memory Remove VGA cardRemove moden card Detach the wireless cardRemove the inverter cover Detach the upper system cover Remove the LCD moduleRemove the LCD panel Remove the inverter boardPage Remove the mylars Remove the wireless module Remove the side bracketRepeat the same procedure on the other side bracket Remove the LED board Detach the front panel Remove the Audio DJ boardRemove the touch pad Remove the touch pad board Remove the lid switch cableRemove the floppy drive Remove the speaker set Remove the mainboardRemove the system fan FDD Module HDD ModuleCombo Module Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Place the system fan Re-assemblyRe-assembling the mainboard Place the speaker set back to position Place the floppy module back to position Place the touch pad back to positionReconnect the Audio DJ board Place the system cover back to positionReconnect the LED cable Place the keyboard back to positionReconnect the sub-woofer Place the MDC cable back to positionPlace the LED cable back to position Place the wireless antenna back to position Place the side mount back to positionReattach the LCD cable Place the inverter board back to positionRe-assembling the LCD module Place the system cover and hinge back to position Reconnect the cable to the MDC card and wireless cardPlace the inverter cover back to position Place the VGA card back to position Insert the memoryReconnect the HDD power and coaxial cable Place the CPU backPlace the thermal module back to position Place the floppy back to positionPlace the battery or dummy battery back to position Place the bottom shield back to positionFDD Module Combo Module Chapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCDIndex of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors Top viewConnector Description Connector No DescriptionBottom View Audio DJ FFC connector Exploded Diagram SystemFDD Assy HDD Assy ODD Assy Chapter FRU List Picture Partname And Description Part NumberLCD Bezel W/ Acer Logo DVD-RW Combo Module 24X QSI SBW242 PCI Wireless LAN Card Ambit 802.11B Keyboard Sunrex German Plate Card Wirele Number Reader Ss LAN Appendix aAspire 1700 Series ModelMain Features Appendix a Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test GB LAN HUBWireless LAN Card Gemtek Wireless LAN CardBlueTooth Card 3Com BlueTooth CardUSB HDD Appendix B Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C Index AcpiUart
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