Acer 1710 manual Jumper and Connector Locations

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Remove the side bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Remove the LED cable attached on the LCD outer shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Remove the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Release the MDC cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disconnect the cable to the modem header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Remove the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Remove the LED board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Detach the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Remove the Audio DJ board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Remove the touch pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Remove the touch pad board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Remove the lid switch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Remove the floppy drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Remove the speaker set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Remove the mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Remove the system fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 FDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Combo Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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System Check Procedures

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External Diskette Drive Check

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External CD-ROM Drive Check

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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

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Memory check

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Power System Check

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Touchpad Check

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

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Index of Error Messages

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

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Intermittent Problems

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Undetermined Problems

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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

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Top View

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Bottom View

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Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration

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Model Name Definition

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Appendix B Test Compatible Components

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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test

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Appendix C Online Support Information

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Index

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Contents Acer Aspire 1710 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Table of Contents Features Chapter System IntroductionHuman-centric design and ergonomics Display and videoAudio Simultaneous display DisplayVideo Performance System Block Diagram DT3Board Layout Top ViewPage Bottom View Description PanelFront Panel Closed front view Left view Item/ Port DescriptionRight view Icon Item/ Port DescriptionRear Panel Icon Port DescriptionBottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIcon Function Description Power Mode Keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionWindows keys Keys DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Function DescriptionEuro key Function Left Button Right Button Tap TouchpadTouchpad basics Launch Keys Launch key Icon DescriptionHardware Specifications and Configurations System Board MajorChipsProcessor Second Level CacheSystem Memory Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface MFMSeagate U9 ST380012A 1MBDVD-9/DVD-R IDEAudio Interface Video Interface Video MemoryParallel Port IRQ7, IRQ5Battery USB PortPcmcia Port KeyboardDelta ADP-180W PFC AC AdapterTFT Power Management Chapter Bios Setup Utility Chapter System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Info Parameter DescriptionMain Parameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description OptionsIRQ7/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1Security Clear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Aspire Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Aspire Chapter Machine 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 the inverter cover Detach the wireless cardRemove moden card 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 board Remove the touch padRemove the floppy drive Remove the lid switch cableRemove the touch pad board Remove the speaker set Remove the mainboard Remove the system fanFDD Module HDD Module Combo ModuleAspire 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 Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCmos Dimm CPU IDCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceLCD Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations CON1 CON21CON4 CON24CON34 CON33CON30 Aspire Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Base AssyTop Assy LCD Module Picture Partname Part Number Power Cord Italian Power Cord DanishPower Cord Swiss FFC Cable Touchpad to Touch SwitchHDD Power CABLE, 4PIN, IDE Touch PAD BracketMiddle Cover W/ Name Plate Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 3.0GHZ 512K 800FSBWireless LAN Antenna Y Cable Keyboard Sunrex ArabicKeyboard Sunrex Belgium Keyboard Sunrex CzechLCD Panel W/ LED Cable Logo 17 LCD ButtomLCD Bezel W/ Acer Logo 17 LCD Latch 17Winter Solution 6-IN-1 Card Reader TouchpadSpeaker R+L Veco 28KC04-1 Speaker FoilAppendix a Model Definition and Configuration Model Name DefinitionAspire Appendix B Test Compatible Components Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Environment TestCRT Monitor LCD MonitorUSB Mouse PrinterCable Wireless Keyboard & Mouse USB KeyboardUSB Keypad USB CameraUSB Scanner USB SpeakerUSB to Serial Adapter USB GamepadWireless LAN Card ATA CardMicrodrive ClickBluetooth Microsoft Bluetooth wireless Mouse and keyboardHP Deskjet 450 with Ericsson bluetooth card Fujitsu PDA105 Aspire Appendix C Online Support Information 107 Bios Index

1710 specifications

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