Acer 1680 Board Layout

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Board Layout

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1 Keyboard Connector 7 3 in 1 Connector

2 Bluetooth Board Connector 8 Speaker Connector

3 LCD Cable Connector 9 Internal Microphone Connector

4 LED Board Connector 10 Modem Board Connector

5 Lid Switch 11 Touchpad Board Connector

6 Modem Cable Connector

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page Kestrel / Extensa /ZL1 Series Model Comparision Table ZL1 ZL1A ZL1C ZL1G Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Chapter 2 System Utilities 36 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 50 Page Page System Introduction Chapter 1 Features Performance Display Human-centric design and ergonomics Keyboard and Pointing Device Expansion I/O Ports Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram PROJECT:Kestrel Series Acer Incorporated BATTERY CHARGER Board Layout Top Vi ew Chapter 1 5 Bottom View Page Chapter 1 7 An Aspire Tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Front View 8Chapter 1 Closed Front View Chapter 1 9 Left View 10 Chapter 1 Right View Page 12 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Page Page Using the Keyboard Lock Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Chapter 1 17 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys Chapter 1 19 Special Key Launch Keys Page Tou c h p a d Tou ch p ad Ba si c s Page Chapter 1 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor BIOS Second Level Cache System Memory Page Chapter 1 27 Modem Interface 28 Chapter 1 Combo Drive Interface DVD-Dual Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Chapter 1 29 Audio Interface Audio Jack Video Interfac e DVD-Dual Interface 30 Chapter 1 Video Memory USB Port IEEE 1394 Port PCMCIA Port Chapter 1 31 Keyboard Battery LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 System Board Major Chips 32 Chapter 1 LCD 15 inch LCD 14.1 inch for Aspire 1410 Chapter 1 33 LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch LCD Inverter AC Adaptor 34 Chapter 1 System Power Management AC Adaptor Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main Chapter 2 40 Advanced Page Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Page Boot Exit BIOS Flash Utility Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You Begin IO Bezel Battery Chapter 3 52 53 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Chapter 3 54 Screw List Page Page Page Removing the ODD Module Removing the LCD Module Page Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Page Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Page Troubleshooting Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Tou ch p ad Ch ec k Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Chapter 4 74 Index of Error Messages Error Code List 75 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 76 77 Chapter 4 POST Code Chapter 4 78 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms 79 Chapter 4 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 80 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Page Undetermined Problems Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5 Top Vi ew Page Chapter 5 92 Bottom View Page FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 Page Chapter 6 96 97 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 98 99 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 100 101 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 102 103 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 104 105 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 106 Page Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Appendix A 108 Model Name Definition Aspire 1680 Model Name Definition Page Page 111 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Appendix B 112 113 Appendix B Appendix B 114 Page Online Support Information Appendix C Page Index A B C D