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Acer manual Acer Aspire 4715Z/4315 Service Guide, Printed In Taiwan

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Aspire 4715Z/4315

Service Guide

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Acer manual Acer Aspire 4715Z/4315 Service Guide, Printed In Taiwan

Contents

PRINTED IN TAIWAN Acer Aspire 4715Z/4315 Service GuideUpdates Revision HistoryDate ChapterCopyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Machine Disassembly and Replacement System SpecificationSystem Utilities Table of ContentsSystem Block Diagram and Connector Locations TroubleshootingFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Model Definition and ConfigurationTest Compatible Components Online Support InformationPage Features System SpecificationChapter PlatformDimensions and weight Power SubsystemCommunication I/O InterfaceFront View Your Acer Notebook TourDescription Left View Closed Front ViewIcon DescriptionRear Panel Right ViewEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use IconIcon Bottom PanelDescription Indicates when the hard disk drive is active IndicatorsIcon FunctionIcon Easy-launch ButtonsFunction DescriptionTouchpad Basics TouchpadLeft Button FunctionRight Button Main touchpadLock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardDesired Access Lock KeyIcon Windows KeysDescription Hot Key HotkeysIcon FunctionSpecial Keys The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Using the System UtilitiesEmpowering Technology Password Acer eNet Management Chapter Using Power Plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansChapter Battery statusAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management also Acer eSettings ManagementLets you set an asset tag for your system ChapterTo launch Windows Mobility Center Windows Mobility CenterAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Norton Internet Security Launch ManagerHow do I check for viruses? 2. Select Tasks & ScansSpecification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification SpecificationBIOS SpecificationSpecification Hard Disk Drive InterfaceSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationKeyboard and Input Devices Combo Drive InterfaceDVD Drive Interface Specification BatteryLCD Inverter Board Power Management System Power ManagementAC Adapter ACPI modeEntering BIOS Setup BIOS Setup UtilityBIOS Setup Primary Menus BIOS Setup Navigation KeysNOTE The system configuration information varies in different models Information MenuParameter DescriptionEnabled Main MenuEnabled DisabledClear or Set Security MenuClear or Set ParameterSetting a System Password Clearing the Supervisor or User PasswordChanging a System Password Removing a System PasswordShort to clear supervisor and user password Default settingHardware gap Operation DescriptionChapter Boot MenuParameter Exit MenuDescription BIOS Recovery Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementChapter General Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsChapter Main Screw List Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the Battery Pack2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the Lower Cover3. Remove the card from the slot 3. Use a plastic flat-blade screwdriver to pry open the lower cover1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the DIMM4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on pageM2 x L4 Removing the WLAN Board Module1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Removing the Optical Drive ModuleSize Quantity ColorSize Quantity StepColor TorqueMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessChapter Screw List Removing the CPU Heatsink ModuleScrew Size Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the Keyboard3. Carefully pry up and out the keyboard and turn it over ChapterRemoving the Middle Cover Removing the LCD Module 11. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Size Quantity StepColor TorqueRemoving the Speaker Modules Removing the Launch Board Bracket Removing the Touchpad Board Module Removing the Audio Board Size Quantity StepColor TorqueRemoving the USB Board Removing the Mainboard Removing the Modem Board Size Quantity StepColor TorqueRemoving the RTC Battery Chapter 18. Carefully detach the RTC battery from the SD card slotLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessMain Screw List Screw SizeRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Chapter 19. Detach the acetic tape holding the camera cable to the LCD panel Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the LCD BracketsRemoving the Antenna Removing the Microphone Chapter 14. Remove the microphoneChapter TroubleshootingExternal CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory CheckCheck the Power Adapter Power System CheckCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Messages Check or do the following in sequenceError Messages Error Message ListCheck or do the following in sequence Code Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesBeeps POST Routine DescriptionBeeps CodePOST Routine Description Code Initialize Extended BIOS Data AreaBeeps POST Routine DescriptionFor Boot Block in Flash ROM BIOS Beep Codes for Boot Block in Flash ROMCode BeepsLCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageSymptom / Error Indicator-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorSymptom / Error Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorSymptom / Error Modem-Related SymptomsCheck or do the following in sequence Internal modem does not work correctlyIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Chapter System Block Diagram System Block Diagram and Connector LocationsChapter Top View Board LayoutChapter Bottom View Short G67 gap to clear password Hardware Gap SettingChapter Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListChapter Aspire 4715Z/4315 Exploded DiagramCategory Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX.AL40C.013Part Name DescriptionPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoCategory Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX.AL10Y.001/003/015Part Name DescriptionPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoCategory Aspire 4315 FRU List No LX.AKZ0C.007Part Name DescriptionPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoPart Name CategoryDescription Acer Part NoChapter Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 4715Z/4315 Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsI/O Peripheral Compatibility Test Microsoft Windows Vista Compatibility TestVendor Device DescriptionAppendix B I/O Peripheral Compatibility TestVendor Device DescriptionGame Test I/O Peripheral Compatibility TestSW Utility and Application Test VendorSW Utility and Application Test NIS Launch Manager Wireless AP Bluetooth AP Acrobat Reader OfficeItem Description ResultAppendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C