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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
System Block Diagram
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Model Definition and Configuration
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N
Power On Issue
BIOS Setup Utility
Pre-disassembly Instructions
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Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place.
4.
Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface.
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Contents
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Aspire 7715Z/7315 Series Service Guide
Chapter
Revision History
Updates
Date
Disclaimer
Copyright
SCREEN MESSAGES
Conventions
Preface
Page
System Utilities
Table of Contents
System Specifications
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Troubleshooting
Table of Contents
Jumper and Connector Locations
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter
System Specifications
Features
Dimensions and Weight
Special keys and controls
Power subsystem
Communication
Privacy control
Chapter
System Block Diagram
Description
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Icon
Icon
Closed Front View
Icon
Description
Description
Rear View
Left View
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use
Icon
Right View
Bottom View
Description
Icon
Indicators
Icon
Description
Right Button
TouchPad Basics
Function
Left Button
Lock key
Using the Keyboard
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Desired access
Description
Windows Keys
Function
Hot Keys
Hotkey
Icon
Specification
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Specification
Processor Specifications
Specification
Specification
BIOS
Specification
Memory Combinations
Specification
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N
Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Specification
Super-Multi Drive Module
Specification
Specification
Power Requirement
Specification
Power and Keyboard Controller
Specification
Battery
Card Reader
Specification
Specification
LCD 17”
Chapter
Chapter
BIOS Setup Utility
Navigating the BIOS Utility
System Utilities
Information
HM70-MV Intel BIOS
4095 MB
Main
512 MB
Advanced
Description
Parameter
Submenu Items
Clear
Security
Supervisor Password Is
Disabled
Confirm New Password
Setting a Password
Removing a Password
Set Supervisor Password
Setup Notice Changes have been saved
Changing a Password
Set Supervisor Password
Enter New Password
various CPU parameters
Power
Description
Parameter
Submenu Items
Boot
Exit
BIOS Flash Utilities
DOS Flash Utility
Chapter
Plug in the AC power to continue
1. Double-click the WinFlash executable
WinFlash Utility
2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays
Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility
UnlockHD
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password
Password
Cleaning BIOS Passwords
Removing BIOS Passwords
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Write Serial Number to EEPROM
Using DMITools
Read DMI Information from Memory
Write Product Name to EEPROM
Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility
Chapter
Disassembly Requirements
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter
Screw
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
Main Screw List
Step
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown
Removing the Battery Pack
Chapter
Chapter
Removing the SD Dummy Card
1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it
2. Pull it out from the slot
Quantity
Removing the Lower Covers
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the Optical Drive Module
Step
Size
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present
Removing the DIMM Modules
1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
3. Remove the DIMM module
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Board
Removing the WLAN Module
1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Chapter
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page
3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Step
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
Removing the Switch Cover
5. Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper Cover
Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page
4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard
Quantity
Removing the LCD Module
Step
Size
4. Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cables completely through the chassis
11. Repeat the process for the right side Hinge Cover
9. Open the LCD Panel to the full extent to expose the Hinge Covers
Chapter
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Quantity
Removing the Upper Cover
Step
Size
4. Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard
AB C D
Chapter
8. Release the locking latch on D and remove the FFC cable as shown
5. Disconnect A as shown
6. Disconnect C as shown
7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FFC cable as shown
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Size
Removing the Power Board
Power Board
Step
3. Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cable
Removing the Left Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
2. Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Chapter
Removing the Right Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page
2. Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Removing the TouchPad Bracket
Screw Type
Step
Size
Quantity
Quantity
Removing the Mainboard
Step
Size
IMPORTANTFollow local regulations for disposal of all batteries
Removing the RTC Battery
Chapter
Quantity
Removing the Thermal Module
Step
Size
Chapter
4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard
Quantity
Removing the CPU Fan
Step
Size
Chapter
4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown
Chapter
Removing the CPU
1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page
3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown
Step
LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
Quantity
Removing the LCD Bezel
Step
Size
Chapter
Removing the Camera Module
1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page
3. Remove the Camera from the module
Quantity
Removing the LCD Panel
Step
Size
Chapter
5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module
Quantity
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
Step
Size
Chapter
Removing the Antennas
Chapter
5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the cover
Chapter
9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the cover
Replacing the Antennas
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Locating Pin Locating Pin
6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place
Locating Pin Locating Pin
Chapter
9. The Antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installed
Replacing the LCD Panel
Chapter
Chapter
Replacing the Camera Module
1. Place the camera in the LCD Module
2. Connect the cable to the camera module
Replacing the LCD Bezel
Chapter
2. Replace the four screws and screw caps provided
Pin1 Locator
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
Socket
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the CPU Fan
Replacing the Mainboard
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
Chapter
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
5. The cable runs as shown when correctly installed
Replacing the Left Speaker Module
4. Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape
Replacing the Upper Cover
Replacing the Power Board
3. Replace the nine screws in the Upper Cover as shown
2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place
Chapter
Chapter
AB C D
4. Replace the three screw caps as shown
5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard
9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place
6. Connect A as shown
7. Connect C as shown
8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place
Cover
Replacing the LCD Module
Right Screw
Cover
Rear Securing Clips
10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place
Chapter
Chapter
17. Replace the two screws securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover
Chapter
Replacing the Keyboard
NOTE Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated
3. Press down as indicated to secure the Keyboard in place
2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place
Replacing the Switch Cover
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover
Chapter
3. Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into place
2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place
Replacing the WLAN Module
Replacing the DIMM Modules
1. Insert the DIMM Module in place
Replacing the Lower Covers
Replacing the ODD Module
Cover
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
3. Replace the three screws to secure the covers in place
Memory
Chapter
Replacing the Battery
Chapter
Chapter
Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Symptoms Verified
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
Power On Issue
No POST or Video
No Display Issue
Abnormal Video Display
Random Loss of BIOS Settings
Built-In Keyboard Failure
LCD Failure
Chapter
Internal Speaker Failure
TouchPad Failure
Microphone Problems
Sound Problems
b. Select Set up microphone
d. Select Repair your computer
HDD Not Operating Correctly
g. Select Startup Repair
ODD Not Operating Correctly
ODD Failure
a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ AutoPlay
Discs Do Not Play
Discs Do Not Burn Properly
Playback is Choppy
Drive Read Failure
Drive Not Detected
Thermal Unit Failure
Wireless Function Failure
Other Failures
External Mouse Failure
Undetermined Problems
Intermittent Problems
Description
Post Codes
Memory
Code
Code
BDS & Specific action
Code
Description
0xF8
Report that ExitBootServices has been called
Code
Description
Description
Each PEIM entry point used in 80PORT
Each Driver entry point used in 80PORT
Code
Description
Code
Description
Code
Description
Code
Code
Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80PORT
Description
Description
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Chapter
DESCRIPTION
Bottom View
DESCRIPTION
Power Board
LS-4852P ODD Board
DESCRIPTION
Lid Switch
LS-4853P Battery Board
LS-4854P Lid Board
M/B Connector
Clear CMOS Jumper
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block
BIOS Recovery Hotkey
Chapter
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Acer P/N
Aspire 7715Z/7315 Exploded Diagrams
Main Assembly
Description
Chapter
Base Assembly
Description
Acer P/N
Chapter
Rear Assembly
Description
Acer P/N
DESCRIPTION
Aspire 7715Z/7315 FRU List
BATTERY
CATEGORY
AcerPN
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
CPU/PROCESSOR
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
AcerPN
DVD DRIVE
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
AcerPN
KEYBOARD
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
AcerPN
DESCRIPTION
CATEGORY
AcerPN
MAINBOARD
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
AcerPN
HEATSINK
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
AcerPN
Acer PN
Screw List
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
Appendix A
Model Definition and Configuration
Model
Aspire
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Acer Part No
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Model
Country
Aspire 7715Z
Model
Acer Part No
Description
Model
Acer Part No
Country
Description
Model
Acer Part No
Country
Description
Model
Acer Part No
Country
Description
Model
Acer Part No
Country
Memory
Model
Acer Part No
VRAM
Memory
Model
Acer Part No
VRAM
Memory
Model
Acer Part No
VRAM
Memory
Model
Acer Part No
Memory
Memory
Model
Acer Part No
Memory
Acer Part No
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Model
Acer Part No
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Model
Acer Part No
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Model
Acer Part No
Wireless LAN1
Bluetooth
Model
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Description
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
Battery
Vendor
Keyboard
Vendor
Description
Acer P/N
Northbridge Chipset
Vendor
Description
Acer P/N
Appendix C
Online Support Information
Appendix C
Index
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