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