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... 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 7715Z/7315 Exploded Diagrams 152 Main Assembly 152 Base Assembly 153 Rear Assembly 154 Aspire 7715Z/7315 FRU List 155 Screw List 163 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 7315 165 Aspire 7715Z 167 Test Compatible Components 181 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 182 Online Support Information 185 Index 187...
... 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 7715Z/7315 Exploded Diagrams 152 Main Assembly 152 Base Assembly 153 Rear Assembly 154 Aspire 7715Z/7315 FRU List 155 Screw List 163 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 7315 165 Aspire 7715Z 167 Test Compatible Components 181 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 182 Online Support Information 185 Index 187...
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... boot the system. Control the mode in this screen. Actual values may differ. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Sets the system date. Displays the available memory for your reference only. Main The Main screen...
... boot the system. Control the mode in this screen. Actual values may differ. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to factory defaults. Sets the system date. Displays the available memory for your reference only. Main The Main screen...
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Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 185. Use the following procedure as possible....134 Thermal Unit Failure Page 134 Other Functions Failure Page 135 Intermittent Failures Page 136 Undermined Failures Page 136 4. Chapter 4 123 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-...
Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 185. Use the following procedure as possible....134 Thermal Unit Failure Page 134 Other Functions Failure Page 135 Intermittent Failures Page 136 Undermined Failures Page 136 4. Chapter 4 123 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-...
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...; No hardware is listed under Other Devices. 3. Select the microphone type from a known good date using System Restore. Navigate to complete the test. 8. Ensure that the volume is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by...not muted. Check that other audio applications are set mid range: a. Right-click on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50. Test the microphone hardware: a. Follow the onscreen prompts to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager....
...; No hardware is listed under Other Devices. 3. Select the microphone type from a known good date using System Restore. Navigate to complete the test. 8. Ensure that the volume is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by...not muted. Check that other audio applications are set mid range: a. Right-click on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50. Test the microphone hardware: a. Follow the onscreen prompts to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager....
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... ODD. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. d. c. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is detected in "Hardware Specifications and...
... ODD. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. d. c. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly. 5. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Test the drive using other ATA Devices shown if applicable. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is detected in "Hardware Specifications and...
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... whether is ok. 3. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Check Test Fixture is OK. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10...
... whether is ok. 3. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Check Test Fixture is OK. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10...
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... the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at a time. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. If no more errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following FRU one at the time of the following devices: •...; Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette...
... the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at a time. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. If no more errors. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following FRU one at the time of the following devices: •...; Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette...
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Appendix B 181 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the Aspire 7715Z/7315 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B 181 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the Aspire 7715Z/7315 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
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... Battery Removing 75 S SD Dummy Card Removing 47 Replacing 120 Speakers 104, 105 Removing 68, 70 Switch Cover Removing 57 Replacing 116 System Block Diagram 3 T Test Compatible Components 181 Thermal Module Removing 76 Replacing 100
... Battery Removing 75 S SD Dummy Card Removing 47 Replacing 120 Speakers 104, 105 Removing 68, 70 Switch Cover Removing 57 Replacing 116 System Block Diagram 3 T Test Compatible Components 181 Thermal Module Removing 76 Replacing 100
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Thermal Unit Failure 134 TouchPad Removing 72 TouchPad Bracket Removing 72 Replacing 102 TouchPad Failure 128 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 127 EasyTouch Buttons 134 HDTV Switch 135 Internal Microphone 129 Internal Speakers 128 LCD Failure 127 No Display 125 ODD 131 Other Failures 135 Power On 124 Thermal Unit 134 TouchPad 128 WLAN 134 U Undetermined Problems 136 Upper Cover Removing 63 Replacing 106 utility BIOS 21-33 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 182 Wireless Function Failure 134 WLAN Module Removing 52 Replacing 118 189
Thermal Unit Failure 134 TouchPad Removing 72 TouchPad Bracket Removing 72 Replacing 102 TouchPad Failure 128 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 127 EasyTouch Buttons 134 HDTV Switch 135 Internal Microphone 129 Internal Speakers 128 LCD Failure 127 No Display 125 ODD 131 Other Failures 135 Power On 124 Thermal Unit 134 TouchPad 128 WLAN 134 U Undetermined Problems 136 Upper Cover Removing 63 Replacing 106 utility BIOS 21-33 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 182 Wireless Function Failure 134 WLAN Module Removing 52 Replacing 118 189