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DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive (Continued 1-31 LCD 14.0 1-32 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-33 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) 1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) 1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this...
DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive (Continued 1-31 LCD 14.0 1-32 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-33 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-34 LCD Inverter (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) 1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) 1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this...
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... Flowchart 3-20 Upper Case Removal 3-21 IO Board Removal 3-23 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 vii
... Flowchart 3-20 Upper Case Removal 3-21 IO Board Removal 3-23 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 vii
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... 3-51 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Replacing the Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing ...
... 3-51 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Replacing the Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing ...
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Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Picture Failure 4-7 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Internal Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Other Functions Failure 4-14 Intermittent Problems... 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-421 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 ix
Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Picture Failure 4-7 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Internal Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Other Functions Failure 4-14 Intermittent Problems... 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-421 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 ix
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... 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-29 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive (Continued 1-31 LCD 14.0 1-32 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-33 1-2
... 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-29 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive (Continued 1-31 LCD 14.0 1-32 LCD 14.0" (Continued 1-33 1-2
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... (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) .1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) .1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model 1-36 Bluetooth ...
... (not available with this model 1-34 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) .1-35 Graphics Controller 1-35 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) .1-35 LAN Interface 1-36 Bluetooth Interface (not available in this model 1-36 Bluetooth ...
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...Service Pack 1 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Platform 0 AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E1-1200 (1.40 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, DDR3 1066 MHz, 18W) AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E2-1800 (1.70 GHz, 1MB...using two soDIMM modules Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 High-definition audio support ...
...Service Pack 1 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 Service Pack 1 Platform 0 AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E1-1200 (1.40 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, DDR3 1066 MHz, 18W) AMD Brazos 2.0 APU E-Series processor E2-1800 (1.70 GHz, 1MB...using two soDIMM modules Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Audio 0 High-definition audio support ...
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Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-...
Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-...
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... AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0/3.0 combo port Connects to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Microphone jack Accepts...
... AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0/3.0 combo port Connects to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Microphone jack Accepts...
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Typical Power Consumption (watt) 3.8 max. (Include Logic and B/L power) 4.3 max. (Include Logic and B/L power) Weight (without inverter) 350 max. LCD 14.0" Item Specification Vendor & Model name AUO B140XW01 AUO B140XTN01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (pixels) ...
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 3.8 max. (Include Logic and B/L power) 4.3 max. (Include Logic and B/L power) Weight (without inverter) 350 max. LCD 14.0" Item Specification Vendor & Model name AUO B140XW01 AUO B140XTN01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (pixels) ...
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Logic: 0.9W B/L: 3.1W Weight (without inverter) 350 max. LCD 14.0" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name Chimei N140BGE Chimei BT140GW01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (...
Logic: 0.9W B/L: 3.1W Weight (without inverter) 350 max. LCD 14.0" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name Chimei N140BGE Chimei BT140GW01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display resolution (...
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...Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) 40 min. 40 min. 10 min. 30 min. Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec 16 typ. LCD 14.0" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name LG LP140WH4 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display ...2265 x 0.2265 Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness 220 typ. (5 points average) 185 min. (5 points average) Contrast Ratio 400 min. LCD Inverter (not available with this model) Item Vendor & Model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (...
...Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) 40 min. 40 min. 10 min. 30 min. Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec 16 typ. LCD 14.0" (Continued) Item Specification Vendor & Model name LG LP140WH4 Screen Diagonal (mm) 354.95 Active Area (mm) 309.40 x 173.95 Display ...2265 x 0.2265 Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness 220 typ. (5 points average) 185 min. (5 points average) Contrast Ratio 400 min. LCD Inverter (not available with this model) Item Vendor & Model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (...
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Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel ATI 800x600p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel ATI 800x600p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768p / 60 Hz 16:9 Yes Yes Yes Yes ...
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... Removal 3-33 DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 Support Bracket Removal 3-36 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 LCD Bezel Removal 3-38 Camera Module Removal 3-41 LCD Panel Removal 3-42 LCD Bracket Removal 3-43 LVDS and Camera Cable Removal 3-44 LCD Reassembly Process 3-46 Replacing the LVDS and Camera Cable 3-46 Replacing the...
... Removal 3-33 DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 Support Bracket Removal 3-36 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-37 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-37 LCD Bezel Removal 3-38 Camera Module Removal 3-41 LCD Panel Removal 3-42 LCD Bracket Removal 3-43 LVDS and Camera Cable Removal 3-44 LCD Reassembly Process 3-46 Replacing the LVDS and Camera Cable 3-46 Replacing the...
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Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing ...
Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing ...
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...Size Quantity Acer Part No. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: External components disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module ...disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and the LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disasembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. M3.0*3.5 (NI)...
...Size Quantity Acer Part No. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: External components disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module ...disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and the LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disasembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. M3.0*3.5 (NI)...
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Remove the LCD module from LCD hinges (Figure 3-32). LCD Module Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-33 Remove three (3) screws (A) from the base assembly (Figure 3-33). Peel the left end of the tape (C) securing the antenna on the base assembly and remove the antenna from the cable guides (Figure 3-32). 2. A A C B Figure 3-32. LCD Module 3. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Figure 3-33.
Remove the LCD module from LCD hinges (Figure 3-32). LCD Module Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-33 Remove three (3) screws (A) from the base assembly (Figure 3-33). Peel the left end of the tape (C) securing the antenna on the base assembly and remove the antenna from the cable guides (Figure 3-32). 2. A A C B Figure 3-32. LCD Module 3. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Figure 3-33.
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Find DC-in Jack Module (A) from the base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-34. 2. Remove DC-in Jack Module (A) on the base assembly. A Figure 3-34. DC-in Jack Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. DC-in Jack Module Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-35
Find DC-in Jack Module (A) from the base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-34. 2. Remove DC-in Jack Module (A) on the base assembly. A Figure 3-34. DC-in Jack Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. DC-in Jack Module Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-35
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Remove the support brackets from the base assembly. B B A A Figure 3-35. Remove four (4) screws securing the support brackets in place (Figure 3-35). 3. Support Brackets ID Size A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures Find Support Brackets (B) on the base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-35. 2. Support Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1.
Remove the support brackets from the base assembly. B B A A Figure 3-35. Remove four (4) screws securing the support brackets in place (Figure 3-35). 3. Support Brackets ID Size A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures Find Support Brackets (B) on the base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-35. 2. Support Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1.
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LCD Bezel Screw B Machine Maintenance Procedures B 3-38 Figure 3-37. LCD Bezel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (B) securing the LCD bezel in place (Figure 3-37). LCD Bezel Screw Mylar 2. A A Figure 3-36. Remove two (2) screw mylar (A) from the LCD bezel (Figure 3-36).
LCD Bezel Screw B Machine Maintenance Procedures B 3-38 Figure 3-37. LCD Bezel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (B) securing the LCD bezel in place (Figure 3-37). LCD Bezel Screw Mylar 2. A A Figure 3-36. Remove two (2) screw mylar (A) from the LCD bezel (Figure 3-36).