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... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating...
... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating...
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Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 ... Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the Memory Module 3-14 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the WLAN Card 3-21 Removing the ODD Module 3-23 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-26 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-26 Removing the Top Case Palmrest...
Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 ... Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the Memory Module 3-14 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the WLAN Card 3-21 Removing the ODD Module 3-23 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-26 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-26 Removing the Top Case Palmrest...
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...10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 HDMI and CRT Failure 4-17 CD-ROM/DVD Failure 4-18 Other Functions Failure 4-19 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20... and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List V3-771/V3-771G Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-13 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test...
...10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 HDMI and CRT Failure 4-17 CD-ROM/DVD Failure 4-18 Other Functions Failure 4-19 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20... and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List V3-771/V3-771G Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-13 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test...
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... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-24 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25...
... 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-24 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25...
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... to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules for Dual-Core CPU, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules for Quad-Core CPU Display 0 17.3" HD 1600 x 900 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) LED-backlit Glare TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly LED-backlight with driving...
... to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules for Dual-Core CPU, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules for Quad-Core CPU Display 0 17.3" HD 1600 x 900 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) LED-backlit Glare TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly LED-backlight with driving...
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...'s wireless connectivity device status. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Table 1-7. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Indicators 0 The computer has five easy-to-read status indicators. Fully charged: The light...
...'s wireless connectivity device status. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Table 1-7. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Indicators 0 The computer has five easy-to-read status indicators. Fully charged: The light...
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Item Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage LED 17.3" Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) ... (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree)Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left)Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification AUO 17.3"HD 16:9 Color TFT-LCD/ B173RW01 V3 438.4 382.08 x 214.92 1600x3(RGB) x 900 0.2388 x 0.2388 220 typ.187 min 500 typ. 8 typ. / 16 Max 6.5 max 570g max...
Item Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage LED 17.3" Specification Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) ... (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree)Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left)Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification AUO 17.3"HD 16:9 Color TFT-LCD/ B173RW01 V3 438.4 382.08 x 214.92 1600x3(RGB) x 900 0.2388 x 0.2388 220 typ.187 min 500 typ. 8 typ. / 16 Max 6.5 max 570g max...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-29 2-2
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Figure 2-15. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update. InsydeFlash System Utilities 2-17 Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15).
Figure 2-15. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to begin the update. InsydeFlash System Utilities 2-17 Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15).
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.... Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format with the code noted in the previous step. Figure 2-17. Figure 2-16. Example: UnlockHD 60452061 The command generates a password which can be used for removing HDD passwords. Password: 75530067 2-18 System Utilities HDD Security To...
.... Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format with the code noted in the previous step. Figure 2-17. Figure 2-16. Example: UnlockHD 60452061 The command generates a password which can be used for removing HDD passwords. Password: 75530067 2-18 System Utilities HDD Security To...
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... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the Memory Module 3-14 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the WLAN Card 3-21 Removing the ODD Module 3-23 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-26 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-26 Removing the Top Case Palmrest...
... Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the Memory Module 3-14 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the WLAN Card 3-21 Removing the ODD Module 3-23 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-26 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-26 Removing the Top Case Palmrest...
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Remove 2 screws on HDD Bracket Table 3-3. Screws on HDD bracket. Pull the handling mylar to disconnect the HDD from motherboard. 3-17 Figure 3-18. Removing the HDD Module 0 1. Screws Step HDD Module Disassembly M2*3 Screw Quantity 2 Screw Type 2.
Remove 2 screws on HDD Bracket Table 3-3. Screws on HDD bracket. Pull the handling mylar to disconnect the HDD from motherboard. 3-17 Figure 3-18. Removing the HDD Module 0 1. Screws Step HDD Module Disassembly M2*3 Screw Quantity 2 Screw Type 2.
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Screws Step Thermal module Disassembly Screw M2*3 3-52 Quantity 6 Screw Type Thermal module 2. Remove 6 screws from motherboard. Figure 3-81. Disconnect the fan cable from the thermal moudle. Figure 3-80. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Thermal module Table 3-17.
Screws Step Thermal module Disassembly Screw M2*3 3-52 Quantity 6 Screw Type Thermal module 2. Remove 6 screws from motherboard. Figure 3-81. Disconnect the fan cable from the thermal moudle. Figure 3-80. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Thermal module Table 3-17.
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Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal & External Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 HDMI and CRT Failure 4-17 CD-ROM/DVD Failure 4-18 Other Functions Failure 4-19 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 4-2
Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal & External Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 HDMI and CRT Failure 4-17 CD-ROM/DVD Failure 4-18 Other Functions Failure 4-19 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 4-2
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START CRT/HDMI connection check NG Check Drivers install OK or not in Device NG manager Swap MB Reinsert CRT/HDMI Connector Reinstall corrcet driver Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure 0 If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. HDMI and CRT Failure Troubleshooting 4-17
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START CRT/HDMI connection check NG Check Drivers install OK or not in Device NG manager Swap MB Reinsert CRT/HDMI Connector Reinstall corrcet driver Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure 0 If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. HDMI and CRT Failure Troubleshooting 4-17
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... enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting 4-23 Platform dependence. DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization...
... enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting 4-23 Platform dependence. DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization...
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Table 5-1. Mainboard Bottom 5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top Item 9 Connector CON4102 10 CON6104 11 CON6502 12 CON4803 13 PWR_CON01 14 CON4001 15 CON6504 16 IOCON5 1 2 Description AUDIO connector IO Board connector DEBUG Card connector Touch Pad Button connector Power board IO connector Card Reader connector Power board MB connector IO board connector 3 4 5 22/23/24/25 26 6 21 7 20 8 19 18 17 9 16 15/14/13 12 11 10 Figure 5-2.
Table 5-1. Mainboard Bottom 5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top Item 9 Connector CON4102 10 CON6104 11 CON6502 12 CON4803 13 PWR_CON01 14 CON4001 15 CON6504 16 IOCON5 1 2 Description AUDIO connector IO Board connector DEBUG Card connector Touch Pad Button connector Power board IO connector Card Reader connector Power board MB connector IO board connector 3 4 5 22/23/24/25 26 6 21 7 20 8 19 18 17 9 16 15/14/13 12 11 10 Figure 5-2.
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.../TP_SW6/TP_SW1 3 CON6301 4 CON3701 5 CON6302 6 CON5501 7 CON1601/CON1602 CON1701/CON1702 8 CON6603 9 CON6602 10 CON5301 11 J2001 12 CON6001 13/14/15 PWR_SW2/PWR_SW3 PWR_SW01 16 17 18 19 20 21 22/23 24/25 26 CON6101 CON6105 CON3901 CON3801 CON3401 CON4901 IOCON6/IOCON2 IOCON3/IOCON4 U0301 Description TP BTN board switch...
.../TP_SW6/TP_SW1 3 CON6301 4 CON3701 5 CON6302 6 CON5501 7 CON1601/CON1602 CON1701/CON1702 8 CON6603 9 CON6602 10 CON5301 11 J2001 12 CON6001 13/14/15 PWR_SW2/PWR_SW3 PWR_SW01 16 17 18 19 20 21 22/23 24/25 26 CON6101 CON6105 CON3901 CON3801 CON3401 CON4901 IOCON6/IOCON2 IOCON3/IOCON4 U0301 Description TP BTN board switch...
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... 12 Main board 30 Antenna 13 Touch pad 31 Top case 14 Screw 32 ODD bezel 15 Screw 33 Screw 16 Camera module 34 Battery 17 USB Board 35 Main door 18 Power switch board 36 Part Number FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5
... 12 Main board 30 Antenna 13 Touch pad 31 Top case 14 Screw 32 ODD bezel 15 Screw 33 Screw 16 Camera module 34 Battery 17 USB Board 35 Main door 18 Power switch board 36 Part Number FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5
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.../BD VA70C-1A ODD BEZEL ASSY/SM ARID ODD BRACKET BACK Acer Part No KU.0080D.059 KU.0080F.021 KO.0060D.008 KU.00607.001 LCD LED LCD AUO 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V3 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LED LCD LPL 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare LP173WD1-TLA4 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LED LCD CMO... 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare N173FGE-L21 LF 220nit 8ms 650:1 LED LCD AUO 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare B173RTN01.1 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (eDP) LED...
.../BD VA70C-1A ODD BEZEL ASSY/SM ARID ODD BRACKET BACK Acer Part No KU.0080D.059 KU.0080F.021 KO.0060D.008 KU.00607.001 LCD LED LCD AUO 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V3 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LED LCD LPL 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare LP173WD1-TLA4 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LED LCD CMO... 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare N173FGE-L21 LF 220nit 8ms 650:1 LED LCD AUO 17.3'' WXGA+ Glare B173RTN01.1 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (eDP) LED...