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... BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Disassembling 51 Remove the battery 51 Remove the HDD module 51 Remove the combo drive 51 Remove the thermal module 52 Remove CPU 52 Remove the memory 52 Remove VGA...
... BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Disassembling 51 Remove the battery 51 Remove the HDD module 51 Remove the combo drive 51 Remove the thermal module 52 Remove CPU 52 Remove the memory 52 Remove VGA...
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... USB0 Card Reader Connector 4 3 A Size Document Number Custom BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Saturday, November 29, 2003 Sheet 2 2 of 1 Rev 1A 34 Aspire 1710 ICS952623 D PAGE : 12 VCCRTC VIN VA2 VAD Power RTC PAGE : 22 BATTERY & ACIN PAGE : 28 5V_HDD 12V_HDD & 5V_HDD C HUB I M M PAGE 15 2 3*CPU/CPU1*SDRAM 5*3V66 3*PCIF 7*PCI 2*REF 2*48MHz 1*SRC/SRC...
... USB0 Card Reader Connector 4 3 A Size Document Number Custom BLOCK DIAGRAM Date: Saturday, November 29, 2003 Sheet 2 2 of 1 Rev 1A 34 Aspire 1710 ICS952623 D PAGE : 12 VCCRTC VIN VA2 VAD Power RTC PAGE : 22 BATTERY & ACIN PAGE : 28 5V_HDD 12V_HDD & 5V_HDD C HUB I M M PAGE 15 2 3*CPU/CPU1*SDRAM 5*3V66 3*PCIF 7*PCI 2*REF 2*48MHz 1*SRC/SRC...
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Enhances the audio quality Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 13 Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery cover Sub-woofer Ventilation slots Description Protects the battery bay.
Enhances the audio quality Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 13 Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery cover Sub-woofer Ventilation slots Description Protects the battery bay.
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... addition to two indicators positioned at the top right hand corner of the LCD panel. Amber--the AC adapter is connected and the battery is activated. 14 Aspire 1710 These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. Indicators The computer provides an array of five indicators located above the keyboard...
... addition to two indicators positioned at the top right hand corner of the LCD panel. Amber--the AC adapter is connected and the battery is activated. 14 Aspire 1710 These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. Indicators The computer provides an array of five indicators located above the keyboard...
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... (mA) Output voltage Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current Ambit 10 ~ 20V 1A (max.) 725Vrms 40 ~ 65Hz 1.5 mArms ~ 3.75mArms Specification 28 Aspire 1710 key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS LPC keyboard controller PC87591...
... (mA) Output voltage Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current Ambit 10 ~ 20V 1A (max.) 725Vrms 40 ~ 65Hz 1.5 mArms ~ 3.75mArms Specification 28 Aspire 1710 key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS LPC keyboard controller PC87591...
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... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Then boot the system from...
... the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Then boot the system from...
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... in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start x7 (fix on base cover) Base Cover Dx4 Cx1 Battery Dommy Cover Battery Cx2 MDC Modem Card Memory Cx1 Optical Drive Module (Please see next page) Cx4 VGA Card (AGP Card) Disconnect subwoofer cable Cx2 x2 Cx4...
... in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order. Start x7 (fix on base cover) Base Cover Dx4 Cx1 Battery Dommy Cover Battery Cx2 MDC Modem Card Memory Cx1 Optical Drive Module (Please see next page) Cx4 VGA Card (AGP Card) Disconnect subwoofer cable Cx2 x2 Cx4...
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Remove the 4 screws that secure the HDD module. 2. Remove the battery or dummy battery module. Lift the HDD module and detach the IDE connector and power connector at the same time. Detach the Combo drive. 51 Aspire 1710 Release the seven screws as shown here. 2. Remove the combo drive 1. Remove the one screw as shown here. 2. Disassembling Remove the battery 1. Remove the 5 screws as shown here. 4. Remove the bottom shield plate. 3. Remove the HDD module 1.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the HDD module. 2. Remove the battery or dummy battery module. Lift the HDD module and detach the IDE connector and power connector at the same time. Detach the Combo drive. 51 Aspire 1710 Release the seven screws as shown here. 2. Remove the combo drive 1. Remove the one screw as shown here. 2. Disassembling Remove the battery 1. Remove the 5 screws as shown here. 4. Remove the bottom shield plate. 3. Remove the HDD module 1.
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... is fully installed into the connector. Chapter 4 70 Press F2 in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1.... Go to main board. 2. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 71. Follow the...
... is fully installed into the connector. Chapter 4 70 Press F2 in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1.... Go to main board. 2. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 71. Follow the...
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... voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the power-on page 72. 71 Aspire 1710 T If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the voltage is within...
... voltage at the plug of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the power-on page 72. 71 Aspire 1710 T If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the voltage is within...
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...cables. 2. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Chapter 4 72 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Power off the computer. 2. To check the...total power remaining when installed in a short period of time. This symptom is applied to room temperature. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. See the following : From Software: 1. If the voltage is...
...cables. 2. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. Chapter 4 72 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Power off the computer. 2. To check the...total power remaining when installed in a short period of time. This symptom is applied to room temperature. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. From Hardware: 1. See the following : From Software: 1. If the voltage is...
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... Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard...CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard locked - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 74 Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard ...
... Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard...CMOS checksum bad - Keyboard locked - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 74 Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard ...
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...board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 69. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 75 Aspire 1710 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU...
...board Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 69. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 75 Aspire 1710 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU...
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Reconnect the DIMM. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 70. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown ... during POST but system runs correctly. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. But you can see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Error Message List No beep Error...
Reconnect the DIMM. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 70. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown ... during POST but system runs correctly. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. But you can see POST on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Error Message List No beep Error...
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... switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 72. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. Battery pack System board 77 Aspire 1710 See "Power System Check" on page 70. The system doesn't power-off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board runs...
... switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 72. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. Battery pack System board 77 Aspire 1710 See "Power System Check" on page 70. The system doesn't power-off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board runs...
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...mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. four short beeps every minute. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board... Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90...
...mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. four short beeps every minute. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from actual size. LCD cover switch System board... Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90...
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...all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Visually check them... for damage. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Power-on page 70): 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 81 Aspire 1710...
...all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Visually check them... for damage. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Power-on page 70): 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 81 Aspire 1710...
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X DVD/CD-RW Combo AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 12 cells CRT Port Specifications Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 2.6GHZ 512K 400FSB SL6PP D-1 STEPPING Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 2.8GHZ 512K 533FSB SL6PF D-1 STEPPING Intel Prescott 2.... LISIMPL CRT Monitor: View Sonic PF775 Philips Brilliance 109P 19" Silicon Graphics 21" Dell Trinitron 21" ViewSonic GS790 ViewSonic GS773 Dell 2000FP LCD Monitor: LCD Acer AL722 LCD akia KX1 Projector: Panasonic PT-L757U Panasonic PT-L556EA 99...
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X DVD/CD-RW Combo AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 12 cells CRT Port Specifications Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 2.6GHZ 512K 400FSB SL6PP D-1 STEPPING Intel Pentium 4 Northwood 2.8GHZ 512K 533FSB SL6PF D-1 STEPPING Intel Prescott 2.... LISIMPL CRT Monitor: View Sonic PF775 Philips Brilliance 109P 19" Silicon Graphics 21" Dell Trinitron 21" ViewSonic GS790 ViewSonic GS773 Dell 2000FP LCD Monitor: LCD Acer AL722 LCD akia KX1 Projector: Panasonic PT-L757U Panasonic PT-L556EA 99...
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A AC Adapter 29 AFLASH Utility 44 Audio 22 B Battery 28 BIOS 22 package 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility ...
A AC Adapter 29 AFLASH Utility 44 Audio 22 B Battery 28 BIOS 22 package 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility ...
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... Information 106 P Panel 7, 84 Bottom 13 right 10, 11 Parallel Port 27 PC Card 14, 28 PCMCIA 28 Power Management 30 Power System Check 70 Battery Pack 72 Power Adapter 71 R RTC 22 S Second Level Cache 22 speakers hotkey 18 Standby Mode 30 Super I/O 22 System Layout 5 System Check Procedures 69...
... Information 106 P Panel 7, 84 Bottom 13 right 10, 11 Parallel Port 27 PC Card 14, 28 PCMCIA 28 Power Management 30 Power System Check 70 Battery Pack 72 Power Adapter 71 R RTC 22 S Second Level Cache 22 speakers hotkey 18 Standby Mode 30 Super I/O 22 System Layout 5 System Check Procedures 69...