Acer Aspire Z1620 Support Question
Acer Aspire Z1620 Support Question
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Question posted by buzzwhitacre on July 4th, 2012
Hard Drive Replacement.
I need to replace the hard drive but don't want to ruin the case trying to open it.
How should the case be opened?
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Request from pragunathan on July 4th, 2012 11:38 AM
Is it a desktop or a laptop and what make is it?
Is it a desktop or a laptop and what make is it?
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Related Acer Aspire Z1620 Manual Pages
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 5
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications
Features ...5
Operating system ...5 Platform ...5 System Memory...5 Display ...5 Privacy Control ...5 Storage Subsystem ...5 Graphics ...5 Audio Subsystem...6 Optical Media Drive ...6 Communication ...6 Dimensions and weight...6 Power Adapter and Battery 6 I/O Ports ...6 Special Keys and Controls 6 Environment ...6 Warranty...6 Optional Items...7 Software ...7 ...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 6
... True Value Table (Tj 21 System Memory...22 Memory Combinations ...22 Video Interface...22 BIOS...23 LAN Interface ...23 Keyboard ...23 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 24 Super-Multi Drive...25 BD Drive (N/A) ...26 LCD 20"/21.5"...26 LCD PANEL Converter ...28 CMI PANEL Converter ...28 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 28 Graphics Controller ...29...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 12
Features ...5
Operating system ...5 Platform ...5 System Memory...5 Display ...5 Privacy Control ...5 Storage Subsystem ...5 Graphics ...5 Audio Subsystem...6 Optical Media Drive ...6 Communication ...6 Dimensions and weight...6 Power Adapter and Battery 6 I/O Ports ...6 Special Keys and Controls 6 Environment ...6 Warranty...6 Optional Items...7 Software ...7 Web links and utilities ...7
...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 13
... True Value Table (Tj 21 System Memory...22 Memory Combinations ...22 Video Interface...22 BIOS...23 LAN Interface ...23 Keyboard ...23 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 24 Super-Multi Drive...25 BD Drive (N/A) ...26 LCD 20"/21.5"...26 LCD PANEL Converter ...28 CMI PANEL Converter ...28 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 28 Graphics Controller ...29...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 16
... premium and mobile PCs audio requirements Direct Sound 3DTM compatible Audio Connectors/Headers:
Side 2 jack line-out and microphone-in Optical Media Drive
Type : Realtek RTL8201E PCI-E 4KV LAN controller Supports Giga MB Ethernet environment Communication
Controller : Intel H67 USB Type : 2.0/1.1 Connectors Quantity...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 34
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components)
Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
HDS723015
WD5000AAKX-221
ST3320413AS ST3500413AS
BLA642
CA0 XL500-1D
Capacity (GB) 1500
Bytes per
512
sector
Data heads
5 or 6
Drive Format
Disks
3
Spindle speed (RPM)
7200
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
64
Interface
SATAIII
Fast data
transfer
rate (Gbits /
6Gbps
sec,
max)
Media data
...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 35
...
Vendor & Model name
Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec)
Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format
Specification
HLDS Super-Multi Drive GT32N/GT34N
PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE DS-8A5SH
with CD Diskette
with DVD Diskette
Sustained
Sustained
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
2 MB
SATA
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 36
... (Continued)
Loading mechanism
Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical (Release Button), (b) ATAPI command,
(c) Emergency
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
5 V ± 5% (Operating)
BD Drive (N/A) Item
Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage
LCD 20"/21.5"
...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 51
... differ by model. Use Tab to switch between Date elements
Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number
System Date System Time
4096MB Aspire Z1620
[Thu 04/21/2011] [06:24:59]
Move Enter：Select +/-/space：Change Opt.
Figure 2-1.
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 60
... Boot Options tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating
system. Bootable devices include the:
Onboard hard disk drive
Optical disk drive in the module bay
BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Security Boot Options Exit
Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 94
... CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2. D
Figure 3-32. Install EMI top.
B/4) in place before replacing module. ID
Size
Quantity
Screw Type
C
M3.0x5.0
1
84 Thermal Module Installation ＋IMPORTANT:
Apply approved thermal grease and make sure all traces of thermal...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 118
... HW failure type
HDD Image Failure
Component Failure
LCD Failure
Mainboard Failure
Go to Component Failure section
Go to try and resolve the issue. Use the troubleshooting sections to LCD Failure Section
Replace Mainboard
Figure 4-1. Common Problems 4. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 120
...is by removing the power cable and battery.
Reseat the memory modules. 10.Remove the drives (Refer to Maintenance Flowchart). 11.If the Issue is only abnormal in an application, ...is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Maintenance Flowchart. 3. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 126
...Support. 7. Confirm all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. For more...disc. 3. Check the BIOS settings are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu.
3. Replace the HDD. See Maintenance Flowchart. 2. Remove any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: &#...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 127
... Play If discs do not play when inserted into the drive, perform the following : 6. Try an alternate disc in DVD/CD-ROM drives. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be...Computer and right-click the writable ODD icon.
In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the writable ODD from the item in the drive. Check that AutoPlay is the factory default. Click Properties...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 128
... mode is identical to one of the ODDs specified in the ATAPI Model Name field on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Try an alternate cable, if available. Drive Read Failure
If discs cannot be replaced. 3. Double click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right click ATA Device 0. 5. Remove and clean the failed disc...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 129
..., and cables. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Try a different cable. Reinstall the program experiencing
mouse failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be
replaced. 6. If the computer is resolved, repeat Step 8 and select an earlier...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 131
... mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does ...Verify that the power supply being used at a time until failing FRU is detected, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found .
121 Intermittent Problems
...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 137
...
G2
CMOS Jumper Point
4. Clear the password check with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the BIOS password and recovering the BIOS for the Aspire Z1620. Restart the system and press F2 to enter BIOS Utility Setup menu.
6. Clearing BIOS Password
If a BIOS password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) is...
Acer Aspire Z1620 Desktop Service Guide - Page 143
... set by the regional Acer office to return it.
133 Part number changes will not be noted on how to order FRU parts for the Aspire Z1620. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list of customer machines.
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