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Acer G630 Service Manual

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    Emachines g630/g430 service guide printed in taiwan service guide files and updates are available on the acer/csd web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.Acer.Com.Tw.

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Ii revision history please refer to the table below for the updates made on emachines g630/g430 service guides. Date chapter updates.

  • Page 3: Copyright

    Iii copyright copyright © 2009 by acer incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optica...

  • Page 4: Conventions

    Iv conventions the following conventions are used in this manual: screen messages denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Note gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Warning alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific acti...

  • Page 5: Preface

    V preface before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration decided for acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requireme...

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  • Page 7: Table of Contents

    Vii table of contents system specifications 1 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 system block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 your...

  • Page 8: Table of Contents

    Viii table of contents removing the right speaker module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 removing the touchpad bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 removing the mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Ix table of contents intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 post codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Chapter 1 1 system specifications features below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: operating system • genuine windows® 7™ platform • amd turion™ ii dual-core processor* • amd athlon™ 64 ii dual-core processor* • amd sempron™ processor* • amd m880g chipset system memory • dual-chann...

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    2 chapter 1 • 3.30 kg (7.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack communication • integrated webcam* • wlan: • 802.11b/g • lan: • fast ethernet; wake-on-lan ready privacy control • bios user, supervisor, hdd passwords • kensington lock slot power subsystem • acpi 3.0 • 48.8 w 4400 mah pes-certified battery...

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    Chapter 1 3 system block diagram.

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    4 chapter 1 your acer notebook tour front view no. Icon item description 1 acer crystal eye webcam web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 display screen also called liquid-crystal display (lcd), displays computer output. 3 touchpad toggle turns the internal touchpad on and off. ...

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    Chapter 1 5 closed front view note: 1 the front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed 7 click buttons (left and right) the left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 8 palmrest comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer...

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    6 chapter 1 rear view left view no. Icon item description 1 ventilation slots enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. Icon item description 1 dc-in jack connects to an ac adapter 2 ethernet (rj-45) port connects to an ethernet 10/100-based network. 2 external display (vga) po...

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    Chapter 1 7 right view bottom view no. Item description 1 optical drive internal optical drive; accepts cds or dvds. 2 optical disk access indicator lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 optical drive eject button ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 emergency eject hole ejects the opti...

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    8 chapter 1 4 hard disk bay houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 memory compartment houses the computer's main memory. 5 ventilation slots and cooling fan enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. Icon item des...

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    Chapter 1 9 indicators the computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon function description power indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: the light s...

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    10 chapter 1 touchpad basics the following items show you how to use the touchpad: • move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the...

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    Chapter 1 11 using the keyboard the keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad the keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions li...

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    12 chapter 1 windows keys the keyboard has two keys that perform windows-specific functions. Key description windows key pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the windows start button; it launches the start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functi...

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    Chapter 1 13 hot keys the computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the bios utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey icon function ...

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    14 chapter 1 special key you can locate the euro symbol and the us dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Note: note: some fonts and software do...

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    Chapter 1 15 hardware specifications and configurations processor processor specifications cpu fan true value table item specification cpu • amd turion™ ii dual-core processor • amd athlon™ 64 ii dual-core processor • amd sempron™ processor core logic • amd m880g chipset • ati mobility radeon™ hd 45...

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    16 chapter 1 northbridge southbridge bios system memory item specification chipset amdrs880m features hdcp eeprom item specification chipset amd sb710 features n/a item specification bios vendor phoenix bios bios version v0.11t04 bios rom type flash features • flash rom 1mb • supports isipp • suppor...

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    Chapter 1 17 memory combinations note: above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine dimms with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Lan interface wireless module 802.11b/g hard disk drive inte...

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    18 chapter 1 super-multi drive buffer size 8 mb 8 mb 8 mb interface sata sata sata sata internal transfer rate (mbits/sec, max) n/a 395~952 (typical) 850 mbits/s maximum n/a i/o data transfer rate (mbytes/sec max) n/a 300 300 maximum n/a dc power requirements voltage tolerance 5v ±5% 5v ±5% 5v ±5% 5...

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    Chapter 1 19 audio interface speakers applicable disc formats • dvd-rom: • 4.7gb (single layer) • 8.5gb (dual layer) • dvd-r: • 3.95gb (ver. 1.0: read only) • 4.7gb (ver. 2.0 for authoring: read only) • 4.7gb (ver. 2.1 for general: read & write) • (dl) 8.5gb (ver. 3.0) • dvd-rw: • 4.7gb (ver. 1.2/ r...

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    20 chapter 1 microphone power and keyboard controller battery lcd 17.3” card reader frequency range n/a distortion n/a item specification vendor and model n/a directivity n/a current consumption n/a s/n ratio n/a frequency n/a item specification controller keyboard emachines em-7t features • touchpa...

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    Chapter 2 21 system utilities bios setup utility the bios setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s bios (basic input/ output system). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter con...

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    22 chapter 2 emachines g630/g430 bios information the information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Note: the screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter descri...

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    Chapter 2 23 main the main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Note: the screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter description format...

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    24 chapter 2 security the security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Note: when you are prompted to enter a pa...

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    Chapter 2 25 your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Setting a password follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the set supervisor password parameter and pres...

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    26 chapter 2 changing a password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the set supervisor password parameter and press the enter key. The set password box appears. 2. Type the current password in the enter current password field and press enter. 3. Type a password in the enter new password field. Ret...

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    Chapter 2 27 boot this menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the usb diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the dvd drive in the module bay. Select boot devices to select specific devices to support boot. P h o e n ...

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    28 chapter 2 exit the exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the bios utility. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter description exit saving changes exit system setup and save your changes to cmos. Exit discarding changes exit utility wit...

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    Chapter 2 29 bios flash utilities the bios flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • new versions of system programs • new features or options • restore a bios when it becomes corrupted. Use the flash utility to update the system bios flash rom. Note: if you do not have a crisi...

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    30 chapter 2 dos flash utility perform the following steps to use the dos flash utility: 1. Press f2 during boot to enter the setup menu. 2. Select boot menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using usb hdd to update bios, move usb hdd to position 1. 3. Execute the flash.Bat batch fi...

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    Chapter 2 31 4. In flash bios, the message please do not remove ac power source displays. Plug in the ac power to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message flash programming complete displays. Winflash utility perform the following steps to use the winflash utility: 1. Double-click the winflas...

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    32 chapter 2 remove hdd/bios password utilities this section provides you with details about removing hdd/bios password: remove hdd password: if you key in the wrong hdd password three times, an error is generated. To reset the hdd password, perform the following steps: 1. An error code is generated...

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    Chapter 2 33 removing bios passwords: to clear the user or supervisor passwords through hardware, open the wlan door and use a metal instrument to short the j1 jumper. Cleaning bios passwords to clean the user or supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1. From a do...

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    34 chapter 2 the onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Using boot sequence selector the boot sequence selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the bios. To use boot sequence selector, perform the following steps: 1. Enter into dos. 2. Execute bs...

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    Chapter 2 35 using dmitools the dmi (desktop management interface) tool copies bios information to eeprom to be used in the dmi pool for hardware management. When the bios displays verifying dmi pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating syst...

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    36 chapter 2 using the lan mac eeprom utility you can use the mac.Bat utility to write the mac.Cfg file to the eeprom under dos mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: notepad) to open the mac.Cfg file. You can see the mac.Cfg contents as below: 2. In dos mode, run the mac.Bat file to write mac val...

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    Chapter 3 37 machine disassembly and replacement important: the outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly requirements to disassemble the ...

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    38 chapter 3 pre-disassembly instructions before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the ac adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable su...

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    Chapter 3 39 external module disassembly process important: the outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External modules disassembly flowchart the flowchart below gives you a graphic representation of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the componen...

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    40 chapter 3 removing the battery pack 1. Turn the computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2.

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    Chapter 3 41 removing the sd dummy card 1. Push the sd dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot..

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    42 chapter 3 removing the lower covers 1. See “removing the battery pack” on page 40. 2. Remove the three (3) screws securing the memory and hdd covers. 3. Remove the hdd cover as shown. 4. Carefully open the memory cover. Step size quantity screw type lower covers m2.5*8 3 memory cover hdd cover.

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    Chapter 3 43 removing the optical drive module 1. See “removing the battery pack” on page 40. 2. Remove the screw securing the odd module. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Gently lever the odd module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive module out ...

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    44 chapter 3 5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the odd bracket and remove the odd bracket from the optical disk drive module. 6. Remove the odd bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module. Step size quantity screw type odd bracket m2*3 2.

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    Chapter 3 45 removing the dimm modules 1. See “removing the lower covers” on page 42. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the dimm socket to release the dimm module. 3. Remove the dimm module. 4. Repeat steps for the second dimm module if present..

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    46 chapter 3 removing the wlan module 1. See “removing the lower covers” on page 42. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wlan board. Note: cable placement is black to the main terminal (upper) and white to the aux terminal (lowe...

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    Chapter 3 47 4. Move the antenna away and remove the two (2) screws to release the wlan board. 5. Detach the wlan board from the wlan socket. Note: when reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage. Step size quantity screw type wlan module m2*3 2.

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    48 chapter 3 removing the hard disk drive module 1. See “removing the lower covers” on page 42. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the hdd module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the hdd module clear of the hdd bay. Note: to prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down o...

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    Chapter 3 49 4. Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. 5. Remove the hdd from the carrier. Step size quantity screw type hdd carrier m3*3 4.

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    50 chapter 3 main unit disassembly process main unit disassembly flowchart screw list step screw quantity part no. Lcd module m2.5*8 2 86.N3702.003 lcd module m2.5*8 4 86.N3702.003 upper cover m2.5*8 11 86.N3702.003 upper cover m2.5*8 9 86.N3702.003 power board m2*3 2 86.N3702.004 left speaker modul...

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    Chapter 3 51 removing the switch cover caution: using metal tools to remove the switch cover may cause damage to the outer casing. The use of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to remove the switch cover. 1. See “removing the battery pack” on page 40. 2. Turn the computer over. Press down the /...

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    52 chapter 3 removing the keyboard 1. See “removing the switch cover” on page 51. 2. Pry up the centre of the keyboard and rotate it upward away from the upper cover. 3. Turn the keyboard over on to the touchpad area to expose the ffc connector. 4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the ffc from ...

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    Chapter 3 53 removing the lcd module 1. See “removing the keyboard” on page 52. 2. Turn the computer over. Remove the two (2) securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Remove the antenna cables from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. Step size ...

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    54 chapter 3 4. Stand the computer on the lcd panel and pull the antenna cables completely through the chassis. 5. Disconnect the lcd cable from the mainboard and remove the cable from the cable channel. 6. Remove the white antenna cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is completely fr...

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    Chapter 3 55 7. Remove the adhesive tape securing the antenna cable to the upper cover. 8. Remove the black antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 9. Open the lcd panel to the full extent to expose...

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    56 chapter 3 12. Remove the four (4) securing screws (two each side) from the lcd module. 13. Remove the left and right screw covers from on top of the hinges 14. Lift the lcd module clear of the upper cover. Step size quantity screw type lcd module m2.5*8 4.

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    Chapter 3 57 removing the upper cover 1. See “removing the lcd module” on page 53. 2. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws on the bottom panel. 3. Turn the computer over. Remove the three (3) screw caps at the rear of the upper cover as shown. Step size quantity screw type upper cov...

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    58 chapter 3 4. Disconnect the following four (4) cables from the mainboard. A b c d.

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    Chapter 3 59 note: avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Note: use the pull-tabs on ffcs whenever available to prevent damage. 5. Disconnect a as shown. 6. Disconnect c as shown. 7. Release the locking latch on b and remove the ffc cable as shown. 8. Release the locki...

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    60 chapter 3 9. Remove the nine (9) screws on the top panel. 10. Starting at the rear left side of the cover, pry apart the upper and lower covers as shown. Work along the back edge of the casing to the right as shown, then lift the upper cover clear of the lower cover. Step size quantity screw type...

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    Chapter 3 61 removing the power board 1. See “removing the upper cover” on page 57. 2. Locate the power board on the upper cover as shown. 3. Remove the two (2) screws securing the power board to the upper cover. 4. Lift the power board clear of the upper cover as shown. Step size quantity screw typ...

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    62 chapter 3 removing the left speaker module 1. See “removing the upper cover” on page 57. 2. Locate the left speaker module on the upper cover as shown. 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable. 4. Remove the speaker cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all ca...

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    Chapter 3 63 5. Remove the single securing screw from the left speaker module. 6. Lift the speaker clear of the upper cover, left side first as shown. Step size quantity screw type left speaker module m2*3 1.

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    64 chapter 3 removing the right speaker module 1. See “removing the upper cover” on page 57. 2. Locate the right speaker module on the upper cover as shown. 3. Turn the upper cover over and remove the right speaker module cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable cli...

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    Chapter 3 65 5. Remove the single securing screw from the right speaker module. 6. Lift the speaker clear of the upper cover, right side first as shown. Step size quantity screw type right speaker module m2*3 1.

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    66 chapter 3 removing the touchpad bracket important: the touchpad board cannot be removed individually. To replace the touchpad board, replace the entire upper cover. 1. See “removing the upper cover” on page 57. 2. Lift the ffc to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the upper cover. 3. Relea...

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    Chapter 3 67 4. Remove the two (2) screws from touchpad bracket. 5. Lift the rear edge of the touchpad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove it as shown. Step size quantity screw type touchpad bracket m2*3 2.

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    68 chapter 3 removing the mainboard 1. See “removing the upper cover” on page 57. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the mainboard. 3. Lift the mainboard from the chassis, right edge first, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface. Step size quantity screw type mainboard m2.5*4 1.

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    Chapter 3 69 removing the rtc battery important:follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The rtc battery is soldered to the mainboard. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the connections shown..

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    70 chapter 3 removing the thermal module 1. See “removing the lower covers” on page 42. 2. Turn the mainboard over to access the thermal module. 3. Remove the four (4) securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the thermal module. Step size quantity screw type thermal ...

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    Chapter 3 71 4. Using both hands, lift the thermal module clear of the mainboard..

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    72 chapter 3 removing the cpu fan 1. See “removing the thermal module” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard as shown. 3. Remove the three (3) securing screws from the fan module. Step size quantity screw type cpu fan m2*3 3.

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    Chapter 3 73 4. Lift the cpu fan clear of the mainboard as shown..

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    74 chapter 3 removing the cpu important: the pins on the underside of the cpu are very delicate. If they are damaged, the cpu may malfunction. Place the cpu on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. See “removing the thermal module” on page 70. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate ...

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    Chapter 3 75 lcd module disassembly process lcd module disassembly flowchart screw list step screw quantity part no. Lcd bezel m2.5*6 4 86.N3702.002 lcd panel m2.5*6 2 86.N3702.002 lcd brackets m2*3 6 86.N3702.004 remove lcd panel remove lcd bezel remove lcd fpc cable remove lcd panel from main unit...

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    76 chapter 3 removing the lcd bezel 1. See “removing the lcd module” on page 53. 2. Remove the two (2) upper and two (2) lower bezel screw caps and screws. 3. Starting from the bottom edge of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Work along the right side toward the top of the be...

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    Chapter 3 77 removing the camera module 1. See “removing the lcd bezel” on page 76. 2. Locate the camera module at the top of the lcd module and disconnect the camera cable. 3. Remove the camera from the module..

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    78 chapter 3 removing the lcd panel 1. See “removing the camera module” on page 77. 2. Remove the two (2) securing screws from the lcd panel. 3. Remove the adhesive strip holding the cables in place. 4. Remove the camera cable cluster from the lcd module as shown. Step size quantity screw type lcd p...

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    Chapter 3 79 5. Lift the lcd panel clear of the module..

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    80 chapter 3 removing the lcd brackets and fpc cable 1. See “removing the lcd panel” on page 78. 2. Remove the six (6) securing screws (three on each side) from the lcd panel brackets. 3. Remove the lcd brackets by pulling away from the lcd panel. Step size quantity screw type lcd brackets m2*3 6.

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    Chapter 3 81 4. Turn the lcd panel over to expose the rear. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the lcd panel. 5. Lift the cable as shown to disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 6. Lift the fpc cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable from th...

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    82 chapter 3 removing the antennas 1. See “removing the lcd panel” on page 78. 2. Remove the adhesive strips holding the left antenna cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips and adhesiv...

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    Chapter 3 83 5. Lift the left antenna clear of the cover. 6. Remove the adhesive strips holding the right antenna cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips..

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    84 chapter 3 8. Remove the adhesive tape securing the right antenna to the lcd module. 9. Lift the right antenna clear of the cover..

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    Chapter 3 85 lcd module reassembly procedure replacing the antennas 1. Replace the right antenna as shown. Ensure that the locating pins on the antenna are correctly seated. 2. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the antenna in place. 3. Run the cable down the side of the lcd module using all avail...

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    86 chapter 3 5. Replace the left antenna as shown. Ensure that the locating pins on the antenna are correctly seated. 6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the antenna in place. 7. Run the cable down the side of the lcd module using all available clips and adhesive. 8. Run the cable along the cabl...

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    Chapter 3 87 9. The antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installed..

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    88 chapter 3 replacing the lcd panel 1. Connect the lcd cable to the panel connector as shown. 2. Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. 4. Run the cable across the back of the...

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    Chapter 3 89 5. Align the lcd brackets with the screw holes on the panel. Replace the six (6) screws (three on each side) in the brackets as shown. 6. Place the lcd panel in the lcd module, top edge first, and secure the lcd cable with adhesive tape. Important: ensure that the lcd power cable passes...

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    90 chapter 3 replacing the camera module 7. Replace the camera cable cluster in the lcd module. 8. Secure the lcd module with the two (2) securing screws. 1. Place the camera in the lcd module. 2. Connect the cable to the camera module..

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    Chapter 3 91 replacing the lcd bezel 1. Replace the bezel and press down until there are no gaps between the bezel and the lcd module. Important: ensure that the lcd cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel..

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    92 chapter 3 2. Replace the four (4) screws and screw caps provided..

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    Chapter 3 93 main module reassembly procedure replacing the cpu important: the cpu has a pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the cpu socket. 1. Place the cpu into the cpu socket as shown, taking note of the pin1 locator. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the...

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    94 chapter 3 replacing the cpu fan replacing the thermal module important: apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: • silmore gp50 • honeywell • jet motor 7762 the following the...

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    Chapter 3 95 replacing the mainboard 3. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal grease evenly. 4. Replace the four (4) securing screws (in numerical order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secure the ther...

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    96 chapter 3 replacing the touchpad bracket 1. Replace the touchpad bracket top edge first to engage the securing clips. 2. Press the bracket down to engage the securing clips. 3. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the touchpad bracket to the upper cover. 4. Replace the touchpad ffc and close the ...

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    Chapter 3 97 5. Replace the ffc and press down as indicated to secure it to the upper cover..

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    98 chapter 3 replacing the right speaker module 1. Place the module left side first on the upper cover as shown. Ensure that the left side of the module is seated correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module in place. 3. Pass the cable through the upper cover as s...

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    Chapter 3 99 replacing the left speaker module 1. Place the module right side first on the upper cover as shown. Ensure that the right side of the module is seated correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module in place. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel usin...

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    100 chapter 3 replacing the power board replacing the upper cover 1. Slide the power board in to the upper cover front edge first to engage the securing clip. 2. Press the board down to locate the securing pin. 3. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the board to the upper cover. 1. Place the upper ...

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    Chapter 3 101 2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place. 3. Replace the nine (9) screws in the upper cover as shown..

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    102 chapter 3 4. Replace the three (3) screw caps as shown. 5. Connect the following cables to the mainboard. A b c d.

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    Chapter 3 103 6. Connect a as shown. 7. Connect c as shown. 8. Connect b and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 9. Connect d and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place..

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    104 chapter 3 replacing the lcd module 10. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven (11) screws as shown. 1. Align the screw holes on the lcd module and upper cover and replace the lcd module. 2. The left and right screw covers are shaped differently. Ensure that the correct cover is used. 3. R...

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    Chapter 3 105 4. Replace the right screw cover as shown. Ensure that the securing tab on the rear of the cover is seated correctly in the upper cover. 5. Replace the four (4) screws securing the lcd module to the upper cover. 6. Ensure that the hinge covers are replaced correctly. Identify the rear ...

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    106 chapter 3 9. Run the black antenna cable along the cable channel as shown using all available retaining clips. 10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 11. Run the white antenna cable along the cable channel as shown using all available retaining clips. 12. Run the lcd cable ...

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    Chapter 3 107 14. Stand the computer on the lcd panel and pass the antenna cables through the chassis. 15. The upper cover appears as shown when the antenna and lcd cables are correctly installed. 16. Turn the computer over. Run the antenna cables along the cable channel as shown, using all availabl...

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    108 chapter 3 17. Replace the two (2) screws securing the lcd module to the lower cover..

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    Chapter 3 109 replacing the keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard ffc to the mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 2. Turn the keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. Note: ensure that the six (6) locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as in...

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    110 chapter 3 replacing the switch cover replacing the hard disk drive module 1. Place the switch cover left side first on to the upper cover. 2. Press down as indicated to snap the switch cover into place. 1. Place the hdd in the hdd carrier. 2. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to secure...

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    Chapter 3 111 3. Insert the hdd, as indicated and lower it into place. 4. Slide the hdd in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface..

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    112 chapter 3 replacing the wlan module replacing the dimm modules 1. Insert the wlan module into the wlan socket. 2. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module. Note: the black cable connects to the upper terminal (main) and the white cable ...

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    Chapter 3 113 replacing the odd module replacing the lower covers 1. Press the bezel into the tray, bottom edge first, to secure it to the odd module. 2. Secure the odd bracket with the two (2) screws. 3. Push the odd module into the odd bay until it is flush with the casing. 4. Replace the single s...

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    114 chapter 3 replacing the sd dummy card 3. Replace the three (3) screws to secure the covers in place. 1. Insert the sd dummy card into the slot as shown. 2. Push until the card clicks into place and is flush with the casing. Memory cover hdd cover.

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    Chapter 3 115 replacing the battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. 1 2.

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    116 chapter 3.

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    Chapter 4 117 troubleshooting common problems use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. Note: the diagnostic tests are intended to test only acer products. Non-acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the fa...

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    118 chapter 4 power on issue if the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective frus: computer shutsdown intermittently if the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the pr...

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    Chapter 4 119 no display issue if the display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective frus: no post or video if the post or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure...

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    120 chapter 4 abnormal video display if video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the lcd is faulty and should be replaced. See “disassem...

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    Chapter 4 121 lcd failure if the lcd fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective frus: built-in keyboard failure if the built-in keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-def...

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    122 chapter 4 touchpad failure if the touchpad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective frus: internal speaker failure if the internal speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not rep...

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    Chapter 4 123 sound problems if sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer. 2. Navigate to start ´ control panel´ system and maintenance´ system´ device manager. Check the device manager to determine that: • the device i...

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    124 chapter 4 hdd not operating correctly if the hdd does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the windows 7 s...

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    Chapter 4 125 odd failure if the odd fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective frus: odd not operating correctly if the odd exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • audio cds do not play when loaded • dvds do not play...

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    126 chapter 4 a. Double-click lde ata/atapi controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click enable. B. Double-click dvd/cd-rom drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click enable. C. Check that there are no yellow exclamation ma...

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    Chapter 4 127 b. Double-click ide ata/atapi controllers, then right-click ata device 0. C. Click properties and select the advanced settings tab. Ensure that the enable dma box is checked and click ok. D. Repeat for the other ata devices shown if applicable. Drive not detected if windows cannot dete...

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    128 chapter 4 wireless function failure if the wlan fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective frus: thermal unit failure if the thermal unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a no...

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    Chapter 4 129 external mouse failure if an external mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Try an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If ...

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    130 chapter 4 intermittent problems intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Fru replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exist...

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    Chapter 4 131 post codes these tables describe the post codes and descriptions during the post. Sec: no_eviction_mode_debug equ 1 (commonplatform\sec\ia32\seccore.Inc) code description 0xc2 mtrr setup 0xc3 enable cache 0xc4 establish cache tags 0xc5 enter nem, place the bsp in no fill mode, set cr0....

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    132 chapter 4 0x29 perform jedec memory initialization for all memory rows 0x30 perform steps required after memory init 0x31 program dram throttling and throttling event registers 0x32 setup dram control register for normal operation and enable 0x33 enable rcomp 0x34 clear dram initialization bit i...

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    Chapter 4 133 each peim entry point used in 80_port code description 0x00 0x01 pei_event_log 0xa1 pei_oem_service 0xa2 pei_sio_init 0xa3 pei_mono_status_code 0xa4 pei_cpu_io_pci_cfg 0x06 pei_cpu_io 0x07 pei_pci_cfg 0xa5 pei_cpu_peim 0xa6 pei_platform_stage1 0xa7 pei_variable 0xa8 0x0c pei_sb_init pe...

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    134 chapter 4 0xc1 run_rime 0xc2 monotonic_counter 0xc3 watch_dog_timer 0xc4 security_stub 0xc5 dxe_cpu_io 0xc6 cf9_reset 0xc7 pc_rtc 0xc8 status_code 0xc9 variable emu_variable 0xd9 dxe_chipset_init 0x45 dxe_alert_format 0xd6 pci_host_bridge 0xd7 pci_express 0xd5 dxe_sb_init 0xda ide_controller 0xd...

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    Chapter 4 135 0x8e legacy_region 0x8f legacy_interrupt 0x70 bios_keyboard 0x71 bios_vedio 0x72 moniter_key 0x73 legacy_bios 0x75 legacy_bios_platform 0x76 pci_platform 0x6c isa_floopy 0x6d ps2_mouse 0x6e usb_bot 0x6f usb_cbi0 0x74 usb_mouse 0xfa setup_utility 0x90 fw_block_service 0x78 smm_usb_legac...

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    136 chapter 4 0x11 chinese 0xb0 japanese 0xb1 dxe_unicode_collaction each smmdriver entry point used in 80_port code description 0xd4 smm_access 0xde smm_control 0xcc smm_base 0xd2 smm_runtime 0xdf sb_smm_dispatch 0xd0 smm_thunk 0xca smm_acpi_sw_child 0xfe smm_platform 0xd8 smm_gmch_mbi 0x90 smm_fw_...

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    Chapter 5 137 jumper and connector locations top view item description jlvds1 lcd connector jp14 power/b connector jspk1 speaker(left) connector jspk2 speaker(right) connector jkb1 internal keyboard connector jtp1 touch pad connector u18 south bridge sw4 touch pad (left) button sw5 touch pad (right)...

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    138 chapter 5 bottom view item description pjp1 ac-in connector jrj1 rj45 connector jcrt1 crt connector jp12 fan connector jusb1 usb connector jusb2 usb connector jmic1 mic-in jack jhp1 head-phone jack jsata2 hdd connector u39 north bridge jcpu1 cpu socket jread1 card reader socket pjp3 battery conn...

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    Chapter 5 139 power board odd board item description sw1 tp lock button sw2 on/off button sw3 wireless button led 7 tp lock led led 1 on/off led led 5 wireless led led 3 media led led 4 num led led 6 caps led item description jp1 m/b connector jp2 hdd connector jp3 odd connector.

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    140 chapter 5 battery board lid board item description pjp1 m/b connector pjp2 battery connector item description u1 lid switch.

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    Chapter 5 141 clearing password check and bios recovery this section provides you with the standard operating procedures of clearing password and bios recovery for emachines g630/g430. The machine provides one hardware open gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hotkey for enabling b...

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    142 chapter 5 bios recovery by crisis disk bios recovery boot block: bios recovery boot block is a special block of bios. It is used to boot up the system with minimum bios initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the bios firmware to a successful one once the previous bios flashing ...

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    Chapter 6 143 fru (field replaceable unit) list this chapter gives you the fru (field replaceable unit) listing in global configurations of emachines g630/g430. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for rma (return merchandise authorization). Please note that when ordering f...

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    144 chapter 6 emachines g630/g430 exploded diagrams main assembly 1 2 3 4 5.

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    Chapter 6 145 no. Description acer p/n 1 middle cover assy 60.N3702.003 2 hinge cap assy 42.N3702.001 3 upper case assy 60.N3702.001 4 mainboard mb.N6702.001 5 lower case 60.N3702.002.

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    146 chapter 6 base assembly no. Description acer p/n 1 fan 23.N3702.001 2 thermal module 60.N6702.001 3 mainboard mb.N6702.001 1 2 3.

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    Chapter 6 147 rear assembly no. Description acer p/n 1 ram door 42.N3702.002 2 hdd door 42.N3702.003 3 lower case 60.N3702.002 3 1 2.

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    148 chapter 6 emachines g630/g430 fru list category description acerpn board power board 55.N3702.001 wlan card-xb63 ni.23600.007 wlan card-bcm4312 ni.23600.029 cable tp ffc 50.N3702.001 power cord us 3 pin 27.Tavv5.001 power cord eu 3 pin 27.Tavv5.002 power cord aus 3 pin 27.Tavv5.003 power cord uk...

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    Chapter 6 149 lower case 60.N3702.002 tp bracket 33.N3702.001 middle cover assy 60.N3702.003 hinge cap assy 42.N3702.001 ram door assy 42.N3702.002 hdd door assy 42.N3702.003 category description acerpn.

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    150 chapter 6 hdd hdd seagate 2.5" 5400rpm 160gb st9160310as crockett sata lf f/w:0303 kh.16001.034 hdd toshiba 2.5" 5400rpm 160gb mk1655gsx libra sata lf f/w: fg011j kh.16004.006 hdd hgst 2.5" 5400rpm 160gb hts543216l9a300 falcon-b sata lf f/w:c40c kh.16007.019 hdd wd 2.5" 5400rpm 160gb wd1600bevt-...

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    Chapter 6 151 odd bezel-super multi 42.N3702.005 odd bracket 33.N3702.003 keyboard keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 99ks black us international kb.I1700.438 keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 99ks black greek kb.I1700.423 keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 99ks black ara...

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    152 chapter 6 keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 100ks black portuguese kb.I1700.429 keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 100ks black spanish kb.I1700.432 keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 100ks black turkish kb.I1700.436 keyboard em-7t hm50/70 internal 17 standard 100ks bl...

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    Chapter 6 153 lcd cable for w/ccd f 60.N3702.006 lcd bracket r&l for led f 33.N3702.004 camera 0.3 57.N2802.001 lcd bezel for w/o ccd f 60.N4702.001 led cable for w/o ccd f 60.N4702.002 antenna-main+mimo 50.N3702.003 mainboard mainboard g627 ati rs780 sb710 8132 w/o 1394 v1.0 lf mb.N6702.001 memory ...

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    154 chapter 6 speaker speaker r 23.N3702.002 speaker l 23.N3702.003 miscellaneous name plate-emg627 40.N6702.001 name plate-emg427 40.N6702.002 screw list acer pn screw m2.48d 4.0l k 5.5d 0.8t zknl 86.N3702.001 screw m2.48d 6.0l k 5.5d 0.8t zknl 86.N3702.002 screw m2.45d 8.0l k 5.5d 0.8t zknl 86.N37...

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    Chapter 6 155.

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    Appendix a 156 model definition and configuration emachines g430 model cpu lcd vga chip vram 1 memory 1 memory 2 memory 3 emg430- 102g16mi smpm100 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 n n emg430- 103g32mi smpm100 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg430- 102g16mi smpm100 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2g...

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    157 appendix a emachines g630g model ro country acer part no description emg630g- 524g50mn ww ww s2.N960c.003 emg630g-524g50mn linpuseww1 m92xt512ckk 2*2g/500_l/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bgn_0.3d_hg_en12 emg630g- 524g50mn ww gctwn s2.N960c.002 emg630g-524g50mn linpuseww1 m92xt512ckk 2*2g/500_l/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bgn_0...

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    Appendix a 158 emg630g- 302g25mi emea hungary lx.N9602.024 emg630g-302g25mi w7hp64ethu1 m92xt512ckk 1*2g/250/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_hg_hu11 emg630g- 302g25mi emea latvia lx.N9602.023 emg630g-302g25mi w7hp64etlv1 m92xt512ckk 1*2g/250/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_hg_ru22 emg630g- 302g25mi emea germany lx.N9602....

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    159 appendix a emg630g- 302g25mi emea israel lx.N9602.007 emg630g-302g25mi w7hp64etil1 m92xt512ckk 1*2g/250/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_hg_he11 emg630g- 302g25mi emea portugal lx.N9602.006 emg630g-302g25mi w7hp64etpt1 m92xt512ckk 1*2g/250/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_hg_pt11 emg630g- 302g25mi emea uk lx.N9602.004 ...

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    Appendix a 160 emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+...

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    161 appendix a emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+...

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    Appendix a 162 emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g m92sxt 512m- ddr2(6 4*16*4) so2gbii6 n n emg630g- 302g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+...

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    163 appendix a emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg...

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    Appendix a 164 emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n n emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630g- 302g25mi n n250gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n n model card reader wireless lan1 bluetooth voip phone finger print emg630g- 524g50mn 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi 1x2 bgn n n n emg630g- 524g50mn 5 in 1-...

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    165 appendix a emg630g- 302g25mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630g- 302g25mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630g- 302g25mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630g- 302g25mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630g- 302g25mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630g- 302g25mi 5 in 1-...

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    Appendix a 166 emachines g630 model ro country acer part no description emg630- 302g16mi emea russia lx.N9308.001 emg630-302g16mi w7st32ruetru1 umackk 1*2g/160/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_hg_ru11 emg630- 323g25mi emea russia lx.N9301.001 emg630-323g25mi w7hb64ruetru1 umackk 2g+1g/250/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_h...

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    167 appendix a emg630- 303g32mi emea middle east lx.N9302.034 emg630-303g32mi em w7hp64emetme9 umackk 2g+1g/ 320/6l2.2/5r/cb_bg_0.3d_hg_es81 emg630- 303g32mi emea south africa lx.N9302.032 emg630-303g32mi em w7hp64emetza2 umackk 2g+1g/ 320/6l2.2/5r/cb_bg_0.3d_hg_es61 emg630- 303g32mi emea algeria lx...

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    Appendix a 168 emg630- 303g32mi emea south africa lx.N9302.016 emg630-303g32mi em w7hp64emetza1 umackk 2g+1g/ 320/6l2.2/5r/cb_bg_0.3d_hg_es81 emg630- 303g32mi emea eastern europe lx.N9302.015 emg630-303g32mi w7hp64eteu5 umackk 2g+1g/320/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_0.3d_hg_ro11 emg630- 303g32mi emea austria lx.N...

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    169 appendix a emg630- 302g25mi ww ww s2.N940c.001 emg630-302g25mi linpuseww1 umakk 1*2g/250/6l2.2/5r/ cb_bg_hg_en12 model cpu lcd vga chip vram 1 memory 1 memory 2 memory 3 emg630- 302g16mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 n n emg630- 323g25mi aam320 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n e...

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    Appendix a 170 emg630- 303g32mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g32mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g32mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g32mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g32mi aam3...

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    171 appendix a emg630- 303g32mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g32mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 303g25mi aam300 nled17.3 wxga+g uma n so2gbii6 so1gbii6 n emg630- 302g25mi aam3...

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    Appendix a 172 emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 3...

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    173 appendix a emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 303g32mi n n320gb5.4ks n nsm8xs n nis emg630- 3...

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    Appendix a 174 emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build ...

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    175 appendix a emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build in 3rd wifi bg n n n emg630- 303g32mi 5 in 1-build ...

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    Appendix a 176.

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    Appendix b 177 test compatible components this computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under the windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passe...

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    178 appendix b microsoft ® windows ® 7 environment test vendor type description adapter delta 90w adapter delta 90w 19v 1.7x5.5x11 blue adp-90cd db a, lv5 led lf hipro 65w adapter hipro 65w 19v 1.7x5.5x11 yellow hp-a0652r3b 1lf, lv5 led lf hipro 90w adapter hipro 90w 19v 1.7x5.5x11 blue hp-a0904a3 b...

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    Appendix b 179 hgst n160gb5.4ks hdd hgst 2.5" 5400rpm 160gb hts545016b9a300 panther b sata lf f/w:c60f disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm hgst n250gb5.4ks hdd hgst 2.5" 5400rpm 250gb hts545025b9a300 panther b sata lf f/w:c60f disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm hgst n320gb5.4ks hdd hgst 2.5" 5400rp...

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    180 appendix b lcd auo nled17.3wxga +g led lcd auo 17.3" wxga+ glare b173rw01-v0 lf 220nit 8ms 600:1 cmo nled17.3wxga +g led lcd cmo 17.3" wxga+ glare n173o6-l02 lf 220nit 8ms 600:1 lpl nled17.3wxga +g led lcd lpl 17.3" wxga+ glare lp173wd1-tla3 lf 220nit 8ms 600:1 lpl nled17.3wxga +g led lcd lpl 17...

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    Appendix b 181 software nis antivirus application nis vga chip amd m92sxt amd m92sxt 55nm 23mm*23mm s2 package none uma uma (amd) vram 512m- ddr2(64*16*4) 512m-ddr2 64*16*4 wifi antenna wnc pifa pifa wireless lan foxconn 3rd wifi bg foxconn wireless lan broadcom 4312 minicard b/g foxconn 3rd wifi bg...

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    182 appendix b.

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    Appendix c 183 online support information this section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your acer systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, asp or tpm, please refer your technical queries to your local acer branch office. Acer branch offices and regional busi...

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    184 appendix c.

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    185 a aflash utility 29 antennas removing 82 replacing 85 b battery replacing 115 battery pack removing 40 bios rom type 16 vendor 16 version 16 bios utility 21–29 boot 27 exit 28 navigating 21 onboard device configuration 25 save and exit 28 security 24 system security 28 board layout top view 137 ...

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    186 lcd brackets removing 80 replacing 88 lcd cable replacing 88 lcd failure 121 lcd module removing 53 replacing 104 lcd module disassembly flowchart 75 lcd module reassembly procedure 85 lcd panel removing 78 replacing 88 left speaker module removing 62 lower covers removing 42 replacing 113 m mai...

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    187 troubleshooting built-in kb failure 121 easytouch buttons 128 hdtv switch 129 internal speakers 122 lcd failure 121 no display 119 odd 125 other failures 129 power on 118 thermal unit 128 touchpad 122 wlan 128 u undetermined problems 130 upper cover removing 57 replacing 100 utility bios 21–29 w...

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