Acer Aspire 1700 Series User Manual

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.
Start
Base Cover
x7 (fix on base cover)
Battery
Dommy Cover
Dx4
Cx1
Battery
MDC Modem
Card
Optical Drive
Module
(Please see
next page)
Subwoofer
Memory
HDD Module
Thermal
Module (FAN
Sink) w/
screws *4pcs
CPU
VGA Card
(AGP Card)
Wireless Card
Inverter Cover
Cx2
x2
Disconnect
subwoofer cable
Cx2
Cx4
Cx1 Cx4
Cx3
Hinge Cover
Jx4
Upper System
Cover (Middle
Cover)
Keyboard
x6
x4 on rear
Disconnect LED cable
x4
LCD Module
Silicon Line Pad
(LCD Decoration
Bar)
LCD Skirting
Board (LCD
Bezel)
LCD Outer
Shield (LCD
panel)
LCD
Wireless
Antenna
Dx8
Bx2
Bx4
Side Brackets
(LCD
Brackets)
Inverter Board
LED Cable
Ux8
Inverter Board
Brackets
LCD Cable
x2
Remove inverter board mylar
LED Cable
Ox4
LED Board
(Launch
Board)
Disconnect touchpad FFC
Px1
Qx2
Kx5
Mx2
Tx6
Jx4
Dx8
See Next
Page
Disconnect HDD
power cable and
IDE coaxial cable
Rx4
HDD Bracket HDD
Dx6
x4

Acer Aspire 1700 Series Specifications

General

Operating System	Windows XP Home/Professional
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
RAM	Up to 1GB DDR SDRAM
Storage	40GB to 60GB HDD
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo, or DVD-Dual drive
Ports	4x USB 2.0, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video
Networking	56K Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, Optional 802.11b/g Wireless LAN

Summary

Acer Aspire 1700 Series Service Guide

Chapter 1 System Specifications

Overview

Features

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Detailed technical specifications for processor, BIOS, memory, video, and audio components.

Chapter 2 System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to the BIOS Setup Utility for hardware configuration and system settings.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

Visual flowchart outlining the sequence of component removal for servicing.

Disassembling

Detailed instructions for removing individual components like battery, HDD, and optical drives.

Re-assembly

Step-by-step instructions for putting the notebook back together after servicing.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures

Procedures for checking specific hardware components like diskette, CD-ROM, and keyboard.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Index of POST error messages and their potential causes and solutions.

Index of Error Messages

A list of common error messages and recommended actions or FRU replacements.

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

Intermittent Problems

Undetermined Problems

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Top view

Connector Description

Chapter 6 FRU List

Exploded Diagram

FRU List

Detailed list of parts, including pictures, part names, and part numbers.