Acer Aspire 7715Z Series User Manual

Aspire 7715Z/7315 Series
Service Guide
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Acer Aspire 7715Z Series Specifications

General

Brand	Acer
Model	Aspire 7715Z Series
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

System Specifications

Features Overview

Details computer features including OS, platform, memory, display, storage, audio, and dimensions.

Notebook Tour and Controls

Identifies external views, indicators, touchpad, keyboard, Windows keys, and hotkeys.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Lists detailed specs for CPU, Northbridge, Southbridge, BIOS, Memory, LAN, HDD, ODD, Audio, Power, Battery, LCD, Card Reader.

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility and Navigation

Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS Setup Utility, including information screens.

BIOS Configuration Settings

Covers Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit configuration menus.

BIOS Update and Recovery

Details BIOS flash utilities, DOS flash, WinFlash, password removal, and BIOS recovery.

System Configuration Tools

Describes Boot Sequence Selector, DMITools, and LAN MAC EEPROM utilities.

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements and Preparation

Lists necessary tools and pre-disassembly instructions before servicing the computer.

Disassembly Process Overview

Outlines the disassembly stages: external, main unit, and LCD module.

External Module Disassembly

Provides steps for removing external components like battery, covers, ODD, DIMMs, WLAN, and HDD.

Main Unit Disassembly

Details steps for disassembling internal components like switch cover, keyboard, LCD module, power board, speakers, mainboard, thermal module, and CPU.

LCD Module Disassembly

Explains how to disassemble the LCD module, including bezel, camera, panel, brackets, and antennas.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems Guide

Provides a procedure for diagnosing and resolving common computer issues.

System Power and Display Issues

Addresses power-on problems, no display, and abnormal video display issues.

Component Specific Failures

Guides troubleshooting for BIOS settings, LCD, Keyboard, TouchPad, Speakers, HDD, ODD, WLAN, Thermal, and Mouse failures.

General and Intermittent Issues

Covers other failures, intermittent problems, and undetermined issues.

POST Codes and Diagnostics

Lists POST codes and their descriptions for system diagnostics.

Jumper and Connector Locations

Component Layout Diagrams

Illustrates jumper and connector locations on the top, bottom, and specific boards.

BIOS Password and Recovery Procedures

Explains how to clear BIOS passwords and perform BIOS recovery using a crisis disk.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagrams of Assemblies

Shows exploded views of main, base, and rear assemblies with numbered parts.

Component Part Number Listing

Lists FRU parts by category, including descriptions and Acer part numbers.

Screw Specifications

Details various screw types, sizes, quantities, and Acer part numbers.

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 7315 Specifications

Provides detailed configuration information for Aspire 7315 models.

Aspire 7715Z Specifications

Details configuration information for various Aspire 7715Z models.

Test Compatible Components

Windows 7 Environment Test Results

Lists components, adapters, and peripherals tested and verified under Windows 7.

Online Support Information

Acer Technical Support Resources

Describes online technical support services, website resources, and downloadable information.