Acer Aspire 1300 Service Guide

Chapter 351
Disassembling the LCD Module-14.1 Inch
1.First, remove the six screw pads then remove the six screws as shown here.
2.Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
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3.Disconnect the inverter power cable and LCD CCFT cable, then remove the inverter board.
4.Unscrew the four screws that fix the left and right hinges.
5.Remove the right and the left hinges.
6.Unscrew the four screws that fix the LCD to LCD panel. Two on each side.
7.Then take the LCD off the LCD panel.
8.Remove the four screws that lock the...

52Chapter 3
Disassembling the LCD Module-15.1 Inch
1.First, remove the two screw pads then remove the two screws as shown here.
2.Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
3.Detach the four square screw pads. Two on each side.
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4.Unscrew the six screws that fix LCD to the LCD panel; three on each side.
5.Remove the four screws that fix the left and the right hinges; two on each side.
6.Remove the left and the right hinges.
7.Disconnect the inverter board power cable and LCD CCFT cable then remove the inverter...

Chapter 353
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1.Remove the four screws on HDD tray, two on each side.
2.Take the HDD off the HDD tray. 
 
Disassembling the Floppy Disk D rive Module
1.Remove the two screws holding the FDD holder. 
2.Remove the screw that fixs the FDD holder then remove the FDD from the FDD holder.
3.Disconnect the FDD FPC.
 
Disassembling the O ptical D rive Module
1.Unscrew the two screws holding the optical bracket.
2.Then remove the optical bracket....

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Chapter 455
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model.  Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified 
options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic 
test or by repeating the same operation.
3.Disassemble and assemble the...

56Chapter 4
System Check Procedures
External Diskette D rive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is 
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause 
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. 
Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 40 for details.
1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the...

Chapter 457
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input D evice Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable 
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 
40 for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one...

58Chapter 4
Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1.Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2.In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total 
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3.Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4.This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1.Power off the computer. 
2.Remove the battery pack and measure the...

Chapter 459
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is 
listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU 
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a 
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the...

60Chapter 4
Index of Error Messages
Error Message List
Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 57
System CMOS checksum bad - Default 
configuration usedRTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system.
Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot 
system.
Main board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration 
used“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup...