Acer Aspire 1710 Service Guide

							Chapter 242
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 
						

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS. 
						

							Chapter 244
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not 
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not 
completely loaded. 
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1.Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 
						

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							Chapter 346
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TAn ESD mat
TA Philips screw driver
TA tweezers
THex screw driver
NOTE: Use an ESD wristband to avoid the risk of electronic discharge
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 
						

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General Information
Before You Begin
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.Jewelry such as watches, rings and bracelets should be removed before service disassembly. 
						

							Chapter 348
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
CardOptical 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
Cx4Cx1 Cx4
Cx3
Hinge CoverJx4
Upper System
Cover (Middle
Cover)Keyboardx6
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 Cablex2 Remove inverter board mylar
LED Cable Ox4LED 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 BracketHDD
Dx6 x4 
						

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Front Panel
(Upper Case
Assy)
Cx3
FDD Module
Cont
Base Assy
Speakerx2
Cx8
BaseMain Board
Module
I/O ShieldPCI Board
Cx2 Ix6
Main Board w/
FanMain BoardCx2
Main Board
BracketFan
Lid Switch
Cablex1
Audio DJ
Board Cable
Audio DJ
Board
Ox2
TouchpadTouchpad
Bracket
Touchpad
Switch BoardOx1
Ox4
FDD Module
FDD FFC
FDD Bracket
Bx3
FDD
Optical Drive
Module
Optical
Bracket
Ex3
ODD 
						

							Chapter 350
Screw List
ItemDescription
B SCREW MM25025ICI0
C SCREW MM25040IL60
D SCREW MM25060IL69
E SCREW MM20030ICI3
F SCREW MM20080ICI6
G SCREW MM20100ICI3
H SCREW MS17025B202
I SCREW MBEA1001012
J SCREW MF30060PBJ5
K SCREW MM25070ICI5
L SCREW MS25060ILR1
M SCREW MS25060P527
O SCREW MS25025IBX8
P SCREW MS25180I100
Q SCREW MS25100B371
R SCREW MS0601BILQ1
T SCREW MS25060IM01
U SCREW MM30050ICI4 
						

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Disassembling
Remove the battery
1.Release the seven screws as shown here.
2.Remove the bottom shield plate.
3.Remove the 5 screws as shown here.
4.Remove the battery or dummy battery module.
Remove the HDD module
1.Remove the 4 screws that secure the HDD module.
2.Lift the HDD module and detach the IDE connector and power connector at the same time.
Remove the combo drive
1.Remove the one screw as shown here.
2.Detach the Combo drive.