Acer Ferrari 1000 Service Guide

							71Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Module from the Main Unit
After removing the keyboard plate, please follow the steps below to remove the LCD module.
1.Slightly pull out the main and the auxiliary antennae and the gray cable.
2.Disconnect the microphone cable.
3.Release the four screws holding the LCD module.
4.Slightly pull out the four cables then remove the LCD module. 
						

							Chapter 372
Disassembling the Main Unit
Separating the Upper Case and the Lower Case
1.Carefully release the button board FFC lock then disconnect the button board FFC.
2.Slightly release the click button board FFC lock then disconnect the click button board FFC.
3.Release the power button board lock then disconnect the power button board FFC.
4.Release the five screws securing the upper case and the lower case on the upper side.
5.Release the 18 screws securing the upper case and the lower case on the bottom side. The screw 
indicated by arrow is under the rubber cushion so you have to remove the rubber cushion at first.
6.Then detach the upper case from the main unit. 
						

							73Chapter 3
Removing the Bluetooth Module
1.Disconnect the Bluetooth module cable. 
2.Release the screw holding the Bluetooth module then detach the Bluetooth module.
Removing the Main Board
1.Disconnect the speaker cable.
2.Slightly pull the edge of the lower case as the arrow indicates because the DC board is stuck by the 
edge of the lower case. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.
3.Release the three screws securing the main board.
4.Slightly pull the edge of the lower case as the arrow indicates because the main board is stuck by the 
edge of the lower case. Then detach the main board. 
						

							Chapter 374
Removing the Modem Board
1.Release the screw holding the modem board.
2.Detach the modem board from the main board and disconnect it. 
						

							75Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.Slightly disconnect the system fan cable.
2.Release the four screws holding the thermal module then detach the thermal module.
3.Disconnect the DC board cable.
Removing the CPU
1.Release the screw securing the CPU by turning the flat-headed screw driver counter clockwise.
2.Then carefully detach the CPU from the socket. 
						

							Chapter 376
Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.Detach the mylars covered on screws then release the six screws securing the LCD bezel.
2.Carefully detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module as shown till the LCD bezel is total removed.
Removing the Inverter Board
1.Carefully disconnect the LVDS cable.
2.Carefully disconnect the LCD cable then remove the inverter board. 
						

							77Chapter 3
Detaching the LCD Panel and the CCD Module
1.Release the seven screws securing the LCD panel and the CCD module.
2.Then remove the LCD panel and the CCD module together.
3.Put the LCD panel and the CCD module on a flat and stable surface.
4.Carefully disconnect the CCD module.
5.Tear off the tape holding the LCD cable.
6.Carefully pull and disconnect the LCD cable.
NOTE: When you remove the CCD module and the LCD cable, please do not press the LCD panel. 
						

							Chapter 378
Removing the LCD Brackets
1.Release the four screws securing the left and the right LCD brackets.
2.Then remove the left and the right LCD brackets. 
						

							Chapter 479
Please use the following procedures 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 may occur errors or invalid responses.
1.Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as many as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate, running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same 
operation.
Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 
						

							80Chapter 4
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or diskette. A 
writable, diagnostic diskette is required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached. Multiple labels may 
cause damage to the drive or make the drive fail.
1.Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs.
2.See if FDD test is passed as the programs run the FDD test.
3.Follow the instructions in the message window.
If errors occur with the internal diskette driver, reconnect the diskette connector on the system 
board. If the errors still remain:
1.Reconnect the external diskette drive.
2.Replace the external diskette driver.
3.Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following procedures to isolate the possible effects from a controller, driver, or CD-ROM. 
NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached. The label may cause damage to 
the drive or make the drive fail.
1.Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs.
2.See if CD-ROM test is passed when the programs run the CD-ROM test.
3.Follow the instructions in the message window.
If errors occur, reconnect the connector on the system board. If the errors still remain:
1.Reconnect the external CD-ROM drive.
2.Replace the external CD-ROM drive.
3.Replace the main board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is under test. If the internal keyboard 
does not work or an unexpected error appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from 
the internal keyboard is correctly connected on the system board. If the keyboard is correctly 
connected, run the Keyboard test.
If errors occur, do the following procedures in sequence to correct the problems. Do not replace a 
non-defective FRU.
1.Reconnect the keyboard cable.
2.Replace the keyboard.
3.Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer.
•Numeric keypad