Acer AL1715 AL1715 Service Guide
Acer AL1715 Manual
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Acer AL1715 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web: for more information, Please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw/ -1- -
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...magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to ... the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, of its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and ... -
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Note Warning Caution Important ... change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide, for ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS,... to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list... -
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...radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee ...high voltages are present inside the monitor. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only... -
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...a mounting kit approved by the manufacture and follow the kit instructions. Slots and openings in the back and bottom of... the monitor cabinet. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the monitor. Do not attempt to service the monitor yourself; opening or ... -
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... following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES Due to ... screen depending on the desktop pattern you use. The LCD screen has effective pixels of 99.99%... pixel lit all of the time. Due to the nature of the LCD screen, an afterimage of the previous screen may remain... -
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Table of contents Chapter 1 Monitor Feature 8 Chapter 2 Operating Instruction 22 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 30 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 40 Chapter 5 Connector Information 44 Chapter 6 FRU List 45 Chapter 7 Schematic Diagram 65 -7- -
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... MICRO-PROCESSOR based Multi-mode supported high resolution color LCD monitor. This monitor can be directly ... of AR577/578 AR577 Normal 17” panel Panel Signal Interface Sync Type for analog input HYDIS HT17E12-200 .../ Swivel Height Adjust 0.5W+0.5W NO No Not support Yes / No Option -8- DDC2B NO NO... -
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... : 30 minutes 5 seconds Chroma 2250 signal generator or equivalent, directly Connected to the monitor under test. Minolta CA100 ...Hz Maximum (unless otherwise specified ) Typical (unless otherwise specified ) 225 lux 50 cm in front of LCD panel MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS The units of measure stated in this ... -
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LCD monitor General specification Panel Type: 17 " active matrix color TFT ...Hydis HT17E12-200 Display size: Display mode: 37.92mm (H) × 270.34mm(V) VGA... (60/70/75 Hz) standard resolution Pixel pitch: Display Dot: Pixel... to peak Sync: TTL positive or negative Signal connector: 15 pin Mini D type... -
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LCD Panel Specification LCD Panel Model (Hydis LT17E12-200) Display Type Resolution Display Dot Display Area Pixel Pitch Display Color Lamp ... Lamp Current Weight Optical Specifications active matrix color TFT LCD 1280x1024 pixels 1280x (RGB) x 1024 337.92mm(H) x ... -
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...B. 75 ohm +/- 2% Positive 0 - 0.7 +/- 0.05 Vp same as LCD panel • • Signal separate horizontal and vertical sync, .... Interface frequency The following frequency range is generalized by supported timing. If the entered mode does not match the supported timing the display optimization will not ... -
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Supported Timing FH(KHZ) TIMING FV(HZ) 640x350 VGA-350 640x400 NEC PC9801 640x400 VGA-GRAPH 640x400 NEC PC9821 640X480 VESA-... 36 248 108 38 248 135 38 SYNC TOTAL ACTIVE SYNC FRONT BACK PIXEL Note: Mode 640x350, 640x400 and 720x400 will locate on middle position but cannot be expanded to full screen ... -
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... video modes within the frequency range of the monitor. 85Hz refresh rate Support Monitor should display 85Hz ... D-Sub Table 2.4.5. Pin assignment for D-sub connector PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... GROUND SDA H.SYNC V.SYNC SCL Color of plastic parts: Blue (PC99) 5 10 15 1 6 11 D-sub ... -
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Monitor Block Diagram The LCD monitor will contain an main board, an inverter/ power board, key board and internal adapter which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. The inverter board will drive the backlight of panel and ... -
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BLOCK DIAGRAM System Block Diagram LVDS Signals MCU MVPRL including ADC, Scaling LVDS And OSD function - 16 - -
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Monitor board layout LABEL U1 U2 U4 U6 U5 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 Component 74LVC14 24LVC21 MVPRL M8064I 24LC16B MAX810 SI9435 LM4838 APL1085-3.3 CE APL1117-2.5 VC LABEL CN1 CN9 CN3 CN301 CN302 CN7 Component D-SVB 15 PIN E&T 4501-10 E&T 6113-08 E&T 4501-11 E&T 4501-03 E&T DF14-30 - 17 - -
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Software flow chart - 18 - -
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... light. 12. Check the analog port, are there any signals coming? 13. Does the scalar send out a ...the scalar 15. Are there any signal coming from analog port? 16. Display "Cable Not Connected" message, and go into standby mode after the message disappear. 17. Program the scalar to be able to show ... -
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General Instructions Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located at front panel of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. The power cord ... -
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...LCD Monitor's VGA port. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the VGA port on your PC. Make.... Connecting the AC Power Connect the power cord to the LCD Monitor. Connect the power cord to an AC power source. Connecting the Audio Cable (For AL1715 m and AL1715 bm) Connect the audio cable to ... -
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Chapter 2 Operating Instructions CONTROLS Control panel (monitor front panel) 1. Power ON/OFF ...activate "Auto Adjustment" immediately. 3. When into Factory mode press 4 (plus +),(minus -) and 1 (power)... 2 seconds at same time. 5. When into Burning mode press 5 (menus), 1 (power) together 2 second... -
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Main OSD Menu: Outline: The description for control function : Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Contrast Sub Menu Icon Contrast from Digital-register. Description Adjustment Range 0-100 Recall Cool Contrast Value Brightness Backlight Adjustment 0-100 Recall Cool Brightness Value Focus Adjust Picture ... -
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... OSD timeout. 10-120 10 Auto Config N/A Auto Adjust the H/V Position, Focus N/A and Clock of picture. N/A Information N/A Show the resolution, H/V frequency N/A and input port of current iput timing. N/A Reset N/A Clear each old status ... -
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... Auto Config Please Wait Input Not Supported Cable Not Connected No Signal When the video cable is connected, but the is no active signal input, will ... config function. When the Hsync Frequency, Vsync Frequency or Resolution is out of the monitor support range, will show this message. This ... -
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LOGO: When the monitor is power on, the LOGO will be showed in the center. Item of Factory menu Vendor may ... user menu. All value shall be adjustable manually. This function shall be located in 3. tag of Factory ... data for color temp shall be editable manually. -color temp default preset No. - 26 - -
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... request EDID information over the DDC2B channel. 2 THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS ... signal present. When there is no video input signal this monitor, following a time-out period, will automatically switch to an OFF mode. This reduces the monitor's internal power supply ... -
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...value of user color should be user which is maximum setting for panel. Target of color setting Color Temp. x 9300K 6500K... General Description: Output power Total harmonic distortion Input signal sensitivity Input impedance Frequency response range Difference of L and R output : 1W + 1W maximum : Less... -
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... VP-7723A Audio Analyzor. ) Item Audio Input Freq. Min. Input Voltage(V) Spec. Typ. 0.5Vm s Input Current(m A) Audio Voltage Gain Frequency Response 500m Vrms 1KHz 500 ... Vrms 300Hz-20KH -10dB z +10d B Volume Max.,load 4 Ω Signal to Noise ratio Total harmonic distortion Cross talk ... -
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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement The step between front bezel and back cover shall be within specification. Top and Bottom Back cover & Bezel concavity 0.8mm ≤ A ≤ 1.3 mm Left and Right Back cover & Bezel concavity 0.8mm ≤ A ≤ 1.3 mm Back Cover & Hinge Cover concavity 0mm ≤ ... -
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Base & Neck concavity 0mm ≤ C ≤ 0.6mm Top and Bottom Back cover & Bezel step 0mm ≤ D ≤ 0.8 mm Left and Right Back cover & Bezel step 0mm ≤ D ≤ 0.8 mm - 31 - -
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LCD Horizontally The angle between front bezel and LCD unit in bottom side should not large than 1.0mm. The distance of the LCD display unit from left side to right should not large than 4.0mm. - 32 - -
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Tilt Base Rotation Tilt up 15 ¡Ó 2¢X down 5 / ¡Ó 2¢X Plastic Material For TCO99 Front Bezel Back Cover The Others For MPRII Front Bezel Back Cover The Others ABS ABS ABS 94V-0 94V-0 94HB PC+ABS PC+ABS ABS 94HB GAP Spec. Gap between panel with bezel is 0 mm < gap < 1.2 mm - 33 - -
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Machine assembly PICTURE DESCRIPTION Connect the FPC line on panel. Assemble the chassis onto panel. Firmly secure the Panel with 4 screws. Plug two speakers to put on bezel. 1. Connect the 13P line with VK board. 2. Firmly secure the VK board with 4 screws. AR578 AR577 34 -
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Connect speaker wires on VK board. (For AR577 only) Connect the bezel with monitor. To reverse the monitor. Assemble the power board onto chassis. AR577 AR578 35 -
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Firmly secure the power board with 5 screws. AR577 AR578 Firmly secure the power cable with screws. AR577 AR578 Connect four panel voltage line on power board. 36 -
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1. Assemble the VL board onto chassis. 2. Firmly secure the VlL board with 3 screws. Firmly secure the VlL board and line with screws. Connect the FPC on VL board. Connect the power line on VL board. Connect the VL-VK line on VL board. AR577 AR578 37 -
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Connect the audio line on power board. (For AR577 only) Firmly secure the line and chassis with 4 screws. Check it. AR577 AR578 Put the EMI cover on monitor.. Put the screws on EMI cover with monitor. 38 -
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... with monitor. 1. Connect the back cover with monitor. 2. Firmly secure the back cover with 4 screws. 1. Assemble the neck bracket onto neck. 2. Firmly... 1. Connect the hinge with neck. 2. Firmly secure the hinge with 3 screws. 1. Assemble the neck with back cover. 2. Firmly secure the neck with 4... -
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Main Procedure 40 -
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Power Circuit and Backlights Troubleshooting 41 -
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Performance Troubleshooting 42 -
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Function Troubleshooting 43 -
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... : Line-in receptacle J1 : CEE22 typed connector 1 2 3 PHONEJACK STEREO Video input Connector Analog Video input Connector: 15pins mini D-Sub Table 2.4.5. Pin assignment for D-sub connector Separate Sync PIN NO. 5 10 15 1 6 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15... -
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...FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of AL1715. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering ...). NOTE : Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-...part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED CERVICE... -
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Model: AR577 46 -
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Part list A. For AL1715 No. Photo Part Name Description Vendor No. 1 Back Cover Screws ... 2 BaseASSY(FOOT) AR7714A(ABS94HB,MCG62) FAAR7714A10 3 Stand Screws M4X0.7+11P-MC WASHER DIM ...) ECAR7717000 8 NECK AR7713(ABS94HB.MCG62) FAAR7713100 9 Panel & Chassis M3X0.5+4I-NI MAA00001240 10 ... -
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...40UNCX12.7 PLS-WASHER MAAA0019400 15 Speaker (R/L) 2W 40HM 37.5X17X9.5mm 50mm CG10021V920 CG10021V930 16 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS M3x0.5+6F-ZK MAA10022007 17 Invertor Board VP-583 LAR577Y 453AAP30001 18 Key/B & Bezel TPP2X3+12B-MC MAB80007400 19 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS Function board to ... -
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...) AR7711A (PC+ABS,MCG62) FAAR7711A10 25 Main Frame/CHASSIS AR7715(SECC1.0) ECAR7715000 26 Mainboard to LCD Cable JP577 PANEL-CTRL 30P DC020160700 27 LCD Panel(F) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 28 LCD Panel(B) HT17E12-200 17"(... -
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B. For AR577 (Acer model:AL1715 bm ) No. 1 Photo Part Name BACK COVER SCREWS ... 2 BaseASSY(FOOT) AR7714A(ABS94HB,MBK24) FAAR7714A00 4 Stand Screws M4X0.7+11P-MC WASHER DIM 8.0 ...22) ECAR7717000 8 NECK AR7713(ABS94HB.MBK24) FAAR7713000 9 Panel & Chassis M3X0.5+4I-NI MAA00001240 10 ... -
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... 2W 40HM 37.5X17X9.5mm 50mm CG10021V920 CG10021V930 15 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS M3x0.5+6F-ZK MAA10022007 16 Invertor Board VP-583 LAR577Y 453AAP30001 17 Key/B & Bezel TPP2X3+12B-MC MAB80007400 18 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS M4.0X0.7+8BTF-MC MAA80014400 19 Function board to Mainboard cable ... -
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23 Frame(BEZEL) AR7711A (PC+ABS,MBK24) FAAR7711A00 24 Main Frame/CHASSIS AR7715(SECC1.0) ECAR7715000 25 Mainboard to LCD Cable JP577 PANEL-CTRL 30P DC020160700 26 LCD Panel(F) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 27 LCD Panel(B) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 53 -
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C. No. For AR578 (Acer model:AL1715 ) Photo Part Name Description Part No. 1 Back Cover ...2 BaseASSY(FOOT) AR7714A(ABS94HB,MCG62) FAAR7714A10 3 Stand Screws M4X0.7+11P-MC WASHER DIM ...) ECAR7717000 8 NECK AR7713(ABS94HB.MCG62) FAAR7713100 9 Panel & Chassis M3X0.5+4I-NI MAA00001240 10 ... -
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... & Chassis 4#40UNCX12.7 PLS-WASHER MAAA0019400 15 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS M3x0.5+6F-ZK MAA10022007 16 Invertor Board VP-583 LAR578Y 453AAP30011 17 Key/B & Bezel TPP2X3+12B-MC MAB80007400 18 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS Function board to Mainboard cable M4.0X0.7+8BTF-MC MAA80014400 19 AR578 ... -
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23 Frame(BEZEL) AR7811A (PC+ABS,MCG62) FAAR7811A10 24 Main Frame/CHASSIS AR7715(SECC1.0) ECAR7715000 25 Mainboard to LCD Cable JP577 PANEL-CTRL 30P DC020160700 26 LCD Panel(F) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 27 LCD Panel(B) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 56 -
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D. For AR578 (Acer model:AL1715 b) No. 1 Photo Part Name Back Cover Screws Description ...2 BaseASSY(FOOT) AR7714A(ABS94HB,MBK24) FAAR7714A00 3 Stand Screws M4X0.7+11P-MC WASHER DIM ...) ECAR7717000 7 NECK AR7713(ABS94HB.MBK24) FAAR7713000 8 Panel & Chassis M3X0.5+4I-NI MAA00001240 9 ... -
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... 14 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS M3x0.5+6F-ZK MAA10022007 15 Invertor Board VP-583 LAR578Y 453AAP30011 16 Key/B & Bezel TPP2X3+12B-MC MAB80007400 17 POWER BOARD &CHASSIS Function board to Mainboard cable M4.0X0.7+8BTF-MC MAA80014400 18 AR578 CTRL-KEY 13P DC020162500 19 Main Shield ... -
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23 Main Frame/CHASSIS AR7715(SECC1.0) ECAR7715000 24 Mainboard to LCD Cable JP577 PANEL-CTRL 30P DC020160700 25 LCD Panel(F) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 26 LCD Panel(B) HT17E12-200 17"(HYDIS) AC6V0000200 59 -
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... specification defined the performance and characteristic of power/inverter board. It supplies the following outputs : 1). 5Vdc: ...: Burst mode Protection function: auto-recovery type Interface Signals Input 1. AC ... 2.0mm, cable length was 125mm. PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Function +5Vaudio GND GND ... -
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2.Inverter-side connecter : SM02B-BHSS-1-TB(JST) for AR577 / SM02(8.0)B-BHS-1(JST) for AR599 or equivalent. PIN NO. 1 2 Function Cth Ctl Comment VBLH(High voltage) VBLL(Low voltage) Electrical Specification: AC-DC Electrical specification Input Specification No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Input ... -
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AC-DC Output Specification Tolerance Output Voltage +5Vdc +15Vinv +5Vaudio Ripple --+5 /-3 % +35/-5 % ±5% 1. Measured at DC output terminals which are paralleled with a 10uf Ecap &0.1uf Ceramic cap. 2.Band width is limited within 20MHz. 50~100% or 100~50% Dynamic Load Regulation load change of any... -
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Inverter Electrical Specification: For Hydis HT17E12-200 (AR577) Condition Input Voltage Input Current Backlight ON/OFF Control ----ON OFF Brightness Adjust Output Voltage Brightness Output Current(Each connector) Frequency Lamp start voltage Striking Time... -
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... a power saving stage during display resolution and timing mode changes. Transition from any power saving... be instantaneous. The recovery from Off-state requires no manual power on. Mode Power-On Power-off Switch-...for DDC H-Sync. V-Sync. Serial Clock for DDC Monitor Control Keys KEY : Power , Menu , ... -
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