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ASPIRE xxxx SERVICE GUIDE - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
the Crisis Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Base Door Removal 3-11 Base - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 3
28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 4. Troubleshooting General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
Exploded Diagram 6-3 Main Assembly 6-3 LowerCase Assembly 6-5 Upper Case Assembly 6-6 LCD Assembly 6-7 FRU List 6-9 Screw List 6-15 Chapter 7. Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2 Aspire XXXX 7-2 Chapter 8. Online Support Information Introduction 8-2 iii - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 5
service guide. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD website. The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Copyright Copyright © 2012 by Acer particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
manual Gives bits and Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program • Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics. Example: After entering data, press Enter. • Screen output (text that represents information displayed - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 7
This Service Guide provides all technical information relating to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office may have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 8
1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 9
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit) • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic (64-bit) • Support to Genuine Windows® 8 Platform • Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core processor (6 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 10
• MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Camera • 1.3 M high-definition Camera Connectivity WLAN • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n LAN • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready I/O Ports • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting: Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMedia Card™ (MMC), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 11
Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 381.6 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.2 (D) mm (15 x 9.96 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery Battery • • • 48W 4400mAh 6-cell Li - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 12
• Non-operating: 5% to 95% Optional Accessories • 65 W / 90 W AC adapter • 8-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 13
3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Speaker 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Top View Description Press to Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer output. Receives audio input for sound recording or voice chatting. Web camera used - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
(flashing): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is fully charged. HDD Indicator Indicates hard disk drive or card reader access. Wireless Connectivity Indicator Indicates the - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
-based network. Use for air flow. CAUTION: Do not cover the air vents. Connects to a VGA cable for external video output. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to USB 2.0 devices. 7 Microphone Jack Connects to a microphone. 8 Headset Jack Connects to a headset. Hardware - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 16
a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 17
Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory. Cover - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 18
drag the cursor. Press and hold, then use your finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. Right Button Click once. 1-11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 19
Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is on, all +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when doing a lot of numeric data entry. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-12 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 20
dialog box. + Minimizes all windows. + + Undo immunize all windows. + Shows the help window. + Opens Windows Explorer. + Searches for a Displays the system properties dialog box. + Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only). 1-13 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 21
of your computer. Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected), and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any the play sequence. Enter D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-14 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 22
HDMI Conn. port 1 FDI x8 DMI x4 USB 2.0 conn x2 Bluetooth Conn CMOS Camera CRT Conn. LVDS Conn. 100MHz 100MHz USB port 1,2 on USB/B /281X USB 3.0 USB 3.0 Fresco FL1009 USB3.0 Conn. Card Reader Conn. LAN(GbE) & Card Reader BCM57785 RJ45 port 1 port 0 SATA HDD port Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
Imperial Dimensions Length 381.6 mm 15 in Width 253 mm 9.96 in Height (front to rear) 33.2 mm 1.3 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.6 kg 5.74 lbs computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-16 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 24
Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel Panther Point core • A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for each core • Up to 8-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3 and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 25
type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built-in at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM x 2 Sockets: Channel A DIMM 0 (TOP) Channel B DIMM 0 (Bottom) 1GB/2GB/4GB Total 8GB SODIMM DDR3 1066/1333 1.5V DDR3 SODIMM 204 Pin Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
2048 4096 1024 2048 3072 5120 2048 3072 4096 6144 4096 5120 6144 8192 Specification NVIDIA GeForce GT620M (Optimus) 908 FCBGA Internal PCIE x 16 8 bpp (bit per pixel) 128bits/64bits 1-19 Hardware Specifications and - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 27
configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support WinFlash • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode • System information • Refer to Acer BIOS specification. Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 28
/s 1273.3Mbits/s 1175Mbits/s 106Mbytes/s 845Mbits/s 1031.7Mbit/s 1175Mbits/s DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V MK6465GSX 640GB 512 BYTE 4 2 3.0Gbits/s 1273.3Mbits/s 1-21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
rate (Mbytes/sec max) 97Mbytes/s 1363.1Mbits/s 996Mbits/s 1130Mbits/s 108Mbytes/s DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V WD3200BPVT22ZEST0 320GB 4096 2 1 8MB 3.0Gbits/s 108Mbytes/s Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-22 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 30
rate (Mbits / sec, max) 3.0Gbits/s 3.0Gbits/s Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 97Mbytes/s 97Mbytes/s DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V 1-23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 31
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD°"R Dual Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 32
15.6" Item Vendor/Model name Specification • AUO/B156XW02 V6 (HW:0A) • AUO/B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A) • Samsung/LTN156AT02-A11 • LG/LP156WH2-TLEA • CMO/N156B6-L0B • CPT/ CLAA156WB11A Screen Diagonal (mm) 394.91 mm Active Area (mm) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm Display Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 33
and VRAM Item Specification Graphics Controller Chip NVIDIA N13M-GS (GT620M) Supports • Support for Window7 DirectX :9 V V NOTE: Legend: V = Supported; X = Not supported 36 bits V V V V V V V 48 bits V V X V V V V Others V V X V V V V Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-26 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 34
Supported protocol (List only supported protocols from Acer specs) Specification Bluetooth Module (N/A) Item Controller Features Specification Camera SN04 1.3M Mini Card Item Number supported Features Specification 1 1 mini card slot (for WLAN or WLAN/WiMax) 3G Card (N/A) Item Features - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 35
speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC271X-GR On board Stereo Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AS10D Li-ion 4400 mAh - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 36
(continued) Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration USB Port Item USB compliance level Protocol Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 37
may be power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) • CPU set power down • VGA Suspend whole system. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification 5 in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) • Storage cards with adapter: - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 38
state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color and amber color off: System off • Amber color blinking: S3 state Reflects the activities of the HDD or Card reader access • Amber color if a wireless device is - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 39
IRQ IRQ0 System Function IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 NOTE: Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none. NOTE: ExpressCards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 40
- 0BF 0C0 - 0DF 0E0 - 0EF 0F0 - 0F1 0F2 - 0FF 100 - 16F 170 - 177 178 - 1EF 1F0 - 1F7 1F8 - 200 201 202 - 21F System Function (Shipping Configuration) 1-33 Hardware Specifications and - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 41
System IO Address Specification (N/A) I/O Address (hex) System Function (Shipping Configuration) 220 - 22F 230 - 26D 26E - 26 278 - 27F 280 - 2AB 2A0 - 2A7 2A8 - 2E7 3E3 3E8 - 3EF 3F0 - 3F7 3F8 - 3FF CF8 - CFB (PCIDIVO-1) (PCIDIVO-1) Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-34 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 42
2-10 Exit 2-11 Boot Manager 2-12 Boot Sequence SOP 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Miscellaneous Tools 2-19 Using DMITools 2-19 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-20 HDD/BIOS Password 2-22 Unlocking the HDD 2-22 Clearing the Password Check and - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 43
to run this utility. However, if configuration problems occur, you may need to run the BIOS utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (power-on-self-test) when the "Press to enter Setup." message is prompted on the bottom of screen. To change the boot device without entering - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
screen. NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information The Information tab displays Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 091023PBH306Q6DBBJDV MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ V0.22F1 V0.21 Intel V2126 123456789 Aspire E1 Acer F0CC9FDD27BF11E187CADC0EA129FAC0 Rev. 3.7 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 45
Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Displays the serial number of the unit. Displays the tag number of the system. Displays the product name of the system. Displays the system manufacturer. Displays the UUID (Universally Unique Identifier). System Utilities 2-4 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 46
Displays the total memory installed. Displays the video memory installed. When enabled, displays the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) screen during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen. Enable or disable system boot from LAN feature is only active in Windows. 2-5 System Utilities - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 47
Security The Security tab allows the user to configure and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Displays "Set" if the supervisor password is set and "Clear" if the supervisor password is not set. Displays "Set" if the user password is - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 48
Left Bracket Right Bracket Period Comma Semi-colon Slash Back-slash IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press Enter. The Setup Notice dialog box appears. Setup Notice Changes have been saved - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 49
HDD password. When the supervisor password is set, the Set User Password and Password on Boot parameters are enabled for users to configure. Changing a Password Perform the following to change a password: NOTE: Below are the procedures for changing the supervisor password. The same procedures apply - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 50
Removing a Password Perform the following to remove a password: NOTE: Below are the procedures for removing the supervisor password. The same procedures apply in removing the user and HDD passwords. When the supervisor password is removed, the user password is automatically removed. 1. Use the ↑ - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 51
Boot The Boot tab allows the user to configure the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Boot priority order: 1. HDD0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. ATAPI CDROM : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 5. USB HDD - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 52
Exit The Exit tab allows the user to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Uitility. Information Main Security InsydeH20 Setup Utility Boot Exit Rev. 3.7 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 53
2-5). Perform the following to use the F12 Boot menu: 1. Start the computer. 2. When prompted, press the F12 key during POST. The Boot Manager screen appears. Boot Manager Boot Option Menu 1. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15.0.11 2. HDD : XXXXXX 3. ATAPI CDROM : XXXXXX ʅandʆto change option - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 54
the computer to display the command prompt. 2. Type BS to execute the BS.exe. The Boot Sequence Selection screen appears. *** [HardDisk] => [CD-ROM] => [LAN] BS 2: [HardDisk] => [CD-ROM] => [LAN] => [Floppy] BS 3: [CD-ROM] => [HardDisk] => [LAN] => [Floppy] BS 4: [LAN] => [Floppy] => [HardDisk] => - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 55
run a BIOS Flash update: 1. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD. 2. Download and copy the Flash utilities to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. BIOS Flash may memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. If the battery pack does - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 56
Item Specific Help 1. HDD0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. ATAPI CDROM : MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ870BJ 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : BRCM MBA Slot 0200 Values Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Figure 2:15. Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order 5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 57
Flash process begins as shown in Figure 2:17. Please do not remove the AC power! Insyde Flash Utility for InsydeH20 Version 1.5O Initializing File loading 100% Current BIOS Model name: Q5WV1 New BIOS Model name: Q5WV1 Current BIOS version: V0.17 New BIOS version: V0.18 Updating Block at FFD60000 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 58
2:19. InsydeFlash Screen CAUTION: • Do not turn off the computer during the Flash process. • Do not put the system into standby or hibernation mode. • Do not launch other applications. • Do not press the Power button, open/close the lid, dock/undock the system, insert or remove USB, 1394, or PC card - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 59
adapter is not plugged in before Winflash starts, the following message is shown: • After executing Winflash, if the AC adapter is not plugged and the battery power is low, the following message is shown: • Check the BIOS ROM file size. If the BIOS ROM file size is different from the ROM - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 60
that the table correlates with the hardware before sending it to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following: 1. Boot from DOS Asstag 2. Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer 3. Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp AspireXXXX - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 61
to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acet Asstag NOTE: When running examples 2 ~ 5, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective. Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 1. Copy the LAN MAC Tools files to a bootable USB HDD device: • Filename: MAC.BAT • MAC Value: MAC.CFG 2. Use a text editor to open and - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 62
3. At the command prompt, run MAC.BAT to write MAC values to EEPROM. C:\MAC>mac.bat C:\MAC>eeprom w MAC.cfg Progress --> | Write Data to EEPROM OK!! Figure 2:23. Write MAC Values to EEPROM 4. Reboot computer when process has completed. 2-21 System Utilities - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 63
HDD/BIOS Password This section provides details about unlocking HDD password and removing the BIOS passwords. Unlocking the HDD NOTE: If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, the HDD is locked and the Harddisk Security dialog box appears. Harddisk Security SATA Port0 ST9160314AS - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 64
5. Execute UnlockHD.exe to generate an unlock password. Use the following command: UnlockHD [key code] with the code noted in step 3, Figure 2:26. C:\UnlockHD 54986933 Password: 41684315 C:\ Figure 2:27. Execute UnlockHD.exe 6. Take note of the generated unlock password. 7. On the original device, - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 65
page 2-2). 2. Remove the battery (refer to System Utilities ACER Clean Password Utility V 1.1 Press 1~2 to clean any password shown as below 1.User Password 2.Supervisor Password Figure 2:30. Clean BIOS Password 2. Press 1 or 2 to clear the desired password shown on the screen. 3. The screen displays - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 66
Crisis Utility SOP Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk To create a Crisis USB flash disk, perform the following: 1. Plug in the USB flash disk. 2. Format the USB flash disk: select Quick Format, then click Start and then OK. Figure 2:31. Format USB Flash Disk (1 of 2) 3. Complete the format operation: - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 67
.BIN filename.FD C:\Crisis>copy /b K6DC018A. rom+CR_HM77.bin Q5WV1X64.fd K6DC018A.rom CR_HM77.bin 1 file(s) copied. C:\Crisis> Figure 2:33. Copy ROM File 5. In Windows, copy the ROM (*.FD) file to the USB flash disk root directory. NOTE: Do not save another ROM (*.FD) file in the USB flash disk - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 68
2. Remove the battery. Figure 2:36. Remove the Battery 3. Plug the USB flash disk. Figure 2:37. Plug the USB Flash Disk 4. Press and hold and , and then plug the AC adapter. Figure 2:38. Hold Down + 5. Press the Power button to start the Crisis Utility. 2-27 System Utilities - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 69
CHAPTER 3 Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance 3-3 Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Base Door Removal 3-11 Base Door - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 70
CHAPTER 3 Service and Maintenance (cont.) Fan Installation 3-52 Thermal Module Removal 3-54 Thermal Module Installation 3-55 CPU Removal 3-57 CPU Installation 3-58 Speaker Removal 3-59 Speaker Installation 3- - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 71
mat • Flat screwdriver • Philips screwdrivers • Pointed plastic pry or similar object Screw Name M 2.5 x 4.0 Screw Type Quantity 6 M 2.45 x 8.0 19 M 2.5 x 5.0 9 M 2.0 x 2.5 3 M 2.0 x 3.0 11 M 2.0 x 5.0 3 M 3.0 x 3.0 4 M 2.0 x 3.0 4 M 2.5 x 3.2 4 Service and Maintenance 3-3 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 72
The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing Battery ODD Module Dummy Card Base Door Keyboard DIMM Module HDD Module WLAN Module HDD - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 73
LCD Module LCD Bezel DC-IN Cable CCD Module LCD Panel LCD Panel Brackets Wifi / Bluetooth Antenna Microphone Module Figure 3:2. LCD Module Maintenance Flow Service and Maintenance 3-5 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 74
down. a. If the device is in powered up mode, shut down the system normally. b. If the device is in sleep mode, wait for the Home Screen to clear. Then, shut down normally. 3. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove all cables from the system and its peripherals. Figure 3:3. Disconnecting the Power - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 75
Battery Pack Removal 1. Place the computer on a flat surface with the battery side up. 2. Insert the plastic pry into the battery latch and slide to release the lock. 3. Lift to remove the battery pack. Figure 3:4. Removing the Battery Pack Service and Maintenance 3-7 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 76
Battery Pack Installation 1. Place the battery pack in the battery compartment. 2. Push to lock the battery pack in place. Figure 3:5. Installing the Battery Pack 3-8 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 77
Dummy Card Removal 1. Push the dummy card to eject the card from the slot. 2. Remove the card. Figure 3:6. Removing the Dummy Card Service and Maintenance 3-9 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 78
Dummy Card Installation Push the dummy card into the slot until it clicks into place. Figure 3:7. Installing the SD Card 3-10 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 79
Base Door Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal on page 3-7 1. Remove the screws. Figure 3:8. Removing the Screws 2. Insert your finger into the tab and lift to remove the base door. Figure 3:9. Removing the Base Door Service and Maintenance 3-11 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 80
Module Removal on page 3-26 • DIMM (Dual-In Memory Module (C), see DIMM Module Removal on page 3-21 A B C Figure 3:10. HDD, WLAN, DIMM Modules Location 3-12 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 81
case latches, then push to secure the base door. 2. Secure the screws. Figure 3:11. Installing the Base Door Figure 3:12. Securing the Screws 3. Install the battery pack (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-13 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 82
Screw Name Table 3:4. Base Door Screws Screw Type M 2.5 x 8.0 Quantity 2 3-14 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 83
ODD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal on page 3-7 1. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to the lower case. Figure 3:13. Removing the ODD Module Screw 2. Pull to remove the ODD module out from the slot. Figure 3:14. Removing the ODD Module Service and Maintenance 3-15 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 84
a pointed object, such as a paper clip, into the emergency eject slot to eject the tray. Figure 3:15. Ejecting the Tray 4. On the underside of the tray, use the plastic pry to detach the right side latch of the ODD bezel. Figure 3:16. Removing the ODD bezel (1 of 2) 3-16 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 85
5. Pull to detach the left side latch of the ODD bezel. Figure 3:17. Removing the ODD bezel (2 of 2) 6. Remove the screws to remove the ODD bracket. Figure 3:18. Removing the ODD Bracket Service and Maintenance 3-17 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 86
, attach the left side latch first, and then push the ODD bezel to secure it to the tray. Figure 3:20. Attaching the ODD bezel 3-18 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 87
3. Slide the ODD module into the slot. Figure 3:21. Installing the ODD Module 4. Attach the screw to secure the ODD module. Figure 3:22. Attaching the ODD Module Screw 5. Install the battery pack (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-19 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 88
Table 3:5. ODD Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.5 x 8 M 2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 1 2 3-20 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 89
Module Clips 3. Pull to remove the memory module out from the slot. Figure 3:24. Removing the DIMM Module 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module. Service and Maintenance 3-21 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 90
3:26. Installing the DIMM Module (2 of 2) 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module. 4. Install the base door (see Base Door Installation on page 3-13). 3-22 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 91
connector. Figure 3:27. Removing the HDD Module (1 of 2) 3. Pull by the plastic tab to lift the HDD module. Figure 3:28. Removing the HDD Module (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-23 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 92
HDD Module Installation 1. Place the HDD module into the bay. Figure 3:29. Installing the HDD Module (1 of 2) 2. Push to connect the HDD connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:30. Installing the HDD Module (2 of 2) 3-24 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 93
HDD brackets to the HDD. 2. Install the HDD module (see HDD Module Installation on page 3-24). Screw Name Table 3:6. HDD Carrier Screws Screw Type M 3.0 x 3.0 Quantity 4 Service and Maintenance 3-25 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 94
Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 1. Locate the WLAN Module (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2. Disconnect the main (A, black) and auxiliary (B, white) antenna cables from the WLAN module connectors. A B Figure 3:32. Disconnecting the Antenna Cables 3. Remove the screw from - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 95
4. Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:34. Removing the WLAN Module Service and Maintenance 3-27 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 96
WLAN Module Installation 1. Connect the WLAN module to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:35. Connecting the WLAN Module Connector 2. Attach the screw to secure the WLAN module. Figure 3:36. Securing the WLAN Module Screw 3-28 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 97
3. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN module connectors: • Main (A - black) antenna cable to the upper connector. • Auxiliary (B - white) antenna cable to the lower connector page 3-13). Table 3:7. WLAN Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 1 Service and Maintenance 3-29 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 98
case. Figure 3:38. Releasing the Keyboard Latches 2. From the top side of the keyboard, pull the keyboard to detach it from the upper case. Figure 3:39. Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: A cable is connected underneath the keyboard. Do not completely lift the keyboard. 3-30 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 99
3. Under the bottom side of the keyboard, push the connector locks upwards to remove the keyboard cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:40. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable Service and Maintenance 3-31 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 100
keyboard cable connector to the mainboard connector with the coloured side down. Push the connector clips down to secure the cable. Figure 3:41. Connecting the Keyboard Cable 2. Align the bottom edge of the keyboard to the upper case. Figure 3:42. Installing the Keyboard (1 of 2) 3-32 Service - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 101
3. Push to secure the keyboard to the latches of the upper case. Figure 3:43. Installing the Keyboard (2 of 2) 4. Install the battery (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-33 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 102
3-11 Keyboard Removal on page 3-30 1. Remove the 21 screws securing the upper and lower case. Figure 3:44. Removing the Lower Case Screws 2. Push the clips of the mainboard connector to disconnect the powerboard cable connector. Figure 3:45. Disconnecting the Powerboard Cable 3-34 Service and - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 103
3. Pull the clips of the mainboard connector down to disconnect the touchpad cable. Figure 3:46. Disconnecting the Touchpad Cable 4. From the right side, pry to release the upper case latches. Figure 3:47. Removing the Upper Case (1 of 3) Service and Maintenance 3-35 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 104
5. Release the top side latches. Figure 3:48. Removing the Upper Case (2 of 3) 6. Release the bottom side latches. Figure 3:49. Removing the Upper Case (2 of 3) 3-36 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 105
82 • Speakers (B), see Speaker Removal on page 3-59 • LVDS Cable (C) • Microphone Module (D), see Microphone Module Removal on page 3-105 • RTC Battery (E), seeRTC Battery Removal on page 3-41 • USB Module (F), see USB Module Removal on page 3-65 B B A C D E F Figure 3:50. Mainboard Overview - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 106
Upper Case Installation 1. Align the top side of the upper case to the lower case. Figure 3:51. Installing the Upper Case (1 of 2) 2. Push to secure the upper case latches. Figure 3:52. Installing the Upper Case (2 of 2) 3-38 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 107
connect the powerboard cable connector with the "MB" label side up, then push the connector clips down to lock. Figure 3:54. Installing the Upper Case Service and Maintenance 3-39 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 108
the 21 screws to secure the upper case and the lower case. Figure 3:55. Attaching the Upper and Lower Case Screws 6. Install the keyboard (see Keyboard Installation on page 3-32). 7. Install the base door (see Base Door Installation on page 3-13). Table 3:8. Upper and Lower Case Screws Screw Name - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 109
RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Upper Case Removal on page 3-34 1. Using the plastic pry, push to release the RTC battery from its slot. Figure 3:56. Removing the RTC Battery (1 of 2) 2. Remove the RTC battery. Figure 3:57. Removing the RTC Battery (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-41 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 110
RTC Battery Installation 1. Insert the RTC battery to its slot and push to lock the battery in place. Figure 3:58. Installing the RTC Battery 2. Install the upper case (see Upper Case Installation on page 3-38). 3-42 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 111
on page 3-34 1. Locate the WLAN antenna cables (see Figure 3:10, page 3-12). 2. Disconnect the main (black) and the auxiliary (white) antenna cable connectors and remove from the guides of the lower case. Figure 3:59. Removing the Antenna Cables (1 of 2) 3. Pull the auxiliary (A) antenna cable - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 112
connector (E) A C B D E Figure 3:61. Disconnecting the Cable Connectors 5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the mainboard to the lower case. Figure 3:62. Removing the Mainboard Screws 3-44 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 113
the lower case. Figure 3:63. Removing the Mainboard 7. On the underside of the mainboard, disconnect the DC-in cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:64. Disconnecting the DC-In Cable Service and Maintenance 3-45 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 114
side connectors of the mainboard to the slots on the lower case, and then push to install the mainboard. Figure 3:66. Installing the Mainboard 3-46 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 115
connectors: • Left speaker cable connector (A) • LVDS cable connector (B) • Microphone cable connector (C) • Right speaker cable connector (D) • USB module cable connector (E) A C B D E Figure 3:68. Connecting the Cable Connectors Service and Maintenance 3-47 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 116
tapes to fix the antenna cable along the white line. A B Figure 3:69. Routing the Antenna Cable 6. Route the main (black) and the auxiliary (white) antenna cables on the guides on the lower case. Figure 3:70. Routing the Antenna Cables (2 of 2) 7. Perform step 3 of the WLAN Module Installation on - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 117
Screw Name Table 3:9. Mainboard Screws Screw Type M 2.5 x 5.0 Quantity 2 Service and Maintenance 3-49 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 118
connector. Figure 3:71. Disconnecting the Fan Cable 2. Remove the three (3) screws securing the fan to the thermal module. Figure 3:72. Removing the Fan Screws 3-50 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 119
3. Lift to remove the fan. Figure 3:73. Removing the Fan Service and Maintenance 3-51 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 120
Fan Installation 1. Align the fan to its slot on the mainboard. Figure 3:74. Installing the Fan 2. Attach the three (3) screws to secure the fan. Figure 3:75. Securing the Fan Screws 3-52 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 121
3. Connect the fan cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:76. Connecting the Fan Cable Screw Name M 2.0 x 5.0 Table 3:10. Fan Screws Screw Type Quantity 3 Service and Maintenance 3-53 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 122
thermal module to the mainboard. Figure 3:77. Removing the Thermal Module Screws 2. Lift to remove the thermal module. Figure 3:78. Removing the Thermal Module 3-54 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 123
(4) screws to secure the thermal module to the mainboard. Figure 3:80. Securing the Thermal Module Screws 3. Install the mainboard (see Mainboard Installation on page 3-46). Service and Maintenance 3-55 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 124
Table 3:11. Thermal Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.3 x 3.2 Quantity 4 3-56 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 125
to release the CPU. Figure 3:81. Removing the CPU (1 of 2) 2. Lift to remove the CPU from the mainboard socket. Figure 3:82. Removing the CPU (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-57 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 126
to lock the CPU to the socket. Figure 3:84. Installing the CPU (2 of 2) 3. Install the thermal module (see Thermal Module Installation on page 3-55). 3-58 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 127
the mainboard connector. Figure 3:85. Removing the Left Speaker Cable 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the left speaker. Figure 3:86. Removing the Left Speaker Screws Service and Maintenance 3-59 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 128
3. Lift to remove the left speaker. Figure 3:87. Removing the Left Speaker 4. Disconnect the right speaker cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:88. Removing the Right Speaker Cable 3-60 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 129
5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the right speaker. Figure 3:89. Removing the Right Speaker Screws 6. Lift to remove the right speaker. Figure 3:90. Removing the Right Speaker Service and Maintenance 3-61 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 130
Speaker Installation 1. Align and place the right speaker on its slot on the lower case. Figure 3:91. Installing the Right Speaker 2. Attach the two (2) screws to secure the right speaker. Figure 3:92. Securing the Right Speaker Screws 3-62 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 131
3. Connect the right speaker cable connector to the mainboard connector and hook the cable in place. Figure 3:93. Connecting the Right Speaker Cable 4. Align and place the left speaker on its slot on the lower case. Figure 3:94. Installing the Left Speaker Service and Maintenance 3-63 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 132
the left speaker cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:96. Connecting the Left Speaker Cable Screw Name Table 3:12. Speakers Screws Screw Type M 2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 4 3-64 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 133
. Figure 3:97. Disconnecting the USB Module Cable 3. Remove the screw securing the USB module to the lower case. Figure 3:98. Removing the USB Module Screw Service and Maintenance 3-65 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 134
4. Lift to remove the USB module. Figure 3:99. Removing the USB Module 3-66 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 135
USB Module Installation 1. Align the USB connectors to the connector slots on the lower case. Figure 3:100. Installing the USB Module 2. Attach the screw to secure the USB module to the lower case. Figure 3:101. Securing the USB Module Screw Service and Maintenance 3-67 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 136
module cable connector to the mainboard connector (B). B A A Figure 3:102. Connecting the USB Module Cable Table 3:13. USB Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 1 3-68 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 137
side of the upper case, lift the power board cable to detach the cable from the upper case. Figure 3:104. Detaching the Power Board Cable Service and Maintenance 3-69 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 138
4. Pull back then lift to remove the power board from the upper case. Figure 3:105. Removing the Power Board 3-70 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 139
Power Board Installation 1. Route the power board cable into the slit on the upper case. Figure 3:106. Routing the Power Board Cable 2. Align the power board to the marker on the upper case. Figure 3:107. Installing the Power Board Service and Maintenance 3-71 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 140
3. Attach the screw to secure the power board to the upper case. Figure 3:108. Securing the Power Board Screw 4. Install the upper case (see Upper Case Installation on page 3-38). Table 3:14. Power Board Screw Screw Name Screw Type M 2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 1 3-72 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 141
connector. Figure 3:109. Removing the Touchpad Cable (1 of 2) 3. Lift the connector clip to disconnect the touchpad cable connector. Figure 3:110. Removing the Touchpad Cable (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-73 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 142
to cover the touchpad cable connector. Figure 3:112. Installing the Touchpad Cable (2 of 2) 3. Install the upper case (see Upper Case Installation on page 3-38). 3-74 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 143
Removal on page 3-59 1. Pull the main antenna cable to pass through the lower case hole (A), detach the adhesive tape, and remove from the hook guides. A Figure 3:113. Removing the Main Antenna Cable 2. Lift the LVDS cable to release from the - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 144
3. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the microphone cable, then lift the microphone cable to release from the guides on the lower case. Figure 3:115. Removing the Microphone Cable 4. Remove the five (5) screws securing the LCD module hinges to the lower case. Figure 3:116. - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 145
5. Lift to remove the LCD module. Figure 3:117. Removing the LCD Module Service and Maintenance 3-77 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 146
LCD Module Installation 1. Align and place the LCD module hinges to the lower case. Figure 3:118. Installing the LCD Module 2. Attach the five (5) screws to secure the LCD module hinges to the lower case. Figure 3:119. Securing the LCD Module Screws 3-78 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 147
3. Route the microphone cable through the guides and attach the adhesive tapes to secure the cable in place. Figure 3:120. Routing the Microphone Cable 4. Route the LVDS cable through the guides. Figure 3:121. Routing the LVDS Cable Service and Maintenance 3-79 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 148
5. Perform the following: a. Route the main antenna cable through the guides until it passes through the lower case hole (C). Take note of (A), (B) hooks. b. Attach the adhesive tape on page 3-28. 8. Install the speakers (see Speaker Installation on page 3-62). 3-80 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 149
Table 3:15. LCD Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.5 x 5.0 Quantity 5 Service and Maintenance 3-81 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 150
DC-In Cable Removal Prerequisite LCD Module Removal on page 3-75 1. Lift the DC-in cable jack and the cable adhesive from the lower case. Figure 3:124. Removing the DC-In Cable 2. Remove the DC-in cable completely from the guides on the lower case. 3-82 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 151
-In Cable Installation 1. Install the DC-in cable jack (A) and the cable adhesive (B) to their slots (Figure 3:125). 2. Route the DC-in cable through the guides on the lower case. A B Figure 3:125. Installing the DC-In Cable 3. Install the LCD module (see LCD Module Installation on page 3-78). - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 152
LCD Bezel (1 of 3) 2. From the bottom side, pry inwards to release the latches of the LCD bezel. Figure 3:127. Removing the LCD Bezel (2 of 3) 3-84 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 153
3. Continue to pry to release the latches of the LCD bezel. Figure 3:128. Removing the LCD Bezel (3 of 3) Service and Maintenance 3-85 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 154
LCD Bezel Installation 1. Align the LCD panel hinges to the LCD bezel. Figure 3:129. Installing the LCD Bezel (1 of 4) 2. Secure the LCD bezel latches. Figure 3:130. Installing the LCD Bezel (2 of 4) 3-86 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 155
adhesive mylars to cover the two (2) screws. Figure 3:132. Installing the LCD Bezel (4 of 4) 5. Install the LCD module (see LCD Module Installation on page 3-78). Service and Maintenance 3-87 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 156
Screw Name Table 3:16. LCD Bezel Screws Screw Type M 2.5 x 4.0 Quantity 2 3-88 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 157
CCD Module Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal on page 3-84 1. Disconnect the camera cable connector from the camera module. Figure 3:133. Removing the Camera Module (1 of 2) 2. Lift to remove the camera module. Figure 3:134. Removing the Camera Module (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-89 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 158
1. Connect the camera cable connector. Figure 3:135. Installing the Camera Module (1 of 2) 2. Align and attach the camera module to the slot on the LCD module. Figure 3:136. Installing the Camera Module (2 of 2) 3. Install the LCD bezel (see LCD Bezel Installation on page 3-86). 3-90 Service and - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 159
LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal on page 3-84 1. Remove the four (4) screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD cover. Figure 3:137. Removing the LCD Panel Screws 2. Remove the metallic tape securing the cables. Figure 3:138. Removing the Metallic Tape Service and Maintenance 3-91 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 160
3. Remove the camera cable connector from camera module. Figure 3:139. Disconnecting the Camera Cable 4. Lift to remove the LCD panel. Figure 3:140. Removing the LCD Panel 3-92 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 161
5. Remove the camera cable from the LCD panel. Figure 3:141. Removing the Camera Cable 6. Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable connector. Figure 3:142. Removing the LVDS Cable (1 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-93 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 162
7. Disconnect the LVDS cable connector from the LCD panel connector. Figure 3:143. Removing the LVDS Cable (2 of 2) 3-94 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 163
LCD Panel Installation 1. Connect the LVDS cable connector to the LCD panel connector. Figure 3:144. Installing the LVDS Cable (1 of 3) 2. Attach the protective tape to cover the LVDS cable connector. Figure 3:145. Installing the LVDS Cable (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-95 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 164
3. Attach the camera cable to the LCD panel. Figure 3:146. Securing the Camera Cable 4. Place the LCD panel onto the LCD cover. Figure 3:147. Installing the LCD Panel 3-96 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 165
5. Connect the camera cable connector to the camera module connector. Figure 3:148. Connecting the Camera Cable 6. Secure the cables with the metallic tape. Figure 3:149. Securing the Metallic Tape Service and Maintenance 3-97 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 166
7. Attach the four (4) screws to secure the LCD panel to the LCD cover. Figure 3:150. Securing the LCD Panel Screws 8. Install the LCD bezel (see LCD Bezel Installation on page 3-86). Screw Name Table 3:17. LCD Bezel Screws Screw Type M 2.5 x 4.0 Quantity 4 3-98 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 167
LCD Panel Bracket Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal on page 3-91 Remove the six (6) screws to detach the LCD panel brackets from the LCD panel. Figure 3:151. Removing the LCD Panel Brackets Service and Maintenance 3-99 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 168
Panel Brackets 2. Install the LCD panel (see LCD Panel Installation on page 3-95). Table 3:18. LCD Panel Bracket Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 6 3-100 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 169
Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal on page 3-91 1. Remove main (black) and the auxiliary (white) antenna cables from the guides on the LCD cover. Figure 3:153. Removing the Antenna Cables 2. Remove the auxiliary antenna. Figure 3:154. Removing the WLAN Antennas (1 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-101 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 170
3. Remove the main antenna. Figure 3:155. Removing the WLAN Antennas (2 of 2) 3-102 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 171
WLAN Antenna Installation 1. Attach the main (black) WLAN antenna on the upper right corner of the LCD cover. Figure 3:156. Installing the WLAN Antennas (1 of 3) 2. Attach the auxiliary (white) WLAN antenna on - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 172
3. Route the WLAN antenna cables through the guides on the LCD cover. Figure 3:158. Installing the WLAN Antennas (3 of 3) 3-104 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 173
3:159. Removing the Microphone Module (1 of 2) 2. Lift to remove the microphone from the slot on the LCD cover. Figure 3:160. Removing the WLAN Antennas (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 3-105 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 174
microphone cable on the LCD cover. Figure 3:162. Installing the Microphone Module (2 of 2) 3. Install the LCD panel (see LCD Panel Installation on page 3-95). 3-106 Service and Maintenance - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 175
Troubleshooting 4-2 General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 USB Failure 4-12 Wireless Function Failure 4-13 Bluetooth - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 176
Information The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be performed as described. NOTE: • The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 177
OK Check AC/Batt only power on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power/B Figure electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the Support Information on page 8-2. Troubleshooting 4-3 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 178
panel/cable ok OK Replace M/B Can Power on OK RAM module well connected OK RAM module OK OK Lcd cable well connected OK Go to no power NG Trouble shooting step NG Connect it well NG Replace RAM module NG Connect it well Figure 4:2. No Display Issues No POST or Video If the POST or - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 179
. Refer to the User Manual for instructions on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: • Minimize or close all Windows. • If display size is only abnormal - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 180
LCD Picture Failure If the LCD picture fails, perform the following: Start OK Check LCD module OK Swap M/B NG Swap LCD cable/ LCD panel Figure 4:3. LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 181
Internal Keyboard Failure If the internal keyboard fails, perform the following: Start OK Check KB FPC well insert NG OK Re-assemble the KB FPC to M/B Is KB ok? OK Swap M/B NG Replace KB material Figure 4:4. Internal Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 182
Touchpad Failure If the touchpad fail, perform the following: Start OK Check M/B T/P FFC NG OK Check Logic NG Upper OK Swap M/B Re-assemble the T/P FFC to M/B Swap/Re-assemble the T/P board or T/P board or T/P FFC Figure 4:5. Touchpad Failure 4-8 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 183
Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range: • Click the volume icon on the taskbar • Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted. • Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted. Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 184
Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove any recently installed hardware or If the issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information on page 8-2. 4-10 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 185
: • Select the microphone and click Configure. • Select Set up microphone. • Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the test. 7. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information on page 8-2. Troubleshooting 4-11 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 186
USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following: Start OK Check USB FFC to USB Connect NG OK Check USB/B NG OK Check USB NG CONN is well OK Swap M/B Re-assemble USB FFC Swap USB/B Replace USB CONN Figure 4:8. USB Failure 4-12 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 187
If the wireless function fails, perform the following: Start OK Check W/L antenna to W/L NG card OK Re-assemble the antenna to W/L card Check antenna NG OK Swap the antenna Check W/L card OK Swap M/B NG Swap the W/L card Figure 4:9. Wireless Function Failure Troubleshooting 4-13 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 188
Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth function fails, perform the following: Start OK Check W/L module OK Swap M/B NG Swap BT module Figure 4:10. Bluetooth Function Failure 4-14 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 189
4-in-1 Card Function Failure If the 4-in-1 card function fails, perform the following: Start OK Card read conn well solder NG OK Repair the Card read conn Card read Chip ok OK Swap M/B NG Swap M/B card read Chip Figure 4:11. 4-in-1 Card Function Failure Troubleshooting 4-15 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 190
Unit Thermal Failure If the unit thermal fails, perform the following: Start OK Fan cable NG Well connected OK Fan ok NG OK Thermal NG well insert OK Replace M/B Connect it well Replace fan Insert is well Figure 4:12. Unit Thermal Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 191
Cosmetic Failure If the cosmetic fails, perform the following: Start OK LCD cover NG OK Swap LCD cover LCD bezel NG OK Swap LCD bezel Upper NG OK Swap Upper Lower OK Function Test NG Swap Lower Figure 4:13. Cosmetic Failure Troubleshooting 4-17 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 192
LAN connection, external microphone, external speaker, or USB 3.0, perform the following: 1. Check if the drive is ok. 2. Check if the test utility is ok. 3. Swap the mainboard. BIOS Problems old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Run a complete Support Information on page 8-2. 4-18 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 193
of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 194
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connectors Location Jumper and Connector Locations 5-2 Mainboard Top View 5-2 Mainboard Bottom View 5-4 USB Board View 5-6 Power Board View 5-7 CMOS Jumper 5-8 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 195
Item Description JSPK1, JSPK2 Internal Speaker Connector JLVDS1 LVDS Connector U1003, U1004, U1007, U1008 VRAM JMIC2 Internal Digital MIC Connector JTP1 Touchpad Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector Jumper and Connector Locations JUSB2 JBT1 5-2 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 196
LED2, LED6 LED3, LED7 LED4 JREAD1 JBATT1 JPWR1 Item Description USB Board Connector Bluetooth Connector Touchpad Left/Right Button Power LED Battery Status LED (Amber./Blue) HDD LED WLAN LED Card Reader Connector CMOS Battery Connector Power Board Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 197
JDIMM1 JDIMM2 JHDD1 Figure 5:2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5:2. Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Item Description DC-IN Connector Battery Connector LAN Connector D-SUB Connector HDMI Connector USB3.0 or USB2.0 Connector External MIC Connector Headphone/SPDIF Connector DDR3 Connector - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 198
Item JODD1 U33 U1001 JCPU1 U1002,U1005,U1006,U1009 JMINI1 JFAN1 Description ODD Connector PCH Chip VGA Chip CPU Connector VRAM Mini-Card Connector FAN Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 199
USB Board View Bottom View Top View JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB1 Item JUSB1 JUSB2, JUSB3 Figure 5:3. USB Board Table 5:3. USB Board Jumper and Connectors Description USB FFC Connector USB 2.0 Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-6 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 200
Power Board View Top View LED2 SW2 LED1 SW1 LED3 Bottom View JPWR1 LED1 LED2 LED3 SW1 SW2 JPWR1 Figure 5:4. Power Board Item Table 5:4. Power Board Jumper and Connectors Description Power LED (VA50) Power LED (VG50) Power LED (EA50, EG50) Power Button Switch (VA50, VG50) Power Button Switch - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 201
CMOS Jumper JCMOS1 JME1 JCMOS1 JME1 Item Figure 5:5. CMOS Jumper Table 5:5. Clear CMOS Jumper Description Clear CMOS Jumper Clear ME Jumper Jumper and Connector Locations 5-8 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 202
CHAPTER 6 Field Replaceable Unit List FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-2 Exploded Diagram 6-3 Main Assembly 6-3 LowerCase Assembly 6-5 Upper Case Assembly 6-6 LCD Assembly 6-7 FRU List 6-9 Screw List 6-17 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 203
the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the Aspire XXXX. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts changes will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For Acer Authorized Service Providers, the Acer office may have a different part number code from - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 204
Exploded Diagram Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 6:1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-3 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 205
Table 6:1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 1 KEYBOARD 2 UPPER CASE 3 MAINBOARD 4 FAN 5 THERMAL MODULE P/N NK.I1713.02L 60.M09N2.001 NB.C1F11.001 23.M03N2.001 60.M02N2.001 6 USB BOARD WITH FFC 7 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 206
Lower Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6:2. Lower Case Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description P/N 1 HDD DOOR 60.M09N2.004 2 HDD BRACKET 33.M09N2.001 3 HDD SUPPORT RUBBER FOR H7.0 HDD 47.M09N2.003 4 HDD TBD 5 LOWER CASE 60.M09N2.002 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 207
Upper Case Assembly 1 2 3 Figure 6:3. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6:3. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 1 TOUCHPAD FFC 2 POWER BOARD WITH FFC 3 UPPER CASE IMR, INCL TP/TP MYLAR P/N 50.M09N2.001 55.M09N2.001 60.M09N2.001 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 208
LCD Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 6:4. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 209
Table 6:4. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 1 LCD BEZEL, INCL MAGNET/CMOS MYLAR/CAMERA SPONGE - ACER 2 ASSY LED LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK 3 CAMERA 1.3M HD 4 LVDS CABLE P/N 60.M09N2.006 6M.M09N2.002 57.M09N2.002 50.M09N2.005 5 LCD BRACKET R&L - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 210
Part No. Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 4313 IPA 1x1 BGN SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOREA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN POWER CORD BRAZIL 3 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 211
.M09N2.003 33.M09N2.001 60.M09N2.004 33.M09N2.002 ODD BEZEL SM LCD COVER IMR - ACER LCD BEZEL, INCL MAGNET/CMOS MYLAR/ CAMERA SPONGE - ACER LCD BEZEL, INCL MAGNET/CMOS MYLAR/ CAMERA SPONGE - ACER FOR 1M CAMERA 42.M09N2.001 60.M09N2.005 60.M09N2.006 60.M09N2.007 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 212
TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Arabic Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Chinese Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Russian Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 213
TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Italian Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black French Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Hungarian Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 214
Y2010 Acer Legend Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 109KS Black Japanese Y2010 Acer Legend LCD ASSY LED LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK ASSY LED LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE EDP w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK DIGITAL LIGHT DEVICE CAMERA 1M - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 215
CATEGORY SPEAKER Description MIC SET SPEAKER - R SPEAKER - L MISCELLANEOUS LCD SCREW MYLAR SD DUMMY CARD HDD SUPPORT RUBBER FOR H7.0 HDD TP SUPPORT RUBBER MB BATTERY RUBBER UMA MB RUBBER Part No. 23.M09N2.001 23.M09N2.002 23.M09N2.003 47.M09N2.001 47.M09N2.002 47.M09N2.003 47. - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 216
.M09N2.003 86.M09N2.004 86.M09N2.005 86.M09N2.006 86.M09N2.007 86.M09N2.008 86.M09N2.009 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-15 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 217
CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Test Compatible Components 7-2 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 218
Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test Aspire XXXX Vendor Adapter Type 10001081 DELTA 65W 10001023 LITEON 60016453 CHICONY POWER 10001045 DELTA-MACAO 65W 65W 90W 10001023 LITEON 60016453 CHICONY POWER Battery 60001921 SANYO 90W - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 219
Battery SIMPLO AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D73 Battery SIMPLO AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D Battery HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Sapta 15,320G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1 7mmzh KH.32007.015 KH. - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 220
Vendor 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI 60001994 WD 60002036 SEAGATE 60002005 HGST SG 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 HGST SG 60001994 WD 60001994 WD 60002005 HGST SG 60002036 SEAGATE 60002036 SEAGATE 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI Type N320GB5.4K S_4K N320GB5.4K S_4K N500GB5.4K S N500GB5.4K S N500GB5.4K S_4K N500GB5. - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 221
220nit 16ms 500:1 (eDP) LED LCD CMI 15.6''W WXGA Glare N156BGE-E21 LF 220nit 8ms 650:1 (eDP) LK.15605.019 LK.15608.015 LK.1560D.010 LK.15605.027 LK.15608.018 LK.1560D.022 SO2GBIII SO2GBIII13 SO2GBIII13 SO2GBIII13 Memory NONE SO-DIMM DDRIII 2GB dummy LF+HF Memory NANYA SO-DIMM - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 222
1600 2GB EBJ20UF8BDU0-GN-F LF+HF 256*8 38nm Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB AD73I1B0873EV LF+HF Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB -Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT51N LF W/O bezel SATA Zero Power Supported (HF + Windows 7) ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray 8X DS-8A8SH LF+HF - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 223
Keyboard 10001044 CHICONY TM7T_A11B 60004864 DARFON LAN Graphic DDRIII 900 2Gb H5TQ2G63DFR-11C LF+HF 128*16 38nm Gemma die NB Chipset Intel CS HM70 Chief River NB Chipset Intel CS HM77 Chief River N Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2011 Acer Legend Texture Keyboard - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 224
Palmrest Cover 60014273 NISSHA Card Reader PLM00014 ODM Software 10000981 MISC Wireless LAN 10001018 HON HAI 10001023 LITEON 10001018 HON HAI Type Description Part No. Glossy Black IMR EAEG5A A Cover Glossy Black IMR EAEG5A LZ.21000.176 Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/Camera LZ.21000.009 HD - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 225
CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information Online Support Information 8-2 Introduction 8-2 - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 226
. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • Bios updates - Acer Aspire E1-531 | Acer Aspire E1-531 and E1-571 Notebook Service Guide - Page 227