User Manuals: Acer eMachines E720 Series Laptop

User Manuals: Acer eMachines E720 Series Laptop

Manuals and User Guides for Acer eMachines E720 Series Laptop. We have 1 Acer eMachines E720 Series Laptop manual available for free PDF download: Service Manual

Acer eMachines E720 Series Service Manual

Acer eMachines E720 Series Service Manual (214 pages)

Acer eMachines E720/E520 Series Service Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.2 MB

Table of Contents

Revision History
2
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications

11
- Features
  11
  - Dimensions and Weight
    12
  - Privacy Control
    12
  - Power Subsystem
    12
  - Special Keys and Controls
    12
- System Block Diagram
  13
- Your Acer Notebook Tour
  14
  - Front View
    14
  - Closed Front View
    15
  - Left View
    16
  - Right View
    17
  - Rear View
    17
  - Bottom View
    18
  - Indicators
    19
  - Touchpad Basics
    19
- Using the Keyboard
  20
  - Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    20
  - Windows Keys
    21
  - Hot Keys
    22
  - Special Key
    23
- Using the System Utilities
  24
  - Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
    24
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  26
System Utilities

35
- BIOS Setup Utility
  35
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    35
  - Information
    36
  - Main
    37
  - Security
    38
    
    Setting a Password
    39
    
    Removing a Password
    39
    
    Changing a Password
    40
  - Power
    41
  - Boot
    43
  - Exit
    44
- BIOS Flash Utilities
  45
  - DOS Flash Utility
    46
  - Winflash Utility
    47
- Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
  48
  - Miscellaneous Utilities
    51
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

53
- Disassembly Requirements
  53
- General Information
  54
  - Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    54
  - Disassembly Process
    54
- External Module Disassembly Process
  55
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
  70
  - Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
    70
  - Removing the Switch Cover
    72
  - Removing the Keyboard
    73
  - Removing the Antenna
    74
  - Removing the LCD Module
    76
  - Removing the Upper Cover
    78
  - Removing the Finger Print Reader
    82
  - Removing the Upper Right Saddle
    83
  - Removing the Left Speaker Module
    84
  - Removing the Upper Left Saddle
    85
  - Removing the Touchpad Bracket
    86
  - Removing the Launch Board
    88
  - Removing the Media Board
    88
  - Removing the Ekey Board
    89
  - Removing the Switch Board
    91
  - Removing the Right Speaker Module
    92
  - Removing the TV Board
    93
  - Removing the Bluetooth Module
    94
  - Removing the USB Board
    95
  - Removing the Modem Module
    96
  - Removing the Subwoofer Module
    97
  - Removing the Main Board
    98
  - Removing the RJ-11 Port
    100
  - Removing the Thermal Module
    101
  - Removing the CPU
    103
  - Removing the VGA Module
    104
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  105
  - LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
    105
  - Removing the LCD Bezel
    106
  - Removing the Inverter Board
    107
  - Removing the Camera Module
    109
  - Removing the LCD Panel
    111
  - Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
    112
  - Removing the Antennas
    113
  - Removing the MIC Module
    114
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
  115
  - Replacing the LCD Panel
    115
  - Replacing the LCD Bezel
    119
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
  120
  - Replacing the VGA Module
    120
  - Replacing the CPU
    120
  - Replacing the Thermal Module
    121
  - Replacing the RJ-11 Port
    121
  - Replacing the Mainboard
    123
  - Replacing Subwoofer Module
    124
  - Replacing the Modem Module
    124
  - Replacing the Usb Board
    125
  - Replacing the Bluetooth Board
    126
  - Replacing the TV Board
    126
  - Replacing the Right Speaker Module
    127
  - Replacing the Switch Board
    128
  - Replacing the Ekey Board
    128
  - Replacing the Media Board
    130
  - Replacing the Upper Right Saddle
    131
  - Replacing the Launch Board
    132
  - Replacing the Finger Print Reader
    132
  - Replacing the Touchpad Bracket
    134
  - Replacing the Left Speaker Module
    135
  - Replacing the Upper Cover
    135
  - Replacing the LCD Module
    137
  - Replacing the Antenna Cables
    139
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    140
  - Replacing the Switch Cover
    140
  - Replacing the TV Tuner Module
    141
  - Replacing the WLAN Module
    143
  - Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
    143
  - Replacing the DIMM Modules
    144
  - Replacing the ODD Module
    145
  - Replacing the Lower Covers
    146
  - Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays
    147
Troubleshooting

149
- Common Problems
  149
  - Power on Issue
    150
  - No Display Issue
    151
  - Random Loss of BIOS Settings
    152
  - LCD Failure
    153
  - Built-In Keyboard Failure
    153
  - Touchpad Failure
    154
  - Internal Speaker Failure
    154
  - Sound Problems
    155
  - Internal Microphone Failure
    156
  - HDD Not Operating Correctly
    157
  - ODD Failure
    158
  - USB Failure (Rightside)
    161
  - Modem Function Failure
    161
  - Wireless Function Failure
    162
  - Easytouch Button Failure
    162
  - Mediatouch Button Failure
    163
  - Fingerprint Reader Failure
    163
  - Thermal Unit Failure
    164
  - HDTV Switch Failure
    164
  - External Mouse Failure
    165
  - Other Failures
    165
- Intermittent Problems
  166
- Undetermined Problems
  166
- POST Codes Tables
  167
  - Port 80 Codes
    167
  - Post Key
    169
  - Messages Displayed During POST
    169
Jumper and Connector Locations

171
- Top View
  171
- Bottom View
  172
- Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
  173
  - Clearing Password Check
    173
  - BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    174
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

177
- Emachines E720/E520 Exploded Diagram
  178
  - Emachines E720/E520 FRU List
    179
Model Definition and Configuration

188
- Emachines E720/E520 Series
  189
Test Compatible Components

207
- Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
  208
Online Support Information

211
Index

213

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