LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
GUIDE
Predator
PTX17-71
Страница 1: ...LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE Predator PTX17 71...
Страница 2: ...elf Repair 1 1 Disassembly Procedures 1 3 Electronic Boards Diagrams 1 35 Troubleshooting 1 36 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 1 37 Exploded Diagrams 1 38 Software Update 1 41 Personal Data Removal 1...
Страница 3: ...ligible for self repair but is not described in the Disassembly Procedures section then this component is either not present on the respective model or it is present but embedded on the motherboard an...
Страница 4: ...s if not performed by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner are at own risk To update Drivers Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer Select the Start button Go...
Страница 5: ...unding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer Take off any metal objects on your arms or fingers such as brac...
Страница 6: ...Procedures WEEE Annex VII Component 0 These components are classified as requiring selective treatment Battery pack WLAN module Touchpad module Mainboard RTC battery DIMM modules SSD module Turbo key...
Страница 7: ...ace 2 Remove the AC adapter from the DC in jack A or the power adapter from the USB Type C port B as shown in Figure 1 1 or Figure 1 2 3 Remove all cables from system Figure 1 1 Adapter Outlet 4 Remov...
Страница 8: ...Removal 0 1 Remove eleven 11 screws from the base cover Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Base Cover Removal 2 Carefully pry up the base cover starting from the bottom side to release the latches as shown in Fig...
Страница 9: ...Disassembly Procedures 1 7 3 Continue to release the remaining latches Then remove the base cover from the system Figure 1 5 Figure 1 5 Base Cover Removal...
Страница 10: ...Figure 1 6 2 Detach the transparent mylar B securing the battery cable Figure 1 6 3 Detach the acetate tape C securing the battery cable to the mainboard connector Figure 1 6 Figure 1 6 Battery Pack...
Страница 11: ...pack to release it from the compartment studs highlighted with the green lines Figure 1 8 Then remove the battery pack Figure 1 8 Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT Follow local regulations for battery d...
Страница 12: ...Removal 1 Find the WLAN module A on the top assembly Figure 1 9 Figure 1 9 WLAN Module Location 2 Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors B Figure 1 10 3 Remove one 1 scre...
Страница 13: ...Disassembly Procedures 1 11 4 Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector C Figure 1 11 Then remove the WLAN module Figure 1 11 WLAN Module Removal C WEEE Annex VII Component WLAN Module...
Страница 14: ...FFC 2 Disconnect the fingerprint FFC B from the mainboard and touchpad module connectors Figure 1 12 Then remove the FFC 3 Disconnect the Per Key FFC from the mainboard connector C Figure 1 12 Figure...
Страница 15: ...d lift the mylar Then detach the conductive tape D from the touchpad module and top assembly Figure 1 13 Figure 1 13 Touchpad Module Removal 5 Remove two 2 screws securing the touchpad arm brackets Fi...
Страница 16: ...uchpad arm brackets E from the guide pins F on the top assembly Figure 1 15 Then remove the brackets Figure 1 15 Touchpad Module Removal 7 Remove three 3 screws securing the touchpad module Figure 1 1...
Страница 17: ...from the guide pins H Figure 1 17 9 Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches highlighted by green line and then remove the touchpad module from the top assembly Figu...
Страница 18: ...k Removal 1 Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard connector A Then unroute and detach the cable from the routing path as shown in Figure 1 18 Figure 1 18 LCD Module Removal 2 Remove eight 8 scr...
Страница 19: ...Disassembly Procedures 1 17 3 Lift the top assembly until it is fully open Then remove the LCD module B away from the top assembly Figure 1 20 Figure 1 20 LCD Module Removal B...
Страница 20: ...rd connector E Figure 1 21 6 Disconnect the fingerprint FFC from the mainboard connector F Figure 1 21 7 Disconnect the Per Key FFC from the mainboard connector G Figure 1 21 8 Disconnect the left spe...
Страница 21: ...uides Then unroute and release the turbo key board FFC L from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1 23 13 Release the mainboard M with the thermal module from the guide pins N on the top assembly Figu...
Страница 22: ...ssembly Procedures Figure 1 24 Mainboard IMPORTANT Circuit boards 10 cm have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1 24 Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for...
Страница 23: ...site Mainboard Removal Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector A Then remove the RTC battery B Figure 1 25 Figure 1 25 RTC Battery Removal IMPORTANT Follow local regulations for...
Страница 24: ...val 1 Find the DIMM modules A in the system Figure 1 26 2 Detach the mylar B from the DIMM modules and the mainboard connectors as shown in Figure 1 26 Figure 1 26 DIMM Module Removal 3 Push the DIMM...
Страница 25: ...he mainboard connector D Figure 1 28 Then remove the DIMM module Figure 1 28 DIMM Module Removal 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to remove another DIMM module 6 Peel off the composite foil with thermal pad E from...
Страница 26: ...le from the adhesive graphite strip marked with yellow dashed line as shown in Figure 1 30 Figure 1 30 DIMM Module Removal 8 Repeat steps 6 7 to remove the composite foil with thermal pad from another...
Страница 27: ...al 1 Remove one 1 screw securing the SSD module bracket Figure 1 31 Figure 1 31 SSD Module Removal 2 Release the SSD module bracket A from the mainboard connector highlighted by green square first and...
Страница 28: ...1 26 Disassembly Procedures 3 Disconnect the SSD module from the mainboard connector B Figure 1 33 Then remove the SSD module Figure 1 33 SSD Module Removal WEEE Annex VII Component SSD Module B...
Страница 29: ...from the rubber cable clip as shown in Figure 1 34 2 Lift the turbo key board B to release it from the guide pins C on the top assembly Figure 1 34 Then remove the turbo key board Figure 1 34 Turbo K...
Страница 30: ...om the turbo key board connector E Figure 1 36 Then remove the FFC Figure 1 36 Turbo Key Board Removal CAUTION Turbo key board FFC Flexible Flat Circuit can be damaged if removed while the turbo key b...
Страница 31: ...l 0 Prerequisite LCD Module Removal 1 Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches Figure 1 37 Figure 1 37 LCD Bezel Removal 2 Pry the LCD bezel from the left side to release the latch...
Страница 32: ...from the right side to release the latches Figure 1 39 Figure 1 39 LCD Bezel Removal 4 Continue prying along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released Figure 1 40 Then rem...
Страница 33: ...l Removal 0 Prerequisite LCD Bezel Removal NOTE NOTE The LVDS cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable 1 Unroute the LVDS cable from the cable guides on the LCD cover as shown in Figure...
Страница 34: ...me procedure to remove the double sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel Figure 1 42 Figure 1 42 LCD Panel Removal 3 Carefully turn the LCD panel over so that the display panel is facing...
Страница 35: ...1 33 4 Lift the latch D securing the LVDS cable Figure 1 44 Figure 1 44 LCD Panel Removal 5 Disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector E Figure 1 45 Then remove the LCD panel Figure 1 45...
Страница 36: ...le Per Key FFC LCD Module and Turbo Key Board have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly NOTE NOTE The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can not be disassembled In the e...
Страница 37: ...Electronic Boards Diagrams 1 35 Electronic Boards Diagrams Figure 1 47 System Block Diagram...
Страница 38: ...u still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Table 1 1 Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Acti...
Страница 39: ...FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 1 37 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device...
Страница 40: ...ure 1 48 System Exploded Diagram Table 1 2 System Exploded Diagram No Description 1 Top Assembly 2 Thermal Module 3 SSD Module 4 SSD Module Bracket 5 Composite Foil with Thermal Pad 6 7 11 5 12 13 19...
Страница 41: ...attery Pack 12 Turbo Key Board 13 Turbo Key Board FFC 14 Left Speaker 15 Right Speaker 16 LED Board 17 LED Board FFC 18 Touchpad Module 19 Touchpad FFC 20 Per Key FFC 21 Fingerprint FFC 22 Touchpad Ar...
Страница 42: ...oded Diagrams Figure 1 49 LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1 3 LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No Description 1 LCD Panel 2 LCD Bezel 3 LVDS Cable 4 Microphone Rubbers 5 Camera Module 6 LCD Cover 5 4...
Страница 43: ...Software Update 1 41 Software Update Updating your software 0 Please visit http go acer com id 17883...
Страница 44: ...on 2 Restart your PC to get to the sign in screen then press and hold down the Shift key while you select the Power icon Restart in the lower right corner of the screen After your computer restarts se...
