Acer Aspire 1700 Service Guide

							Chapter 419
Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, 
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power 
System Check” on page 9):
1.Power-off the computer.
2.Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3.Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
TNon-Acer devices
TPrinter, mouse, and other external devices
TBattery pack
THard disk drive
TDIMM 
TPC Cards
4.Power-on the computer.
5.Determine if the problem has changed.
6.If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7.If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
TSystem board
TLCD assembly
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							Chapter 521
Aspire 1700 Jumpers and Connectors
Top view
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Connector Description
Connector No.Description
1 PS2 port
2 Parallel port
3 LAN connector
4 CPU fan connector
5 COM1 port
6 VGA port
7 S-video port
8 Modem connector
9 MDC connector
10 System fan connector
11 USB port
12 DC in connector
13 CPU socket
14 USB port
15 1394 connector
16 Mini 1394 connector
17 MIC connector
18 Line out connector
19 Woofer connector
20 VGA board connector
21 Battery connector
22 RTC battery connector
23 PCI board connector
24 HDD connector
25 CD/DVD-ROM module connector
26 HDD power connector
27 DDR RAM socket-1
28 DDR RAM socket-2
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Connector Description
Connector No.Description
1 Audio DJ FFC connector
2 Keyboard connector
3 Speaker connector
4 LED board FFC connector
5 FDD FFC connector
6 Touchpad FFC connector
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Exploded Diagram
The System
FRU List
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LCD 17” ASSY
FDD ASSY
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HDD ASSY
ODD ASSY 
						

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