Page 2 - Conventions; Screen Messages
2 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual Screen Messages Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Give bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions....
Page 3 - Preface
3 Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer’s “global” product offering. To better fit local market requireme...
Page 5 - PRECAUTIONS; SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS
5 PRECAUTIONS Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not place the monitor on an unstable trolley, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
6 Monitor Features .................................................................................................... 7 FACTORY PRESET TIMING TABLE ..................................................................... 8 Monitor Block Diagram ...........................................................
Page 7 - Monitor Features; Chapter 1
7 Monitor Features Driving System TFT Color LCD Size 43.3cm (17.0”) Pixel pitch 0.264mm (H) x 0.264mm (V) Viewable angle 140 ﾟ (H), 130 ﾟ (V) Brightness 300cd/m 2 (typ.) Contrast Ratio 450:1 (typ.) LCD Panel Response Time 25ms (typ.) Video RGB Analog Interface (Analog only model) Separate Sync. H/V ...
Page 8 - FACTORY PRESET TIMING TABLE
8 Switch Power Switch Menu > < Auto/Exit External Controls Function Contrast/Brightness Phase/Clock H. Position/ V. Position Color (Warm, Cool, User) Language OSD (H. Position, V. Position, Timeout) Auto Config Information Reset Exit Regulatory Compliance UL, CSA, TUS+GS, CG, PSB, B-MARK, PSE,...
Page 9 - Monitor Block Diagram; Interface board
9 Monitor Block Diagram The LCD Monitor contains an interface board, and inverter/power board, keypad board and flat panel. In Inverter/power board, power section supplies +12V & +5V for Inverter and Interface board used. The inverter section drives the backlight of panel and the DC-DC conversio...
Page 10 - MAIN BOARD DIAGRAM
10 MAIN BOARD DIAGRAM SDA SCL Hsync Vsync RGB LCD Interface (CON501) Scalar gmZAN3-L (Include ADC, PLL, OSD, LVDS transmitter) (U401) MCU SM59264 (U402) D-Sub Connector CON301 EEPROM 24C02 (U300) SCL_VGA SDA_VGA EEPROM 24C08 or 24C04 (U201) OSD Control (CN201) (U300)
Page 11 - Software Flow Chart
11 (1) (2) (4) (3) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) Y No Y No Y No Y No Software Flow Chart ACER 17” flow chart item description: 1. MCU initialize. 2. Is the EEProm blank? 3. Program the EEProm by default values. 4. Get the user value and mode setting from EEProm. 5. Are the factory key...
Page 12 - MONITOR INTERFACE BOARD PCB LAYOUT
Page 13 - SMD
13 Symbol Component U301 S524A40X21/BR24C02F-WE2/AT24C02/HT24LC02 U401 gm2121 (SMD PQFP208) U402 Flash Memory 1M W39F010-70/A290011TL-70/S29C51001T-90J U403 EEPROM S524A60X81/HT24LC04 U701 Audio AMP IC LM4843MH U801 Regulator SMD TO-263 AP1086K33A/LM1117S3.3/FAN1086M33X U802 Regulator SMD TO-252 SP1...
Page 14 - FRONT BEZEL; ITEM; Power
14 FRONT BEZEL ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Power Tack Switch 2 Menu/Enter 3 > (Up) 4 < (Down) 5 Auto/Exit
Page 15 - BACK VIEW; Three-pronged power cord
15 BACK VIEW ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Three-pronged power cord 2 VGA Cable with blue connector compliance with PC99 3 Audio cable
Page 16 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Front Panel Control; Chapter 2
16 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Press the power button to turn the monitor on or off. The other control buttons are located on the front of the monitor. By changing these settings, the picture can be adjusted to your personal preferences. The power cord should be connected. Connect the video cable from th...
Page 17 - NOTES
17 NOTES Do not install the monitor in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, or excessive dust or mechanical vibration or shock. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials, as they will come in handy if you ever have to sh...
Page 18 - ADJUSTING THE MONITOR
18 ADJUSTING THE MONITOR 1.) Main OSD Menu a. Outline b. Description for OSD Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Icon Description Adjustment Range Reset Value Contrast Contrast from digital register 0-100 50 Brightness Backlight Adjustment 0-100 100 Phase Adjust picture phase to reduce horizontal ...
Page 20 - b. Hot key Description; b. OSD Message Description; No Signal
20 2) HOT-KEY MENU a. Outline b. Hot key Description Item Operation Icon Description Adjustment Range Reset Value Audio When the OSD is closed, press left or right button will be volume Hot-key Function Audio volume adjustment. The audio will be Mute when audio is set to 0. 0-100 50 3) OSD MESSAGE a...
Page 21 - USING RIGHT POWER CORD
21 HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE DOS-MODE PLUG AND PLAY Plug & Play DDC1/2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC1/2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional infor...
Page 22 - MACHINE ASSEMBLY; Chapter 3
22 MACHINE ASSEMBLY This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to assemble the monitor for maintenance and troubleshooting. NOTE: 1. The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, collect the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch ...
Page 25 - Hinge Cover
25 Front Bezel *1 Button *1 Indicator *1 Hinge Cover
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Common Acknowledge; Chapter 4
26 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Common Acknowledge If you change the M/B, Please re-do “DDC” programmed &”Auto Color balance” If Replace “Power & Inverter board” only, please re-do “Auto color balance”. If you adjust clock and phase, please do it at condition of Windows shut down pattern. If you confi...
Page 30 - QPI PCBA Troubleshooting
30 3. QPI PCBA Troubleshooting 3.1 Is the voltage at #3 of U850 16V? Is there DC12V & DC5V at #6 & #8 of CN852? Is the voltage at C854 in the range of 127V~339V? NO Check F850 & D850 YES Is the voltage at #6 of U850 0.8V? YES YES Is the voltage at #6 of T850 38V? YES Check Q851 YES Check...
Page 32 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION; Chapter 5
32 CONNECTOR INFORMATION VGA Connector (D-Sub 15pin) Pin Assignments Pin Symbol Pin Symbol Pin Symbol 1 Red 6 Red_GND 11 N.C. 2 Green 7 Green_GND 12 DDC_SDA 3 Blue 8 Blue_GND 13 HSYNC 4 N.C. 9 PC+5V 14 VSYNC 5 GND 10 N.C. 15 DDC_SCL Chapter 5
Page 33 - Chapter 6
33 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) LIST This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configuration of AL1713. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: Please not WHEN ORDER FRU PARTS, that you should ch...
Page 34 - Exploded Diagram
34 Exploded Diagram A A Bracket,Mounting Shield,Interface Bezel,Front,Black Pocket,I/O Cover,Arm,White Bezel,Front,White Cover,Back,White 2 19 PCBA,Inver./B,LE710 PCBA,Key Pad Board,LE-710 11 15 1718 16 13 14 12 Hinge Right Hinge Left Plane,Stand 7 9 8 6 Cover,Base,White Pocket,I/O Chassis Cover,Bas...
Page 35 - PART LIST; Picture
35 PART LIST Picture Part Name Description Vendor Part No. Front Bezel White front bezel w/SPK White front bezel w/o SPK Black front bezel w SPK Black front bezel w/o SPK 501010202200 501010202210 501010202201 501010202211 Button Function Key ABS+PC 501030200700 Indicator LENS 501120300200 Hinge Cov...
Page 38 - SHEMATIC DIAGRAM; Keypad Diagram; Chapter 7
Page 39 - Interface Board Schematic
Page 45 - POW/INV Board Schematic
