Acer A101- Manuals

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer’s many features: Form Factor 0  7" Tablet CPU 0  Tegra 250 Dual cortex A9, 1GHz  GPU Ultra Low Power GeForce ® GPU Memory 0  RAM: LP DDR2 up to ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7 Audio 0  Single analog Microphone (Noise / echo cancellation)  Dual Speaker: above 1.0W/pcs, chamber size is 1cc around each  3.5mm Audio Jack 4ring (with Mic)  Dolby Operation System 0  Gingerbread Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions  195 (L)...

1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Others 0  Reset hole  Docking support (HDMI, power, audio) Accessories 0 In Box  Charger + Plug  QSG Optional  Earphone  Micro SD Card  Docking + IR remote  Pouch

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Notebook Tour 0 Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Front View Table 1-1. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Front Camera 2M Pixel CCD 2 Light Sensor 3 Touch Window 4 Home Button 1 2 3 4

1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Rear View 0 Figure 1-2. Front View Table 1-2. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Rear Camera 5M Pixel CCD 2 LED Flash 2 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Top View 0 Figure 1-3. Top View Table 1-3. Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Rotation Lock switch Screen Rotation Control Lock switch 2 Volume Control Key 3 Card Slots SIM*/microSD card slot (* only for A101) 1 2 3

1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Left View 0 Figure 1-4. Left View Table 1-4. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Headphones/ Speaker Jack 2 Power/ Resume Button Power on machine or resume from sleep mode. 3 Microphone 1 2 3

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Right View 0 Figure 1-5. Right View Table 1-5. Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Reset Button 2 micro-HDMI Port Micro (Type D) HDMI port. 3 Docking Port 4 micro-USB Connector 5 DC-IN Jack 6 Speakers 1 6 2 3 4 5

1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Bottom View (N/A) 0 Figure 1-6. Bottom View Table 1-6. Bottom View # Icon Item Description

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 System Block Diagram 0 Figure 1-7. System Block Diagram SPI I2 S B a c k light Dr iv e r Cap a ci ti ve Touc h P a ne l Micro- USB CNN SD IO 3 (3 .3 V ) Mi c ro S D Sl o t LC D C (R G B ) 7" 1024* 600 CM I (A T0 7 0 TN A 2 ) CS 0 Me m o ry I /F P W...

1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 195.0 mm 7.68 inch Width 117 mm 4.61 in Height (front to rear) 13.1mm 0.52in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) ~405 g 0.9 lbs Weight (equ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Memory Combinations (N/A) Video Interface (Integrated) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) Total Memory (MB) Item Specification Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate

1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Interrupt Specification (N/A) Hardware IRQ System Function IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 *Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none. NOTE: Exp...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 000 - 00F DMA controller no. 1 010 - 01F Unused 020 - 021 Interrupt controller no. 1 022 - 024 Opti chipset configuration registers 025 - 03F Unused 02E - 02F 87334 "S...

1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System I/O Address Specifications I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 220 - 22F Entertainment audio 230 - 26D Unused 26E - 26 Unused 278 - 27F Unused 280 - 2AB Unused 2A0 - 2A7 Unused 2A8 - 2E7 Unused 2E8 - 2EF Reserved serial po...

Diagnostic Utilities 2-3 Diagnostic Utilities Introduction 0 The ICONIA Tab A100/A101 has a set of software tools designed to diagnose problems with its hardware components. Diagnostic Tools 0 To access the diagnostic tools utility guide, click here. NGA EUU Installation Procedure 0 NOTE: NOTE : Bef...

2-4 Diagnostic Utilities 3. Install USB driver. (Figure 2-3) Figure 2-3. USB Driver Installation 4. To enable USB debugging, on the device, go to the Settings/Applications/Development menu and click the USB debugging checkbox. (Figure 2-4.) Figure 2-4. USB Debugging

Diagnostic Utilities 2-5 5. Follow the instructions shown in Figure 2-5 to find OS image version. Figure 2-5. Finding OS Image Version 6. If image version is not available, follow instructions in Figure 2-6 to manually reset device. When procedure is complete, go to Step 1 of this procedure. Figure ...

2-6 Diagnostic Utilities 7. If image version is available, current and new version information is shown. Click Next to continue. (Figure 2-7) Figure 2-7. Image Versions 8. Enter CPU ID of device. Click Next to continue. (Figure 2-8) NOTE: NOTE : Maximum number of characters for ID is sixteen (16). F...

Diagnostic Utilities 2-7 9. Upgrade process begins as shown in Figure 2-9 IMPORTANT : + Upgrade process will not complete if USB cable is unplugged. Figure 2-9. Upgrade Process 10. If upgrade process is successful, Figure 2-10 is shown. If an upgrade error is shown, go to step 12, If a CPU ID value ...

2-8 Diagnostic Utilities 12. If CPU ID is correct but upgrade process is not successful, Figure 2-11 is shown. Figure 2-11. Upgrade Process Failure 13. Click Retry to start upgrade process. Go to Step 8 . 14. Click Exit to cancel upgrade process. 15. If upgrade process is cancelled, a confirmation d...

Diagnostic Utilities 2-9 18. Click OK to exit the program. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-13. Final Cancellation Dialog 19. If CPU ID value is not correct, Figure 2-14 is shown. Figure 2-14. Wrong CPU ID 20. Click Retry to start upgrade process. Go to Step 8 . 21. Click Exit to cancel upgrade process. Upgra...

2-10 Diagnostic Utilities 22. If upgrade process is cancelled, a confirmation dialog is shown. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. Upgrade Process Cancellation Confirmation Dialog 23. Click No to return to Retry dialog in Step 19. 24. Click Yes to confirm cancellation. 25. Click OK to exit program. (Figure 2...

Diagnostic Utilities 2-11 Picasso Diagnostic Tool 0

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the notebook computer. Ge...

3-4 Machine Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 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. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 Getting Started 0 The flowchart ( Figure 3-1 ) identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance p...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Figure 3-6. micro-SD Card (non-3G SKU) 3. Press in Micro-SD card (C) to unlock and remove from spring locking mechanism. ( Figure 3-5 and Figure 3-6) 4. Secure SIM/Micro-SD card cover. SIM/Micro-SD Card Installation 0 1. Open SIM/Micro-SD card cover (A). ( Figure 3...

3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lower Case Removal 0 Prerequisite: SIM/Micro-SD Card Removal 1. Starting from top of device, release top cover. (Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8) Figure 3-7. Releasing Top Cover (1 of 2) Figure 3-8. Releasing Top Cover (2 of 2)

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 Lower Case Installation 0 1. Install and secure lower case locking latches (not shown) on bezel. 2. Install and secure screws (A) on bezel. ( Figure 3-15 and Figure 3-16 ) 3. Install and secure top, right, bottom and left side covers to bezel. ( Figure 3-9 through...

3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal 1. Locate battery (A) on shield case. (Figure 3-20) Figure 3-20. Battery 2. Disconnect battery cable (B) from mainboard connector (C). (Figure 3-21) Figure 3-21. Battery Cable A C B

3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures NOTE: NOTE : Make sure antenna and GPS cables (E) are clear of battery before removal Figure 3-24. GPS and Antenna Cables 4. Remove battery from shield case. Battery Installation 0 1. Install battery (A) on shielding case. ( Figure 3-20 ) NOTE: NOTE : Place cables...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19 3G Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Locate 3G module (A) on LCD support plate. (Figure 3-25) Figure 3-25. 3G Module Overview 2. Disconnect GPS (C) and RF (B) cables from 3G module connectors labeled aux and main. (Figure 3-26) Figure 3-26. 3G, RF ...

3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures 4. Remove screw (E) from shielding case. Figure 3-27. 3G Module, Mainboard Connector and 3G Screw 5. Remove 3G module (A) from mainboard connector (a). 6. Disconnect RF cable (F) from IO board connector. (Figure 3-28) Figure 3-28. RF Cable 7. Remove RF cable (F). ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 3G Module Installation 0 1. Connect RF cable (F) to IO board connector. ( Figure 3-28 ) 2. Install 3G module (A) on mainboard. ( Figure 3-27 ) 3. Install and secure screw (E) to mainboard. CAUTION : ! Route the WLAN antenna around the IO board FPC to prevent it fr...

3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures DC-In Cable Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Locate DC-IN cable (A) on bezel. (Figure 3-29) Figure 3-29. DC-IN Cable Overview 2. Disconnect DC-IN cable (A) from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-30) Figure 3-30. DC-IN Cable, Jack and Mainboard Connector...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-23 DC-In Cable Installation 0 1. Install and secure DC-IN jack on bezel. ( Figure 3-30 ) 2. Connect DC-In cable (A) to mainboard connector (B). 3. Install lower case.

3-24 Machine Maintenance Procedures Speaker Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Locate speaker modules (A) on bezel. (Figure 3-31) Figure 3-31. Speaker Modules Overview 2. Disconnect Home key FFC (B) from mainboard connector (C). (Figure 3-32) Figure 3-32. Speaker Module FFC and Mainbo...

3-26 Machine Maintenance Procedures Figure 3-35. Speaker Module Screws (2 of 2) 5. Remove speakers from bezel. Speakers Installation 0 1. Install speakers (A) on bezel. ( Figure 3-31 ) 2. Install and secure screws (F) to support plate. ( Figure 3-34 and Figure 3-35 ) 3. Connect speaker cable (D) to ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-27 IO Board FPC Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal (non-3G SKU) 3G Module Removal (3G SKU) 1. Locate IO Board FPC (A). (Figure 3-36) Figure 3-36. IO Board FPC Overview 2. Remove adhesive tape (B) securing FPC to support plate. (Figure 3-37) Figure 3-37. IO Board...

3-28 Machine Maintenance Procedures IO Board FPC Installation 0 1. Connect FPC (A) to mainboard connector (C). ( Figure 3-37 ) 2. Connect FPC (A) to IO board connector (D). 3. Install tape (B) on FPC and secure to support plate. 4. Install battery. (non-3G SKU) 5. Install 3G module. (3G SKU)

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-29 IO Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: IO Board FPC Removal 1. Locate IO Board (A). (Figure 3-38) Figure 3-38. IO Board Overview 2. Disconnect 3G antenna cable (B) from IO board connector. (Figure 3-39) Figure 3-39. IO Board Cables and Screw 3. Disconnect microphone cab...

3-30 Machine Maintenance Procedures 7. Disconnect RF cable from IO board connector (H). Figure 3-40. IO Board and RF Cable IO Board Installation 0 1. Connect RF cable (H) to IO board connector. (Figure 3-40) NOTE: NOTE : Light sensor must be secured in support plate guide. Microphone cable must be u...

3-32 Machine Maintenance Procedures Microphone Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: IO Board Removal 1. Locate microphone module (A).(Figure 3-42) Figure 3-42. Microphone Module Overview 2. Remove microphone (A) from bezel guides. Microphone Module Installation 0 1. Install and secure microphone (A) in be...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-33 3G Antenna Removal 0 Prerequisite: IO Board Removal 1. Locate 3G Antenna (A). (Figure 3-44) Figure 3-44. 3G Antenna Overview 2. Release 3G antenna foil (B) secured to support plate. 3. Remove 3G antenna from bezel. 3G Antenna Installation 0 1. Install 3G antenna (...

3-34 Machine Maintenance Procedures Light Sensor Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: IO Board Removal 1. Locate light sensor module (A). (Figure 3-45) Figure 3-45. Light Sensor Module Overview 2. Remove light sensor module (A) from bezel. Light Sensor Module Installation 0 1. Install and secure light sen...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-35 GPS Antenna Removal 0 Prerequisite: 3G Module Removal (3G SKU) Speaker Module Removal (non-3G SKU) 1. Locate GPS Antenna (A). (Figure 3-47) Figure 3-47. GPS Antenna Overview 2. Release GPS antenna foil (B) secured to support plate. 3. Remove GPS antenna (A) from b...

3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures Mainboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Speaker Module Removal IO Board FPC Removal 1. Locate mainboard (A). (Figure 3-48) Figure 3-48. Mainboard Overview 2. Disconnect LVDS cable (B) from mainboard connector (C). (Figure 3-49) Figure 3-49. LVDS Cable and Mainboard Conn...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37 4. Disconnect touch screen FPC (E) from mainboard connector (F). (Figure 3-50) Figure 3-50. Touch Screen FPC and Mainboard Connector 5. Remove screws (G) from bezel. (Figure 3-51 through Figure 3-53 ) Figure 3-51. Mainboard Screws (1 of 3) E F G G

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-39 Mainboard Installation 0 1. Install mainboard (A) on support plate. ( Figure 3-48 ) 2. Install and secure screws (G) to bezel. ( Figure 3-51 through Figure 3-53 ) 3. Connect touch screen FPC (E) to mainboard connector (F). ( Figure 3-50 ) 4. Install tape (D) secur...

3-40 Machine Maintenance Procedures Rear CCD Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Place bottom of mainboard on a flat surface.(Figure 3-54) Figure 3-54. Mainboard Overview 2. Locate rear CCD board (A). 3. Remove screws (B) from CCD to mainboard. (Figure 3-55) Figure 3-55. Rear CCD Boar...

3-42 Machine Maintenance Procedures Rear CCD Board Installation 0 1. Connect CCD board (A) to mainboard connector (C). (Figure 3-58) Figure 3-58. Installing Rear CCD Board (1 of 2) Figure 3-59. Installing Rear CCD Board (2 of 2) 2. Install and secure screws (B) to mainboard. ( Figure 3-55 ) 3. Insta...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-43 WLAN Antenna Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate WLAN antenna (A). (Figure 3-60) Figure 3-60. WLAN Antenna Overview 2. Release WLAN antenna foil (B) secured to support plate. 3. Remove WLAN antenna (A) from bezel. WLAN Antenna Installation 0 1. Ins...

3-44 Machine Maintenance Procedures Home Key Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate home key board (A). (Figure 3-61) Figure 3-61. Home Key Board Overview 2. Remove home key board (A) from bezel. 3. Disconnect home key FFC (B) from board connector (C). (Figure 3-62) Figure 3-62. H...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-45 Home Key Board Installation 0 1. Connect home key FFC (B) to board connector (C). ( Figure 3-62 ) 2. Align home key board with bezel guide (D). (Figure 3-63) Figure 3-63. Home Key Board Bezel Guide 3. Install and secure home key board (A) to bezel. ( Figure 3-61 )...

Troubleshooting 4-3 Troubleshooting Introduction 0 This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common problems associated with the notebook. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be pe...

4-4 Troubleshooting Power On Issues 0 If the system fails, perform the following: Figure 4-1. Power On Issues Start Check AC cable / BATT only power on Swap AC cable/ BATT OK OK NG Swap M/B

Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issues 0 If the display fails, perform the following: Figure 4-2. No Display Issues Start Can power on Check LCD cable LCD panel Go to no power Trouble shoong step swap LCD cable Swap LCD panel OK OK OK OK NG NG NG Swap M/B

4-6 Troubleshooting LCD Picture Failure 0 If the LCD picture fails, perform the following: Figure 4-3. LCD Picture Failure Start Check LCD cable Check LCD panel Swap LCD cable Swap LCD panel OK OK OK NG NG Swap M/B

Troubleshooting 4-7 Touch Screen Failure 0 If the touch screen fails, perform the following: Figure 4-4. Touch Screen Failure Start Check touch screen small/B Check touch screen panel Swap M/B Check touch screen cable Swap touch screen cable Swap touch screen small/B Swap touch screen panel OK OK OK...

4-8 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If the internal speakers fail, perform the following: Figure 4-5. Internal Speaker Failure Start Check SPK Swap M/B Swap SPK OK OK NG

Troubleshooting 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 0 If the internal microphone fails, perform the following: Figure 4-6. Internal Microphone Failure Start Check the back MIC Swap M/B Swap theback MIC OK OK NG Check the front MIC and the back MIC Check the front MIC Swap M/B Swap the front MIC OK NG OK...

4-10 Troubleshooting USB Failure/mini-USB Failure 0 If the USB fails, perform the following: Figure 4-7. USB Failure Start Check the USB/B to M/B FFC Check the USB/B Swap M/B Swap the USB/B to M/B FFC Swap the USB/B OK OK OK NG NG

Troubleshooting 4-11 Front Camera Failure 0 If the front camera fails, perform the following: Figure 4-8. Front Camera Failure Start Check the front camera Swap M/B Swap the front camera OK OK NG

4-12 Troubleshooting Back Camera Failure 0 If the back camera fails, perform the following: Figure 4-9. Back Camera Failure Start Check the back camera Swap M/B Swap the back camera OK OK NG

4-14 Troubleshooting 3G Function Failure 0 If the 3G function fails, perform the following: Figure 4-11. 3G Function Failure Start Check the 3G antenna Check the 3G card Swap M/B Swap the 3G Main antenna Swap the 3G card OK OK OK NG NG

Troubleshooting 4-15 Wireless Function Test Failure 0 If the wireless function fails, perform the following: Figure 4-12. Wireless Function Failure Start Check the W/L antenna Swap M/B Swap the antenna OK OK NG

4-16 Troubleshooting GPS Function Test Failure (Wi-Fi SKU) 0 If the GPS function (Wi-Fi SKU) test fails, perform the following: Figure 4-13. GPS Function Test Failure Start Check the GPS antenna Swap M/B Swap the antenna OK OK NG

4-18 Troubleshooting Docking Station Test Failure 0 If the docking station test fails, perform the following: Figure 4-15. Docking Station Test Failure Start Check the Docking /B to M/B FFC Check the Docking /B Swap M/B Swap the Docking /B to M/B FFC Swap the Docking /B OK OK OK NG NG

Troubleshooting 4-19 Other Functions Failure 0 1. Check component connection to mainboard. 2. To test for mainboard fault, swap mainboard.

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top 0 Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description Item Description U1 CPU Chip JP70 Micro USB Connector U129 LP DDR2 Chip JP12 Docking Connector JP67 Camera/B Connector JHDMI1 Micro HDMI Connector JP1...

5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Bottom 0 Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Description Item Description PJP1 AC-IN Connector JMIN2 3G Module Connector ANT3 GPS Antenna Connector JLVDS3 LCD Panel Connector ANT5 WiFi Antenna Connector PJP2 Battery Connector JP5...

FRU List 6-3 FRU List This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the ICONIA Tab A100/A101. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: NOTE : When ordering FRU parts, check ...

6-4 FRU List Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram 12 13 14 15 11 9 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 1

FRU List 6-7 FFC FOR IO BOARD 50.H6S02.002 FFC FOR HOME KEY BOARD 50.H6S02.003 EXTERNAL USB CABLE XZ.70200.115 EXTERNAL HDMI CABLE XZ.70200.117 AC CLIP 18W -EU 27.L0302.001 AC CLIP 18W -US 27.L0302.002 AC CLIP 18W -CN 27.L0302.003 AC CLIP 18W -UK 27.H6002.001 AC CLIP 18W -AU 27.H6002.002 AC CLIP 18W...

6-8 FRU List ANTENNA - GPS FOR 3G 50.H6S02.005 ANTENNA - GPS FOR WIFI 50.H6S02.006 ANTENNA - 3G EU 50.H6W02.002 ANTENNA - 3G US 50.H6V02.001 CAMERA 2M 57.H6S02.001 MAINBOARD Mainboard A100_8u Nvidia Tegra 250 Rev 1.0, W/WIFI&CPU&RAM MB.H6R00.001 Mainboard A100_16u Nvidia Tegra 250 Rev 1.0, W...

FRU List 6-9 Screw List 0 Table 6-3. Screw List Category Description P/N SCREW SCREW 2D 2.5L K 4.05D NI NL 86.H6S02.001 SCREW 2D 4.0L K 4.0D NI NL 0.3T 86.H6S02.002 SCREW 2.0D 3.0L K 3.6 ZK NL+CR3+ 86.H6S02.003

Model Definition and Configuration 7-3 Model Definition and Configuration A100 0 Table 7-1. BOM Name, RO & NS Model Country P/N BOM Name RO NS A100 AU/NZ XE.H6RAN.001 A100_8u AAP ACA A100 AU/NZ XE.H6SAN.001 A100_16u AAP ACA A100 BE XE.H6REN.005 A100_8u EMEA ACH A100 BE XE.H6SEN.001 A100_16u EMEA...

8-4 Test Compatible Components Android OS Environment Test 0 A100/A101 0 Table 8-1. A100/A101 Vendor Type Description P/N 3G 60027216 ERICSSON F5521gw Ericsson F5521gw LC.21300.056 60027216 ERICSSON F5521gw-NB Ericsson F5521gw-NB LC.21300.077 PLM00023 Huawei EM770W Huawei EM770W LC.21300.008 PLM0002...