Acer AL1714 Service Guide

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Monitor Features.. 8
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Test conditions.. 8 Features..... 8 LCD Panel specification... 9 Connector Pin Assignment........12

Chapter 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....14

2.1 Function Name..14 2.2 OSD Menu Description....16 2.3 OSD Operation..17 2.4 OSD Function Definition......18 2.5 Plug and Play....19 2.6 Power Saver..19

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Assembly...20

3.1 Machine Disassembly..20 3.2 Machine Assembly....23 .

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.....26
4.1 Abnormal display Troubleshooting.26 4.2 Abnormal (On/Off, LCD Display, K/B) Troubleshooting..28 4.3 Abnormal (BIOS, OSD, Other Display) Troubleshooting29 4.4 Audio Abnormal.....30

Chapter 5 Connector Information........31

5.1 Function Block Diagram...31 5.2 Connector Location...32 5.3 Main Board Pin Assignment Introduction..33

Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit.....38 Chapter 7 Schematic Diagram...41

Monitor Features

Chapter 1

1.1 Test Conditions

Item Condition Temperature Normal room temperature (252) Humidity 5010% AC input voltage 100V2V, 1202V, 60Hz / 2402V, 50Hz Brightness Maximum with OSD setting Contrast Middle with OSD setting Resolution setting 1280 x 1024 @60HZ Color temperature With OSD setting Measuring instrument Topcon luminance colorimeter BM-5A or equivalent Others Before measuring, Auto Config & Auto Balance must be done in advance

1.2 Features

17 SXGA TFT LCD Panel TN Mode Liquid Crystal D-SUB Audio Function (Optional) Support to 75Hz Refresh Rate Support VESA-DCC 2B plug & play function Support VESA-DPMS Power Management Function Super Wide Viewing Angle High Brightness & Contrast Ratio High Brightness & Contrast Angular Dependent Fast LC Response Time Light Weight

1.3 LCD panel Specification

1.3.1 Optical Specifications

The relative measurement methods of optical characteristics are shown in 4.2. The following items should be measured under the test conditions described in 4.1 and stable environment shown in Note (4). Item Contrast Ratio Symbol CR TR LC Response Time TF Luminance of center point Luminance(Angular dependent) Contrast (Angular-dependent) Brightness Uniformity L LR Cm Uni. Rx Red Ry Gx Green Color Chromaticity Blue By Wx White Wy x+ Horizontal Viewing Angle Vertical Y50 60 xY+ CR10 70 50 80 60 Deg. (1),(4) 0.299 70 0.329 80 0.359 0.037 0.283 0.067 0.313 0.097 0.343 Gy Bx 0.572 0.112 0.602 0.142 0.632 0.172 (2) 0.330 0.251 0.360 0.281 0.390 0.311 x=0, Y =0 Viewing Normal Angle Condition Min. 250 250 0.5 0.604 Typ. 350 4 10 350 1.3 0.9 1.1 0.634 Max. 10 25 1.7 1.3 0.664 Unit ms (3) ms cd/ 2 m (2), (4) (2), (5) (2), (6) (2), (4) Note (2), (4)

Note (1) Definition of Viewing Angle (x, y): Normal x = y = 0

yX- = 90 xx-

y+ y+ x+ 12 oclock direction y+ = 90

6 oclock y- = 90

y-

x+

X+ = 90

Note (2) Definition of Contrast Ratio (CR): The contrast ratio can be calculated by the following expression and figure below. Contrast Ratio (CR) = L255 / L0 L255: Luminance of gray level 255 L 0: Luminance of gray level 0 CR = CR (5) CR (X) is corresponding to the Contrast Ratio of the point X at Figure in Note (5). Definition of luminance measured points and Brightness Uniformity:

Horizontal Line Number

0 320 640 960 1280

Vertical Line Number

256 512 768

1 5 3

2 X : test point

X=1 to 5
4

1024

Active area

Horizontal Line Number [pixel]

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Luminance of center point: L=L(5) Brightness Uniformity Measurement points: Five specified points 1-5 Formula: Maximum [L (1), L (2), L (3), L (4), L (5)]/Minimum [L (1), L (2), L (3), L (4), L (5)] Note (3) Definition of Response Time (TR, TF):
Gray Level 255
100% 90%

Gray Level 255

Optical Response 10%

0%

Gray Level 0

TR

TF

Time

Note (4) Measurement Setup: The LCD module should be stabilized at given temperature for 20 minutes to avoid abrupt temperature change during measuring. In order to stabilize the luminance, the measurement should be executed after lighting Backlight for 20 minutes in a windless room.

LCD Module LCD Panel Center of the Screen Photometer (TOPCON BM-5A)

Field of View = 2
Light Shield Room (Ambient Luminance < 2 lux)

500 mm

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1.4 Connector Pin Assignment 1.4.1 D-sub mini 15pin Connector

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Pin Function Red video input Green video input Blue video input NC Ground Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground

Pin No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 NC Ground

Pin Function

No connection (SDA) Horizontal sync (Composite sync) Vertical sync (SCL)

1.4.2 DC Connector

DC Power Jack, d=3.0mm

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1.4.3 Audio Connector (Optional)

Phone Jack, d=3.5mm (AL1714m/ AL1714bm)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Function Names
2.1.1 Front

Chapter 2

No. 1 2

Name Power Switch LED Indicator Power On/Off Green Orange

Descriptions

Normal operation Power management

3 4 5 6 7

MENU > < AUTO Speaker

OSD control MENU button Right selection/ Volume button (AL1714m/AL1714bm) Left selection/ Volume button (AL1714m/AL1714bm) Adjust Clock, Phase, H Position and V Position automatically 2.5W x 2

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2.1.2 Back

No. 8 9 10 11

Name AUDIO-IN VGA-IN DC-IN Lock hole

Descriptions d=3.5mm stereo mini Jack (AL1714m/ AL1714bm) D-sub mini 15pin Connector DC Power Jack, d=2.0mm. Kensington

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2.2 OSD Menu Description 1. Power : Press this key to control power ON/OFF of the Monitor. Green: Power is on and normal . Orange Sleep status in the energy-saving mode. Orange: Power off. 2. Menu : Press this button to enter OSD. Press it again to exit OSD. 3. > / Plus and < / Minus : Press this button for selection or adjustment when OSD is shown.Press this button and click < and > to adjust volume when OSD is not shown (for the model with speakers only) 4. Auto : Press this button to exit the manual when OSD is shown. Press this button for the display to optimize the position, phase and clock pulse automatically when OSD is not shown.

Auto

<

>

Menu

LED

Power

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2.3 OSD Operation

Click MENU to display the OSD window as shown in the following figure. Click < or > to select the function to be adjusted as shown in the following figure. Click the MENU to select the function to be adjusted. Click < or > to change current settings. To exit OSD, select to close the OSD window and save changes. .

Bright/Contract Adjustment Phase/Clock pulse Adjustment Horizontal/Vertical Adjustment Color Temp. Adjustment Language Selection

OSD Setting Auto Adjustment Message Restore Exit

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2.4 OSD function definition

Primary Directory Symbol Secondary Secondary Description Directory Directory Items Symbol Contrast Adjust the contrast between the foreground and background of an image on the screen Brightness Adjust the background brightness of the screen Phase Clock Pulse Horizontal Adjust the focus of the image (for analog input adjustment only) Adjust the clock pulse of the image (for input adjustment only) Move the image left and right on the screen (for input adjustment only)

Vertical

Move the image up and down on the screen (for input adjustment only)

N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Warm Color Set up the color temp. to be warm white color Temp. Cold Color Set up the color temp. to be cold white color Temp. User Definition/Red User Adjust red/green/blue gain Definition/Green User Definition/Blue English Select the language you want
Deutsch Franais Espaol Italiano

Horizontal Move OSD left and right Vertical OSD Time Display Auto Adjustment Move OSD up and down Adjust OSD time display settings Set up horizontal, vertical, sequence and focus automatically

N/A

(for analog input only)

N/A

Message

Display resolution, H/V frequency and the input port used for current input timing function.

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N/A N/A

Restore Exit

Restore to factory settings Close the OSD window and save changes.

2.5 Plug and Play The product provides the latest VESA plug and play function to prevent complicated and time-consuming installation procedures. The plug and play function allows your computer system to identify the LCD display easily and set up the functions of the LCD display automatically. The LCD display transfers the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to your computer system via the Display Data Channel (DDC), so that your computer can use the self-setting function of the LCD display.

2.6 Power Saver The LCD display has a built-in Power Control System (Power Saver). When the LCD display is not operated during a certain time, the Power Control System will brings the LCD display into low voltage status automatically to save power. Move the mouse slightly or press any key to return to the normal operation. The Power Saver function can only be operated by the display card of the computer system. You can set up this function from your computer. The LCD display is compatible with EPAENERGY STAR NTEK when used with VESA DPMS To save power and extend the life of the product, turn off the LCD display power supply when it is not used or when remaining idle for a long time.

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MACHINE DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

3.1 Disassembly Procedures

Chapter 3

Picture

Description
Push the hooks and stand bottom away

Remove Hinge Cover

Loosen and remove 6 screws to remove Stand Assy

Loose and remove 5 screws.

Separate Bezel hooks to take Bezel and Rear Cover apart.

Lift up Rear Cover

Remove FFC

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Loose and remove 4 screws

Loose and remove 5 screws

Remove the Cover of X-PCB

Remove 4 pieces of Backlight wires.

Loose and remove 4 screws

Remove Power PCBA

Remove 3 pieces of FFC from AD PCBA

Open the fixed cover at AD

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Loose and remove 1 screw

Remove AD PCBA

Disassembly PCBA complete.

Lift up LCD module and remove bezel.

Remove FFC.

Separate both Audio Cable.

Loose and remove 2 screws.

Take OSD PCBA apart

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3.2 Assembly Procedures Place OSD PCBA.

Fasten 2 screws

Insert Audit Cable to connectors of OSD PCBA

Bezel assembly complete.

Insert FFC.

Place LCD module.

Attach the Tinfoil

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Insert new AD PCBA

Insert 3 pieces of FFC to AD PCBA

. Insert new Power PCBA

Fasten 4 fixed screws of Power PCBA

Insert 4 pieces of Backlight wires

Fasten 5 screws

Join the cover hooks of X-PCB and fasten the screw

Fasten 4 screws

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Place Rear Cover

Join hooks of Rear Cover with Bezel

Fasten 5 screws

Place Stand Assy. Fasten 6 screws

Insert Stand Cover

Have the hook latched

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Troubleshooting

Chapter 4

4.1 Abnormal Display Troubleshooting

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4.2 Abnormal (ON/OFF, LCD display, Keyboard ) Troubleshooting

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4.3 Abnormal (BIOS, OSD, Other Display ) Troubleshooting

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4.4 Audio Abnormal Troubleshooting

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Connector Information
5.1 Function block Diagram

Chapter 5

Speaker Audio Audio In

OSD Key

3.3V DVI-D Digital D-sub Analog Video DC/D DCDC -19V Inverter Backlight Main Signal LCD

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5.2 Connector Location

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5.3 Main Board Pin Assignment Introduction

5.3.1 CN1 Pin assignment Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Symbol INV_EN INV_ADJ GND GND VIN_19V GND VIN_19V VIN_19V Description Inverter enable Brightness Adjustment Ground Ground Input source Ground Input source Input source

5.3.2 CN3 Pin assignment

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Symbol ESTH GND EB2P EB2N EB1P EB1N EB0P EB0N GND EG2P EG2N EG1P EG1N EG0P EG0N GND GMA10 GMA9 GMA8 GMA7 GMA6 VSA
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Description EVEN PATH STAR PULSE GROUND EVEN PATH BLUE DATA BIT EVEN PATH BLUE DATA BIT EVEN PATH BLUE DATA BIT EVEN PATH BLUE DATA BIT EVEN PATH BLUE DATA BIT EVEN PATH BLUE DATA BIT GROUND EVEN PATH GREEN DATA BIT EVEN PATH GREEN DATA BIT EVEN PATH GREEN DATA BIT EVEN PATH GREEN DATA BIT EVEN PATH GREEN DATA BIT EVEN PATH GREEN DATA BIT GROUND GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE DATA IC VOLTAGE

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VSA VSA VSA GMA5 GMA4 GMA3 GMA2 GMA1 GND ECLKP ECLKN GND ER2P ER2N ER1P ER1N ER0P ER0N

DATA IC VOLTAGE DATA IC VOLTAGE DATA IC VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GAMMA VOLTAGE GROUND EVEN PATH CLOCK EVEN PATH CLOCK GROUND EVEN PATH RED DATA BIT EVEN PATH RED DATA BIT EVEN PATH RED DATA BIT EVEN PATH RED DATA BIT EVEN PATH RED DATA BIT EVEN PATH RED DATA BIT

5.3.3 CN4 Pin assignment

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Symbol OB2P OB2N OB1P OB1N OB0P OB0N GND OG2P OG2N OG1P OG1N OG0P OG0N GND OCLKP OCLKN

Description ODD PATH BLUE DATA BIT ODD PATH BLUE DATA BIT ODD PATH BLUE DATA BIT ODD PATH BLUE DATA BIT ODD PATH BLUE DATA BIT ODD PATH BLUE DATA BIT GROUND ODD PATH GREEN DATA BIT ODD PATH GREEN DATA BIT ODD PATH GREEN DATA BIT ODD PATH GREEN DATA BIT ODD PATH GREEN DATA BIT ODD PATH GREEN DATA BIT GROUND ODD PATH CLOCK ODD PATH CLOCK

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GND STB POL GND OR2P OR2N OR1P OR1N OR0P OR0N OSTH GND VSD VSD VSD VCOM VCOM VCOM VCOM GND REP1 REP2 REP3 REP4

GROUND DATA LATCH POLARITH INVERTING GROUND ODD PATH RED DATA BIT ODD PATH RED DATA BIT ODD PATH RED DATA BIT ODD PATH RED DATA BIT ODD PATH RED DATA BIT ODD PATH RED DATA BIT ODD PATH STAR PULSE GROUND DATA IC VOLTAGE DATA IC VOLTAGE DATA IC VOLTAGE PANEL COMMOM VOLTAGE PANEL COMMOM VOLTAGE PANEL COMMOM VOLTAGE PANEL COMMOM VOLTAGE GROUND PANEL REPAIR LINE PANEL REPAIR LINE PANEL REPAIR LINE PANEL REPAIR LINE

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5.3.4 CN5 Pin assignment

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Symbol VCM VCM GND REP4 REP3 REP2 REP1 NC GND CKV OE STV VGD VGD PANEL_VGL PANEL_VGL GND GND PANEL_VHL PANEL_VHL

Description PANEL COMMOM VOLTAGE PANEL COMMOM VOLTAGE GROUND PANEL REPAIR LINE PANEL REPAIR LINE PANEL REPAIR LINE PANEL REPAIR LINE NC GROUND SCAN IC CLOCK SCAN DATA OUTPUT ENABLE SCAN IC START PULSE SCAN IC VOLTAGE SCAN IC VOLTAGE PANEL DRIVING VOLTAGE PANEL DRIVING VOLTAGE GROUND GROUND PANEL DRIVING VOLTAGE PANEL DRIVING VOLTAGE

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5.3.5 CN7 Pin assignment

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Symbol GND GND GND AUDIO/LAUDIO/L+ AUDIO/RAUDIO/R+ PWR_SW LED_O LED_G AUTO_ADJ SOURCE_SEL KEY_UP KEY_DOWN MENU

Description GROUND GROUND GROUND AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT POWER KEY ORANGE LED GREEN LED AUTO ADJUSTMENT INPUT SOURCE SELECTION UP KEY DOWN KEY MENU KEY

5.3.6 CN9 Pin assignment

Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Symbol RIN GIN BIN GND GND RGN GGN BGN VGA_5V GND GND VGA_SDA VGA_HS VGA_VS VGA_SCL

Description RED INPUT GREEN INPUT BLUE INPUT GROUND GROUND RED INPUT GROUND GREEN INPUT GROUND BLUE INPUT GROUND VGA INPUT 5V GROUND GROUND I2C H-SYNC V-SYNC I2C

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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Part List Picture Partname Description
Adapter

Chapter 6

Vendor Part No.

Adaptor(AC/DC),60W,19 2719060195 V,3.16A,DA-60F19AB,ASIAN

FUNCTION PCBA For A170E1T,A170E1-H01BUTTON K,X7,Rigid,103-01 BOARD

35A17K011 0

2714000005 INVERTER DC/AC Inverter,TWSBOARD 444938,2560V(min)/5mA(Ty p)

Main Board PCBA For A170E1H,A170E1-HS,X3,Rigid,105-02

35A17S012 3

CABLES

3241700002 FFC ADOSD,15pin,pitch1.0,180* 16mm

AUDIO CABLE

28AWG,180 cm

32F2818001

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MONITOR CABLE

427C,30AWG,180cm

32F3018001

Picture

Partname Description
STAND BASE ABS,modify,origin

Vendor Part No.

40A1792952

LCD FRONT BEZEL

Bezel Assy

40A1722914

LCD BACK COVER

Rear Assy

40A1722914

Hinge Cover ABS,modify,origin

40A1792957

MAINBOAR Cover_pcb_ad,D-Sub D COVER Only

41A1799107

FFC COVER

Cover-FFC

41A1799102

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Schematic Diagram

Chapter 7

Main Board

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