Acer Veriton X6660G User manual

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Veriton X6660G (VX6660G) / Veriton X4660G (VX4660G)
Veriton X4665G (VX4665G) / Veriton X2665G (VX2665G)
Veriton X2660G (VX2660G)
Recycling Guide

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Disassembly Procedure ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……3
Troubleshooting …………………………….………………………………………….………………………………….……16
Exploded diagrams ….………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…19
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List…………………………………………………………………………………………20
To update your software ….………………………………………………………………………………………….…….21
To remove your personal data ……………………………………………………………………………….……….….21

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Disassembly Procedure
Safety Guidelines
This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the
computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure
included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal. By
performing any of these procedures you acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to
your computer will be voided. Before you start any of the procedures in this chapter, make sure to
read the following safety guidelines and the respective instructions within the chapter.
CAUTION!
Turn off your computer and disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover
or panels.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding 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 bracelets, rings or watches and make
sure your hands are completely dry. Even if your unit is unplugged, there may still be some
remaining electric charge.
If a component does not come out easily, do not forcefully remove it. Instead, check that you
are removing it correctly and that no wires or other parts are in the way.
When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press
in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable.
 Recommended Equipment
The following equipment are recommended to do the following maintenance procedures:
 Wrist grounding strap and conductivemat
 Flat screwdriver
 Philips screwdriver
 Polydrive screwdriver
 Plastic tweezers
 Flat plastic pry

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NOTE:
 WEEE Annex VII Component
These components are classified as requiring selective treatment.
 Pre-disassembly Instructions
Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures:
1. Place the system on a stable work surface.
2. Remove AC power cord from the system and peripherals
3. Remove all cables from the system.
Make sure the system is completely powered off.

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Chassis Door Removal
1. Remove the two (2) screws from the chassis door
1.1 Remove the 2 screws
1.2 Remove the left side cover

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ODD and card reader Module Removal
2. Remove the ODD
2.1 Disconnect the ODD SATA cables and ODD power-cables from the rear of ODD
2.2 Press the tail of ODD to pushing it out of chassis
2.3 Remove the ODD

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HDD Removal
3. Remove HDD
3.1 Disassemble front bezel
3.2 Disconnect the SATA cables and SATA power-cables from HDD
3.3 Remove two screws fastening HDD cage

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3.4 Press the HDD cage down and pull it out
3.5 Pull green rack out from HDD cage
3.6 Remove HDD from green rack

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ODD tray and Card reader Removal
4. Disassemble ODD tray
4.1 Remove seven screws fastening ODD tray
4.2 Lifting up the ODD tray to remove it
4.3 Disconnect card reader cable from MB

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4.4 Remove two screws fastening FIO bracket then remove FIO bracket from chassis
4.5 Remove two screw and pull SD card reader out

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VGA card Removal
5Remove VGA Card
5.1 Remove a screw and open the PCI bracket
5.2 Press the PCI slot latch down and lift up the VGA card

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PSU Removal
6Remove internal PSU
6.1 Cut the cable ties to release cables and disconnect ATX_12V and ATX_power cable on MB
6.2 Remove four screw fastening PSU and pull it out
6.3 Remove a screw to disassemble PSU bracket

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MotherBoard, MEM, CPU, Cooler, WLAN, SSD, RTC Battery Removal
7. Remove the Main Board
7.1 Disconnect LPT and COM cable from M/B
7.2 Disconnect intrusion alarm and panel cables from MB
7.3 Disconnect SATA and SATA-power cables from MB

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7.4 Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory
7.5 Remove eight screws and remove the MB
7.6 Remove a screw and pull M.2 SSD card out then remove thermal pad.
NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm²has been highlighted with the
yellow rectangle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII
component

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7.7 Remove the four captive screws fastening CPU cooler and disconnect fan power cable from MB then remove CPU
cooler
7.8 Unlock CPU socket latch and remove CPU
7.9 Remove the battery
NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the
yellow circle as above image shows. WEEE Annex VII
component

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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Veriton X series Service Guide
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
POST Error Messages List
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but for
the most part transparent to the user.
The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components,
and controls the operation of the power-on password option. If POST discovers errors in system operations at power-on, it
displays error messages on screen, generates a check point code at port 80h or even halts the system if the error is fatal.
The main components on the main board that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to ensure system functionality are
as follows:
Microprocessor with built-in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem
Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller
Interrupt system
Three programmable timers
ROM subsystem
RAM subsystem
CMOS RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup
Onboard parallel interface controller
Embedded hard disk interface and one diskette drive interface
Keyboard and auxiliary device controllers
I/O ports
One parallel port
One PS/2-compatible mouse port
One PS/2-compatible keyboard port

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POST Error Messages List
If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error
Messages List "to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your
error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List”.
If you are unable to correct the problem by using the “BIOS Messages List” table and “Error Symptoms List” table, go
to “Undetermined Problems”.
To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace
the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right
column is the most likely cause.
BIOS Messages
Action/FRU
BIOS ROM checksum
error - System halted
The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is incorrect, indicating the BIOS code may
have become corrupt. Contact your system dealer to replace the BIOS.
CMOS Battery Failed
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. Contact your system dealer for a replacement
the BIOS.
CMOS Checksum
Error- defaults loaded
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads the default equipment configuration.
A checksum error may indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. A weak battery may have
caused this error. Check the battery and replace if necessary.
CPU at run
Displays the running speed of CPU.
Display switch is set
incorrectly
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This
message indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine
which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter
Setup and change the Video selection.
Press ESC to skip
memory test
The user may press Esc to skip the full memory test.
HARD DISK initializing
- Please wait a
moment
Some hard drives require extra time to initialize.
HARD DISK INSTALL
FAILURE
Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. Make sure the controller is
installed correctly. If no hard drives are installed, be sure the Hard Drive Selection in Setup
is set to NONE.
Hard disk(s) diagnosis
fail
The system may run specific disk diagnostic
Routines. This message appears if one or more hard disks return an error when the
diagnostics run.
Keyboard Error Or No
Keyboard Present
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are
pressed during POST. To purposely configure the system without a keyboard, set the error
halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. The BIOS then ignores the missing
keyboard during POST.
Keyboard is locked out
- Unlock the key
This message usually indicates that one or more keys have been pressed during the
keyboard tests. Be sure no objects are resting on the keyboard.
Memory Test:
This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being
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Memory test fail
If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears giving
specifics about the type and location of the memory error.
Override enabled -
Defaults loaded
If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, the BIOS can override the
current configuration with a set of BIOS defaults designed for the most stable, minimal-
performance system operations.
Press TAB to show
POST screen
System OEMs may replace the Phoenix Technologies Award BIOS POST display with their
own proprietary display. Including this message in the OEM display permits the operator to
switch between the OEM display and the default POST display.
Primary master hard
disk fail
POST detects an error in the primary master hard drive.
Primary slave hard
disk fail
POST detects an error in the secondary master hard drive.
Secondary master
hard disk fail
POST detects an error in the primary slave hard drive.
Secondary slave hard
disk fail
POST detects an error in the secondary slave hard drive.

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Exploded Diagrams
Figure 1 System Exploded Diagram

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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device