Acer P1165E Series User manual

P1165E&P5260E
Acer P1165E &
P5260E
Service Manual
100% Recycled Paper
Date: 2007/10/05
FORWORD
For your convenience, all service parts, identified in this manual are available through Acer’s normal distribution
channels.
In addition to service part number, the generic description has been given, where possible, to allow your service
technicians to substitute equivalent components which might be available from other sources.
All orders for service parts will be honored. However, on instance where generic components are considered to be
available from several common sources, as would be the case with an industry standard fuse, resistor, or
semiconductor, it may be more economical and expeditious to purchase the part locally.

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Update History
2007/10/05
First edition completed

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual
Screen Messages Denote actual messages that appear on screen.
Note Give bits and pieces of additional information related to
the current topic.
Warning Alert you any damage that might result form doing or not
doing specific actions.
Caution Give precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware
or software problems.
Important Remind you doing specific actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.

Table of Contents
1 System Introduction..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Technical Specification ......................................................................................................1
1.2 Lamp Specification. ............................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Lamp for P1165E.................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Lamp for P2560E................................................................................................................3
1.3 P1165E/P5260E System Block Diagram........................................................................5
2 Firmware Upgraded Flow......................................................................................................6
2.1 Setup Tool/Equipment........................................................................................................7
2.2 Upgrading Procedure .........................................................................................................7
3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement............................................................................11
3.1 Tools....................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Disassembly Procedure...................................................................................................12
3.3 Disassembly Lamp Module .............................................................................................17
3.4 Disassembly the main board and DMD board..............................................................20
4 Troubleshooting and Verifying the Repair...........................................................................22
4.1 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................22
4.2 Verifying the Repair ..........................................................................................................28
5 Connector Information ........................................................................................................34
5.1 Main Board.........................................................................................................................34
5.2 Ballast Board......................................................................................................................35
5.3 Power board.......................................................................................................................37
5.4 I/O board.............................................................................................................................38
6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List.......................................................................................39
6.1 Mechanical Drawing.........................................................................................................40
6.2 Accessory...........................................................................................................................43
6.3 Board/Module ....................................................................................................................43
6.4 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly.......................................................................................43
6.5 Optical Device....................................................................................................................44
6.6 Fans ....................................................................................................................................43
6.7 Miscellaneous....................................................................................................................44
6.8 Wire.....................................................................................................................................44
6.9 Screws................................................................................................................................44
Appendix : Service mode……………..………………………………………………………………45
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1 System Introduction
1.1 Technical Specification
P1165E P5260E
Display Type 0.5 DMD/ 12 ˚/ LVDS
Resolution(Pixels) SVGA(800*600) XGA (1024 *768)
Lens Manual Zoom (1.17X)
F=2.5~2.74 f=22~25.5mm
Screen Size 34 – 307 inches
Contrast Ratio 2000:1 2000:1
Uniformity > 54%
Lamp Osram E20.6N, 200W Osram E20.6, 230W
Projection Type Front, Rear,
Input Source D-Sub (15 pin), S-Video,
Composite Video, YPbPr,
Audio in(Stereo phone jack),
USB,
D-Sub (15 pin), S-Video,
Composite Video, YPbPr,
Audio in(Stereo phone jack),
USB, HDMI
Video Compatibility NTSC 4.43, NTSC-M,PAL-60, PAL-M, N, (B, D, G, H, I), SECAM
Scanning Frequency
Horizontal Frequency 15 -80 KHz
Vertical Frequency 50 – 85 Hz
Digital Keystone Correction Vertical + / - 16。
Integrated Speaker 1(4Ω*2W)
Noise Level Less than 35 dBA in Normal mode, or 32 dBA in lamp saver mode
Environment Operating:
Temperature:+5˚C ~ +35˚C (41oF–95oF)
Humidity:10% ~ 90%
Storage:
Temperature:-20。C to 60。C
Humidity:90% maximum ( No condensation )
Power Requirement AC 88-264V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 240W
Standby mode: less than 10W
270W
Standby mode: less than 10W
Dimension 309 x 229 x 131mm(without elevator foot)
Weight < 3 lb
Note: Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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1.2 Lamp Specification
1.2.1 Lamp for P1165E
Product Type: Short arc mercury lamp with reflector.
Initial Characteristics

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1.2.2 Lamp for P5260E
Product Type: Short arc mercury lamp with reflector.
Initial Characteristics
Note: More information about lamp replacement procedure, resetting lamp timer and lamp part
number, please check the page 18.

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Attention for handling
♦Do not touch the lamp until it has cooled completely, because the lamp is very hot
during operation and immediately after turned off.
♦The lamp has to be fixed firmly to the base or socket.
♦Turn off the power supply during maintenance.
♦Do not hold the lamp except outer surface of the reflector.
♦Wear protective gloves and eyeglasses when handling the lamp.
♦Any unusual shock or vibration to the lamp should be avoided.
♦The lamp contains the mercury. Its breakage might cause mercury to flow out of the
reflector. Please manage provision at the customer’s product.
♦Do not pull the lead wire and plug by more than 24.5N.
♦Please be careful of handling the lamp because it is made of glass.
♦Please notice for keeping or handling the lamp, because there is a projection of this
lamp with reflector ahead.
♦Do not touch the bulb and the mirror area of the reflector.
Attention for use
♦Do not close or cover the lamp with any flammable stuff.
♦During operation, the lamp is under extremely high pressure. Please manage
provision at the customer’s product to prevent fragments of bulb and mercury from
flowing out of it. If the lamp bursts in case of an emergency, the sound will be
occurred.
♦Lamp operation should be with the specified lamp driver and the system ONLY.
♦Do not look at the lamp directly during operations.
♦Do not expose your skin directly. We recommend to you to put on something for
protection for your skin. For example, long sleeve shirt, gloves, glassed and so on.
♦Do not modify the lamp and never use a lamp that has been modified.
♦Any unusual shock or vibration to the lamp should be avoided during operation.
♦Do not use any broken lamps.
♦Dispose of used lamps according to your local instruction.
♦Do not turn on the lamp while the system is opened.
♦The lamp contains mercury. If the lamp bursts during operation ventilate the area
sufficiently to avoid inhaling harmful mercury fumes.
♦Use the lead below 200。C to prevent a deterioration of cladding clad of the
fluorocarbon resin.
♦The lead wire insulation clad shouldn’t touch the reflector.
♦Exchange the lamp that has already passed the life time immediately.

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1.3 P1165E & P5260E System Block Diagram

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2 Firmware Upgraded Flow
This chapter provides the information regarding relevant equipments and upgrading
procedure for firmware upgrade.
Note:
Please check the firmware and composer version before any firmware upgrade procedures.
During firmware download period, please do not shut down PC or projector, this will cause flash
memory’s damage. And need to return the unit to manufacturer for flash memory recovery.

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4. Click [USB Device Identification].
5. Set the items on the [Vendor 0x451, Product 0x2000 ].
6. Click [OK]
7. Move the cursor to [Flash Loader] on the Project window of [DLP Composer Lite]. (The
[Flash Loader] screen will appear.)
8. Click [Browse] and select where the firmware [xxxxxxxxx.img] is for download.
9. Make sure [Skip Boot Loader Area] is with a check.
10. Press Menu and Power buttons constantly and then give power supply (switch power on).
Power LED and Lamp LED will become amber. That indicates the projector is in the download
mode. At this moment, you can release these two buttons.
11. Click [Start Download]. When the dialog box is displayed, click [Yes].

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12. Wait for the Completion of Burning and then remove Power Cord and Burning Cord
Note: In case, the device manager can’t recognize the DDP2230 as blow, please disable this device.
This will not affect upgrade procedure.

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3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
3.1 Tools Item Photo
Long Nose Nipper
Hex Sleeves 5mm
Screw Bit(+):107
Screw Bit(+):101
Screw Bit(+):102
Anti-static wrist strap
Anti-static wrist gloves

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3.2 Disassembly Procedure
Warning
♦Put on the Static Electricity Ring when starting for repair.
♦Repair Environment suggest in Clean-room class 10000. Do not remove Optical
Engine or DMD panel outside the clean room. Please return the optical engine to
supplier if your repair condition can not meet the requirement.
♦While screwing or unscrewing screws, please keep the screwdriver straight. Keeping
screwdriver inclined will damage the screw holes.
♦Please turn off the power before replacing any parts.
♦Please wait for the projector lamp cooling down and turn off the power before changing
it. Never touch or hit the lamp module when replacing the lamp.
♦When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands.
The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use
lint-free gloves or finger cots are recommended.

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Step Figure Description
1 Preparation: Press the power
button to shutdown the
projector and disconnect the
power cord.
Flip the projector and remove
the screws (6ea) as the photo
showing, then turn over the
projector to take off the top
cover.
Note: 1. If the lamp is hot,
please do not start any
procedure until the lamp
cools down. 2. If you feel the
top cover is hard to take off,
try to open the lamp cover
first then take the cover off.
How to open the lamp cover?
Refer to 3.3 Disassembly Lamp
Module.
3. When taking off the top
cover, take care of the flex
wire. Disconnect the wire first
(as the photo showing).
S1*6
Top cover
C1
Bottom cover assembly
C2

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Step Figure Description
2 Loosen the screws (2ea) as
shown to disassemble the
side cover.
3 Pull the front cover up to
disassemble it (as photo
showing).Then loosen the
screws of the I/O board on
back cover as shown.
Note: there are 8ea screws
for P5260E but 6ea for
P1166, because of one more
VGA connector.
S2*2
S3
Left side cover
C3
Front cover
C4

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Step Figure Description
4
Loosen the screws of the I/O
board (as photo shown) then
take off the board and back
cover.
Note: before removing the
boards, make sure the wires
are all disconnecting. Or you
may destroy the wire or
connector.
5
Remove the ballast module.
As photo showing, loosen the
screws (3ea for the metal
dome and 1ea for the ground
wire), then take off the
module.
Note: the metal has a hook for
tightening the module, be
careful when taking it off.
S4*2
S2*2
S5*1
S4*1
I/O Board
B1
S2*1
Back cover
C6
Ballast
B2
I/O name plate
C7