Asus MB17SE User manual

LCD Monitor Service Guide
for
L2 (Module) Repair
Model: MB17SE
V1.0
RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS
This manual is only for ASUS authorized service centers to repairASUS
LCD product. The documents are provided as is and no copy, reproduction
or transfer shall be made without first acquiring prior written approval from
ASUSTEK. All rights reserved

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Release Version List
Version Issue Date Remarks
v1.0 2006.09.05 First Release

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Index
I. MB17SE LCD Monitor Overview...............................................................1
II. Product Specification................................................................................2
III. MMI...........................................................................................................3
Front side..................................................................................................3
Back side..................................................................................................5
IV. Menu & Operating Mode...........................................................................6
V. Disassembly & Assembly..........................................................................7
1. Precaution .........................................................................................7
2. Suggest Tools....................................................................................8
3. Disassembly Procedure.....................................................................9
3.1 Stand Subsystem.......................................................................10
3.2 Board Subsystem ......................................................................11
3.3 Panel Subsystem.......................................................................20
3.4 Bezel Subsystem.......................................................................22
4. Assemble Procedure .......................................................................23
4.1 Bezel Subsystem.......................................................................24
4.2 Panel Subsystem.......................................................................25
4.3Board Subsystem.......................................................................27
4.4Stand Subsystem .......................................................................35
VI. HW Block Diagram .................................................................................36

I. MB17SE LCD Monitor Overview
Main product features include
z17“ LCD Monitor
zRecommended Resolution: 1280*1024
zMB17SE:5 ms (Tr+Tf) Quick response time
zSPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology by hotkey
z3 Skin-tones selection
zBuilt-in Stereo Powerful Speakers
z5 Video Preset Mode Selections via a Hotkey
zVGA input
zVESA Display Data Channel DDC2B compliance
zVESA wall mount compliance

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II. Product Specification
Technical Specification
Panel Size 17" Standard screen
Response Time 5ms
Brightness (Max.) 320cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Max.) 700:1
Viewing Angle (H/V) 160/160
Max. Resolution SXGA 1280*1024
Pixel Pitch 0.264mm
Panel
Display Color 16.2M
Splendid (Video Intelligence) Yes
Analog 15-Pin D-Sub
Inputs Audio Line-in 3.5mm mini jack
Headphone port 3.5mm mini jack
Output Speaker 2W x 2 Stereo
Tile +20~-5
Wall Mounting (VESA) Yes(101mm)
ME Color Gray + Silver
Security Kensington lock Yes
Power Supply AC: 100~240V
Power on mode <55W
Power Standy by mode <2W
Net (WxHxD) 375x388x224
Dimension Packing (WxHxD) 423x470x138 mm
Net 8.5kg
Weight Gross 5.8kg
Accessory D-sub cable, Audio cable, Power
cord, Quick Start Guide, Support
CD
Regulation Approval TC003,Energy Star 2006, UL/cUL,
CB, CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R,
C-Tick, \PSB, MIC, WHQL

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III.MMI
Front side
1. Headphone port . This is port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug (3.5 mm)
2. “S” Button:
zUse this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Standard Mode,
Theater Mode, Game Mode, Night View Mode, and Scenery Mode) with
SPLENDIDTM Video Intelligence Technology.
zExit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu
is active.
zAutomatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and
phase by touching the sensor for 2-4 seconds.
3. “–” Button:
zPress this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move
to the previous function.
zThis is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
4. “+” Button
zPress this button to increase the value of the function selected or move
to the next function.
zThis is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment.
5. MENU Button
zPress this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while
the OSD menu is activated.

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6. Sensor
zPress this sensor to turn the monitor on/off
zThe table below shows the status of the LED indicator beside this
button.
LED Status Description
Blue Power ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF Power OFF

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Back side
1. AC-in Port. This port connects the power connector by the bundled power
cord.
2. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
3. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundle audio
cable.

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IV. Menu & Operating Mode
Menu
Splendid Image Color
(1) Scenery Mode
(2) Standard Mode
(3) Theater Mode
(4) Game Mode
(5) Night View Mode
(1) Brightness
(2) Contrast
(1) Color Temp
(2) Skin Tone
(3) RGB
Input Select System Setup
(1) <VGA> (1) OSD Setup
(2) Image Setup
(3) input select (MB19TU only)
(4) Information
(5) Language
(6) Reset
Supported Operating Mode
Standard
Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency
DOS 720×400 31.47KHz 70Hz 28.32MHz
640×480 31.47KHz 60Hz 25.18MHz
640×480 37.90KHz 72Hz 31.50MHz
VGA
640×480 37.50KHz 75Hz 31.50MHz
800×600 35.16KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz
800×600 37.90KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz
800×600 48.10KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz
SVGA
800×600 46.90KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz
1024×768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz
1024×768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz
XGA
1024×768 60.02KHz 75Hz 78.75MHz
1280×1024 64.00KHz 60Hz 108.00MHz
SXGA 1280×1024 78.00KHz 75Hz 135.00MHz
＊Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution,
we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above.

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V.Disassembly & Assembly
1. Precaution
Please read the precautions as follows to prevent any damages to the LCD
Monitor and also select the appropriate tools for disassembly and re-assembly.
Make sure all power connection is removed. Be sure that the LCD Monitor
is in power off status.
Prepare soft cloth and sponge as working platform to place LCD monitor
horizontally.
Hold LCD by the side carefully and DON’T touch or press panel directly.
Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands
which possible to cause scratch.
Always wear a ground strap or anti-static glove to protect the parts from
static discharge. ESD (electro-static discharge) protection is required to
guarantee the safety of product and personnel.

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2. Suggest Tools
Here are some tools that can be used for the LCD monitor’s service and repair.
Philips-head Screwdriver
Use a Philips-head screwdriver to fasten/remove the K- or B-typed screws
P/N：N/A
Gloves
To protect LCD Panel and your hand
P/N: (L) 16-003300131 (M) 16-003300130
C/D Disassembly Tool
Use C/D Disassembly Tool to open cosmetic cover and avoid scratch.
P/N: 13GV0400PZZZZ
Spacer Screwdriver
Use a spacer screwdriver to fasten/remove spacer screws or hex screws.
P/N: N/A

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3. Disassembly Procedure
Information in this section is to perform the disassembly procedure of the LCD
monitor. Depending on the failures, replace the defective parts accordingly.
Asus MB17SE LCD Monitor consists of various subsystems. This section
describes the procedures for LCD monitor disassembly. In addition, the
detailed disassembly procedures of individual subsystem will be provided for
your service needs.
The disassembly procedure consists of the following steps:
3.1 Stand Subsystem
3.2 Board Subsystem
3.3 Panel Subsystem
3.4 Bezel Subsystem

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3.1 Stand Subsystem
1. Unlock four clips to dismount BASE.

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3.2 Board Subsystem
Back Cover
1. Release 4 screws on the STAND.
2. Pull down to dismount STAND.
3. Remove 4 screws on the HINGE.
.

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4. Remove 3 screws on BACK COVER.
5. Lift BACK COVER from under part to dismount.

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Key Board
1. Release 6 screws on KEY BOARD.
2. Lay the KEY BOARD down over the Panel Frame.

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3. Unplug SPEAKER CABLES and KEY BOARD CABLE, and then take away
KEY BOARD.
.
4. Remove 2 pieces of TAPE.
5. Disconnect KEY BOARD with MAIN BOARD.

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6. Disconnect POWER BOARD CABLE.
Main Board
1. Release 2 screws on MAIN BOARD SHIELDING.
2. Pull down MAIN SHIELDING slightly to dismount.

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3. Remove 1 TAPE here.
4. Open LVDS CABLE COVER and then disconnect LVDS CABLE.
5. Use space screwdriver to remove 2 screws on D-SUB PORT.

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6. Release 5 screws on MAIN BOARD.
7. Remove MAIN BOARD.
Power Board
1. Remove 2 screws on POWER BOARD SHIELDING.