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  • Page 1 ICONIA TAB A700 S E R V I C E G U I D E G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features ............1-2 Tablet tour.
  • Page 3 ICONIA TAB A700 ........

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Updates Copyright Copyright © 2012 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 5 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING: Indicates a potential for personal injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.

  • Page 6: General Information

    For Acer-authorized service providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU...
  • Page 7 CHAPTER Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations ....1-2 Features ............1-2 Tablet tour .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features The following is a summary of the computer’s many features: Form Factor • 10.1” Tablet Operating System • Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 Platform • Tegra T30S 1.GHz (Quad-core) ® • Ultra Low Power GeForce System Memory •...

  • Page 9: Expansion Slot

    Camera Main Camera • 5MP with Auto focus • Video capture at 30fps @ 1080p in MP4 format Second Camera • 1MP HD Camera • Video capture at 30fps @ 720p in MP4 format Connectivity Wi-Fi • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 10: Dimensions And Weight

    I/O Ports • MicroSD memory Card slot • Micro-B Hyper USB Client • HDMI D-type (support Dual Display) Dimensions and Weight Dimension • 260.0 (H) x 175 (W) x 10.95 (D) mm (with bezel) Weight • 680g Power Adapter and Battery Battery •...
  • Page 11 Optional • MicroSD card • Dock with IR remote control • HDMI cable • Pouch • Bluetooth keyboard Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 12: Tablet Tour

    Tablet tour Front View Figure 1:1. Front View Item Description Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen Light Sensor brightness. Camera A 1-megapixel camera for video chatting and self-portrait images. Touch Screen 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200 capacitive touch screen. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear View Figure 1:2. Rear View Item Description Camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high resolution images. Speakers Emits stereo audio. Microphone Receives audio input. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 14: Top View

    Top View Figure 1:3. Top View Icon Item Description Screen Rotation Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the Lock Switch screen to match the orientation of the tablet. Volume Control Increases or decreases the tablet volume. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Bottom View Figure 1:4. Bottom View Icon Item Description Insert a pointed object, such as a paper clip, into the Reset Hole reset hole to reset the tablet to its factory defaults. Micro-B USB Port Connects to a computer with a USB cable. Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 16: Left View

    Left View Figure 1:5. Left View Icon Item Description • Press and hold to turn the tablet on or off. Power Button • Press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode. Headset Jack Connects to stereo headphones. 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 17: Right View

    Right View Figure 1:6. Right View Item Description Card Slot Cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this cover. HDMI Micro (Type D) Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector. Port Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11...

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Figure 1:7. System Block Diagram 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 19: Specifications Table

    Specifications Table Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 260 mm 10.23 in Width 175 mm 6.89 in Height (front to rear) 10.95 mm 0.431 in Weight Under 680g for Wi-Fi SKU Under 1.45 lbs Input power Operating voltage AC Input: 100V ~ 240V DC Output: 18W, 12V/1.5A Operating current DC Output: 1.5A Temperature...
  • Page 20 ® Graphics Processor Ultra Low Power NVidia GeForce GPU with OpenGL ES 2.0 LVDS transmitter 1RLP105ANQG8_QFN148_11X11 PTPS6591102AA2ZRCR LDDR2 1G (Base on Acer’s AVL) ULPI Phy for USB Bluetooth Azurewave AW-NH660 Wireless Azurewave AW-NH660 BCM47511IFBG_FBGA100 GPS Low-Noise Amplifier APL5603-28BI-TRG_SOT23-5 TOUCH controller...
  • Page 21 Processor Item Specification ® Cortex-A9 MPCore™ (Quad-Core) Processor with NEON technology CPU package 681 Ball 14*14mm IHS-FCCSP Processor Specifications Bus Speed Cach Core Item Cores Mfg Tech Package Speed (FSB/DMI/QBI) e Size Voltage 14 x 14 mm Quad 40nm T30S 0.95-1.2V Core TSMC...
  • Page 22 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Sandisk Samsung Vendor & S IC FL 16G SDIN5C1-16G TFBGA S IC FL 32G KLMBG8FEJA-A001 Model Name 169P FW PA33 Capacity (GB) DC Power Requirements VCC: 2.85V Voltage tolerance VCCQ: 1.8V Audio Codec Interface Item Specification Audio Controller...
  • Page 23 Audio Amplifier IC Item Specification Amplifier IC APA2010HAI-TRG • Differential & Single-Ended input mode • Output Power at 1%THD+N • 2.4W, at VDD=5V, RL=4 ohm (WLCSP-9) • Output Power at 10%THD+N • 3.1W, at VDD=5V, RL=4 ohm (WLCSP-9) • No external output L-C filter required •...
  • Page 24 Item Specification Viewing Angle (degree) Min: 80 (Right) / 80 (Left) / 80 (Upper) / 80 (Lower) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Typ: 89 (Right) / 89 (Left) / 89 (Upper) / 89 (Lower) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) No LCD Inverter for this product Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution...
  • Page 25 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Specification Chipset AW-NH660 SIP (include Broadcom BCM4330) 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Data throughput 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11n: MCS 0~7 Protocol IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi compliant Interface SDIO/SPI Connector type I-PEX Supported protocol CCXv2/CCXv3/CCXv4/CCXv5, WFAEC Bluetooth Module...
  • Page 26 Video Interface Item Specification Chipset N/A (Graphic function is embedded in CPU) Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate VRAM Item Specification Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Specification USB compliance level USB2.0 Modes Host & Device Speed Low, Full and High Number of USB port(s) 1 port (1 port for Host) Location...
  • Page 27 AC Adapter Item Specification Total output power 0.5A(RMS)Max. @120Vac Maximum input AC current 0.25A(RMS)Max. @240Vac 40A Max. for 120VAC at Max load Inrush current 60A Max. for 240VAC at Max load (At cold start) Efficiency Meet EPA 2.0 System Power Management Item Specification Mech.
  • Page 28 MicroSD Card Reader Item Specification Chipset SD function is supported by CPU Package Interface SDIO Maximum supported size Follow up SD card spec Features Storage cards with adapter: microSD™ System LED Indicator Item Specification • White color solid on: System on System state •...
  • Page 29 Hardware IRQ System Function IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 NOTE: Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none. NOTE: ExpressCards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4.
  • Page 30 I/O Address (hex) System Function (Shipping Configuration) 065 - 06F 070 - 071 072 - 07F 080 - 08F 090 - 091 093 - 09F 0A0 - 0A1 I/O Address (hex) 0A2 - 0BF 0C0 - 0DF 0E0 - 0EF 0F0 - 0F1 0F2 - 0FF 100 - 16F...
  • Page 31 I/O Address (hex) System Function (Shipping Configuration) 2A0 - 2A7 2A8 - 2E7 2E8 - 2EF 2F0 - 2F7 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 31F 320 - 36F 370 - 377 378 - 37F 380 - 387 388 - 38B 38C - 3AF 3B0 - 3BB 3BC - 3BF...
  • Page 32 CHAPTER Diagnostic Utilities Diagnostic Utilities ........2-2 Introduction .

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Diagnostic Utilities

    Diagnostic Utilities Introduction The ICONIA TAB A700 has a software tool designed to diagnose problems with its hardware components. Diagnostic Tool SOP Preparation • Diagnostic Tool • USB Driver of A700 for PC • USB cable • Micro SD card Tool Installation Install the USB driver in a PC/NB.
  • Page 34 Run Install QAJA2ACTPICS.bat. Figure 2:2. ACTP Folder Directory On the device, go to the applications screen and look for the diagnostic tool named ACTP. Figure 2:3. Device Applications Screen Tap the ACTP icon to start the testing process. (Figure 2:3) Diagnostic Utilities...

  • Page 35: Main Menu

    Main Menu The diagnostic tool tests Multi-touch, Touch Linearity, RGB, Hardware Keys, Front Camera, Rear Camera, Speaker, Top Microphone, SD card and Vibrator functionality. Select the function(s) you want to test, and then tap OK to start. Step 1 – Select item(s) Step 2 –...
  • Page 36 2. Touch Linearity Test (Touch Panel) Draw your finger along the yellow squares. The result is Pass if you fill all the yellow squares and Fail if you do not. The program returns to the main menu after the test is finished. Figure 2:6.

  • Page 37: Front Camera

    4. Hardware Keys Test (Keys) Press the volume up, volume down and lock keys to verify if all keys work. A color change to green means key function works. Figure 2:8. Hardware Keys Test 5. Front Camera Aim the front side of the device at an object. Tap capture to test the picture taking functionality. Figure 2:9.
  • Page 38 6. Speakers Loud tone sounds in the left speaker and then switches to the right speaker. Figure 2:10. Speakers Test 7. Microphone Tap the screen to start the test. When recording appears, speak into the top side of the device. Check the recorded sound quality when the screen shows replaying.
  • Page 39 8. SD Card (SD Read/Write Test) Make sure a microSD card is inserted into the device. Tap the screen to start the SD read and write test. Figure 2:12. SD Card Test (1 of 2) The screen shows a success message if the test is successful. Figure 2:13.

  • Page 40: Rear Camera

    9. Vibrator The device starts vibrating at random times for every half a second and then displays a screen prompting for users to select the correct number of times the device vibrated. If the correct number is selected, the test is passed. Figure 2:14.

  • Page 41: Uninstallation Procedures

    Uninstallation Procedures The diagnostic tool MUST be uninstalled once testing is done. IMPORTANT: DO NOT distribute this tool outside of the service center. → On the device, go to Settings Apps. Tap the QAJA2ACTP icon. Figure 2:16. Applications Menu Screen Tap Uninstall, and then tap OK to confirm.
  • Page 42 CHAPTER Jumper and Connectors Location Jumper and Connector Locations ......3-2 Mainboard Top View ..........3-2 Mainboard Bottom View .

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View JFUN1 JHDMI1 JMSD1 JTP1 Figure 5:1. Mainboard Top Table 5:1. Mainboard Top Jumper and Connectors Item Description Item Description JFUN1 Function PCB JHDMI1 Micro HDMI JTP1 Touch PCB JMSD1 MicroSD Jumper and Connector Locations...

  • Page 44: Mainboard Bottom View

    Mainboard Bottom View PJP1 JMIC1 JCAM1 WIFANT GPSANT JDOCK1 JSPK1 JLVDS1 Figure 5:2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5:2. Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Item Description Item Description WIFANT WiFi Antenna GPSANT GPS Antenna PJP1 Battery JDOCK1 Dock PCB JMIC1 Microphone Connector JLVDS1 LVDS JCAM1...
  • Page 45 CHAPTER Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .........4-2 General Information .

  • Page 46: General Information

    NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain as much detail as possible about the problem.

  • Page 47: Power On Issues

    Power On Issues If the system does not power on, perform the following: Start Swap Docking/B Check Docking/B & to M/B FPC & To M/B FPC Swap Function/B Check Function/B & To M/B FFC & To M/B FFC Swap the BATT Check BATT Swap M/B Figure 4:1.

  • Page 48: No Display Issues

    No Display Issues If the system does not display, perform the following: Start Go to no power power on Trouble shooting step Swap LCD cable Check LCD cable Swap LCD panel LCD panel Swap M/B Figure 4:2. No Display Issues Troubleshooting...

  • Page 49: Lcd Picture Failure

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

  • Page 50: Touch Screen Failure

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

  • Page 51: Internal Speaker Failure

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

  • Page 52: Internal Up Microphone Failure

    Internal Up Microphone Failure If the top internal microphone fails, perform the following: Start Swap the Check Up MIC the Up MIC Swap M/B Figure 4:6. Internal Up Microphone Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 53: Internal Down Microphone Failure

    Internal Down Microphone Failure If the bottom internal microphone fails, perform the following: Start Check Swap the Down MIC the Down MIC Swap Docking/B Check Docking/B Check Docking/B Swap the FPC To M/B FPC Swap M/B Figure 4:7. Internal Down Microphone Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 54: Extend Earphone Failure

    Extend Earphone Failure If the external earphone fails, perform the following: Start Swap earphone Check earphone fixture fixture Check Function/B Swap Function/B Check Function/B Swap the FFC To M/B FFC Swap M/B Figure 4:8. Extend Earphone Failure Troubleshooting 4-10...

  • Page 55: Led / Vibrator / Hw-Keys / L-Sensor Test Failure

    LED / Vibrator / HW-Keys / L-Sensor Test Failure If the LED / vibrator / hardware keys / L-sensor test fails, perform the following: Start swap Function/B Check Function/B Check Function/B Swap the FFC To M/B FFC Swap M/B Figure 4:9. LED / Vibrator / HW-Keys / L-Sensor Test Failure 4-11 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 56: Micro-Usb / E-Compass / Reset Test Failure

    Micro-USB / E-Compass / Reset Test Failure If the micro-USB / E-compass / reset test fails, perform the following: Start Swap Docking/B Check Docking/B Check Docking/B Swap the FPC To M/B FPC Swap M/B Figure 4:10. Micro-USB / E-Compass / Reset Test Failure Troubleshooting 4-12...

  • Page 57: Docking Test Failure

    Docking Test Failure If the docking test fails, perform the following: Start Swap Docking Check Docking fixture fixture Swap Docking/B Check Docking/B Check Docking/B Swap the FPC To M/B FPC Swap M/B Figure 4:11. Docking Test Failure 4-13 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 58: Front / Rear Camera Failure

    Front / Rear Camera Failure If the front / rear camera fails, perform the following: Start Check the Swap the camera/B Camera/B Swap M/B Figure 4:12. Front / Rear Camera Failure Troubleshooting 4-14...

  • Page 59: Wifi & Bt Function Test Failure

    WiFi & BT Function Test Failure If the WiFi and Bluetooth function tests fail, perform the following: Start Check the Swap the WiFi & BT antenna antenna Swap M/B Figure 4:13. WiFi & BT Function Test Failure 4-15 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 60: Gps Function Test Failure

    GPS Function Test Failure If the GPS function fails, perform the following: Start Swap the Check the antenna GPS antenna Swap M/B Figure 4:14. GPS Function Test Failure Troubleshooting 4-16...

  • Page 61: Other Functions Failure

    Other Functions Failure If other functions, such as GYRO, G-Sensor, SD, and HDMI, fail, perform the following: Check the component connection to the mainboard. To test for mainboard fault, swap the mainboard. 4-17 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 62 CHAPTER Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance ........5-3 Introduction .
  • Page 63 CHAPTER Service and Maintenance (cont.) WLAN Antenna Installation ........5-68 GPS Antenna Removal .

  • Page 64: Chapter 5. Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Introduction This chapter contains general information about the tablet, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the tablet computer. Recommended Equipment The following tools are required to perform maintenance on the tablet: •...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Flowchart

    Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 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 Micro SD Card Lower Case Microphone Function Microphone Speaker Speaker Camera (Front)

  • Page 66: Getting Started

    Getting Started The flowchart (Figure 3:1, page 3-4) identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and installation sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures: Place the system on a flat work surface.

  • Page 67: Micro Sd Card Removal

    Micro SD Card Removal Open the micro SD card cover. Figure 3:3. Opening the Micro SD Card Cover Push the micro SD card to eject it from the slot, and then remove the card. Figure 3:4. Removing the Micro SD Card Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 68 Secure the micro SD card cover. Figure 3:5. Securing the Micro SD Card Cover Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 69: Micro Sd Card Installation

    Micro SD Card Installation Open the micro SD card cover. (Figure 3:3, page 3-6) Push the micro SD card into the slot until it clicks into place. Figure 3:6. Installing the Micro SD Card Close the micro SD card cover. (Figure 3:5, page 3-7) Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 70: Lower Case Removal

    Lower Case Removal Prerequisite: Micro SD Card Removal on page Open the micro SD card cover. Figure 3:7. Opening the Micro SD Card Cover Insert the pointed plastic pry into the slot next to the micro SD card cover to unlock the latch. Figure 3:8.
  • Page 71 Starting from the edge shown in Figure 3-8, release the latches from the bezel with your hands. Figure 3:9. Unlocking the Right IO Cover Latches (2 of 4) Insert the plastic pry into the slot to unlock the lower latch. Figure 3:10.
  • Page 72 Release the latches from the bezel with your hands. Figure 3:11. Unlocking the Right IO Cover Latches (4 of 4) Insert the plastic pry into the gap between the headset jack and the left IO cover, and then pry to unlock the left IO cover latch. Figure 3:12.
  • Page 73 Release the latches from the bezel with your hands. Figure 3:13. Unlocking the Left IO Cover Latches (2 of 2) Remove the four (4) screws. Figure 3:14. Removing the Screws 5-12 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 74 Release the left side of the lower case from the latches of the bezel. TIP: Place your wrist on the lower case and apply pressure while pulling the lower case from the bezel with your fingers. Figure 3:15. Releasing the Side Latches (1 of 3) Pry with both hands to release the side latches from the bezel.
  • Page 75 Pull the bezel to release the right side of the lower case. Figure 3:17. Releasing the Side Latches (3 of 3) CAUTION: Do not abruptly pull the lower case from the bezel, connectors underneath must be disconnected first. Hold up the lower case and remove the protective tape covering the battery cable connector. Figure 3:18.
  • Page 76 Disconnect the battery cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:19. Disconnecting the Battery Cable Remove the protective tape covering the docking cable. Figure 3:20. Removing the Protective Tape Service and Maintenance 5-15...
  • Page 77 Disconnect the docking cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:21. Disconnecting the Docking Cable Remove the lower case from the bezel. 5-16 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 78: Lower Case Installation

    Lower Case Installation Before installing the lower case, make sure the following are installed: • Rear microphone (if not, perform Microphone (Rear) Installation on page 3-72). • Docking board (if not, perform Docking Board Installation on page 3-75). Align the bottom side of the lower case to the bezel and connect the docking board cable connector to the mainboard connector.
  • Page 79 Connect the battery cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:24. Connecting the Battery Cable Attach the protective tape to secure the battery cable connector. Figure 3:25. Securing the Protective Tape 5-18 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 80 Align the right edge of the lower case with the connectors slot on the bezel. Figure 3:26. Installing the Lower Case (1 of 5) Make sure the Lock key on the lower case (A) and the Lock key on the bezel (B) are on the unlock position.
  • Page 81 Using the plastic pry, slightly push the left side of the lower case to secure the left side of the bezel. Figure 3:28. Installing the Lower Case (3 of 5) Install and secure the lower case to the bezel latches. Figure 3:29.
  • Page 82 Secure the four (4) screws to the bezel. Figure 3:30. Installing the Lower Case (5 of 5) Install and secure the left IO cover to the bezel latches. Figure 3:31. Installing the Left IO Cover Service and Maintenance 5-21...
  • Page 83 Install and secure the lower right IO cover to the bezel latches. Figure 3:32. Installing the Right IO Cover (1 of 2) Install and secure the upper right IO cover to the bezel latches. Figure 3:33. Installing the Right IO Cover (2 of 2) 5-22 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 84 Close the micro SD card cover. Figure 3:34. Closing the Micro SD Card Cover Table 3:4. Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2.0 x 4.0 Service and Maintenance 5-23...

  • Page 85: Microphone (Front) Removal

    Microphone (Front) Removal Prerequisite Lower Case Removal on page Remove the microphone cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:35. Removing the Front Microphone (1 of 2) Using the plastic pry, push up to remove the microphone from the slot. Figure 3:36.

  • Page 86: Microphone (Front) Installation

    Microphone (Front) Installation Install the microphone to the microphone slot of the bezel. Figure 3:37. Installing the Front Microphone (1 of 2) Route the microphone cable to pass underneath the battery cable (A) and the mainboard tab (B). Then, connect the microphone cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:38.

  • Page 87: Camera Module Removal

    Camera Module Removal Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal on page Disconnect the camera cable from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:39. Disconnecting the Camera Cable Using the plastic pry, remove the rear camera from the slot. Figure 3:40. Removing the Camera (1 of 3) 5-26 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 88 Using the plastic pry, push one side of the front camera to remove the camera out from the slot. Figure 3:41. Removing the Camera (2 of 3) Remove the camera module from the bezel. Figure 3:42. Removing the Camera (3 of 3) Service and Maintenance 5-27...

  • Page 89: Camera Module Installation

    Camera Module Installation Align the camera module to the camera slots and the connector on the mainboard. Figure 3:43. Aligning the Camera Module Push the front camera down to the slot until it locks into place. Figure 3:44. Installing the Camera (1 of 3) 5-28 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 90 Install the rear camera to the camera slot on the bezel. Figure 3:45. Installing the Camera (2 of 3) Connect the camera cable to the connector on the mainboard. Make sure the connectors click into place. Figure 3:46. Installing the Camera (3 of 3) Install the lower case (see Lower Case Installation on page 3-17).

  • Page 91: Function Board Removal

    Function Board Removal Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal on page Remove the screws securing the function board to the bezel. Figure 3:47. Removing the Function Board Screws Insert the plastic pry into the headset jack and then lift to remove the function board from the latches on the bezel.
  • Page 92 Slightly pull the function board to remove the board from the bezel. Figure 3:49. Removing the Function Board (2 of 2) Turn the function board over and remove the protective tape covering the function board cable. Figure 3:50. Removing the Protective Tape Service and Maintenance 5-31...
  • Page 93 Disconnect the function board cable from the function board connector. Figure 3:51. Disconnecting the Function Board Cable 5-32 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 94: Function Board Installation

    Function Board Installation Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 3-46 Connect the function board cable connector (colored side up) to the function board connector. Figure 3:52. Connecting the Function Board Cable Secure the protective tape to cover the function board connector. Figure 3:53.
  • Page 95 Align and push the function board to lock on the latches on the bezel. Figure 3:54. Securing the Function Board Secure the two (2) screws to the function board and the bezel. Figure 3:55. Securing the Function Board Screws Install the lower case (see Lower Case Installation on page 3-17).
  • Page 96 Table 3:5. Function Board Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2.0 x 3.0 Service and Maintenance 5-35...

  • Page 97: Speaker (Left) Removal

    Speaker (Left) Removal Prerequisite Lower Case Removal on page Remove the screws securing the speaker to the bezel. Figure 3:56. Removing the Speaker Screws Remove the protective tapes covering the speaker cable. Figure 3:57. Removing the Protective Tape 5-36 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 98 Remove the left speaker. Note that the speaker cable is routed through the guides around the battery. Figure 3:58. Removing the Left Speaker Service and Maintenance 5-37...

  • Page 99: Speaker (Left) Installation

    Speaker (Left) Installation Install the left speaker. Be sure to route the speaker cable through the guides around the battery. Figure 3:59. Installing the Speaker Secure the protective tapes to hold the speaker cable in place. Figure 3:60. Securing the Protective Tapes 5-38 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 100 Attach the two (2) screws to secure the left speaker to the bezel. Figure 3:61. Securing the Left Speaker Screws Install the lower case. (see Lower Case Installation on page 3-17). Table 3:6. Left Speaker Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 1.6 x 3.0 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 101: Speaker (Right) Removal

    Speaker (Right) Removal Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal on page NOTE: The following images may show a removed battery and touch control board. However, the battery and touch control board removal are not prerequisite to removing the right speaker. Remove the protective tape covering the touch control board. Figure 3:62.
  • Page 102 Disconnect the LCD touch module cable connectors. Figure 3:64. Disconnecting the LCD Touch Module Cable Connectors Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:65. Disconnecting the Speaker Cable Service and Maintenance 5-41...
  • Page 103 Remove the screws securing the right speaker to the bezel. Figure 3:66. Removing the Right Speaker Screws Remove the right speaker from the bezel. Figure 3:67. Remove the Right Speaker 5-42 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 104: Speaker (Right) Installation

    Speaker (Right) Installation Install the right speaker to the bezel. Figure 3:68. Installing the Right Speaker Attach the two (2) screws to secure the right speaker to the bezel. Figure 3:69. Securing the Right Speaker Screws Service and Maintenance 5-43...
  • Page 105 Connect the speaker cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:70. Connecting the Speaker Cable Connector Connect the LCD touch module connectors to the touch control board connectors. Figure 3:71. Connecting the LCD Touch Module Cables 5-44 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 106 Secure the adhesive strip to hold the LCD touch module cables. Figure 3:72. Attaching the Adhesive Strip Install the lower case (see Lower Case Installation on page 3-17). Table 3:7. Right Speaker Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 1.6 x 3.0 Service and Maintenance 5-45...

  • Page 107: Battery Removal

    Battery Removal Prerequisite: Speaker (Left) Removal on page 3-36 Function Board Removal on page 3-30 Camera Module Removal on page 3-26 Figure 3:73. Modules to Remove Before Battery Removal Disconnect the GPS cable connector from the mainboard and set the cable aside. Note that the GPS cable is routed through the guides around the battery.
  • Page 108 Remove the screw securing the battery to the bezel. Figure 3:75. Removing the Battery Screw Remove the battery. Figure 3:76. Removing the Battery Service and Maintenance 5-47...

  • Page 109: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation Before installing the battery, make sure the following are installed: • Touch Control Board (if not, perform Touch Control Board Installation on page 3-54). • Mainboard (if not, perform Mainboard Installation on page 3-64). Perform steps 1 and 2 of the Function Board Installation on page 3-33.
  • Page 110 Perform steps 4 and 5 of the Function Board Installation on page 3-33. Attach a rubber pad as marked below. Figure 3:79. Installing a Rubber Pad Connect the GPS antenna connector to the mainboard connector. Then, route the GPS antenna cable to pass underneath the battery cable and through the guides around the battery. Figure 3:80.
  • Page 111 Table 3:8. Battery Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2.0 x 4.0 5-50 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 112: Touch Control Board Removal

    Touch Control Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 3-46 Remove the protective tape covering the touch control board. Figure 3:81. Removing the Protective Tape on Touch Control Board Disconnect touch control board cable from the touch control board connector. Figure 3:82.
  • Page 113 Remove the adhesive strip from the bezel. Figure 3:83. Removing the Adhesive Strip Disconnect the LCD touch module cable connectors. Figure 3:84. Disconnecting the LCD Touch Module Cables 5-52 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 114 Pull up to remove the touch control board from the bezel. Figure 3:85. Removing the Touch Control Board Service and Maintenance 5-53...

  • Page 115: Touch Control Board Installation

    Touch Control Board Installation Under the right speaker cable, align and place the touch control board to its slot. Push slightly to secure the adhesives on the touch control board to the bezel. Figure 3:86. Installing the Touch Control Board Connect the LCD touch module cable connectors to the connectors on the touch control board.
  • Page 116 Secure the adhesive strip to hold the LCD touch module cables. Figure 3:88. Attaching the Adhesive Strip Connect the touch control board cable connector (colored side up) to the touch control board. Figure 3:89. Connecting the Touch Control Board Cable Service and Maintenance 5-55...
  • Page 117 Attach the protective tape covering the touch control board. Figure 3:90. Attaching the Protective Tape Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 3-48). 5-56 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 118: Lvds Cable Removal

    LVDS Cable Removal Prerequisite: Touch Control Board Removal on page 3-51 Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable connector. Figure 3:91. Removing the LVDS Cable (1 of 4) Disconnect the LVDS cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:92. Removing the LVDS Cable (2 of 4) Service and Maintenance 5-57...
  • Page 119 Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable and LCD panel connector. Figure 3:93. Removing the LVDS Cable (3 of 4) Disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector. Figure 3:94. Removing the LVDS Cable (4 of 4) 5-58 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 120: Lvds Cable Installation

    LVDS Cable Installation Connect the LVDS cable connector to the LCD panel connector. Figure 3:95. Installing the LVDS Cable (1 of 4) Attach the protective tape to secure the LVDS cable and LCD panel connector. Figure 3:96. Installing the LVDS Cable (2 of 4) Service and Maintenance 5-59...
  • Page 121 Connect the LVDS cable connector to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:97. Installing the LVDS Cable (3 of 4) Attach the protective tape to secure the LVDS cable and the mainboard connector. Figure 3:98. Installing the LVDS Cable (4 of 4) Install the touch control board (see Touch Control Board Installation on page 3-54).

  • Page 122: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page 3-46 Disconnect the following connectors from the mainboard connectors: • Speaker cable connector (A) • LVDS cable connector (B) • WLAN antenna connector (C) • Front microphone connector (D) Figure 3:99. Disconnecting the Cables from the Mainboard Service and Maintenance 5-61...
  • Page 123 Remove the five (5) screws securing the mainboard to the bezel. Figure 3:100. Removing the Mainboard Screws On the bottom side of the mainboard, disconnect the touch control cable connector. Figure 3:101. Disconnecting the Touch Control Cable 5-62 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 124 Remove the protective tape covering the function board connector. Figure 3:102. Removing the Protective Tape Disconnect the function board cable connector from the mainboard connector. Figure 3:103. Disconnecting the Function Board Cable Service and Maintenance 5-63...

  • Page 125: Mainboard Installation

    Mainboard Installation Connect the function board cable connector (with MB label side up) to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:104. Connecting the Function Board Cable Secure the protective tape to cover the function board connector. Figure 3:105. Attaching the Protective Tape 5-64 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 126 Connect the touch control board cable connector (with MB label side up) to the mainboard connector. Figure 3:106. Connecting the Touch Control Board Cable Attach the five (5) screws to secure the mainboard to the bezel. Figure 3:107. Securing the Mainboard Screws Service and Maintenance 5-65...
  • Page 127 Connect the following cable connectors: • Speaker cable connector (A) • LVDS cable connector (B) • WLAN antenna connector (C) • Front microphone connector (D) Figure 3:108. Connecting the Cables to the Mainboard Install the battery (see Battery Installation on page 3-48). Table 3:9.

  • Page 128: Wlan Antenna Removal

    WLAN Antenna Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal on page 3-61 Peel off the WLAN antenna metallic tape from the bezel. Figure 3:109. Removing the WLAN Antenna (1 of 2) Using the plastic pry, remove the WLAN antenna from the bezel. Figure 3:110. Removing the WLAN Antenna Service and Maintenance 5-67...

  • Page 129: Wlan Antenna Installation

    WLAN Antenna Installation Using the tweezers, align and install the WLAN antenna to the antenna slot on the bezel. Figure 3:111. Installing the WLAN Antenna (1 of 2) Attach the metallic tape to secure the WLAN antenna to the bezel. Figure 3:112.

  • Page 130: Gps Antenna Removal

    GPS Antenna Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal on page 3-61 Peel off the GPS antenna metallic tape from the bezel. Figure 3:113. Removing the GPS Antenna (1 of 2) Using the plastic pry, remove the GPS antenna from the bezel. Figure 3:114. Removing the GPS Antenna (2 of 2) Service and Maintenance 5-69...

  • Page 131: Gps Antenna Installation

    GPS Antenna Installation Using the tweezers, align and install the GPS antenna to the antenna slot on the bezel. Figure 3:115. Installing the GPS Antenna (1 of 2) Attach the metallic tape to secure the GPS antenna to the bezel. Figure 3:116.

  • Page 132: Microphone (Rear) Removal

    Microphone (Rear) Removal Prerequisite Lower Case Removal on page At the back of the lower case, remove the microphone from the slot. Figure 3:117. Removing the Rear Microphone (1 of 2) Disconnect the microphone cable connector from the docking board connector. Figure 3:118.

  • Page 133: Microphone (Rear) Installation

    Microphone (Rear) Installation Connect the microphone cable connector to the docking board connector. Figure 3:119. Installing the Rear Microphone (1 of 2) Install the microphone to the microphone slot of the lower case. Figure 3:120. Installing the Rear Microphone (2 of 2) Install the lower case (see Lower Case Installation on page 3-17).

  • Page 134: Docking Board Removal

    Docking Board Removal Prerequisite Microphone (Rear) Removal on page 3-71 Remove the two (2) screws securing the docking board to the lower case. Figure 3:121. Removing the Docking Board Screws Lift and then pull to remove the docking board from the lower case. Figure 3:122.
  • Page 135 Disconnect the docking board cable connector from the docking board. Figure 3:123. Removing the Docking Board Cable 5-74 Service and Maintenance...

  • Page 136: Docking Board Installation

    Docking Board Installation Connect the docking board cable connector to the docking board. Figure 3:124. Connecting the Docking Board Cable Align the docking board under the tab (A) and the USB connector (B) to the slot on the lower case. Figure 3:125.
  • Page 137 Secure the screws to the docking board and the lower case. Figure 3:126. Attaching the Docking Board Screws Install the rear microphone. (see Microphone (Rear) Installation on page 3-72). Table 3:10. Docking Board Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2.0 x 3.0 5-76 Service and Maintenance...
  • Page 138 CHAPTER Field Replaceable Unit List FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ......6-2 Exploded Diagram ..........6-3 FRU List .

  • Page 139: Chapter 6. Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter provides the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the ICONIA TAB A700. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on the regional web or channel.

  • Page 140: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Figure 4:1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 141 Table 4:1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Description Acer P/N ASSY LCD TOUCH MODULE 10.1 INCL. CONTROL 6M.H99H2.001 BOARD, FRAME & SUPPORT PLATE SPEAKER L+R 23.H99H2.003 MAINBOARD HB.70511.003 FFC FOR FUNCTION BOARD 50.H99H2.002 FUNCTION BOARD 55.H99H2.002 CAMERA 1M+5M INCL. CAMERA FPC SPONGE 57.H99H2.001...

  • Page 142: Fru List

    FRU List CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PART NO. ADAPTER Adapter LEADER 18W 12V/1.5A Black IU18- AP.01807.001 51120-00AS LF Adapter DELTA 18W 12V/1.5A 1.1x3.0x7.5 Black AP.01801.002 ADP-18TB AAB LF BATTERY Battery LGC BAT-1011 Polymer 1S2P LGC 2 Cell BT.0020G.003 9800mAh Main COMMON BOARD DOCKING BOARD 55.H99H2.001 FUNCTION BOARD...
  • Page 143 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PART NO. LVDS CABLE 50.H99H2.006 EXTERNAL HDMI CABLE XZ.70200.117 MICRO USB (MALE) to USB (FEMALE) XZ.70200.194 AC CLIP 18W NEW-US 2P 27.K2102.001 AC CLIP 18W NEW-UK 3P 27.K2102.002 AC CLIP 18W NEW-KR 2P 27.K2102.003 AC CLIP 18W NEW-EU 2P 27.K2102.004 AC CLIP 18W NEW-CN 2P 27.K2102.005...

  • Page 144: Screw List

    CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PART NO. DIGITAL LIGHT DEVICE CAMERA 1M+5M INCL. CAMERA FPC SPONGE 57.H99H2.001 MAINBOARD Mainboard A510 16G Tegra T30S Rev 1.0, W/ HB.70511.003 CPU/RAM Mainboard A510 32G Tegra T30S Rev 1.0, W/ HB.70511.004 CPU/RAM MICROPHONE MIC SET 17MM 23.H99H2.001 MIC SET 38MM 23.H99H2.002 SPEAKER...

  • Page 145: Android Os Environment Test

    CHAPTER Test Compatible Components Test Compatible Components ......7-2 Android OS Environment Test ........7-2...

  • Page 146: Android Os Environment Test

    Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Android OS environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
  • Page 147 VENDOR TYPE DESCRIPTION PART NO. Front Camera + Rear Camera Camera Module CHICONY 5M AF OV9740(HD) + CIABE11 5M (OV5640) + HD Chicony KR.05M06.001 OV5640(5M) (OV9740) FPC OV cut in radius with FPC 23.77mm for Picasso MF AC Adapter (Micro USB 12+5 conn) Adapter DELTA 18W 12V/1.5A Delta 1.1x3.0x7.5 Black ADP-18TB AAP...
  • Page 148 CHAPTER Online Support Information Online Support Information ....... .8-2 Introduction ........... . 8-2...

  • Page 149: Chapter 8. Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their Acer Systems. For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.

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