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Service Guide Version and Revision Version Release Date Revision History Customer model TPV model T89AM6D8MXAFH2 Sep-10-2009 Initial Release G195HQ T89AM5D8MXAFN2...
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Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. Warning: (For FCC Certified Models) Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Precautions Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not place the monitor on an unstable trolley, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance.
Chapter 1 Monitor Features Introduction Electrical Requirements LCD Monitor General Specification LCD Panel Specification Factory Preset Timing Monitor Block Diagram Main Board Diagram Power Board Diagram Software Flow chart Main Board Layout Installation Chapter 2 Operating Instructions User Controls Front Panel Controls eColor Management (OSD) How to Adjust a Setting How to Optimize The DOS-Mode...
50k hours or more. Panel Signal Interface Sync Type Color Temp User Adjust Speaker Headphone Jack Microphone Jack USB Hub Tilt / Swivel Chart of G195HQ M185XW01 D-Sub 15pin; DVI 24pin(Dual-Input Model); Separate / Compatible Support DDC2B Option Option Yes /No...
Electrical Requirements of G195HQ Standard Test Conditions All tests shall be performed under the following conditions, unless otherwise specified. Warm up time AC supply voltage Ambient temperature Humidity Display mode e-color mode Contrast control Color temperature Brightness control Analog Input signal...
LCD Panel Specification of G195HQ This specification applies to the 18.5 inch-wide Color a-Si TFT-LCD Module M185XW01.The display supports the WXGA - 1366(H) x 768(V) screen format and 16.7M colors (RGB 6-bits +Hi-FRC data). All input signals are 1-channel LVDS interface and this module doesn’t contain an inverter board for backlight.
Monitor Block Diagram The LCD MONITOR will contain a main board, a power board, and a key board which house the flat panel control logic, brightness control logic and DDC. The power board will provide AC to DC Inverter voltage to drive the backlight of panel and the main board chips each voltage.
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Remark: 1) MCU initializes. 2) Is the EEPROM blank? 3) Program the EEPROM by default values. 4) Get the PWM value of brightness from EEPROM. 5) Is the power key pressed? 6) Clear all global flags. 7) Are the AUTO and SELECT keys pressed? 8) Enter factory mode.
Installation To install the monitor to your host system, please follow the steps as given below: Steps 1. 1-1 Connect Video Cable a. Make sure both the monitor and computer are powered-OFF. b. Connect the VGA video cable to the computer. 1-2 Digital Cable (Only Dual-Input Model) a.
Attaching / Removing the Base Attaching: Align the base with the stand and push the base towards the top of the monitor. Removing: Depress the release hooks as indicated first before removing the base and follow the arrow direction to remove it. Screen Position Adjustment To optimize the viewing position, you can adjust the monitor tilt by using both of your hands to hold the edges of the monitor as shown below.
Empowering: Press the Empowering Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes. AUTO Auto Adjust: Press this button to activate the Auto Adjustment function. The Auto Adjustment function is used to set the HPos, VPos, Clock and Focus.
Management (OSD) Operation instructions Step 1: Press “ ”Key to open the Acer eColor Management OSD and access the scenario modes Step 2: Press “ ” or “ ” to select the mode Step 3: Press “ AUTO “ Key to confirm the mode and exit the eColor menu.
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1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the keys, select 3 Use the / keys to adjust the sliding scales. 4 The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Brightness, Contrast,Colour Temp, Auto Config and other image-related qualities.
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Product information 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD. 2 Using the keys, select Information from the OSD. Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input.
How to Optimize The DOS-Mode Plug And Play Plug & Play DDC2B Feature This monitor is equipped with VESA DDC2B capabilities according to the VESA DDC STANDARD. It allows the monitor to inform the host system of its identity and, depending on the level of DDC used, communicate additional information about its display capabilities.
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the monitor- G195HQ for maintenance. The tool for disassembly is as follows: Screwdriver, Hexagonal screwdriver, Putty knife. Disassembly Procedure 1.Lay the monitor on a flat, soft and clean surface.
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4.Remove the rear cover. Pry the monitor up then find out the hooks’ position, use the tool (like the picture or other card) to insert into the gap of bezel and rear cover.
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Turn over the monitor and take off the rear cover. 4. Remove the bezel. Disconnect the connector remarked in green. PS: be careful to Disconnect the Key board connector, because the keyboard connector maybe damage. The cable connect the main board and key board...
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Remove the 2 screws remarked in red. Remove the lamp connectors to remove the panel. Put attention to the LVDS cable. LVDS CABLE...
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6. Turn over the main frame and remove the four screws remarked in red and disconnected remarked in green to remove the main board and power board. Power board Main board Remove the speakers.(Optional)
Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the G195HQ: 1.Main Board 1) No Power Press power key and look if the picture is normal Please reinsert and make sure the AC of 100-240 is normal Measure U701 Pin2=3.3V, C704 (+) =1.8V...
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2) No Picture (LED is orange) No picture The button if under control Measure U701 Pin2=3.3V, C704(+)=1.8V X401 oscillate waveform is normal Check HS/VS from CN101 is normal Replace U401 X401 oscillate waveform is normal Check reset circuit of U401 is normal Replace U401 Check U701, Q702 and Q703 Replace X401...
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3) Panel Power Circuit White screen Measure Q302 base is low level? Check CN301 is solder and Q302, Q301 is OK? Check Correspondent component. Replace PANEL X401 oscillate waveform is normal Check reset circuit of U401 is normal Replace U401 Replace X401 Check Correspondent component.
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2. Key Board OSD is unstable or not working Is Key Pad Board connecting normally? Connect Key Board Replace Button Switch Is Button Switch normally? Replace Key Board Is Key Pad Board normally? Check Main Board...
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3. Power Board 1) No power Check CN902 PIN6, 7 = 5V Check AC line volt 110V or 220V Check the voltage of C907 (+) Check start voltage for the pin8 of U901 Check the auxiliary voltage is bigger than 11V and smaller than 25V Check U901 pin5 PWM wave Check D902/ Q906/Q904/U902/ZD901/U903...
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2.) No Backlight Check C811(+)=14.5V Check ON/OFF signal Check U801 PIN11,14 have the output of square wave at short time Check Q803 PIN5, 6, 7, 8 have the output of square wave at short time. Check the output of T801 Check connecter &...
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it. Exploded Diagram (Model: G195HQ)
DDC2_SCL DDC2_SDA DDC_WP T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL Acer G185H Dual Only 絬 隔 瓜 絪 腹 G2883-1-6-X-37-090901 TPV MODEL CBPC9M6AFQH Key Component 2.0.INPUT PCB NAME Tuesday , September 01, 2009...
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TSUMO58CWHL 3.3 OHM 2W C709 0.1uF/16V 100uF25V T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL Acer G185H Dual Only G2883-1-6-X-37-090901 TPV MODEL CBPC9M6AFQH 4.0.POWER PCB NAME Date Tuesday , September 01, 2009 Sheet R706...
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R139 6K8 1/16W 5% DET_CABLE T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL Acer G185H Analog Only 絬 隔 瓜 絪 腹 G2883-1-6-X-42-090901 TPV MODEL CBPC9M5AFQN Key Component 2.0.INPUT PCB NAME Date Tuesday , September 01, 2009...
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VCC3.3 1K 1/16W 5% VCC3.3 C707 C709 0.1uF/16V 100uF25V Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL Acer G185H Analog Only G2883-1-6-X-42-090901 TPV MODEL CBPC9M5AFQN 4.0.POWER PCB NAME Tuesday , September 01, 2009 Sheet adj_BACKLIGHT 2 Size <称爹> 称爹...
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10K 1/16W 5% 0.1uF/16V 10K 1/16W 5% T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL Acer G185H Analog Only 絬 隔 瓜 絪 腹 G2883-1-6-X-42-090901 TPV MODEL CBPC9M5AFQN Key Component 5.0.SCALER PCB NAME Tuesday , September 01, 2009...
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C931 NC/1000uF25V NC/470uF/16V Wire Harness T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL ACER 22" LCD 絬 隔 瓜 絪 腹 G2892-2-3-X-21-090817 TPV MODEL PWPC9821AQMY Key Component 01.POWER PCB NAME 715G2892-2-3 Saturday , August 15, 2009...
T P V ( Top Victory Electronics Co . , Ltd. ) OEM MODEL G series 絬 隔 瓜 絪 腹 G3573-1-X-X-2-20090629 TPV MODEL ACER Key Component 02.Key Board PCB NAME 715G3573-1 Thursday , July 09, 2009 Sheet Date SW005 Size <称爹>...