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Acer AL2023 (Dual) Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web: for more information, Please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw/ 100% Recycled Paper - 1 -...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear on screen Screen messages Note Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or Warning not doing specific actions.
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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.
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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PRECAUTIONS l Do not use the monitor near water, e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, Swimming pool or in a wet basement. l 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.
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SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES l Due to the nature of the fluorescent light, the screen may flicker during initial use. Turn off the Power Switch and then turn it on again to make sure the flicker disappears.
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Chapter 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Front Panel Definition This Section defines the front panel User Interface for Led Indictor and Key function. Key Definition: There are five keys defined in this system and described bellows. External Controls Power on/off POWER Blue: power on Orange: in sleep mode Press to view OSD.
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OSD Menu Picture Brightness: This adjusts the brightness of the picture on the screen. Contrast: This adjusts dark and light shades of color relative to each other to achieve a comfortable contrast. Color temp. : There are three ways of adjusting color: Warm (Reddish white) Cool (Bluish white) User : You can adjust the colors red, green and blue to the intensity...
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Option Auto Config. : System choose signal “Analog or Digital” Reset: Recall to default settings. Information: This shows brief information on the screen. Setting Language: Select the OSD menu language from English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Russian. OSD H.
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LED Definition The system equips one dual color (blue/amber) led to indict system status and defined as bellows : LED Color System Status Green System in normal operation mode Amber System in power-saving mode Dark System in power-off mode LOGO : When the monitor is power on, the LOGO will be showed in the center, and disappear slowly.
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THIS MONITOR WILL APPEAR TO BE NON-FUNCTIONAL IF THERE IS NO VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL. IN ORDER FOR THIS MONITOR TO OPERATE PROPERLY, THERE MUST BE A VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL. This monitor meets the Green monitor standards as set by the Video Electronics Standards Association(VESA) and/or the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Swedish Confederation Employees (NUTEK).
Chapter 3 Machine assembly This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to assemble the monitor for maintenance and trouble shooting NOTE : 1. The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. 2.
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Assembly process Picture Description 1. [GET PCB SHIELD AND PUT IT IN THE MIDDLE OF CONVEYER] 1. [GET M/B AND LCD CABLE,THEN INSERT LCD CABLE IN M/B CONNECTOR] 2. [GET BUTTON CABLE,THEN INSERT IT INTO M/B CONNECTOR] 1. GET POWER/B AND INSERT JUMPER IN THE APPOINTED PLACE OF JP10 AT 2.
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1. INSERT SPEAKER CABLE IN M/B CONNECTOR 2. GET M/B AND ASSEMBLE IT WITH POWER/B,THEN ASSEMBLE THEM IN PCB SHIELD 1. FASTEN 1*PCS SCREW(M 4*8-B) IN P/B 2. FASTEN 2*PCS SCREW(M 3*6-T) IN P/B FASTEN 2*PCS SCREW(M 3*6-T) IN 1. FETCH POWER/B MYLAR PUT IT ON SHIELD AND FASTEN 1*PCS SCREW(M 3*6-T 2.
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1. GET THE SHIELD AT FRONTAGE OF THE CONVEYER 2. GET PANEL AND PUT IT ON THE CONVEYER, THEN TEAR OFF THE INCOMING TAPE 1. UNCOVER PANEL PROTECTIVE FILM AND INSPECT IF PANEL IS DIRTY OR SCRATCHED 2. PASTE TYPE ON THE PROTECTIVE FILM TO FASTEN IT 3.
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1. FETCH TRAVEL CARD, TEAR OFF 1*PCS S/N FROM TRAVEL CARD AND PASTE IT ON THE PANEL BACK,THEN SCAN S/N AND PANEL CODE 2. GET LEFT BKT AND LOCK 2*PCS SCREW(M3*5-I) TO FASTEN IT AND PANEL 1. GET RIGHT BKT AND LOCK 2*PCS SCREW(M3*5-I) TO FASTEN IT AND PANEL 2.
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1. SCAN S/N AND POWER CODE 2. FASTEN BKT AND BEZEL IN THE RIGHT SIDE WITH SCREW 3*PCS 1. SCAN S/N AND M/B CODE 2. FASTEN BKT AND BEZEL IN THE LEFT SIDE WITH SCREW 3*PCS 3. TURN LCD 1. FETCH BUTTON/B AND INSERT IT INTO BEZEL 2.
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1. GET SHIELD ON THE BKT R/L 2. INSERT LCD CABLE INTO PANEL CONNECTOR 3. STICK 1*PCS YELLOW TAPE TO FASTEN LCD CABLE 4. TRIM WIRES AND ASSEMBLE SHIELDING IN RIGHT POSITION 1. LOCK 4*PCS SCREW(M3*6-T) TO FASTEN PCB SHIELD INSERT BUTTON CABLE INTO BUTTON PUT THE SPEAKER AT THE APPOINTED PLACE...
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1. FASTEN 2*PCS IO-NUT IN THE VGA JOINT 2. FASTEN 2*PCS IO-NUT IN THE M/B JOINT 3. INSERT CCFT CABLE IN POWER/B 1. STICK AL FOIL AT THE APPOINTED PLACE TO FASTEN THE CABLE 2. STICK 2*PCS AL FOIL AT THE APPOINTED PLACE 1.
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1. CHECK THE Q’ TY AND LOCATION OF AL FOIL 1. GET LCD COVER AND INSPECT ITS APPEARANCE 2. ASSEMBLE LCD COVER TO BEZEL 3. STICK 1*PCS TAPE AT THE APPOINTED PLACE 1. FETCH TRAVEL CARD, TEAR OFF 1*PCS APPOINTED S/N FROM TRAVEL CARD AND PASTE IT ON THE COVER 2.
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AT FIRST CHECK IF 2*PCS SCREW IN THE COVER IS LOST LOCK 4*PCS SCREW (M4*10-B) TO FASTEN STAND NECK 1. INSERT VGA CABLE INTO VGA CONNECTOR AND INSERT POWER CORD INTO POWER CONNECTOR 2. GET BASE FIXTRUE AND ASSEMBLE IT TO STAND NECK.
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Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting 1. No Power No Power Change Check CN7 Power Board +12V and +5V Check Short Of Main Board Check U13=1.8V U12=3.3V Change U13,U12 Change X1 or Check X1=14.318MHz Change U7 or Check U8 Pin 1,2,5,6 Clock Change U7 RUN Software Check Key...
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2. Missing Color Missing Color Change Check VGA or Cable DVI Cable Check R4,R8,R10 Change R4,R8,R10,U Check CN5 Change U7 LVDS Signal or CN5 Cable or Panel Adjustment Change Check OSD R/G/B Color Panel R/G/B Gain - 37 -...
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3. Always show “NO SIGNEL” “NO SIGNEL” Change Check VGA or Cable DVI Cable DVI Check U7 VGA Check Change U7 R4,R8,R10,R20, 109,110,112,113, 117, 118,120,121 Change VGA Change DVI Cable or R4, R8,R10,R20, Cable or U7 R21 or U7 - 38 -...
Chapter 5 Connector Information Phonejack stereo PIN1. AC power cord : CEE22 typed connector PIN2. Audio cable PIN3. Audio : Line-in receptacle The PIN assignment of the 15 pin mini D-SUB connector / cable is as follows: MNEM SIGNAL Red Video Green Video Blue Video None...
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The PIN assignment of the 24 pin DVI D connector / cable is as follows: Signal PIN Signal TMDS data2- TMDS data2+ TMDS data2 shield Ground (return for +5 V and H/V sync) Hot plug detect TMDS data0- DDC clock TMDS data0+ DDC data TMDS data0 shield...
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NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
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Part list Above picture show the description of the following component. Picture Description Part No. Item Back Cover 60.L67VE.001 Stand 60.L67VE.003 Bezel 60.L67VE.007 Base 60.L67VE.004 Screw MM40080BBW1...
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ADP/INV,FSP070-2PI01 90~264V GP 55.L67VE.001 BOARD 55.L67VE.002 MAINBOARD ASSY - GM5861 GP L0TB M/B ASSY, GP LCD 20.1 SAMSUNG LTM201U1-L01 LCD 20.1 LTM201U1-L01 FOR ACER CON LK.20106.001 CABLE CABLE ASSY MB-VGA 50.L66VE.003 CABLE ASSY MB-VGA 2.5M (15/15P)L0TB GP CABLE CABLE AUDIO CABLE AUDIO(ST,2.5M)BLACK L0T GP...
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Chapter 8 Power Board Current set Information Panel P/N Description Current Type Value AA0201U1008 (Samsung) 20” LTM201U1-L01 7.5mA 20” LM201U04-SL02 AA201U04101 (LG) P/B P/N Description AS05B630401 ADP/INV,FSP070-2PI01 90~264V GP AS05B530008 ADP/INV EADP-59AF B, 90~264V REV1A GP FSP Power module AS05B630401 ADP/INV,FSP070-2PI01 90~264V GP When the lamp current value is 7.5mA, the jumper should be done...
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Delta Power module AS05B530008 ADP/INV EADP-59AF B, 90~264V REV1A GP When the lamp current value is 7.5mA, the jumper should be done as the picture left shows 圖 1 When the lamp current value is 7mA, the jumper should be done as the picture left shows 圖...