Acer F900 User's Manual
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1. 4 Click Next When EUU is installed the Completed screen displays te PO AU plot Miad InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed POWUpdate Click Finish bo exit the wizard 5 Click Finish The End User Update utility starts and the following screen displays USER UPDATE Welcome te the update program This program will assist you in updating the USB downloader and OS on your device Warning you do not follow our update mstructions the device may become unbootable Please follow the following steps and then continue 1 Backup all your data on vour PDA including the installed programs and those in the FlashDisk After the OS update ia completed all the data on the device will be cleared 2 Doa sofware reset by pressing the reset button 3 Properky connect your device and host computer via USB cable Also make sure the AC power is properly connected 4 Close all application on your PDA and host computer 5 Please reserve atleast disk space for update Deonotinsert card When the MicroSoft ActiveSync connection is established Click the Next button to continue 6 Follow the on screen instructions When the ActiveSync connection is established click Next The following screen displays END USER UPDATE USB Downloader OXXX2. 1 Pre disassembly Instructions 1 Disassembly Process 1 External Module Disassembly Process 2 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 2 Femovilig The SNUS qp dox ge na 3 Removing the Mini SD Card 4 Removing the Back Cover 6 Removing the Battery 7 Removing thessoIM Card 2 aod 0 eg oe ott 8 Main Unit Disassembly Process 9 Main Unit Disassembly 9 Removing the Upper Cover 11 Removing the LCD 16 Removing the Mainboard 18 Removing the Vibration Module 21 Removing the Receiver Module 22 Removing SIN Board ud CER e ed ee 23 Removing the Camera Shielding 25 Removing the Camera Module 26 Removing the Middle Cover 27 Replacing Internal Module Components
3. 28 Replacing the Middle Cover 28 Replacing the Camera Module 31 Replacing the Camera Shielding 32 Replacing the SIM Board oak es ae 32 Replacing the Receiver Module 34 Replacing the Vibration Module 34 Replacing the Mainboard 35 Replacing the LCD pde d eto Ben or une Ex Des dies 37 Replacing the Upper 38 Replacing Internal Module Components 40 Replacing the SIM Card 40 Replacing the Battel au a de siesat e a do nx wa Deb ed usd he oo iE at s 41 VII Table of Contents Replacing tne Back Cover bette doe spes mt pd 41 Replacing the Mini SD Card 42 Replacing he enews 43 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 1 Using DebugSwitcher Function Testing 1 RUN IN and Discharge Tests 1 FM Receiver Audio and GPS1 2 Gamera TEST Ro necs 3 Function Testing 1
4. slot shown 3 Push the door into the case to secure it in place Replacing the Stylus 1 Push the stylus into the stylus holder in the base of the smartphone as shown Chapter 3 43 44 Chapter 3 Diagnostics Troubleshooting Using DebugSwitcher Function Testing RUN IN and Discharge Tests NOTE Wear anti static gloves 1 Insert the battery battery cover and charger in to the handset and power on Tap LED and wait for the keypad LED to light Tap OK to test Tap Burnin Test for Run in testing When the screen shows PASS the handset has passed all tests 5 Check if the handset LED always lights green If yes handset D passed 6 Check if the temperatures the handset battery and charger Gauge update and not too high If the temperature is excessively high the handset failed 7 Ifthe handset battery and charger is OK take the charger off 8 Unplug the travel charger and go back to the Debugswitcher display Click the DCB to discharge the battery 9 After discharge check if the battery capacity is less than 55 and if the screen shows Pass If so the handset passed 10 Check if the handset and battery temperature is excessively high If not the handset passed Chapter 4 1 FM Receiver Audio and 51 Tests NOTE e Take care not to damage the casing when putting the handset on the test fixture 1 Plug in th
5. 0 cece RR nn 4 FUNCION TCSUNG Z 3 3 2 5 9 6 G Sensor and Light Sensor 7 TMsolt alid GP OZ eS qat deri eS dup 8 Using the Windows Mobile Test System 9 Serial Number Definition 1 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 1 F900 Smartphone Exploded Diagram 2 F900 Smartphone FRU List nnana aana aaa eens 4 Online Support Information 1 Index 1 VIII System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the 5 many features Operating System Windows Mobile 6 1 Professional for Pocket PC Phone Edition Processor e Samsung SC3 6410 533 MHz with one DRAM Memory e 256 MB Flash ROM 128 MB SDRAM Display e 3 8 800 x 480 VGA 65 536 colors TFT LCD touch panel window Dimensions and Weight 117 5 L x 63 5 W x 12 9 H mm 155 g including battery and stylus Communications HSDPA UMTS 2100 1900 850 Quad Bands GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz EDGE class 10 GPRS class 10 Wireless LAN e 802 11b g Modem EMP 0365 GPS Embedded SiRF Star chipset TMC function supported subject to region availability Bluetooth Bluetooth 2 0 class 2 EDR Chapter 1 1 Built in 3 mega pixels auto focus CMOS camera with flashlight up to 2048 x 1536 resolution VGA resolution fi
6. Push the tabs down to be sure that the securing clips on the camera well are inserted into the shielding Replacing the SIM Board 1 Connect the FFC to the SIM Board IMPORTANT Be sure that the end of the FFC connector with the white stripe is connected to the SIM Board 32 Chapter 3 2 Connect the SIM Board the Mainboard 3 Lift the SIM Board away from the Mainboard as shown 4 Insert the two screws to secure the SIM Board to the Mainboard T gt 05826 FC qr m 5 Chapter 3 33 Replacing the Receiver Module 1 Insert the receiver module into the Lower Cover and ensure the clips snap into place Replacing the Vibration Module 1 Grasping the Vibration Module firmly from both sides insert the Vibration Module into the vibration module well in the Lower Cover 2 Press the vibration module into place until the edges are flush with the well 34 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1 Insert the Mainboard into the Lower Cover as shown The I O port and green tab on the main board should be inserted fully into the main board then drop the side with the SD card reader into place make sure that all screw holes align 2 Chapter 3 35 36 4 Replace the four screws to secure the Mainboard to the Lower Cover Mainboard green callout Y Mom A 2 re o queam cs i i IS EL
7. press and hold to turn the phone function on off Windows button Press to open the Start menu 11 OK close button Press to activate the OK X function if avail able in the top right hand corner of the screen Stylus Use to enter information or select items on the touch screen Press to increase the phone volume Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture Press down halfway to auto focus Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Samsung SC3 6410 533 MHz CPU 424 FBGA Features 16 16KB I D Cache 16 16KB I D TCM One 8 bit ITU 601 656 Camera Interface up to 4M pixel for scaled and 16M pixel for un scaled resolution Multi Format CODEC provides encoding and decoding of MPEG 4 H 263 H 264 gt 30fps SD D1 and decoding of VC1 video gt 30fps SD D1 9M triangles sec 3D graphics accelerator with OpenGL ES 1 1 2 0 D3DM API support 2D Graphics Accelerator with BitBlit and Rotation 3 ch 125 Dolby 5 1 channel support and combined PCM and AC97 1 2 4 8 bpp Palletized 8 16 24bpp Non Palletized Color TFT support up to 1024x1024 2 Channel 2 interface support Dedicated IrDA 1 1 port Configurable GPIOs On chip USB 2 0 OTG controller and transceiver supporting high speed 480Mbps on chip transceiver On chip USB 1 1 Host controller and transceiver supporting full speed 12Mbps on chip transceiver 3 Channel HS MMC MMC SDHC SDIO card support CF and CompactF
8. 4205 006 FRAME 60 4205 007 SHIELD COVER FOR 3M CAMERA 60 4205 008 HOLDER 3311 BLACK RUBBER SILICON RU 60 4205 009 BBER 43001420 LCM FPC F900 6 4205 001 MISCELLANEOUS MYLAR FOR CAMERA 47 420 002 GASKET FOR EMP COVER 47 420 003 REGULATION LABEL_ F900 FOR TW amp 47 420 004 ONLY REGULATION LABEL_WWE F900 FOR 47 420 005 GLOBE WARRANTY STICKER 47 4205 006 WATERING DETECTION LABEL X960 900 XZ 70200 052 F900 Chapter 6 O1 OPTICAL DEVICE CAMERA F900 03 02 001 Screws MACHINE SCREW_FLAT_CROSS JCIS _1 6M 86 H420S 001 M 1 5MM BLACK STEEL PLATING ZINC NYLOK 44001480 MACHINE SCREW FLAT TORX 1 6MM 5MM 86 4205 002 d BLACK STEEL PLATING ZINC HNS T5 NYLO K 44001510 MACHINE SCREW_FLAT_CROSS JCIS _1 6M 86 4205 003 M 2MM BLACK STEEL PLATING NICKEL HN 5 NYLOK 44001490 MACHINE SCREW FLAT TORX 1 6MM 3 5MM 86 4205 004 SILVER STEEL PLATING NICKEL HNS NYL OK Chapter 6 Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer device you are a distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your 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 and password These c
9. PDA remove FDA battery or other abnonmal actions durmg update Itcould be amable to startup the PDA if update fail Press Y to art updating 11 Click Y to begin the upgrade A progress screen displays Now the new is updated to your PDA successbully PDA is restarting now Otherwise not te reset PDA or remove PDA battery and be patient For a while Press finish button to leave the program 12 Click Finish to complete the process Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble and reassemble the smartphone for maintenance and troubleshooting IMPORTANT The use of metal tools during disassembly may damage the casing Use plastic tools where possible IMPORTANT Cover the work area with a clean dry lint free cloth before placing the smartphone face down Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the smartphone you need the following tools e Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat to prevent electrostatic discharge A clean dry lint free cloth to prevent damage to the LCD during disassembly e Plastic pry less than or equal to 0 96 mm thickness e Tweezers plastic and metal NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components Related Information The product previews seen in the disassembly proced
10. Toolkit Speed Dial Call Filter Wireless Modem Wireless Manager Dialer Skin Add Ringtone CSD Type Voice Commander Connection Wizard SMS Sender MMS Composer SIM Manager Video Telephony to change by region Multimedia Tools e Image Maker Multimedia Manager Camera Camcorder Image Wizard FM Tuner Subject to change by region Utilities e Quick Link Battery Meter Zoom SMS Bluetooth Manager M Desk Scenario Backup Utility Name card Manager GPS Tools e Satellite Data Update Location SMS System Block Diagram MIC 0072 Bd o AK4671 ges 9730 5 er RCV_SW geo GPS HOST PB LED Driver ON MODEM PCM 48MHz 12 2 27MHz 32768KHz GSM REC GSM MIC 4 SIM TP P B L Ctrl LED Ctrl Camera I F 12C 125 5 BEAR _ ONSWAn ONSWA GSMPWR EMP_ON OF B 3100 SIM PWRRSTn GSMRST EMP_RESET VDD_A B C Micro SD Slot 50100 PCM BT CPU_BT RE PWRRSTn SERVICEn a UARTO UART3 VPPFLASH ACC UARTO CPLD X2C128 Samsung S3C6410 POPTy pe UART SWITCH DB3210 PWR FM ANT Signal 75 50102 WiFi Management amp Ext GPIO CWR E SPI MEM MEM Port
11. Your PDA will enter the USB downloader Flash Capacity 128MB when you see the figure click Next button to continue INote If PDA cannot enter USB downloader mode please contact Waiting a download ithe device manufacture 7 When the device enters Download mode as described on screen click Next NOTE If the device does not enter Download mode contact the service center The following screen displays END USER UPDATE STEP 2 When your PDA enters the USB downloader click the Update button to start update procedure Tou can see the screen Jas shown to the left on the device and this Imeans the 15 receiving data USE Downloader y USE host 1 not connected yet USB host 15 connected Waiting download When the data transfer has brushed The Mest button will be enabled Please chick the Hest button te connue Note Ifthe Update button is disabled disconnect and reconnect your USE cable between the device and the host computer UPDATE 8 Click Update to begin receiving data NOTE If the Update button is disabled disconnect and reconnect the USB cable between the device and host computer 9 Once the data is downloaded the Update button is replaced with a Next button 10 Click Next to continue A warning screen displays a EE m procedure will beg mow don t remove usb connection cancel update program reset
12. connected at this stage 3 Lift the SIM Board away from the Mainboard as shown 4 Disconnect the SIM Board FFC from the Mainboard Chapter 3 23 24 5 Disconnect the FFC the SIM Board Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Shielding 1 See Removing the SIM Board on page 23 2 Insert thin tine tweezers either side of the Shielding securing clip and gently pry the Shielding away from the Mainboard NOTE When removing the Shielding it may be necessary to loosen the securing clip on the opposite side of the module to release it from the Mainboard 3 Lift the Shielding clear of the Mainboard to expose the Camera Module C 990 Chapter 3 25 Removing the Camera Module 1 See Removing the Camera Shielding on page 25 IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the Camera Module by lifting the lens directly Use tweezers to disconnect the interface to avoid damaging the camera FFC 2 Remove the adhesive tape securing the Camera FFC in place perl E 7 2 2402990 3 Using the tweezers pry up the FFC connector to disconnect the FFC 4 Liftthe Camera Module and push the FFC cable through the Middle Cover to remove the Camera Module 26 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Camera Module on page 26 2 Locate the four clips securing the Middle Cover to the Mainboard 3 Release clip A by pushing it away from the Ma
13. through white black red green and blue backgrounds Check that the white screen displays no black dots Check that the black screen displays no white dots e Check that the RGB screens display with no color distortion or bleeding Tap OK if the test is passed Tap the screen to test the Backlight function Tap ON and OFF to test functionality Tap UP and DOWN to test the brightness functionality Tap OK if the test is passed Tap the screen to test the five integrated LEDs Tap ALL ON and verify that the Blue White Orange Red and Green LEDs light Tap ALL OFF to complete the test Tap OK if the test is passed PE Buch Lay bil Tool UN Lesl RE IT AD ien rian Chapter 4 Chapter 4 12 13 14 screen to test the Vibration function Tap and OFF to test the funtionality Ensure that the vibration is not too strong or too weak and noise less Tap OK if the test is passed be H rh Function Testing 2 NOTE 10 11 12 13 14 Wear anti static gloves When testing the touch panel pen draw from corner to corner and side to side Do not start in the centre of the screen Tap the screen to test the various key button functions Tap the keys shown in the image to test the funtionality Ensure that the keys are not loose or unresponsive Tap OK if the test is passed Tap the screen
14. to perform the PenTrac test Draw a star as shown to test the full extent of the touchpad Tap X in the top right corner of the screen if the test is passed Tap the screen to perform Audio Tests Tap SPK to start recording Ensure the voice is normal from speaker Tap Receiver Test to check the receiver functionality Plug in a headset and ensure that the headset icon turns red Press answer button on the phone keypad and check the screen displays the answer key icon Tap HP Recording to start recording and ensure the voice is normal from speaker a to go to the FM test item Make sure that music is Test wits em heard from the headset then remove the headset Tap OK if the tests are passed Chapter 4 Sensor and Light Sensor Tests NOTE Wear anti static gloves Take not to damage the casing when putting the device on the test fixture Ensure the Light Sensor Test Fixture timer is reset to 0 zero before use Please use the Golden Sample to calibrate tests before use 1 Press to start the G Sensor Test Tap Start to begin the test The screen shows Z Z X X Y and Y on the screen After each position move the handset according to the specified directions as follows Z Handset screen faces up Z Turn handset so that battery cover faces up X Rotate handset cl
15. 1 35039001077733 The following describes the information on the product sticker Acer 22 Barcode Part a ETL1307152 Apr 2008 Follows Code 128 standard refer to http www adams1 com pub russadam 128code html Acer 22 Code SN PPPPPPPPPPYWWSSSSSMMVV PPPPPPPPPP Acer Part Number YWW 3 digit numeric year and week code 55555 5 character unique hexadecimal code by manufacturer base and reset each week 0 9 A B C D E F 16 code English version code Chapter 5 Acer SNID YWWadddddMM YWW 3 digit numeric year and week code as above dddddd 6 digit unique number derived from Acer 22 Code SN SSSSS Transfer Rule 5152535455 dddddd S 164 5 163 S3 162 54 16 S5 For example 001FD 000509 1 162 15 16 13 Manufacturer code as above FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of the F900 smartphone Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guid
16. ER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a 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 Table of Contents System Specifications 1 FESS wan Ao Ma 1 System Block Diagram wra eee eA keke SS 4 Your Acer Smartphone tour 5 VOWS sarrit a a 5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 6 Software Upgrades 1 System Requirements 1 MOde SWITGHING one eee 1 Performing a Soft Reset 1 Switching to Download Mode 1 Performing Clean Boot 1 Software Upgrade Procedure 1 Using BIN File For service center only 1 Using the EUU For distributor or service center 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 1 Disassembly Requirements 1 Related v2 ooa heehee be eee io de 1 General Information
17. F900 Smartphone Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on the F900 smartphone service guide Copyright Copyright 2009 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 Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose 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 Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Other bra
18. MEM Porti DET m LED Ctrl Jtag OneDRAM B port CONN Flash mDDR 32MB Action Camera Volume keys Up Down PWR Reset key AP key x4 CE HS_L R CONN LExt Debug UART USB ID NAND Flash Gas gauge BQ27500 Ethernet Debug MEM Boar d Li Polymer 1530mAH Battery Your Acer Smartphone tour After examining your smartphone features let us show you around your new smartphone Views m E 3 5 20 21 16 BJ 1 19 Mini USB connector Connect to USB cable headphones charger 2 Power button Press to turn the screen on off or enter sleep mode press and hold to turn the smartphone off 3 Bluetooth WLAN Indicates Bluetooth WLAN and GPS status GPS indicator Light sensor Senses ambient light to adjust screen brightness for comfortable viewing Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone suit able for holding to your ear 6 Charge indicator Indicates battery charge status 7 Touchscreen 800 x 480 pixel screen to display data phone content and enter information 8 Talk send button button Activate phone dial view recently dialed numbers answer a call Activate phone dial view recently dialed numbers answera call recently dialed numbers answer a call button Press to end call disconnect GPRS
19. an be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s products including e Service guides for all models User s manuals e Training materials e Software utilities e Spare parts lists e TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are e Detailed information on Acer s International Traveler s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix A 1 Appendix Back Cover Removing 6 Replacing 41 Battery Removing 7 Replacing 41 Camera Module Removing 26 Replacing 31 Camera Shielding Removing 25 Replacing 32 Display 4 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 2 Features FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 1 LCD Module Removing 16 Replacing 37 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 9 Mainboard Removing 18 Replacing 35 Middle Cover Removing 27 Replacing 28 Mini SD Card R
20. e You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines 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 Chapter 6 1 F900 Smartphone Exploded Diagram 60 4205 004 Touchscreen Chapter 6 I LAM 8 FrntCover 80H4208004 _ CAM He m Chapter 6 F900 Smartphone FRU List ACCESSORY USB CABLE STYLUS F900 6K H370S 001 6K H420S 001 STYLUS WITH BAG PACKING F900 LEATHER POUCH F900 PU POUCH F900 ADAPTER AC ADAPTER EU PLUG AC ADAPTER UK PLUG AC ADAPTER US PLUG AC ADAPTER AU PLUG HEADSET F900 BATTERY F900 6K H420S 002 6K H420S 003 6K H430S 003 0050 001 0050 002 0050 003 0050 004 0050 005 00205 003 BT 0010T 003 DUMMY BATTERY F900 6K H420S 004 M B F900 MB H4200 001 SIM BOARD F900 GASKET_3311_GRAY_CONDUCTIVE GASKET _N A_GASKET FOR MAIN U 47 4205 001 33002700 CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY VIBRATOR F900 60 4205 001 4 Chapter 6 RECEIVER F900 60 4205 002 o T SPEAKER 900 50 H4205 003 FRONT COVER ASSY F900 60 4205 004 REAR COVER ASSY F900 60 4205 005 ANTENNA GSM DCS PCS WCDMA FPC 60
21. e FM Receiver test cable into the handset USB port and press FM Rx test If the test shows Pass the handset passed 2 Ifthe testis Pass put the handset in the tray and click GPS for GPS testing If the test shows Pass the handset passed 3 Put the handset the Audio Test fixture and click 1K Hz to test Audio functions 4 Check if the value is less than the limited value If so the device passed 2 Chapter 4 Camera Test NOTE Wear anti static gloves Take care not to damage the casing when putting the device on the test fixture Make sure that the handset camera can auto focus 1 Tap CMR to begin testing 2 Hold the handset at 3m to test focus functionality Check for color shifts blurring and distortion If there is no issue the handset passed 3 Repeat step 2 using a sheet of white paper with a single black dot in the centre to confirm the camera test Press Macro and then test the front VGA camera for full functionality 4 Focus the handset on the ceiling light If the display does not turn partially yellow it passed 5 Press the Power and Reset buttons simultaneously then press and hold the camera button The camera enters night node Check to be sure that the camera displays properly while in a dark area Chapter 4 3 Function Testing 1 NOTE gt 10 11 Wear anti static gloves Tap Seq Test to begin testing functions The LCD Test starts Tap the screen to cycle
22. emoving 4 Replacing 42 R Receiver Module Removing 22 Replacing 34 SIM Board Removing 23 Replacing 32 SIM Card Removing 8 Replacing 40 Stylus Removing 3 Replacing 43 System Block Diagram 4 Upper Cover Removing 11 Replacing 38 Vibration Module Removing 21 Replacing 34 Views 5
23. inboard as shown 4 Release clip B by pushing it away from the Mainboard as shown Chapter 3 27 5 Release clip pushing it away from the Mainboard as shown 6 Lift the Mainboard away from the Middle Cover as shown and slide the Mainboard clear of the clip D Replacing Internal Module Components Replacing the Middle Cover 1 Four clips secure the Middle Cover to the Main Board as shown below Insert the main board into the Middle cover so the clips denoted by circles and the pins denoted by arrows are aligned 28 Chapter 3 1 Insert clip A and the nearby by pushing it into from the Mainboard as shown Chapter 3 29 30 2 3 4 Insert clip and the nearby by pushing it into the Mainboard as shown Insert clip C and the nearby pin by pushing it into the Mainboard as shown Take care the pin is properly mounted as it is hidden under the USB port after connection Insert clip D and the nearby pin by pushing it into the Mainboard as shown Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera Module 1 Push the FFC cable through the slot in the side of the Middle Cover camera well 2 Slide the camera into the camera well in the middle cover 3 Connect the FFC as shown 4 Reapply the adhesive tape to secure the Camera FFC in place Chapter 3 31 Replacing the Camera Shielding 1 Slide the camera shield over the camera well on the middle board 2
24. l service agent only receive EUU software Mode Switching Performing a Soft Reset 1 Press and hold the POWER button 2 Press RESET and release both power amp reset buttons at the same time Switching to Download Mode 1 Perform a soft reset 2 Immediately press and hold the ACTION POWER and RESET buttons simultaneously 3 Release the three busstons when the USBDL screen displays on the screen Performing a Clean Boot 1 Perform a soft reset device reboot 2 Press volume up and volume down at the same time until the clean boot message appears Software Upgrade Procedure Using a BIN File For service center only 1 Save the bin file to a Micro SD card 2 Insert the Micro SD card into the device 3 Activate DOWNLOAD mode a Perform a soft reset b Immediately press and hold the ACTION POWER and RESET button simultaneously c Release the three buttons when the USBDL screen displays on the screen 4 The device begins the upgrade from the BIN file on the Micro SD card automatically Chapter 2 1 Using the EUU For distributor or service center 1 Execute ActiveSync Connect with PC Execute EUU xxx exe The Welcome screen displays PDA Update InstslShueld Wizard xj Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PDAUpdate The InstallShield A Wizard wil instal POAUpdate an your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treahes
25. lashSpec 3 0 compatible except MDMA operation Real time clock 3 PLL s timer with PWM and watch dog timer 32 channel DMA controller Support 8X8 key matrix 8 ch 12 bit ADC Touch screen interface System Memory TFT 3 8 pixels Active Area mm Display resolution pixels 800 x 480 VGA Typical White Luminance cd m also called Brightness Supported Colors 65 536 Contrast Ratio Response Time Optical Rise Time Fall Time msec 7 gt watt Wein Physical Size mm fF Electrical interface fF Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right CR 10 Left Vertical Upper CR 10 Lower Camera Model 1 4 QXGA CMOS Type Built in 3 2 mega pixels Auto Focus CMOS camera up to 2048 x 1536 resolution LED flash 0 3 mega pixels Fixed Focus CMOS camera for Video Telephony usage GPS WiFi Bluetooth Type Bluetooth 2 0 class 2 EDR Interface UART Profiles Generic Serial FTP A2DP Headset Hands Free FM Radio Frequency 108MHz Channel Search 76 RDS Supported Antenna External by Headset Battery Software Upgrades System Requirements e Microsoft Windows XP or above e Latest version of EUU End user Upgrade Utility EUU_xxx exe or Bin files for x960 e Latest version of ActiveSync v4 5 or above Tool USB Cable NOTE E ten releases both EUU and Bin file for an authorized Service Center Distributors and loca
26. nd Micro SD card e Save the file in Micro SD card photo appear normal Read Write Test 2 Check read write amp delete the storage file by Micro SD card WiFi Test 1 Enable Wireless Must be able to open a website 2 Execute Internet Explore to check if the Wireless LAN works well NOTE For problems related to Firewall and using Proxy please contact your IT specialists GPS Test 1 Execute the application as GPS Satellite searching status Viewer 1 No time limitation 2 Check the contents of application 2 Fix 3D Fixed Power Tools Notes E ME Dummy battery SI Current x 12 mA Power consumption program 2577 Backlight ON current lt 180 mA Power supply GSM BT WLAN GPS ALL OFF Micro SD card TI Backlight OFF current x 100 mA GSM BT WLAN GPS ALL OFF Turn off power button check SI 2 Check the contents of application Insert SD card containing program 2577 in to device Execute the program under OS 5 Select Backlight ON OFF to test 6 Select Clean Boot to reboot Once Windows welcome appears turn off power and remove dummy battery Chapter 4 10 Chapter 4 Serial Number Definition The following information describes the serial number details available on the Acer product sticker To view the serial number remove the Back Cover and Battery see Disassembly Process on page 1 as shown below acer a 5 9902019 29 Model No F900 INPUT 5V DC 1A Serie RHO3
27. nd and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For AC
28. ne over Remove the two screws securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover Mainboard 3 Turn the smartphone over Peel back the barcode to expose the securing screw 18 Chapter 3 4 Remove the four screws securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover m _ ScrewType Mainboard X M1635 6 3 5 red callout Mainboard green callout 5 Remove the rubber protector from the Microphone as shown 6 Chapter 3 19 20 Grasp the Lower Cover as shown 1 Lift and rotate the Mainboard out of the Lower Cover 2 to clear the I O ports green callout Chapter 3 Removing the Vibration Module 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 18 2 Using the tweezers grasp the Vibration Module and lift it clear of the Lower Cover 3 Ensure that the rubber insulation lifts free along with the Vibration Module Chapter 3 21 Removing the Receiver Module 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 18 2 Locate the removal tab as shown 3 Press the removal tab toward the outside of the Lower Cover The Receiver Module top edge lifts out of the Lower Cover 4 Lift the Receiver clear of the Lower Cover 22 Chapter 3 Removing the SIM Board 1 See Removing the Mainboard on page 18 2 Remove the two screws securing the SIM Board to the Mainboard B CEDSBZQTE I LN in S Et r IMPORTANT Do not remove the SIM Board completely the SIM FFC is still
29. o i i Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1 Reapply the adhesive to the LCD FFC Cable as shown 3 Reapply the adhesive LCD gasket Chapter 3 37 4 Insert the LCD Panel into the middle cover Replacing the Upper Cover 1 Connect the screen FFC to the Mainboard 2 Align the cover tabs and slide the tabs into the slots in the lower cover assembly 38 Chapter 3 3 Press the bottom of the covers together starting with one side and moving to the other 4 Using a pinching motion press the edges of the covers together working from the base of the unit to the top Attach one side at a time 5 Pinch the top edge together Chapter 3 39 6 Insert the two screws located on the sides the Lower Cover 7 Ium Insert the two rubber screw caps into the Lower Cover Replacing Internal Module Components Replacing the SIM Card 1 Slide the SIM Card into the SIM slot as shown 40 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery 1 Insert the Battery into the battery bay I7 Hin 2 Slide the Battery lock in the direction of the arrow to lock the Battery in place Replacing the Back Cover 1 Insert the bottom of the Back Cover into the smartphone Chapter 3 41 2 Push the back cover into place Replacing the Mini SD Card 1 Insert the card into the slot until it clicks into place 42 Chapter 3 2 Rotate the Mini SD door towards the
30. ockwise 90 degrees Rotate handset anti clockwise 90 degrees Y Rotate handset clockwise 180 degrees Keep handset in normal position facing up 4 After each position shift the handset beeps to indicate that you should change the position A set of 6 beeps indicates that the device passed the test Tap Light Sensor Test to enter the Light Sensor test page Tap Start to begin the test If the screen shows PASS the device has passed the test Chapter 4 7 TV out GPS2 Test NOTE Wear anti static gloves Assembly the battery then power on Press the TV Out tab to test TV Out function Make sure that the speaker generates Left Right and Centre channel output Check if the monitor displays TV output handset signal If so the device passed the test Scan bar code of the device with a barcode reader Plug in a USB cable to the handset then put in the test fixture for testing If the screen turns green the handset passed the GPS2 test Chapter 4 Using the Windows Mobile Test System Phone Live Test Test phone dial and receive function Check Dial Answer the phone call s voice is clear enough 1 Device over device to testing 9 2 Use wired Headset to answer call 3 Use Bluetooth headset to answer call USB connection Synchronize PDA with PC Connected USB to check PDA can be communicate with PC s ActiveSync Camera with Snap shot a photo then delete it 1 Check Camera function a
31. pressure as indicated by the arrow 1 and pry apart the bottom right edge the Upper Cover 2 IMPORTANT Do not remove the Upper Cover completely the TouchPad FFC is still connected at this stage 11 Lift the Upper Cover away from the Lower Cover and turn it over to expose the TouchPad FFC 14 Chapter 3 12 Using plastic tweezers lift the FFC connector to disconnect the Upper Cover from the Mainboard 14 The Lower and Upper Covers appear as shown below when separated IMPORTANT Ensure that no dust dirt or finger prints come in to contact with the exposed LCD Panel or Front Cover Foreign particles and grease will affect LCD output performance Chapter 3 15 Removing the LCD Module IMPORTANT Ensure that no dust dirt or finger prints come in to contact with the exposed LCD Panel or Front Cover Foreign particles and grease will affect LCD output performance 1 See Removing the Upper Cover on page 11 IMPORTANT The LCD Panel is not secured to the Lower Cover Support the panel before turning the Lower over 2 Turn the smartphone over to release the LCD Panel from the Lower Cover IMPORTANT Do not remove the LCD Panel completely the panel FFC is still connected at this stage 3 i 4 Lift the FFC cable as shown and peel back the gasket to remove the LCD Panel 16 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 17 Removing the Mainboard 1 See Removing the LCD Module on page 16 2 Turn the smartpho
32. rom the smartphone Chapter 3 Removing the Mini SD NOTE The Mini SD Card is an optional item and may not be present 1 Insert a finger nail or plastic pry into the casing and open the Mini SD door as shown 2 Rotate the Mini SD door away from the card slot as shown 3 Press the Mini SD card into the slot and release The card ejects automatically 4 Chapter 3 4 Remove the card from the slot and replace the Mini SD door Chapter 3 Removing the Back Cover IMPORTANT Cover the work area with a clean dry lint free cloth before placing the smartphone face down 1 Press the two cover securing latches inward as shown 2 Rotate the Back Cover away from the smartphone to remove it ANY 6 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery IMPORTANT The Battery is locked in place do not force the Battery out of the battery bay before open in the locking mechanism 1 See Removing the Back Cover on page 6 2 Slide the Battery lock in the direction of the arrow to release the Battery 3 Insert a thumb into the Battery cutout as shown and lift the Battery out of the battery bay Chapter 3 7 Removing the SIM Card NOTE The SIM Card is an optional item and may not be present 1 See Removing the Battery on page 7 2 Slide the SIM Card out of the SIM slot as shown 3 Lift the SIM Card clear of the smartphone as shown 8 Chapter 3 Unit Disassembly Process Main Uni
33. t Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Upper Cover LCD Panel Remove Mainboard Y Y Remove Remove Remove Vibration Module Receiver Module SIM Board Camera Shielding Remove Camera Module Middle Cover Screw List OS M1 6 3 5 Mainboard Chapter 3 10 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1 See Removing the Battery on page 7 2 Remove the two rubber screw caps from the Lower Cover using tweezers IMPORTANT Thin tine metal tweezers be used to remove the screw covers Take care not to scratch the Lower Cover during removal 3 Chapter 3 11 12 4 Remove the two screws located on the sides of the Lower Cover 4 Sep Sw Quy Screwlype IMPORTANT Do not force the covers apart to avoid damaging the plastic securing clips IMPORTANT Use a plastic pry less than or equal to 0 96 mm thickness Metal tools may damage the covers 5 Starting at the top right edge of the smartphone pry apart the covers Chapter 3 7 Work down the right side of the cover as shown prying the covers apart AG 8 Repeat the process down the left side gradually prying apart the covers li Chapter 3 13 9 Apply lateral
34. ures may not represent the final product color or configuration General Information Pre disassembly Instructions IMPORTANT Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system 2 Unplug the USB adapter and all other cables from the system 3 Cover the work area with a clean dry lint free cloth to protect the LCD panel 4 Place the system on a flat stable surface Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following sections e External components disassembly Main unit disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components Main Screw List Chapter 3 1 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system power Disconnect USB and all other cables from system Y Y NEZ D Remove Remove Remove Stylus Back Cover Mini SD Card Battery Remove SIM Card NOTE Items enclosed with broken lines are optional and may not be present 2 Chapter 3 Removing the Stylus 1 Grasp the Stylus as shown and pull to remove it from the smartphone 2 Continue to pull the Stylus until it is completely removed f
35. xed focus CMOS camera for video telephony usage Light sensor e Sensing the brightness of environment to adjust panel luminance TV out e Composite TV out Radio FM 76 108MHz support Channel Search Expansion Options MicroSD card slot Interface Audio Built in microphone and speaker hands free mode supported Interface Data Mini USB Sync Ergonomic Design e Touch panel for stylus or fingertip Buttons e Power button e Camera shutter key e Reset button e Record button e Volume control key e Send End key e Quick Application key x 2 GPS hotkey TBD e Gravity Sensor for user friendly operation Power DC Adaptor 5V 1A Battery 1530 mAh rechargeable Lithium Polymer e Talk time 4 hours 2G 6 hours backlight off e Standby 245 hours WDCDMA 275 hours GSM e Pocket PC usage 15 hours e GPS usage 5 hours Software pre loaded Windows Mobile 6 1 Professional Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile Calendar Contacts Tasks and Inbox Microsoft Office Word Mobile Microsoft Office Excel Mobile Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile MSN Messenger Microsoft Transcriber Windows Media Player 10 Picture Notes Internet Explorer Mobile ActiveSync Calculator Game Solitaire Bubble Breaker Microsoft Reader depends on region Acer Exclusive Applications User interface e Acer Shell v2 0 Phone Tools e Phone Application Phone Setting SIM
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