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Acer AL2223W 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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“as is ”. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, of 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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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Note Warning Caution Important Denotes actual messages that appear on screen Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or 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 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.
SPECIAL NOTES ON LCD MONITORS The following symptoms are normal with LCD monitor and do not indicate a problem. NOTES 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.
Monitor Feature LCD Panel Input Display Color Maximum Dot Clock ® Max Resolution Plug & Play EPA ENERGY STAY Audio output Input Connector Input Video Signal Screen Size (Active) Power Source Environmental Considerations Weight (N.W.) Dimension Driving system TFT Color LCD Size 22"...
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Switch External Controls : Regulatory Compliance * Power Switch * MENU / EXIT / Volume / Volume * AUTO / ENTER * Contrast/brightness * Focus * Clock * H.Position * W.Position * Language * OSD Color temperature * OSD Position & Timeout * Auto Config * Input * Information...
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Timings The product has 34 memory modes in total. 26 modes are preset and 8 modes are user definable. MODE NO. RESOLUTION 720 x 400 Dot clock(MHz) 28.321 31.469kHz H-Total ( us ) 31.78(900dots) H-Sync ( us ) 3.813(108dots) H-B-P ( us ) 1.907(54dots) H-Active ( us ) 25.42(720dots)
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MODE NO. RESOLUTION 640 x 480 Dot clock(MHz) 31.5 37.500kHz H-Total ( us ) 26.667(840 dots) H-Sync ( us ) 2.032 (64 dots) H-B-P ( us ) 3.810 (120 dots) H-Active ( us ) 20.317 (640 dots) H-F-P ( us ) 0.508 (16 dots) 75Hz (75) V-Total (ms )
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MODE NO. RESOLUTION 800 x 600 Dot clock(MHz) 48.077kHz H-Total ( us ) 20.80 (1040dots) H-Sync ( us ) 2.400 ( 120 dots) H-B-P ( us ) 1.280 (64 dots) H-Active ( us ) 16.00 (800 dots) H-F-P ( us ) 1.120 (56 dots) 72Hz (72.188) V-Total (ms )
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MODE NO. RESOLUTION 1024 x 768 Dot clock(MHz) 78.75 60.02kHz H-Total ( us ) 16.66(1312 dots) H-Sync ( us ) 1.22 (96 dots) H-B-P ( us ) 2.23 (176 dots) H-Active ( us ) 13.00 (1024 dots) H-F-P ( us ) 0.20 (16 dots) 75.03Hz V-Total (ms )
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MODE NO. RESOLUTION 1280 x 960 Dot clock(MHz) 60.000 KHz H-Total ( us ) 16.667 (1800dots) H-Sync ( us ) 1.037 ( 112 dots) H-B-P ( us ) 2.889 (312 dots) H-Active ( us ) 11.852 (1280 dots) H-F-P ( us ) 0.889 (96 dots) 60.00Hz V-Total (ms )
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MODE NO. RESOLUTION 1280 x 768 Dot clock(MHz) 102.25 60.289KHz H-Total ( us ) 16.587 (1696dots) H-Sync ( us ) 1.252 ( 128 dots) H-B-P ( us ) 2.034 (208 dots) H-Active ( us ) 12.518 (1280 dots) H-F-P ( us ) 0.782 (80 dots) 74.893Hz V-Total (ms )
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MODE NO. RESOLUTION 1680 x 1050 Dot clock(MHz) 146.25 65.29 KHz H-Total ( us ) 15.316 (2240 dots) H-Sync ( us ) 1.203 ( 176 dots) H-B-P ( us ) 1.915 (280 dots) H-Active ( us ) 11.487 (1680 dots) H-F-P ( us ) 0.711 (104 dots) 59.954 Hz...
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. * Adjusting display settings External Controls ○ POWER ○...
OSD Menu Picture Contrast: This adjusts dark and light shades of color relative to each other to achieve a comfortable contrast. Brightness: This adjusts the brightness of the picture on the screen. 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 runs auto -configuration. nformation: This shows brief information on the screen. Analog Input: Setting Language: Select the OSD menu language from English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Russian. OSD H. Position OSD V.
LED Definition The system equips one dual color (blue/amber) led to indict system status and defined as bellows : LED Color Blue Amber Dark R,G,B GAIN: Adjust current RGB Driver value. SPREAD : Adjust chip set internal frequency spread effect for EMI testing . Factory 2 Adjustment: This page only visible in factory mode AUTO BURN:...
LOGO : When the monitor is power on, the LOGO will be showed in the center, and disappear slowly. 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.
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USING THE RIGHT POWER CORD The accessory power cord for the Northern American region is the wallet plug with NEMA 5-15 style and is UL listed and CSA labeled. The voltage rating for the power cord shall be 125 volt AC. Supplied with units intended for connection to power outlet of personal computer: Please use a cord set consisting of a minimum No.
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 the inverter board and inverter cable 2. Insert inverter cable to inverter board. Assembly inverter board and shielding cover Insert keyboard cable on the main board Insert button cable on the main board. Insert LCD cable on the main board. - 30 -...
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Assembly process Picture Description 1.[GET SPONGE CUSHION AND PUT IT IN THE MIDDLE OF CONVEYER] 2.[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 IN M/B CONNECTOR] 3.[ PUT M/B IN THE CONVEYER] 1.[GET POWER/B AND INSERT JUMPER IN...
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1.[FASTEN 1*PCS SCREW(M 4*8-B) IN P/B] 2.[FASTEN 2*PCS SCREW(M 3*6-T) IN P/B] 1.[FETCH POWER/B MYLAR PUT IT ON SHIELD AND FASTEN 1*PCS SCREW (M 3*6-T]. 2.[FASTEN 1*PCS SCREW(M 3*6-T) IN M/B] 3.[GET THE SHIELD AT FRONTAGE OF THE CONVEYER] 1.[GET THE SHIELD AT FRONTAGE OF THE CONVEYER] 2.[GET PANEL AND PUT IT ON THE CONVEYER, THEN TEAR OFF THE...
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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 BEZEL AND CHECK ITS APPEARANCE] 2.[ASSEMBLE BEZEL ON PANEL﹐THEN PASTE TYPE TO FASTEN PROTECTIVE FILM ON THE BEZEL]...
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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.[STICK 1*PCS RUBBER AT THE APPOINTED PLACE] 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]...
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1.[PUT THE SPEAKER AT THE APPOINTED PLACE] 2.[INSERT NETHER CCFT CABLE IN INVERTER CABLE] 1.[FASTEN 2*PCS IO-NUT IN THE VGA JOINT] 2.[FASTEN 2*PCS IO-NUT IN THE MB JOINT] 1.[LOCK SCREW (F2.5*8.0-P)*4pcs TO FASTEN SPEAKER] 2.[LOCK 4*PCS SCREW(M3*6-T) TO FASTEN SPEAKER] 1.[STICK AL FOIL AT THE APPOINTED PLACE TO FASTEN THE CABLE] 2.[STICK 1*PCS AL FOIL AT THE APPOINTED...
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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.[LOCK 2*PCS SCREW (F3*8-B) TO FASTEN BEZEL AND LCD COVER] 3.[GET STAND NECK AND INSPECT IF IT IS DIRTY AND SCRATCHED,THEN PUT IT IN...
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1.[INSERT DVI CABLE IN DVI CONNECTOR] 2.[INSERT POWER CABLE IN POWER CONNECTOR] 3.[INSERT POWER CABLE IN POWER CONNECTOR] 1.[AT FIRST CHECK IF 2*PCS SCREW IN THE COVER IS LOST]. 2.[LOCK 4*PCS SCREW (M4*10-B) TO FASTEN STAND NECK]. 1.[INSERT VGA CABLE IN VGA CONNECTOR] 2.[GET BASE FIXTURE AND ASSEMBLE IT TO STAND NECK] 1.[LET MONITOR STAND]...
TROUBLE SHOOTING This chapter provides trouble shooting information forAL1932 Trouble Shooting 1. No Power Change Power Board Check Short Of Main Board Change Q3,D1,U1,D2 Change X1 Change U5 or Change U5 RUN Software Check Bottom Board No Power Check CN1 +12V and +5V Check D1=1.8V U1 out=3.3V...
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2. Missing Color Change Cable Change R1,R5,R10, Change U4 or CN2 Cable or Panel Adjustment R/G/B Color Missing Color Check VGA Cable Check R27,R29,R31 Check CN2 LVDS Signal Check OSD R/G/B Gain - 43 - Change Panel...
Connector Information Phonejack stereo PIN1. AC power cord PIN2. Audio cable PIN3. Audio : Line -in receptacle PHONEJACK STEREO Video signal connector 15P Mini D-Sub connector x 1 MNEMO : CEE22 typed connector DB15HD SIGNAL Red Video Green Video Blue Video None Ground(DDC return) Red GND...
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Proprietary connecting of DVI box The 44 pin of proprietary DVI box is defined as follows: RX2- RX2+ RX1- RX1+ RX0- RX0+ RXC- RXC+ LLC VPC KEY1 KEY2 SCART_FUNC KEY3 SCART RGB_CON SCL5V nYCOEN SDA5V NVDSW_SEL HSCL REST HSDA DVI_ DETECT CORD_ RESET CORD_DETECT ADO_L...
DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts repair and service of customer machines.
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Part Nuber Explode view Item Part Number Description EAWBTB01017 LCD BEZEL WBTB MM30030IBJ4 SCREW M3*3-I-NI AAM220EW000 LCD(TFT)22''M220EW01 V0 FOR ACER CON GP FAWBTB02013 LCD BKT-L WBTB FCL7TA01018 SHIELDING MYLAR L7TA FCM7T004014 AL FOIL M7T FAWBTB01017 SHIELDING EAWBTB02013 LCD COVER FAL0TB08016 HINGE ASSY L0TB 10 EBL9TB02013 HINGE COVER L9TB 11 MM40100B244 SCREW M4.0*10-B BLACK (NYLOK)
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Part list Above picture show th description of the following component Item Picture - 50 - Description Part No back cover 25WBTBLC006 bezel 34WBTBLB009 base 38L0TBBS005 stand 26L0TBSA001...
MENU_O SEL_O PWR_O RIGHT_O LEFT_O AMBER_O GREEN_O JST 8Pin PH2.0mm H TOUCH SWITCH 4P TOUCH SWITCH 4P TOUCH SWITCH 4P TOUCH SWITCH 4P TOUCH SWITCH 4P LD1 LED Dual AMBER GREEN LD2 LED Dual MENU AUTO POWER RIGHT LEFT PROJECT NAME: L7TB / L9TB /L0TB / WDTB/WBTB Title Key Board...
Power Board Information Panel P/N AAM220EW000 P/B P/N AS05B3E0409 Description LCD(TFT)22" M220EW01 V0 FOR ACER CON GP Description ADP/INV,FSP055-2PI02(90-264V,6.~7.5MA)GP - 60 - Chapter 8 Current Type Value 7.0 mA When the lamp current value is 7.0mA, the jumper should be done as the...