This manual contains information about maintenance and service of acer products. Use this manual to
perform diagnostics tests, troubleshoot problems, and align the acer product.
1.1. Trademark
The following terms are trademarks of Acer Inc. :
Acer
Importance
Only trained service personnel who are familiar with this Acer Product shall perform service or
maintenance to it. Before performing any maintenance or service, the engineer MUST read the “Safety
Note”.
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2. Introduction
This section contains general service information, please read through carefully. It should be stored for
easy access place for quick reference.
2.1. RoHS (2002/95/EC) Requirements
– Applied to all countries require RoHS.
The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) is a legal
requirement by EU (European Union) for the global electronics industry which sold in EU and some counties
also require this requirement. Any electrical and electronics products launched in the market after June 2006
should meet this RoHS requirements. Products launched in the market before June 2006 are not required to
compliant with RoHS parts. If the original parts are not RoHS complaints, the replacement parts can be non
ROHS complaints, but if the original parts are RoHS compliant, the replacement parts MUST be RoHS
complaints.
If the product service or maintenance require replacing any parts, please confirming the RoHS requirement
before replace them.
2.2. Safety Notice
1. Make sure your working environment is dry and clean, and meets all government safety requirements.
2. Ensure that other persons are safe while you are servicing the product.
DO NOT perform any action that may cause a hazard to the customer or make the product unsafe.
3. Use proper safety devices to ensure your personal safety.
4. Always use approved tools and test equipment for servicing.
5. Never assume the product’s power is disconnected from the mains power supply. Check that it is disconnected before opening the product’s cabinet.
6. Modules containing electrical components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Follow ESD safety
procedures while handling these parts.
7. Some products contain more than one battery. Do not disassemble any battery, or expose it to high
temperatures such as throwing into fire, or it may explode.
8. Refer to government requirements for battery recycling or disposal.
2.3 .Compliance Statement
Caution: This Optical Storage Product contains a Laser device. Refer to the product specifications and your
local Laser Safety Compliance Requirements.
2.4. General Descriptions
This Service Manual contains general information. There are 3 levels of service:
Level 1: Cosmetic / Appearance / Alignment Service
Level 2: Circuit Board or Standard Parts Replacement
Level 3: Component Repair to Circuit Boards
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3. Product Overview
Feature items
Specifications
Remark
Panel supplier & module name
LGD LM215WF1-TLA1
AUO M215HW01
TN, Normally white
Screen diagonal
21.5”W
495.5(H) x 292.2(V)
Display Format
1920(H) x 1080 (V)
Panel Display information
Pixel Pitch
LGD: 0.248 mm x 0.248 mm
SEC: 248.25 um x 248.25
um
Test Condition: Set Contrast
at 50, Brightness at 100,
Color at User preset
Luminance
300 cd/m2 (typ.),250 cd/m2
(min)
Test Condition: Set Contrast
at 50, Brightness at 100,
Color at User preset
AC power input
Yes
90-264 Volts, 47-63 Hz.
DC power input (with AC power adapter)
No DPMS supported
Yes
<2W
LED indicator for power status showed
Yes
White/Amber
OSD for control & information supported
Yes
3.1. Introduction
G225HQ is defined as our new 21.5”W model in ACER V series which will be the ACER project in Qisda.
G225HQ is defined as 21.5”W LCD Monitor supports 1920(H) x 1080(V) resolution with DPMS (Display Power
Management System) and ACER eColor function. There are double input types, D-sub and DVI. G225HQ
adopts LGD panel LM215WF1-TLA1, AUO panel M215HW01 . G225HQ has included 1W+1W speaker.
G225HQ also support ACM 50000:1.
The features summary is shown as below,
*All panel spec. in Q201 definition depends on the variance of panel source.
*All spec. of monitor need to warm up at least 1hr.
* To test the “Contrast Ratio” and “Luminance” functions, the color status must be “User preset” mode.
* 1. “Contrast Ratio”: Set “brightness” at 100, and “contrast” at 50.* 2. “Luminance”: Set “brightness” at 100, and “contrast” at 100.
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Multi-language supported for OSD
Yes
EMEA
Non-EMEA
Buttons control supported
Yes
6 buttons including 1
monitor power on/off
control button.
Flywheel control supported
No Scaling function supported
Yes
Auto adjustment function supported
Yes
“Auto-Key” function
DDC function supported (EDID ver. 1.3)
Yes
DDC2B
DDC-CI support version 1.1 or later
Yes
DDC-CI
Audio speakers supported
Yes
Audio Jack (input connector) supported
Yes
Line-in connector
Earphone Jack (Output connector)
supported
No
Microphone function supported
No Mechanical Tilt base design
Yes
From -5 to +23 degree
VESA wall mounting design
Yes
Mechanical Rotate design
No Mechanical Lift base design
No Kensington compatible lock design
Yes
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Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Input Voltage range
Universal input full range
90~264VAC /47~63Hz
Input Current range
90 ~ 264VAC
< 2.0 Arms
Power Consumption
Normal “On” operation
< 52 W
LED: Blue
DPMS
DPMS “Sleep” state
< 2 W
LED: Amber
DPMS
DPMS “Off” state
< 1 W
LED: OFF
Inrush Current
110 VAC
220 VAC
< 30 A (peak)
< 60 A (peak)
Cold-start
Earth Leakage Current
264 VAC/50Hz
< 3.5 mA
Hi-Pot
1. 1500VAC, 1 sec
2. Ground test: 30A,
1sec
Without damage
< 0.1 ohm
(on-line test)
(in-lab test)
Power Line Transient
IEC1000-4-4
1KV
IEC1000-4-5 (Surge)
Common: 2KV,
Differential: 1KV
CCFL operation range
90 ~ 264VAC
LGD: 3~8mA
SEC : 4~8mA
Depends on panel
source
CCFL Frequency
90 ~ 264VAC
40KHz ~ 60KHz
Depends on panel
source
Power cord
Color: Black
Length: 1800 +/- 50 mm
3.2. Operational Specification
3.2.1 Power supply
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3.2.2 Signal interface
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Signal Cable
15-pin D-Sub
Color: Black
Length: 1800 +/- 30 mm
24-pin DVI-D
Color: Black
Length: 1800 +/- 50 mm
Pin assignment
15-pin D-sub connector
See Note-1
For 15-pin D-sub
24-pin DVI-D connector
See Note-2
For 24-pin DVI-D
19-pin HDMI connector
See Note-3
For 19-pin HDMI
Analog input
Signal type
Separate analog R/G/B
For 15-pin D-sub
Level
700 mV (peak to peak)
Impedance
75 Ohms +/- 1.5 Ohms
Sync input
Signal type
Separate H/V-sync
(Positive/Negative)
For 15-pin D-sub
Level
Logic High: 2.4V ~ 5.5V
Logic Low: 0V ~ 0.5V
(TTL level)
Refer to VESA VSIS
Standard V1R1
Impedance
Minimum 2.2KΩ(pull
down)
10KΩ for application
Sync Pulse Width (SPW)
0.7μs < H-SPW
1H < V-SPW
Digital input
Level
600mV for each
differential line
Impedance
50 Ohm TDR Scan
needed for DVI cable and
interface board
Pin
Signal Assignment
Pin
Signal Assignment
1
Red video
9
PC5V (+5 volt power)
2
Green video
10
Sync Ground
3
Blue video
11
Ground
4
Ground
12
SDA
5
Cable Detected
13
H-Sync (or H+V)
6
Red Ground
14
V-sync
7
Green Ground
15
SCL
8
Blue Ground
Note-1: The pin assignment of 15-pin D-sub connector is as below,
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Note-2: The pin assignment of 24-pin DVI-D connector is as below,
Pin
Signal Assignment
Pin
Signal Assignment
1
TMDS RX2-
13
Floating
2
TMDS RX2+
14
+5V Power
3
TMDS Ground
15
Ground(Cable Detect)
4
Floating
16
Hot Plug Detect
5
Floating
17
TMDS RX0-
6
DDC Clock
18
TMDS RX0+
7
DDC Data
19
TMDS Ground
8
Floating
20
Floating
9
TMDS RX1-
21
Floating
10
TMDS RX1+
22
TMDS Ground
11
TMDS Ground
23
TMDS Clock+
12
Floating
24
TMDS Clock-
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Note-3: The pin assignment of 19-pin HDMI connector is as below,
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Max. support Pixel rate
173 MHz
Both for analog and
digital inputs
Max. Resolution
1920 x 1080
Both for analog and
digital inputs
Rise time + Fall time
< 5 ms
(50% of minimum pixel
clock period)
1920x1080 @ 60Hz
(max. support timing)
Settling Time after
overshoot /undershoot
< 5% final full-scale value
Refer to VESA VSIS
Standard V1R1
Note:Pin 11 is used as Cable Detect.
3.2.3 Video performance
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Overshoot/Undershoot
< 12% of step function
voltage level over the full
voltage range
Refer to VESA VSIS
Standard V1R1
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Horizontal
31-83 KHz
Vertical
56-76 Hz
HDMI supports 50Hz
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
DDC channel type
DDC2B
EDID
Version 1.3
Refer to S/W spec.
document to see the
detailed EDID data
definition.
DDC-CI
Version 1.1 or Later
Refer to S/W spec
3.2.4 Scan range
3.2.5 Plug & Play DDC2B DDC-CI Support
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3.2.6 Support Timings
Mode
Resolution
(active dot)
Resolution
(total dot)
Horizontal
Frequency (KHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Nominal Pixel
Clock (MHz)
640x480@60Hz
800 x 525
31.469
59.941
25.175
640x480@72Hz
832 x 520
37.861
72.809
31.500
MAC
640x480@66.66Hz
864x525
35
66.66
30.24
VESA
720x400@70Hz
900x449
31.469
70.087
28.322
SVGA
800x600@56Hz
1024 x 625
35.156
56.250
36.000
800x600@60Hz
1056 x 628
37.879
60.317
40.000
800x600@72Hz
1040 x 666
48.077
72.188
50.000
1024x600@60Hz
1312x622
37.320
60.000
48.964
XGA
1024x768@60Hz
1344x806
48.363
60.004
65.000
1024x768@70Hz
1328x806
56.476
70.069
75.000
VESA
1152x864@75Hz
1600x900
67.5
75
108
1280x960@60Hz
1800x1000
60
60
108
SXGA
1280x1024@60Hz
1688x1066
63.981
60.020
108.000
VESA
1280x720@60Hz
1650x750
44.955
59.940
74.176
WXGA
1280x800@60Hz
1680x831
49.702
59.810
83.500
1360x768@60Hz
1792x795
47.712
60.015
85.500
WXGA+
1440x900@60Hz
1904x931
55.935
59.887
106.500
WSXGA+
1680x1050@60Hz
2240*1089
65.290
59.954
146.250
UXGA
1600x1200@60Hz
2160x1250
75.000
60.000
162.000
1920x1080@60Hz
2576x1120
67.158
59.963
173.000
1920x1080@60Hz
2200x1125
67.500
60.000
148.500
1920x1080@60Hz
2080x1111
66.587
59.934
138.500
Note:
3.3. Operational & Functional Specification
3.3.1 Video performance
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1. Show “Input Not Supported” warning message.
When Vertical Frequency is over 76Hz or under 56Hz, the display is Black and showing “Input Not
Supported” warning message. (Some video timings are except for PAL, 50Hz signals.)
2. If Hf /Vf is set in the range of 31KHz~83KHz and 56Hz ~76Hz (not including some video timing), and
Pixel Clock is set in the range of 25.175MHz~173MHz(DVI and HDMI input port 165MHz for SingleLink), but is not the above Resolution, then it will display the nearest mode.
3. When digital input 1680x1050@75Hz and 1920x1080@60Hz_CVT, because of TMDS Pixel Clock is
setting in the range of 25MHz~165MHz, the source may use Dual-Link signal to transmit the timing.
This model can only support Single-Link to receive the information of half-of- Dual-Link, the display
may be abnormal.
*All spec. of monitor need to warm up at least 1hr.
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A Remark
Resolution
Any input resolution modes
which are under
1920x1080
1920x1080
Contrast ratio
700(min),1000(typ.)
Test Condition: Set
Contrast at 50,
Brightness at 100,
Color at User preset.
Brightness
At R/G/B saturated
condition
300 cd/m2 (typ.),250 cd/m2
(min)
Test Condition: Set
Contrast at 50,
Brightness at 100,
Color at User preset.
Response time
Rising + Falling time
On/off:5 ms
(typ.),10ms(max)
Test Equipment:
Westar TRD 100 or
equal level
equipment ;
Viewing angle
At Contrast ratio = 10
R/L: 170 degrees (typ.)
140 degrees (min)
At Contrast ratio = 10
U/D:160 degrees (typ.)
130 degrees(min)
CIE coordinate of White
(0.313, 0.329) +/- (0.03,
0.03)
Display colors
16.7 Millions colors
6 bit+Hi-FRC
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A Remark
Resolution
Any input resolution modes
which are under
1920x1080
1920x1080
Contrast ratio
600(min),1000(typ.)
Test Condition: Set
Contrast at 50,
Brightness at 100,
Color at User preset.
Brightness
At R/G/B saturated
condition
300 cd/m2 (typ.),240 cd/m2
(min)
Test Condition: Set
Contrast at 50,
Brightness at 100,
Color at User preset.
Response time
Rising + Falling time
On/off:5 ms (typ.),8ms(max)
Test Equipment:
Westar TRD 100 or
equal level
equipment ;
Viewing angle
At Contrast ratio = 10
R/L: 170 degrees (typ.)
150 degrees (min)
At Contrast ratio = 10
U/D:160 degrees (typ.)
140 degrees(min)
CIE coordinate of White
(0.313, 0.329) +/- (0.03,
0.03)
Display colors
16.7 Millions colors
6 bit+Hi-FRC
LGD LM215WF1-TLA1/TLB1
AUO M215HW01 V0/V1
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3.3.2 Brightness Adjustable Range
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A Remark
Brightness adjustable
range
At default contrast level
(saturate point) & Fullwhite color pattern
After Mass production
under 1dBuv for constant
measure. Besides DNSF
and VCCI class-2 are
optional.
EN55022 class B
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A Remark
MTBF Prediction
Refer to MIL-217F
> 60,000 Hours
Excluding
CCFL
CCFL Life time
At 25±2℃, under 7.0mA
40,000 Hours (min)
See Note-4
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Preamp + Power amp
(1)Output power
1 Wrms/CH @ 1KHz
(2)THD (@ 1W)
<1%
(3)S/N ratio >40dB
Speaker Driver
(1)Nominal impedance
8 ohm
(2)Rated input power
1 W/CH
(3)Frequency response
180~20KHz SPL-10dB
(4)Output sound pressure
level
84 ± 3 dB (1W 0.5M)
(5)Dimension of box
284x60x27mm2
Audio Control
(1)Volume range
0 ~100 levels
(2)Mute On/Off
3.3.6 Electrostatic Discharge Requirements
3.3.7 EMC
3.3.8 Reliability
Note-4: CCFL lifetime is determined as the time at which brightness of lamp is 50%. The typical lifetime of
CCFL is on the condition at 7.0mA lamp current.
3.3.9 Audio performance
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Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A Remark
LCD Panel Supplier
LGD
Panel type of Supplier
LGD LM215WF1 TLA1
Screen Diagonal
546.86mm(21.53”)
Display area
Unit=mm
476.64(H) x 268.11(V)
Physical Size
Unit=mm
495.6(H) x 292.2(V) x 16.5(D)
Weight
Unit=gram
2100 (typ.)
Technology TN type
Pixel pitch
Unit=um
248(H) x248 (W)
Per one triad
Pixel arrangement
R/G/B vertical stripe
Display mode
Normally White
Support color
16.7Millions colors
6 bit + HiFRC
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A Remark
LCD Panel Supplier
AUO
Panel type of Supplier
AUO M215HW01
Screen Diagonal
546.86mm(21.5.”)
Display area
Unit=mm
476.64(H) x 268.11(V)
Physical Size
Unit=mm
495.6(H) x 292.2(V) x 16.35(D)
Weight
Unit=gram
2188 (typ.)
Technology TN type
Pixel pitch
Unit=um
248.25(H) x248.25 (W)
Per one triad
Pixel arrangement
R/G/B vertical stripe
Display mode
Normally White
Support color
16.7Millions colors
6 bit + HiFRC
Item
Unit
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Remark
Viewing Angle
[degree]
[degree]
Horizontal (Right)
CR = 10 (Left)
140
170
-
-
[degree]
[degree]
Vertical
(Up)
CR = 10 (Down)
130
160
-
-
Contrast ratio
Normal Direction
700
1000
Response Time
[msec]
Rising Time
-
1.3
2.6
3.4. LCD Characteristics
3.4.1-1 The Physical definition & Technology summary of LCD panel
LGD LM215WF1 TLA1
AUO M215HW01
3.4.2-1 Optical characteristics of LCD panel
LGD LM215WF1 TLA1
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[msec]
Falling Time
-
3.7
7.4
[msec]
Rising + Falling
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Color / Chromaticity
Coordinates (CIE)
Red x 0.646
Red y 0.334
Green x
0.303
Green y
0.616
Blue x 0.147
Blue y 0.067
Color Coordinates (CIE)
White
White x
0.313
White y
0.329
Luminance Uniformity
[%]
9 points
measurement
75
White Luminance @ CCFL
7.0mA (center)
[cd/m2]
250
300
-
Crosstalk (in 75Hz)
[%]
1.5
* The test methods for the above items’ definition, please refer to the relative panel specification.
Item
Unit
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Remark
Viewing Angle
[degree]
[degree]
Horizontal (Right)
CR = 10 (Left)
150
170
-
-
[degree]
[degree]
Vertical
(Up)
CR = 10 (Down)
140
160
-
-
Contrast ratio
Normal Direction
600
1000
[msec]
Rising + Falling
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Color / Chromaticity
Coordinates (CIE)
Red x
0.618
0.648
0.678
Red y
0.309
0.339
0.369
Green x
0.252
0.282
0.312
Green y
0.573
0.603
0.633
Blue x
0.113
0.143
0.173
Blue y
0.040
0.070
0.100
Color Coordinates (CIE)
White
White x
0.283
0.313
0.343
White y
0.299
0.329
0.359
Luminance Uniformity
[%]
9 points
measurement
75
80
White Luminance @ CCFL
7.0mA (center)
[cd/m2]
240
300
-
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Power button
Auto button(Exit button)
Right/Inc. button
Left/Dec. button
AUO M215HW01
3.5.1 User’s hardware control definition
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Menu button
Mode button
Input Select button
E-Key button
Mute button
Item
Condition
Spec
OK
N.A
Remark
Auto Adjust
Auto-Geometry
Brightness
Contrast
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Pixel Clock
Phase
Color
Cool(9300K)
Warm(6500K)
User: Separate R/G/B
adjustment
Stick the big Al tape to
panel which can protect
the Light-wire.
The tape must cover
the connect of the
wire
2
Check and put CLM-F on
the cushion carefully,
3
Assemble the panel on
CLM-F.
4
Assembly the Ctrl board
to CLM-F.
4.2. Disassembly /Assembly
Assembly SOP about G225HQ
Preparation before assemble
1.Clean the room for work
2.Identify the area for material
3.Prepare the implement, equipments, materials as bellow:
1) Press-fixture
2) working table
3) Screw-driver
4) knife*1
5) Glove
6) Cleaning cloth
7) ESD protection
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5
Tear down the two tape
behind the FFC and fix
the FFC of C/B to panel
The FFC must be
affixed besides the
under edge of the
panel
6
Assemble the SPK to the
main-SHD, the correct
position reference on the
picture, then the lock 4
screws to fasten it.
Screw-driver
7
Assemble the LVDS to the
I/F, the correct position
reference on the picture
Without the gap within
NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as
above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for
disposal.
8
Assemble the PCBA to
Main-SHD
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9
Lock 5 screws on the
PCBA board with this
order.
Screw-driver
11
Lock one grounded
screws on the SPS board
with order.
Screw-driver
Make sure the wire
doesn’t walk across
the red area
12 Scan for fooling
PC
Card go with panel.
13
Fasten the LVDS to panel
and fix the Main-BKT to
CLM-F
The BKT must fixed
into the clip of the BZL
14
Stick three Al foils on the
right and underbetween
panel and Main-BTK
Only for the monitor
with LGD panel which
has two lamps
接地螺丝
2
1
4
3
5
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15
Assemble the L-SHD the
correct position reference
on the picture. Insert the
FFC cable of control
board into the connector
of I/F board
16
Insect the inverter wire
one by one .
Keep all wires in.
17
Stick two acetic tapes to
fix the wire one by one as
the picture .
The wires must not
over the edge of the
Panel
18
Insect the speaker wire
to the right position
of the power board.
Then stick a acetic
tape to fixing the wire
as the picture.
Make sure the wire
between the mark on
the main-SHD and the
surface of the mainSHD.
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19
Stick a acetic tape to
fixing the speaker wire
as the picture.
20
Lock screws of side on
Main-Chassis with
2/4,based on DVI.
Screw-driver
Attention the order by
one to four.
21
Fix the big Al tape to
panel
22 Assemble the Rear Cover.
3
4
1
2
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23
Lock the screw of the rear
cover. Connect the DSUB wire to the D-SUB
connect.
Screw-driver
24
Check and put CLM-F-abs
on working table the
carefully. Lock 4 screws
inside the hinge.
Screw-driver
25
Lock 4 screws to RC. And
then cover the CLM of L
and R.
Screw-driver
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Disassembly SOP about G225HQ
ite
m
picture
Operation
Tool
Notes
1
Disassemble the stand
4 screws. Take off the
stand then unlock the
screw of rear cover.
Screw-driver
Kick the board first.
2
disassembly the bezel
from the monitor, notice
the disassembly order :
1.Left (1) parts of bezel
2.Top (2) parts of bezel
3.Bottom (3) parts of
bezel
4. Right (4) parts of bezel
Don’t draw the BZL
When disassembly
the bezel ,notice don’t
bend the C/B .man
must wear glove
The purpose is loose
the BZL
3
Turn over the
monitor ,dismantle the
Rear cover from the
monitor.
Preparation before disassemble
1.Clean the room for disassemble
2.Identify the area for monitor
3.Check the position that the monitors be placed and the quantity of the monitor ;prepare the area for material
flow; according to the actual condition plan the disassemble layout
4.Prepare the implement, equipments, materials as bellow:
1) Press-fixture
2) Working table
3) Screw-driver
4) Knife*1
5) Glove
6) Cleaning cloth
7) ESD protection
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4 Tear down the Mylar
5 Tear out the acetic tapes
6
Unlock the wires.
7
Disassembled the SHD
shielding : 2/4 screw(the
monitor with DVI have
four)
Screw-driver
3 4 1
2
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8
Tear down three pieces of
Al foils
9
Disassembled the AC-soc
shielding .
10 Unlock the FFC wire.
11
Disassembled the PCBA
shielding : 6 screws
Screw-driver
NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as
above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for
disposal.
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12
Disassembled the SPK
shielding : 4 screws
Screw-driver
13
Get off the panel from the
bezel
14
Get off the big tap
from the tape
15
Disassemble the control
board
Screw-driver
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Mode
Resolution
(active dot)
Resolution
(total dot)
Horizontal
Frequency (KHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Nominal Pixel
Clock (MHz)
640x480@60Hz
800 x 525
31.469
59.941
25.175
640x480@72Hz
832 x 520
37.861
72.809
31.500
MAC
640x480@66.66Hz
864x525
35
66.66
30.24
VESA
720x400@70Hz
900x449
31.469
70.087
28.322
SVGA
800x600@56Hz
1024 x 625
35.156
56.250
36.000
800x600@60Hz
1056 x 628
37.879
60.317
40.000
800x600@72Hz
1040 x 666
48.077
72.188
50.000
1024x600@60Hz
1312x622
37.320
60.000
48.964
XGA
1024x768@60Hz
1344x806
48.363
60.004
65.000
1024x768@70Hz
1328x806
56.476
70.069
75.000
5. Level 1 Cosmetic / Appearance / Alignment Service
5.1 Alignment procedure (for function adjustment)
5.1.1 Preparation:
1.) Setup input timing to any preset modes or patterns.
2.) Enter factory mode (press “Empowering” & “Power” buttons at the same time to turn on monitor).
3.) Move cursor into “Burn-in Mode” tag and select “On” to enable burn-in mode.
4.) Power off the monitor, remove the input source and then power on again.
5.) Setup unit and keep it warm up for at least 30 minutes.
7.) Setup unit and keep it warm up at least 30 minutes.
5.1.2 Timing adjustment: (Analog only, it is not required for DVI-D input source)
1.) Enter factory setting area (press “Empowering” and then press “SOFTPOWER”).
2.) Check the settings to following values:
Contrast = 50
Brightness = 77
Color = Warm
Language = English
Then, turn off the monitor power.
3.) Turn on power enter user area.
Figure-1: Preset Timing modes list
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VESA
1152x864@75Hz
1600x900
67.5
75
108
1280x960@60Hz
1800x1000
60
60
108
SXGA
1280x1024@60Hz
1688x1066
63.981
60.020
108.000
VESA
1280x720@60Hz
1650x750
44.955
59.940
74.176
WXGA
1280x800@60Hz
1680x831
49.702
59.810
83.500
1360x768@60Hz
1792x795
47.712
60.015
85.500
WXGA+
1440x900@60Hz
1904x931
55.935
59.887
106.500
WSXGA+
1680x1050@60Hz
2240*1089
65.290
59.954
146.250
UXGA
1600x1200@60Hz
2160x1250
75.000
60.000
162.000
1920x1080@60Hz
2576x1120
67.158
59.963
173.000
1920x1080@60Hz
2200x1125
67.500
60.000
148.500
1920x1080@60Hz
2080x1111
66.587
59.934
138.500
Color temperature
X+-
0.283+(-) 0.03
Y+-
0.297+(-) 0.03
5.1.3 ADC calibration (Auto color balance adjustment)
~~Analog only, it is not required for DVI-D input source
1. Setup input timing ICL-605( 1280x1024@75Hz ), pattern 42(5-Mosaic pattern with white color block)
with Analog signals from Chroma video pattern generator. (it depends on Scaler IC supplier’s
recommendation)
2. Enter factory mode (press “Empowering” & “Power” buttons at the same time to turn on monitor).
3. Move cursor into “Burn-in Mode” tag and select “On” to enable burn-in mode.
4. Close OSD menu then press “Auto” button for auto color adjustment. (This procedure will get optimal
gain/offset(clamp) values)
5. Checking if the picture is ok, or reject this monitor and check its circuit board or wire/cable connection.
5.1.4 Color temperature adjustment
1. Setup input timing to any preset modes, pattern 41(full white color pattern) with Analog signals from
Chroma video pattern generator.
2. Enter factory mode (press “Empowering” & “Power” buttons at the same time to turn on monitor).
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3. Move cursor into “Burn-in Mode” tag and select “On” to enable burn-in mode.
4. Make sure ADC calibration (auto color balance adjustment) had already been done.
5. Measure color temperature by Minolta CA-110 (or equivalent equipment).
6. Adjust the color temperature ~~ Two methods can be used to adjust RED, GREEN, BLUE value of
each color temperature, C0/Cool, C1/User & C2/Warm to meet following spec requirement, the 1st
method is by using external PC and IIC alignment protocol to do automatic adjustment, and the 2nd
method is by manually and must be in factory mode.
(C0/cool on OSD)
Luminance
Color temperature
(C1/User on OSD)
X+- Y+- Luminance
Color temperature
(C3/Warm on OSD)
X+-
0.313+(-) 0.03
Y+-
0.329+(-) 0.03
Luminance
7. Move cursor into “Burn-in Mode” tag and select “No” to disable burn-in mode.
8. Turns off the monitor power.
5.1.5. Writing EDID data into monitor
1. Setup a PC with DDC card.
2. Connect PC to monitor with a D-sub signal cable.
3. Please refer to the Q212 for the correct EDID file.
4. Runs the writing program to write the analog EDID data into EEPROM for analog input(ie. 15-pin D-
sub).
5. Repeat step 4 and write the digital EDID data into EEPROM for DVI-D input(ie. 24-pin DVI-D).
6. Read both EEPROM data and confirm it to match with the Q212 definition.
(Note : The DVI-D input may not operation correctly if the digital EDID data do not exist.)
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Connect to target monitor
VGA signal input from 15pin D-sub
cable of PC or NB.
Connect ISP board and PC
with printer port cable
Check the Jumpers on the
ISP Circuit Board (make sure
J5, J6, J7, J8 are set at ping
1,2 )
5.2 Software / Firmware Upgrade Process
5.2.1 Hardware prepared:
Hardware Requirement:
1. ISP board x 1
2. DSUB VGA cables x 2
3. Printer cable (with one male connector and another female connector) x 1.
4. PC or Notebook with parallel (printer) port x1.
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5.2.2 Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Step 1:
Un-zip Port95nt and install into your computer.
Step 2:
Un-zip ISP application tool (RTDTool)
Step 3:
Select IIC and RTD 2122 type, then press “ISP” button to execute firmware program application.
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Step 4:
Select File type to Bin and ISP address to 0X90
Press “Bigbin” button to load *series*.bin file from your computer.
Step 5:
Select “Erase” option and execute lightning button first, and then select “Auto” option and execute
lightning button to start upgrade firmware to the monitor.
Note: you can change program speed bar to meet your equipment speed if program firmware fail in
Advanced Setting.
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5.2.3 Turn Off Burn In
ENTER and RIGHT to Burn In Off
IF the monitor without signal input has Burn In pattern. As the following figure
Press “"E-key" +" Power"” key at the same time to exit Burn in mode(factory mode),and soft power key
off/on restart the monitor.
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5.2.4 Setup the OSD for Panels
Timing request: 1280X1024@75Hz
1. Press the OSD setting
2. Choose “On” in Burn In
Choose “Panel Type” to press Enter.
4. Choose the Panel Type you want (LGD
or SEC), and press Enter.
3. Change Color temperature to “user”
mode
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5. Check OSD to make sure the panel type
is match with your panel.
5.3 EDID Upgrade Procedure
Step 1:
Run the program “Q-EDID-V012.exe”, when the UI popped up
Note: If “VGA” choose 128bytes, and “HDMI” choose 256bytes
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Step 2:
Click “Open File” and select “VGA” or “HDMI” EDID file
Step 3:
If load file is successful, it shows “Open EDID Table OK..”.
And then, Click “Write EDID” button to update EDID
v
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Step 4:
If write EDID is successful, it shows”Write EDID OK …”
And then, Click “Read EDID” button to check if successful or not.
Step 5:
If read EDID is successful, it shows”Read EDID OK …”
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5.4 OSD Operation Guide
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OSD shown when key pressed?
No
Yes
Follow instructions from OSD dialog
Keypad OK?
Yes
No
Screen is Blank and
Power LED is White.
Backlight turned
ON?
Scalar output
Data ?
Yes
Proceed to
“Check Power Board”.
No
Yes
“Check LCD Module”
No
Proceed to
“Check Scalar”
Proceed to
“Check Control Board”.
6. Level 2 Circuit Board and Standard Parts Replacement
6.1. Trouble Shooting Guide
1.No Display or display is unstable (Interface Board):
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Checking Contorl
Board
Working ?
Yes
Yes
No
Re-plug the control
wire, then retry
Traces
OK ?
No
Replace the Control
Board, then retry
Components to
Control board OK ?
Yes
No
Replace the
components, then retry
Replace a new Control
board
Yes
2. Check Control Board
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3 Check Scalar
Are all the power and
ground pins at the correct
voltage level?
Are the correct RGB and
Hsync signal fed to
Scalar ?
Scalar failed
to output data
YES
YES
NO
NO
Capacitors of Crystal
have damaged
Check the remaining
circuits
Measure the signal pairs
on LVDS data output and
clock from Scalar
Is the correct Sinusoidal
wave appeared on Crystal
YES
Are the pixel output
correct?
Are the signals presented
on DSub connector?
Scalar failed
Power or the ground pins
has bad contacts
DSUB Connector or
PC failure
Bad wiring between
DSUB and Scalar
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
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LCD module fail
To display
image
White ScreenNo Picture
NO
NO
YES
Bad Connection
or connector,
LVDS cable
NO
LCM failed
Bad Connection
or connector,
LVDS cable
Bad Connection
or connector,
YES
YES
YES
NO
OK
?
YES
NO
LCD module fail
To display
image
Connection between
LVDS cable and
LCM connector
OK ?
White ScreenNo Picture
Lamp connector OK ?
NO
NO
YES
Connection between
LVDS cable and
LVDS connector
OK?
Bad Connection
or connector,
LVDS cable
NO
Bad Connection
or connector,
LVDS cable
Bad Connection
or connector,
YES
YES
YES
NO
Lamp wire
Inverter board
failed
YES
NO
IsQ65V?CheckQ6
Check U7
Is U7 5V?
4 Check LCD Module
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5 Power Board no work troubleshooting:
No Backlight
V-inverter ok?No
Check
D703/D704
OK?
No
Yes
Replace D703/D704No
Check F601,
Q601, R615 OK?
Yes
Replace F601,
Q601, R615.
No
Check I/F BD
Yes
+5V ok?
Yes
Check CN701 pin2
(BL-ON) is Hi?
Yes
Check CN701 pin1
(BRT-ADJ) exist?
Yes
Check I/F BD
Yes
Replace IC801No
Yes
Replace Q808,
Q810, T801, T802.
No
Check Panel
Yes
No
No
Check
D701/D702
OK?
Replace D701/D702
No
Check Q808, Q810,
T801, T802 OK?
Check IC801
OK?
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6 Audio Function:
Was Audio Input
plugged?
Yes
Return Power
Function Step.
NoYes
Was Audio VDD
existed?
Audio do not work
No
Check VOL_ON
Yes
Check VOL_ADJ
Plug Audio input.
No
Check MCU send
VOL_ON control
signal or not.
No
Adjust volume
control switch to
normal.
Yes
Was CN551
plugged?
NoPlug CN551
Yes
Was Speaker
plugged?
NoPlug Speaker.
Yes
Replace IC551.
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6.2 Circuit Operation Theory
I. Introduction:
G225HQ is a 21.5 inch and 24bits color TFT LCD monitor, which can support the resolution up to 1920x1080. It
has VGA input and compliant with VESA specification to offer a smart power management. The monitor has
DDC/CI function to make the monitor communicate with PC by Acer ADM DDC/CI software, and also it has
ACM function to let the monitor contrast ratio up to 50000:1. It also offers OSD Menu for users to control the
adjustable items and get some information about this monitor.
II.Block diagram
G225HQ consists of a main body and a stand (base). The main body contains a AUO/LGD TFT
LCD module with 4 CCFL lamps, a power board (includes AC/DC、 DC/DC、 inverter and
panel power source), a control board and an interface board. The block diagram is shown as
below.
Fig. Block diagram for G225HQ LCD monitor
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III. Circuit Implementations:
A.) THE MAIN BODY:
A-1.) Interface board block diagram:
(a) Circuit operations:
The scaling IC has OSD and auto detecting input timing functions. OSD offers adjustable functions to the endusers. Auto detecting timing function can detect change modes. It outputs the digital R-G-B data, pixel clock
and control signal to TCON of the LCD module. A MCU, build in scaling IC (Realtek2545LH), is responsible for
the system processing. There are two external storing units, one is 24C16 to store the OSD function data and
user preset timings.
(b) IC introduction:
1.) Realtek2555LH SCALER IC:
Realtek2555LH series products are all-in-one LCD monitor controller with analog (RGB), DVI and video inputs,
supporting 1920x1080@60Hz ,and integrate Realtek high performance ADC,scaling engine,LVDS Tx,and so
on.Moreover,all products are pin compatible in QFN 48-pin package to save cost and make the design easier.
The RTD also includes an ITU656 video format input port with color space converter that makes it an attractive
solution for low cost MFM and TV applications. The output section contains a 24-bit TTL output interface and a
channel LVDS transmitter for direct interfacing of commercially available LVDS LCD panel modules. In addition,
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RTD2555LH embedded 16.5KSRAM dynamically stores OSD command and fonts, compatible advanced color
EMI Filter
Rectifier and
filter
Isolation
power
transformer
Rectifier and
filter
Inverter circuit
PWM contrller
Switching
element
+5V Output
Feedback
Isolation
Rectifier and
filter
LDO regulator
L602
20MH
1
2
4
3
C602
0.22U M
C603
1000P M
C604
1000P M
C601
0.22U M
N1
N3
L6
control features.
2.) EEPROM:
We use 24C16 EEPROM to store monitor user data and user preset timings. There are 16 user timing modes
are automatically saved in it. Each timing mode is allocated with 22 bytes of memory space for information such
as Sync frequencies, polarities… etc. PC can access the EEPROM data indirectly through the SDA and SCL
channels of DVI and D-sub (IIC communication). The digital and analog DDC data are stored in two 24C02s
EEPROM.
A-2.) Power board diagram:
Fig.1
#1 EMI Filter
This circuit (Fig.2) is designed to inhibit electrical and magnetic interference for meeting FCC, VDE, VCCI
standard requirements.
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Picture
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
ACER PART NO.
LCD
LCDM21.5W
LM215WF1-TLB1
LGD P
LK.21508.002
Board
BOARD
PCBA IF BD DUAL
A/L MI G225HQ
55.LJA0Q.001
BOARD
PCBA SPS BD
AUDIO MI G225HQ
55.LJA0Q.005
BOARD
PCBA CTRL BD MI
G225HQ
55.LJ80Q.006
Cable
6.3 Spare Parts List
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CABLE
CORD H05VV-F
10A250V EUR 1.8M
27.LBJ0Q.001
CABLE
WIRE 10/11-P
1007#24 X223HQ
50.LGQ0Q.004
CABLE
FFC LVDS 30P 16TH
NO S G225HQ
50.LJ80Q.002
CABLE
FFC WIRE 7P CTRL
BD G205H
50.LJ80Q.001
CABLE
CABLE SIGNAL/C
H+V OD_5.5 1.8M
50.LBJ0Q.002
Assembly
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CASE/COVER/BRA
CKET ASSEMBLY
ASSY BASE W/P
G225H
60.LJ80Q.008
CASE/COVER/BRA
CKET ASSEMBLY
ASSY RC DUAL LPL
G225HQ
60.LJ80Q.005
CASE/COVER/BRA
CKET ASSEMBLY
ASSY CLMN ABS
DB27A G225H
60.LJ80Q.007
CASE/COVER/BRA
CKET ASSEMBLY
ASSY BZL DB27A
G225HQ
60.LJ80Q.001
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Appendix 1 – Screw List / Torque
(A)
STANDARD SCREW TORQUE QCS
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(B)
STANDARD SCREW TORQUE QZB & QMX
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Appendix 2 – Physical Dimension Front View and Side view
Fig. 1 Physical Dimension Front View and Side view
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Appendix 3 – I/F Board
Please see the next page
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4
+5V
3
2
U9 spec.
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