Acer 5940G manual

Aspire 5940G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updat es made on Aspire 5940G Series service gui de. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduce d, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny language or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without [...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general informa tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance prod uct co[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Remov[...]

IX T able of Contents No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7™ Platform • Intel® Mobile Calpella processor te chnology , featuring: • Intel® Ibex Peak-M (PM55) • Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM suppo rt • Up to 2 [...]

2 Chapter 1 • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digit al speakers • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphon es • MS-Sound comp atible Dimensions and Weight • 382 (W) x 274 (D) x 26/39.5 (H) mm (15.0 x 10.8 x 1.0/1.6 inches) • 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery Communication • Acer Video Conferenc[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • PCI-Exp ress Card sl ot • Kensington Lock • MIR for Remote Control Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 0°C to 40 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity [...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram TPA6017 USB port 3 USB port 10 page 5 CPU XDP page 21 PCH XDP PCI-E 2.0x16 5GT /s PER LANE 6.4G/8.5G/10.6 G 100M/133M/166M (CFD) 100MHz 100MHz 133MHz 133/120/100/96/14.318MHZ to P CH 48MHZ to CardReader 33MHz 100MHz 133MHz LS-5511P LS-5512P 100MHz 1GB/s x4 DMI x4 FDI x8 page 41 port 2,4 port 1 LVDS SW page 30 LVDS C[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by mo dels). 3 Power bu[...]

6 Chapter 1 NOTE: 1 The Power and Battery indicators are visibl e even when the compu ter cover is closed Closed Front View 7 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Power 1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery 1 Indicates the co[...]

Chapter 1 7 Rear View Left View No. Item Description 1 T uba The dedicated Tuba CineB ass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the com[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View No. Icon Item Description 1 6-in-1 Ca rd R eader Accepts Secure Digit al (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCPlus), Memory S tick (MS), Memory S tick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 1394 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to I[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 V[...]

10 Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the T ouchP ad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprin t reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. These[...]

Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated [...]

12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows S tart button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close th e S tart menu [...]

Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F2>[...]

14 Chapter 1 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-cen ter of the keyboard. NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Eu[...]

Chapter 1 15 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon [...]

16 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able Clarksfield • Throttling 50%: On=95 °C Off: 86°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C Auburndale • Throttling 50%: On=10 0°C Off: 86°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C DOS Mode • Throttling[...]

Chapter 1 17 System Memory Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table list s some system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Features • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3[...]

18 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Item Specification LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Item Specification Chipset Intel WLAN Shirley Peak Data throughput Protocol T ypical Throughput 802.1 1a 802.1 1b 802.1 1g 802.1 1n [...]

Chapter 1 19 Hard Disk Drive Interface Blueray Combo Module Item Sp ecification V endor & Model Name Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Seagate ST9250315AS ST9500325AS T oshiba MK3255GSX MK2555GSX MK1655GSX HGST HTS545050 HTS545032 HTS545025 HTS543216 WD WD5000BEVT WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVT WD1600BEVT Capacity (GB) 320, 160 250, 500 320, 250, 160 500, [...]

20 Chapter 1 Applicable disc formats CD-DA, CD-TEXT , CD ROM M ode-1, CD- ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready , Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo- CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-T rax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF 2.5 BD-R ver1.0 and ver2.0, [...]

Chapter 1 21 Super-Multi Driv e Module Audio Interface System Board Major Chips Item Specification V endor & model name HLDS G T20N LF , T oshiba TS-L633B LF , Sony AD-7580S LF , PLDS DS-8A3S LF Performance S pecificat ion With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate Sustained: 3,600 kB/s (24x) max. Sustained: 1 1.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max. Buf[...]

22 Chapter 1 Keyboard Battery LCD 15. 6 " HD Audio Codec • Realtek ALC669-X for High Definition Aud io Codec with Dolby Digi tal Live Keyboard • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit Card Reader • JMB380 card reader Item Specification Keyboard controller KB926 T otal number of keyp ads 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Windows[...]

Chapter 2 23 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

24 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model[...]

Chapter 2 25 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disa ble boot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Pa[...]

26 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to [...]

Chapter 2 27 Video Configuration Enter the Video Configuration menu. • Render S tandby • IGD—Device2, Function1 • IGD—Pre-allocat Memory • IGD—DVMT Size • Clock Chip Initialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD—Boot T ype • IGD—LCD Panel T ype • IGD—TV • IGD—P A VP Mode USB Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu. • [...]

28 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries be fore the system[...]

Chapter 2 29 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor p assword: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Passw ord” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alpha[...]

30 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current p assword in the Ent er Current Passw ord field and pr ess Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New P[...]

Chapter 2 31 Power The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to ite[...]

32 Chapter 2 Break Event Enter the Break Event menu • S torage Bre ak Event • PCIE Break Event • PCI Break Event • EHCI Break Event • UHCI Break Event • HDA Break Event ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep S tate. N/A W ake on PME Disabl e or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up eve[...]

Chapter 2 33 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the o perating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module ba y . Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F5> to move it down the list, or &[...]

34 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t the BIOS Utility . The table below describ es the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

Chapter 2 35 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you sho[...]

36 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: IMPORT ANT : Use USB KEY , USB HDD, DVD-RW , and HDDs that can boot to DOS mode. 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3[...]

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38 Chapter 2 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.[...]

Chapter 2 39 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS password method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following steps: 1. After the error is displayed, sel ect the Enter Unloc k Password option on the s[...]

40 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal in strument to short the RTC_RST jumper as shown below . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired[...]

Chapter 2 41 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the b oot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nc e by entering the corresponding sequence . For exam[...]

42 Chapter 2 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Manag ement Interface) T ool copies BI OS informa tion to eeprom to be used in the DMI po ol for hardware management. When the BIOS dis plays V erifying DMI pool d at a it is checking the t able corre lates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Pool,[...]

Chapter 2 43 Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: 2. In DOS mode, run th e MAC.BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom. WriteData = ‘001 12233[...]

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Chapter 3 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tool s: ?[...]

46 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batter[...]

Chapter 3 47 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For examp[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over . 2. Slide the batt ery lock to the unlocke d position. 3. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Express Dummy Card 1. Push the Express dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull the card out from the slot.[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull the card out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the fo ur captive scre ws in the Memory/HDD and WLAN covers. 3. Carefully open the Memory/HDD cover . 4. Carefully open t he WLAN cover . Memory/ HDD Cover WLAN Cover[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD module. 3. Insert a suitable object in to the Lower Cover to push the ODD Modul e clear of the casing. 4. Pull the ODD Module o ut of the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 53 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD Bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the module. 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Use the pull-tab to lift the HDD and disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the hard disk dr ive module out o f the bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing he avy objects on top of it. 4. Remove the vertical inter[...]

Chapter 3 55 5. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the WLAN Module IMPORT ANT : If the model purchased su pports TV T uner functi onality , remove the TV Tuner Module before removing the WLAN Mo dule. 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Remove the two screws securing the Mini-Card Bra cket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard 3. Remove the Mini-Card Bracket as sh[...]

58 Chapter 3 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module. IMPORT ANT : The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. 5. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Upper Cover M2.5*8 18 86.PH702.006 M2.5*5 2 86.PH702.005 M2.5*3 3 86.PH702.003 M2.5*5 1 86.PH702.005 S peake r Module M2.5*3 4 86.PH702.003 Power Saving Board M2.5*3 2 86.PH702 .003 V olume Control Board M2.5*3 2 86.PH702 .003 Button[...]

60 Chapter 3 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Module M2.5*5 4 86.PH702.005 Right Sadd le M2.5*5 2 86.PH702.00 5 USB Board M2.5*3 1 86.PH702.003 Card Reader Board M2.5*3 4 86.PH7 02.003 Hinge Wells M2.5*3 2 86.PH702.003 Mainboard M2.5*3 1 86.PH702.003 VGA/MXM M2.5*3 1 or 2 86.PH702.003 Thermal Module CPU[...]

Chapter 3 61 Removing the Keyboard 1. Locate the five securing clips on the top edge of the Keyboard. 2. S tarting with the central clip, release all five se curing clips by pressing down with a suitable pl astic tool. 3. Pry up the centre of the Keyboard as shown.[...]

62 Chapter 3 4. Rotate the Keyboard upward aw ay from the Upper Cove r and place it fa ce down on the T o uchPad area. 5. Open the Keyboard backlight FFC connector and di sconnect the FFC. 6. Open the Keyboard FFC connector and disconne ct the FFC. 7. Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Keyboa rd” on page 61. 2. T urn the computer over . Remove the twenty-three screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over . O pen the Launch Board FFC connector and disco nnect the FFC. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*8 18 Upper Cover (blue callou[...]

64 Chapter 3 4. Remove the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover , and remove the Keyboard Cover . 5. Disconnect the following FFCs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F , and G) from the Mainboard. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available [...]

Chapter 3 65 6. S tarting on the front left side of the casing and worki ng along to ward the right, pry the upper and lower covers apart as shown. 7. Work along the casing on the right and lef t sides toward the back edge, pryi ng apart the casing. 8. Remove the Upper Cover as shown.[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. T urn the Upper Cover over and lift the M edia Board FFC to disconnect the adh esive. 3. T urn the Upper Cover over . Lift the Media Board cover , left side first, and remove the cover from the Upper Cover . 4. Press down the securing l atch (1) and push the[...]

Chapter 3 67 5. Lift the Media Board away from the Upper Cover (1) a nd feed the FFC through the Upper Cover (2) to remove the Media Board. 1 2[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. T urn the Upper Cover over and lift the Launch Board FFC to disconnect the adhesi ve. 3. T urn the Upper Cover over . Lift the Launch Board cover , left side first, and remove the cover from the Upper Cover . 4. Press down the securing latch (1) and push th[...]

Chapter 3 69 5. Lift the Launch Board away from the Upper Cover . 6. Feed the FFC through the Upp er Cover to remove the Launch Board[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Lift the mylar covering to expose the S peaker cable as shown. 3. Remove the S pea ker cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Remove the four securing screws from the S peaker module . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2.5*3 4[...]

Chapter 3 71 5. Using both hands, lift the S pea ker Module upward to remove it from the Upper Cover .[...]

72 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Saving Board 1. See “Removing the S p eaker Module” on page 70. 2. Remove the Power Saving Board cabl e from the cable channel as shown. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the board. 4. Remove the board from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Saving Board M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 73 5. Disconnect the cable from the Power Saving Board as shown.[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the Volume Control Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Lift the V olume Control Board FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive. 3. Remove the two screws securing the board to the Upper Cover . 4. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype V olume Control Board [...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the MIC Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the MIC cable to the Upper Cover. 3. Remove the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 4. Lift the MIC Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown.[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Button Boar d and Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Lift the Button Board FFC to detach the adhesive holding it in place. 3. Remove the two screws securing the Button Board and Finger Pri nt Reader to the Upper Cove r . 4. Lift the modules clear of the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quanti[...]

Chapter 3 77 5. Open the FFC locking latch and discon nect the Finger Print Reader FFC from the Button Board. 6. Remove Button Board from the bracket. 7. T urn the bracket over and remove the two screws securing the Finger Print Reader to the bracket. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2*3 2[...]

78 Chapter 3 8. Remove the Finger Print Reader from the bracket as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad canno t removed from the Upper Cover . Repla ce the entire Upper Co ver if the T ouchPad malfunctions. 1. See “Removing the Button Board and F inger Print Reader” on page 76. 2. Lift the T ouchPad FFC to detach the adhesive se curing it in place. 3. Open the locking latch and[...]

80 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws securing the T ouchPad Bracket in place. 6. Lift the T ouchPad Bracket, front edge first, and remove it from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Bracket M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the LCD Module IMPORT ANT : The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of facto ry conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty , such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables in [...]

82 Chapter 3 5. Remove the USB Board cable from the cable clips as shown. 6. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the USB Board and Backlight cables in place. 7. Disconnect the Backlight and USB Board cables from the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 83 8. Lift the USB Board cable to detach the adhesive securing it in place. 9. Remove the USB Board and Backlight cables from the ca ble channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 10. Remove the Antenna and Backlight cables from the cable clip as shown.[...]

84 Chapter 3 11 . Pass the Antenna an d Backlight cables through the space between the Battery Bay and Hinge well as sh own. 12. Remove the cables from the final cable clip as shown . 13. Disconnect the Conductive cable from the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 85 14. Disconnect the L VDS cable from the Mainboard. 15. Remove the Conductive and L VDS cables from the cabl e channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 16. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 4[...]

86 Chapter 3 17. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module clear of the Lower Cover . IMPORT ANT : The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of facto ry conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty , such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced.[...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the Saddles 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Lift the left side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown. 3. Remove the two screw securing the right side Saddle to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Right Saddle M2.5*5 2[...]

88 Chapter 3 4. Lift the right side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 89 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Saddles” on page 87. 2. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . 3. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*3 1[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the Subwoofer 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 81. 2. Disconnect the Subwoofer cable from the Mainb oard. 3. Remove the cable from the channel. Ensure th at the cable is free from all cable clips. 4. Using both hands, lift the Subwoofer clear of the Lower Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Co ver” on page 63. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Lift the module clear of the chassis.[...]

92 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the Card Reader Board 1. See “Removing the Saddles” on page 87. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Ca rd Reader Board to the Lower Cover. 3. Lift the left side of the board to disconnec t the read er interfac e from the Mainboard. 4. Remove the Card Reader Board from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Ca[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the Hinge Wells 1. See “Removing the Subwoo fer” on page 90. 2. Remove the two screws (one each side) securing the Hinge Wells to the Lower Cover . 3. Lift the Hinge Wells clear of the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Hinge Wells M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 95 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Hinge Wells” on page 94. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover . 3. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free s urface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*3 1[...]

96 Chapter 3 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 95. 2. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o replace the battery , solder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

Chapter 3 97 Removing the VGA/MXM Card NOTE: The following procedure outlines the remo val steps for models supportin g VGA Cards. The procedu re for MXM Cards requires the removal of two scre ws, though the remaining ste ps are identical. 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 95. 2. Remove the single screw securing the VGA Card to the Mainbo[...]

98 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 95. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the single screw securing the Fan to the Mainboard (green callout). 4. Remove the four securing screws (i n reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module (red callo ut). Ste p [...]

Chapter 3 99 5. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.[...]

100 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module ” on page 98. 2. T urn the securing screw 180° to release the CPU from the socket. 3. Remove the CPU from the socket as shown. IMPORT ANT : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surfac[...]

Chapter 3 101 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi one d corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Carefully turn the mainboa rd upside down (CPU side up), and place the CPU into the CPU socke t as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. 2. T urn the securing screw 18[...]

102 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease type s are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell PC M45F-SP • ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1. R[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the VGA/MXM Card NOTE: The following procedure outlines the installation steps for models supporting VGA Cards. The procedure for MXM Cards requires two screws, though the remaining steps are identical. 1. Insert the card in to the Mainboard conne ctor as shown. 2. Replace the si ngle screw se curing the card to the Mainboar[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Insert the Mainboard in to the Lowe r Cover , left side fi rst. Ensure that the I/O ports on the left side of the Mainboard are loca ted correctly through th e Lower Case. 2. Pivot the Mainboard in to the Lower Cover as shown. 3. Replace the single screw securing the Mainbo ard to the Lower Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Hinge Wells Replacing the Card Reader Board 1. Replace the left an d right Hinge Wells in th e Lower Cover as shown. Ensure that the Wells are seated correctly on the locating pins. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the Hing e Wells in the Lower Cover . 1. Insert the Card Reader Board right side first as shown. Ensure [...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3. Replace the four screws to secure the Card Rea der Board to the Lower Cover . 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as shown. 2. Place the modul e in the Lower Cove r . Ensure that the module is seated correctly on the locating pins. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel as shown, and connec[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Subwoofer Replacing the USB Board 1. Place the module in the Lower Cover . Ensure that the module is sea ted correctly on the locating pins. 2. Run the cable along the cable channel using all available clips. 3. Connect the Subwoofer cable to the Mainboard as shown. 1. Place the board in the Lower Cover . Ensure that the[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Saddles 1. Align the screw holes and locating pin s on the Saddles and the Lower Cove r and replace the Saddles. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the Righ t Saddle to the Lower Cover . NOTE: The Left Saddle is not secured with screws.[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the LCD Module IMPORT ANT : The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of facto ry conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty , such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. 1. Align the LCD hinges with the Lower Cover screw hol es and replace the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure tha[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad canno t removed from the Upper Cover . Repla ce the entire Upper Co ver if the T ouchPad malfunctions. 1. Insert the T ouchPad Bracket into the upper cover so the tabs slide into the securing slots in the upper cover . 3. Run the Conductive cable along the ca ble channel using[...]

Chapter 3 111 2. Insert the two screws to secure the T ouchPad Bracket in place. 3. Adhere the Fing er Print Reader protection strip to the T ou chPad Bracket as shown. 4. Connect the T ouchPad FFC to the T ouchPad and cl ose the locking latch. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Bracket M2.5*3 2[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 5. Adhere the T ouchPad FFC to the touchpad bracket as shown. Replacing the Button Boar d and Finger Print Reader 1. Place the Finger Print Reader into the bracket as shown. 2. Insert the two screws to secure the Finger Print Reader to the bracket. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 3. Place the Button Board into the bracket. 4. Connect the Finger Print Reader FFC to the Button Board and cl ose the FFC locking latch . 5. Place the button board assembly into the Upper Cover , taking care to align the screw holes.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 6. Replace the two screws to secure the Button Boar d and Finger Print Reader to the Upper Cover . 7. Adhire the Button Board FFC to the back of the touchpad. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Button Board M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the MIC Board 1. Place the MIC Board into the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Insert the MIC cable from the cable chann el as shown. Ensure that the cable is secured by all cable clips. 3. Adhere the adhesi ve tape to secure the MIC cab le to the Upper Cover .[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the Volume Control Board 1. Place the board into the Upper Cove r . 2. Insert the two screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover . 3. Adhere V ol ume Control Board F FC to the Uppe r Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype V olume Control Board M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Power Saving Board 1. Connect the cable to the Power Saving Board as shown. 2. Place the board into the chassis. 3. Insert the two securing screws into the board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Saving Board M2.5*3 2[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 4. insert the Power Saving Board ca ble into the cable channel as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Using both hands, place the S peaker Module into the Upper Cove r . 2. Insert the four screws to secure the S pea ker module to the Upper Cover . 3. Insert the S peaker cable into the cable channel as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2.5*3 4[...]

120 Chapter 3 4. Replace the mylar covering to cover the S p eaker cable as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Launch Board 1. Feed the FFC through the pe netration in the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Place the Launch Board into the Upper Cover . 3. Press down on the top of the board toengage the securing clips (1) and push the Launch Board in the direction of the arrow (2) to lock the board in place. 1 2 Securing Clip[...]

122 Chapter 3 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and insert the Launch Board cover into the Upper Cover . 5. T urn the Upper Cover over and adhere the Launch Board FFC to the upper cover .[...]

Chapter 3 123 Replacing the Media Board 1. Insert the FFC into the pene tration in the the Upper Cover (1) and place the Media Board into the Upper Cover (2) as shown. 2. Press down on the board so the securing clips engage an d push the Media Board in the direction of the arrow (2). 3. T urn the Upper Cover over . Insert the Media Board cover into[...]

124 Chapter 3 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and adhere t he Media Board FFC to the upper cover . Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Insert the Upper Cover into the assembly back edge first as shown. 2. Work along the casing on the right and lef t sides toward the front edge, pressing the casing together . A click indicates the securing clips have engaged[...]

Chapter 3 125 3. S tarting on the front left side of the casing and work ing along toward the righ t, press the upper and lower covers together as shown. A click indicates the securing clips have engaged. 4. Connect the following FF Cs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F , and G) to the Mainbo ard. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent da[...]

126 Chapter 3 5. Replace the Keyboard Cover and insert the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cove r . . 6. T urn the computer over . Connect the Launch Board FFC conne ctor and lock the FFC connector . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Keyboard Cover M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 127 7. T urn the computer over . Insert the twenty-three screws on the bottom panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*8 18 Upper Cover (blue callout) M2.5*5 2 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*3 3[...]

128 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 8. Insert the Keyboard backlight FFC and lock the conne ctor . 9. Connect the Keyboard FFC and lock the connector . 10. Slide the keyboard away from the LCD screen to engage th e securing tabs on the keyboard.[...]

Chapter 3 129 11 . Press down around the edg es of the Keyboard to secure it in place. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN Mod ule into the mini -card socket. 2. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN Module . IMPORT ANT : The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal.[...]

130 Chapter 3 3. Replace the Mini-Card Bracket as shown. 4. Insert the two screws to secure the Mini-C ard Bracket an d WLAN Module to the Mainboard Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 131 Replacing the DIMM Modules Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Insert the DIMM Module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM mod ule in place. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 3. Insert the HDD SA T A interface connector as shown. 4. Place the HD D into the [...]

132 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the ODD bezel on the new ODD Module. 2. Secure ODD bracket with two screws. 3. Slide the module in to the chassis and press until the module is flush with the chassi s. 4. Replace the single screw to secure the Module.[...]

Chapter 3 133 Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the SD Dummy Card Push the SD Dummy into the slot until an audible c lick indicates that the card is correctly inserted. 1. Replace the Memory Cover back edge first as shown. 2. Replace the memory/HDD cover back edge first as shown. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the all the securing tabs are correctly l[...]

134 Chapter 3 Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card Push the Express Dummy into the slot until an audible click indicates that the ca rd is correct ly inserted. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1 ), insert the batter y pack and press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction sho[...]

Chapter 4 135 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Ace r products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. [...]

136 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llowing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly co[...]

Chapter 4 137 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is se lected. O[...]

138 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/horizon tal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 46. 3. If extensive pi[...]

Chapter 4 139 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

140 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 141 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

142 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctly , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the[...]

Chapter 4 143 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows 7 S tartup R epair Utility: a. insert the Windows [...]

144 Chapter 4 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

Chapter 4 145 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a de vice displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M d rives . If the device displays a down arrow , ri ght-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that ther e are no yell ow excl amation marks against the items in l D E A[...]

146 Chapter 4 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices show n if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing ac[...]

Chapter 4 147 Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the followin g actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e problem. Do not replace a non - defective FRUs: START RJ-11 well conne c[...]

148 Chapter 4 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t the problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse us es a wireless[...]

Chapter 4 149 • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. 13. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 219. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or S peakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or V olume Wheel fail, perform the foll owing general steps to correct the problem. D[...]

150 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do t[...]

Chapter 4 151 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g the POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . Port 80 Code Driver Name Port 80 Code Driver Name 01 PeiEventLog 41 S tatusCode 02 OemServices 42 V ariabl e 03 SioInit CF SmmV aria ble 04 MonoS ta[...]

152 Chapter 4 Port 80 Code Driver Name Port 80 Code Driver Name C0 SmmAccess 7F Font (French) 46 PciHostBridge 8D Font (Chinese) 47 PciExpress B1 UnicodeColla tion CD GmchMbi 5A ConPlatform 48 IchI nit 5D ConS plitter 49 IdeController 79 GraphicsConsole 4A SataController 7A T erminal 4B IchSmbusLight 5E VgaClass C1 SmmControl 5B SaveMemo ryConfig C[...]

Chapter 4 153 0Ah Initialize CP U registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values 0Eh Initialize I/O component 0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 10h Initialize Power Management 1 1h Load alternate regi sters with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h[...]

154 Chapter 4 51h Initialize EISA board 52h T est keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 T est for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP 5Bh Disable CPU cache 5Ch T est RAM betwee n 512 and 640 KB 60h T est extended memory 62h T est extended memory address lines 64h Jump to U[...]

Chapter 4 155 96h Clear huge ES se gment register 97h Fixup Multi Processor table 98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure 99h Check for SMART Drive (optional) 9Ah Shadow option ROMs 9Ch Set up Power Management 9Dh Initialize security engine (optional) 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of A T A[...]

156 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bi ts that failed. For example, 2C 0 002 means address line 1 (bit one set) ha s failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. Note that error 3[...]

Chapter 5 157 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description Item Description J56 Subwoofer Connector JP47 T ouch pad Connector SW1 Power button JP33 VR board Connector JP7 Backlight on/off Connector JP54 Digital MIC Connector JL VDS S peaker (Right) Connector SW2 T ouch pad lock button JP2 Launch board Connector JP3 board to board Con ne[...]

158 Chapter 5 Bottom View Item Description Item Description PCN1 AC-IN Connector JLINE1 LINE IN JACK JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JMIC1 MIC IN JACK JCRT1 CRT Connector JHP1 Head-Phon e Jack JP32 Fan Connector JCPU1 CPU Socket JMXM2 MXM Connector JDIMM2 Memory DIMM2 Connector JHDMI1 HD MI Connector JDIMM1 Memory DIMM1 Connector JESA T A1 ESA T A Connector P[...]

Chapter 5 159 LS-5011P LCD Backlight Board Item Description JP1 Backlight on/off Connector[...]

160 Chapter 5 LS-5012P Launch Board Item Description LED1 Backup LE D LED2 Bluetooth LED LED3 Wireless LED[...]

Chapter 5 161 LS-5013P Media Board Item Description Item D escriptio n LED1 HOLD LED LED5 FWD LED LED2 NEXT LED LED6 STOP LED LED3 PREVIOUS LED LED7 PLA Y/P AUSE LED LED4 REW LED LED8 MUTE LED[...]

162 Chapter 5 LS-5014P VR Board Item Description SW1 VR SWITCH[...]

Chapter 5 163 LS-5015P Finger printer Board Item Description U2 L TT -SS801U-13_LGA28[...]

164 Chapter 5 LS-5016P USB Board Item Description Item Description JP1 USB cable Connector JP3 USB Connector JP2 R F Connector ANT1 RF cable Connector[...]

Chapter 5 165 LS-5017P IO Board Item Description Item Description JP1 Board to board Conn J1 1394 Connector JMINI1 Mini card Connector JREAD1 7in1 card reader Conn JMINI2 Mini card Connector[...]

166 Chapter 5 LS-5018P POWER SAVING Board Item Description JP1 Power saving cable connector SW1 Power saving button LED1 Power saving LED[...]

Chapter 5 167 LS-5019P Touch pad button Board Item Description SW1 T/P left button SW2 T/P right button JP1 FP FFC Connector[...]

168 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5940G Series. Aspire 5940G Series provides one Hardware Open Ga p on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check Hardwar[...]

Chapter 5 169 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

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Chapter 6 171 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (F ield Replaceable Unit) listing in global configu rations of Aspire 5940G Series. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date[...]

172 Chapter 6 Aspire 5940G Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly No. Description Acer P/N 1 Keyboard KB.I140A.031 2 Upper Cover 60.PH702.001 3 Mainboard MB.PH802.001 4 Thermal Module 60.PH702.008 5 Subwoofer 23 .PH702.003 6 Lower Cover 60.PH702.002 7 Hingle Saddle-L 33.PH702.002 1 2 4 3 5 6 7[...]

Chapter 6 173 Base Assembly No. Description Acer P/N 1 HD D Door 42.PH702 .003 2 Min i Door 42.PH702.004 3 Lower Cover 60.PH702.002 1 2 3[...]

174 Chapter 6 Aspire 5940G Series FRU List CA TEGOR Y Des cription Acer Part Number BOARD Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_ HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 KI.SPH01.003 Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897072 KI.SPH01.005 Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_ HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 KI.SPH01.001 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 BH.21 10[...]

Chapter 6 175 T/P FFC 50.PH702.002 POWER SA VING CABLE 50.PH702.003 USB CABLE 50.PH702.004 RF CABLE 50.PH802.001 ON-OFF BOARD CABLE 50.PH702.007 TV TUNER ANTENNA 50.PH802.002 SMB-P AL JACK 50.PH802.003 P AL-F JACK 50.PH802.0 04 ANTENNA WIMAX-MIMO 50.PH702.009 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y UPPER CASE W/O FP , INCL. TP 60.PH702.001 UPPER CASE W/FP , I[...]

176 Chapter 6 HDD DOOR 42.PH702.003 MINI DOOR 42.PH702.004 HDD BRACKET 33.PH702.003 HDD CONNECTOR 20.PH702.001 MINI CARD BRACKET 33.PH702.004 LAUNCH COVER - BT , WLAN, REPLICA TE 60.PH702.003 FP-TP BRACKET 33.PFQ02.001 T/P BRACKET 33.PH702.005 MEDIA COVER 60.PH702.004 VR BUTTON - VOLUME CONTROL 6 0.PH702.005 DUMMY CARD 42.PH702.005 SD DUMMY CARD 42[...]

Chapter 6 177 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 86KS Black US International Backlit KB.I140A.031 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 86KS Black Greek Backlit KB.I140A.016 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 86KS Black Arabic Backlit KB.I140A.007 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 86KS Black Chinese Backlit[...]

178 Chapter 6 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 87KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Backlit KB.I140A.009 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 87KS Black CZ/SK Backlit KB.I140A.010 Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 S tandard 91KS Black Japanese Backlit KB.I140A.019 DVD RW DRIVE ODD SUPER-MUL TI DRIVE MODULE 6M.PH702.003 ODD TOSHIB[...]

Chapter 6 179 ODD BEZEL-BD 42.PH702.007 ODD BRACKET 33.PH702.006 LCD ASSY LED MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.0M, FLUSH P ANEL 6M.PJL02.001 ASSY LED MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*3, CCD 1.0M, FLUSH P ANEL 6M.PJL02.002 ASSY LED MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE w/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.0M 6M.PH702.0 01 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W[...]

180 Chapter 6 Screw List SUB WOOFER 23.PH702.003 MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLA TE-AS5940 40.PH702.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER-PLASTIC 47.PH702.001 LCD SCREW MYLAR-PLASTIC 47.PH702.002 LOGIC UP PC PLA TE-1- Lock Media Cover to Upper Case 47.PJL02.001 LOGIC UP PC PLA TE-2- Lock Media Cover to Upper Case 47.PJL02.002 LOGIC UP PC PLA TE-3- Lock Media Cover to Upper [...]

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Appendix A 182 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5940G Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU AS5940G- 824G50Wn AAP Philippines LX.PFQ02.109 AS594 0G-824G50Wn EM W7HP64EMA TPH1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_ES61 Ci7820QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Greece LX.PFQ02.054 AS 5940G-724G50Bn W7HP64 A TGR1 [...]

183 Appendix A AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA France LX.PFQ02.003 AS594 0G-724G50Wn W7HP64A TFR1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_FR21 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PFQ0 2.107 AS5940G-7 24G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_AR21 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Mn TWN GC[...]

Appendix A 184 AS5940G- 724G50Mn EMEA Greece LX.PFQ02.099 AS 5940G-724G50Mn W7HP64A TGR1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_EL31 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn AAP Thailand LX.PFQ02.093 AS594 0G-724G50Bn EM W7HP64EMA TTH1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_n3_FP_1.0 D_GEb_TH41 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 824G50Bn AAP Thailan[...]

185 Appendix A AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA S pain LX.PFQ07.023 AS594 0G-724G50Bn W7UT 64A TES1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES51 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Greece LX.PFQ07.027 AS594 0G-724G50Bn W7UT64A TGR1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_EL31 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G32Mn WW GC TWN S2.PFQ[...]

Appendix A 186 AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Middle East LX.PFQ0 2.072 AS5940G-7 24G50Bn EM W7HP64EMA TME6 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_ES61 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA South Africa LX.PFQ02 .068 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM W7HP64EMA TZA2 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_ES61 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G[...]

187 Appendix A AS5940G- 724G50Bi EMEA Ukraine LX.PFQ0 2.059 AS5940G-7 24G50Bi W7HP64RUA TUK1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/ CB_abg_FP_1.0D_GEb _RU61 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Germany LX.PFQ02.087 AS 5940G-724G50Bn W 7HP64A TDE1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_DE1 1 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Aus[...]

Appendix A 188 AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Italy LX.PFQ07.013 AS594 0G-724G50Bn W7UT64A TIT1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT1 1 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA T urkey LX.PFQ02. 067 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM W7HP64EMA TTR1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_TR31 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA UK LX.[...]

189 Appendix A AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Middle East LX.PFQ0 2.069 AS5940G-7 24G50Bn EM W7HP64EMA TME9 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_ES81 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA Algeria LX.PFQ02. 060 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM W7HP64EMA TDZ1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0 D_GEb_ES81 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn [...]

Appendix A 190 AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Luxembour g LX.PFQ02.027 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP 64A TLU3 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT41 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Switzerland LX.PFQ02.021 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP 64A TCH1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT41 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA De[...]

191 Appendix A AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Hungary LX.PFQ02.042 AS 5940G-724G50Wn W7H P64A THU1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_HU1 1 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PFQ02.033 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64A TEU 7 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ENQ1 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA E[...]

Appendix A 192 AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA S pain LX.PFQ02.043 AS594 0G-724G50Wn W7H P64A TES1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES51 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Bn EMEA S pain LX.PFQ02.048 AS594 0G-724G50Bn W7HP64 A TES1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES51 Ci7720QM AS5940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Portugal L[...]

193 Appendix A AS5940G- 824G50Bn WW GC TWN S2.PH802.002 AS594 0G-824G50Bn W7HP64AWW1 MC M961GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/CB_n3_DVBT U/ VHF_FP_1.0D _GEb_ES61Me dia Review Sample Ci7820QM AS5940G- 824G32Mn WW GC TWN S2.PH802.001 AS594 0G-824G32Mn W7HP64AWW1 MC M961GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/320/ BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_n3_DVBT U/ VHF_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 Ci7820QM [...]

Appendix A 194 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G32Mn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16* 8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16* 8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Mn NLED15.6WXGA[...]

195 Appendix A AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG [...]

Appendix A 196 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16* 8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16* 8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG M96 1G- DDR3 (64*16* 8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXG[...]

197 Appendix A AS5940G-724G32Mn N320GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5[...]

Appendix A 198 AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4[...]

199 Appendix A AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS [...]

Appendix A 200 AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G32Mn N320GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB 5.4KS N NBDCB4XS N Mc[...]

201 Appendix A AS5940G-724G50Mn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G32Mn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Mn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW[...]

Appendix A 202 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW[...]

203 Appendix A AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW[...]

Appendix A 204[...]

Appendix B 205 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combi[...]

206 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test V endor Description ITEM_No Adapter DEL T A 90W “Adapter DEL T A 9 0W 19V 1.7x 5.5x1 1 Blue ADP-90CD DB A, L V5 LED LF” LITE-ON 90W “Adapter LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Blue P A-1900-34AR, L V5 LED LF” HIPRO 90W “Ad apter HIPRO 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Blue HP-A0904A3 B1LF , L V5 LED LF[...]

Appendix B 207 P ANASONIC 6CELL2.2 Battery P ANASONIC AS-2 007B Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS SAMSUNG 6CE LL2.2 Battery SAMSUNG AS-2 007B Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 ce ll 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2.2F SANYO 8C ELL2.4 Battery SAN YO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON SONY 8CELL2.4 Battery SONY AS-20 07B Li-I on 4[...]

208 Appendix B 5 in 1-Build in “5 i n 1 -Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” 5 in 1-Build in “5 i n 1 -Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” 5 in 1-Build in “5 i n 1 -Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” 5 in 1-Build in “5 i n 1 -Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” CPU Finger Prin t L TT SS801U L TT Finger Print SS801U L TT SS801U L TT Finger Prin[...]

Appendix B 209 SEAGA TE N160GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1” TOSHIBA N160GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W: FG01 1J” HGST N160GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 1 60GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F” WD N160GB5.4K S “HDD W[...]

210 Appendix B HGST N250GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 2 50GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F” HGST N250GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 2 50GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0 .014g-cm” WD N250GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1 [...]

Appendix B 21 1 HGST N320GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 3 20GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0 .014g-cm” WD N320GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1 .01A1 1” SEAGA TE N500GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F[...]

212 Appendix B SAMSUNG NLED15.6W XGAG “LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6””W W XGA Glare L TN156A T02-A02 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1” LPL NLED15.6W XGAG “LED LCD LPL 15.6””W WXGA Glare LP156WH2-TLE1 LF 220nit 8ms 400:1” CMO NLED15.6W XGAG “LED LCD CMO 15.6””W WXGA Glare N156B6-L06 LF 2 20nit 8ms 500:1” INNOLUX NLED15.6W XGAG “LED LCD INNOLUX 1[...]

Appendix B 213 NANY A SO2GBIII10 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB NT2GC64B8HA1NS-BE LF 128*8 0.07um ELPIDA SO2GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BBS0- AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um SAMSUNG SO2GBIII10 Memory SAMS UNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673EH1-CF8 LF 128* 8 0.055um A-DA T A SO2GBIII10 Memory A-DA T A SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB[...]

214 Appendix B NB Chip set INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 ODD PIONEER NBDCB4XS ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BDC-TD01RS LF W/O bezel SA T A HLDS NBDCB4XS O DD HLDS BD COMBO[...]

Appendix B 215 HLDS NBDCB4XS O DD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT10 LF W/O bezel SA T A HLDS NBDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SA T A (HF + Windows 7) SONY NBDCB4XS ODD SON Y BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X BC-5500S LF W/O bezel FW 1.E1 SA T A (Windo ws 7) SONY NBDCB4XS ODD SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X BC-5500[...]

216 Appendix B PLDS NBDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7 mm T ray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SA T A (Windows 7) PIONEER NBDRW4XS ODD PIONEER BD RW 12.7 mm T ray DL 4X BDR-TD01RS L F W/ O bezel SA T A P ANASONIC NBDRW4XS “ ODD P ANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm T ray DL 4X UJ230A LF W/O bezel SA T A 2X double Layer , 4X Si ngle Layer” P ANASONIC NBDRW4XS O DD P[...]

Appendix B 217 Formosa21 RC804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B TC Formosa21 RC804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B SC Formosa21 RC804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B EN Fomosa21 RC804V -B Fomosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B EU Formosa21 RC804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B TC Formosa21 RC804V -B F ormosa[...]

218 Appendix B INTEL SP1x2HMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 INTEL SP3x3HMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 INTEL SP1x2HMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 INTEL SP3x3HMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 INTEL SP1x2HMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 [...]

Appendix C 219 Online Support Information This section describe s online tech ni cal support servi ces available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. Howe[...]

220 Appendix C[...]

221 A AFLASH Utility 35 B Battery Pack Removing 48 BIOS ROM size 16 ROM type 16 vendor 16 Version 16 BIOS Utility 23–35 Advanced 26 Boot 33 Exit 34 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configur ation 29 Power 31 Save and Exit 34 Security 28 System Security 34 Bluetooth Module Removing 91 Replacing 106 Board Layout Top View 157 brightness hotkeys 13 Butto[...]

222 Internal S peaker Failure 140 J Jumper and Connector Locations 157 Top View 157 K Keyboard Removing 61 Keyboard Failure 139 L Launch Bo ard Removing 68 Replacing 121 LCD Failure 139 LCD Module Removing 81 Left Hinge W ell Removing 94 Replacing 105 Left Sa ddle Removing 87 Replacing 108 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 60 Lower Covers Removing [...]

223 Removing 70 Replacing 119 speakers hotkey 13 Subwoofer Removing 90 Replacing 107 System Block Diagram 4 T T est Compatible Components 205 Thermal Grease 102 Thermal Module Removing 98 Replacing 102 Thermal Unit Failure 148 To p 157 T ouchPad Br acket Removing 79 T ouchPad Failure 140 T r oubles hooting Built-in KB Failure 139 EasyTouch Buttons [...]

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