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    Aspire 8940 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[...]

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    II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 8940 service guides. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

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

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    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[...]

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

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

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    VIII T able of Contents Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Rem[...]

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    IX T able of Contents Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Replacing the Blue toot h Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Replacing the RTC Batt ery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 [...]

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    X T able of Contents Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Model Definition and Configuration 224 Aspire 8940 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Test Compatible Components 239 Microsoft® Windo[...]

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    Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Operating System • Genuine Windows 7® Platform • Intel® Core™ i7 processor technology , featuring: • Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM suppo[...]

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    2 Chapter 1 • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer Purezone technology wi th two built-in ste reo microphone Dimensions and W eight • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm (17.34 x 1 1 .62 x 1.22/1.7 3 inches) • 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.) with 8-cell batte[...]

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    Chapter 1 3 • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • RF-in jack* • 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 Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Ope[...]

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    4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Aza lia ODD (SATA) P29 X'TAL 32.768KHz P28 SAT A1 X'TAL 14.318MHz CIR X'TAL 32.768KHz P22 PCI -Expre ss X4 DMI interface Fan D river P22 USB P ort x 4 P30 EC (WP C775C) LPC USB 2.0 P3 SELGO: SLG8SP585V HDD (SATA) *2 SPI ROM Touch Pad P29 USB 9 CCD Giga-LAN P20 Broadcom X'TAL 25MHz P30 P20 Transfo[...]

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    Chapter 1 5 Y our Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front V iew Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording . 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer o[...]

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    6 Chapter 1 5 Backup key Launches Acer Ba ckup Management for three-step data backup. Bluetooth communication button/in dicator Enables/disables the Bluet ooth fu nction. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/in dicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Ind icates the s[...]

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    Chapter 1 7 Closed Front V iew Rear V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 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 CIR receiver Receives signals from a re mote control[...]

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    8 Chapter 1 Left V iew # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 4 DISPLA Y DISPLA Y port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 HDMI HD[...]

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    Chapter 1 9 Right V iew Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical driv e; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 5 Emergency eject hole [...]

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    10 Chapter 1 Bottom V iew Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for re moval. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard drive bay- Secondary Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only). 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses th[...]

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    Chapter 1 11 T ouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPad: • 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 selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T ap[...]

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    12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard Y our notebo ok features a full-size ke yboard that functions th e same as a desktop computer keybo ard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, includin g shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Key T ypes The keyboard ha[...]

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    Chapter 1 13 W indows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the S tart men[...]

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    14 Chapter 1 System Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and W iFi . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Remarks Fn + F2 System property S tart s Syst[...]

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    Chapter 1 15 Using the System Utilities Acer GridV ista (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[...]

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    16 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On=10 5°C, Off=85°C • OS Shutdown: 1 1 0°C • H/W Shutdown: 1 10°C Northbridg e Item Specification CPU Intel® Core™ i7 processor T ype 1.6GHz ~ 1.73GHz CPU Core Logic • Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Ch[...]

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    Chapter 1 17 VGA Subsystem St andard Supported VGA Resolutio n Item Specification Chipset NVIDIA N10EGE 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package V endo r NVIDIA Package BGA-969pin Features • GPU Product Name: Nvidia N10 E-GE • ASIC: BGA-969pin • VGA BUS Slot: MXM slot • MXM T ype: MXM 3.0 • V orce: 1.50V • Engine Clock: 53 5MHz • Memory Clock: [...]

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    18 Chapter 1 BIOS System Memory 1280 x 960 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 14 0 144 150 1280 x 1024 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 14 0 144 150 1360 x 768 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 14 0 144 150 1400 x 1050 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 1600 x 1024 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 1600 x 1200 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 100 1920 x 1200 32,64 60 70 72 75 85 1920 x 1440 32,64 60 7[...]

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    Chapter 1 19 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome 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. VGA controller LAN Interface Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048[...]

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    20 Chapter 1 Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Bluetooth Modem Features • Integrated 10/10 0/1000BASE-T transceiver • Automatic MDI crossover functio n • PCIe v1.1 compliant • 10/100/1000BASE-T full-dupl ex/half-duplex MAC • Receive side scaling (RSS) for multicore processors • Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802 .3u, 802.3ab, and 802.1p • IPv4 an[...]

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    Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface) Item Specification V end or Seagate Model Name ST9160314AS ST9250315AS ST932032 5AS Capacity (MB) 160 250 320 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 2 3 Drive Format Disks 1 1 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec max) 830 I/O da[...]

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    22 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specifications V endor & Model Name WD WD5000BEVT WD WD1600BEVT WD WD2500BEVT WD WD3200BEVT Capacity (MB) 500 160 250 320 Bytes per secto r Data heads 2 3 4 Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Internal transfer rate (Mb[...]

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    Chapter 1 23 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specifications V en dor & Model Name HTS543216L9A300 HTS 545025B9A30 0 HTS545032B9A30 0 HTS545050B9A30 0 Capacity (MB) 160 250 320 500 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 3 4 4 Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Intern[...]

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    24 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specificat ions V endor & Model Name T oshi ba MK1655GSX T o shiba MK2555GSX T oshiba MK3255GSX T oshi ba MK5055GSX Capacity 160GB 250GB 320GB 500GB Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4/2 4 4/2 4/2 Drive Format Disks 2/1 2 2/1 2/1 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8[...]

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    Chapter 1 25 Super-Multi Driv e Module Item Specification V end or & model name HLDS/GSA-T50 T oshiba TS-L633B Performance S pecific ation With CD Diske tt e With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SA T A Applicable disc format Applicable media types: Wri t[...]

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    26 Chapter 1 Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) T act SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input V oltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Specification V end or & model name Sony BC-5500S Performance S pecific at io n With CD Diskette With DVD Diske tt e T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 2.4 M[...]

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    Chapter 1 27 Audio Interface Item Spec ification Chipset REAL TEK ALC889 X for High Definition Audio Codec Package 48-pin L QFP ‘green’ package Features • High performanc e DACs wi th 108dB sign al-to-noise ratio • High performanc e ADCs with 104dB signal-to-noise rati o • Meets Microsoft WLP 3.0x and future WLP4.0 Premium requirements ?[...]

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    28 Chapter 1 Audio Amplifier Subwoofer Speaker Front Speaker Center Speaker Item Spec ification Model Panasonic 12947A Package 48 pins QFP Features • Microsoft Windows 7® Compliant • High +90dB PSRR, Low -80dB THD+N • Class AB 2.2W (max.) S t ereo BTL S pe aker Amplifier • Built-in direct drive headph one amplifier within charge pump • A[...]

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    Chapter 1 29 Digit al Camera Power and Keyboard Controller Battery LCD Item Spec ification Sensor CMOS 1 Mega Pixel with WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) Pixel Size 3.0um X3.0um Image Size 3.89mm(H) X 2.43mm(V) Interface U SB 2.0 high-speed Optics • Optical aperture of F /2.0 • Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9 .[...]

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    30 Chapter 1 Card Reader Express Card Physical Size (mm) 422.5 (H) x 248 (V) x 6 (D) mm Electrical Interface 40-pin L VDS Support Color 262,144 colors Viewing Angle (minimum degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) 45 45 V ertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) 25 45 T emperature Range (°C) Operating S torage (shipping) 0 ~ 50 -20 ~ 60 Item Specificatio[...]

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    Chapter 2 31 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 compute r is already 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[...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description CPU T ype Th is field shows the CP U type and speed of the system. [...]

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    Chapter 2 33 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot 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. Parameter Description Format/Option System T ime Sets the system time. Th[...]

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    34 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed 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 ha ve three tries befo re the sys[...]

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    Chapter 2 35 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 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 pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

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    36 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 passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm Ne[...]

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    Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot. Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select[...]

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    38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes 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[...]

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    Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • 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 s[...]

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    40 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 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. Execute the FLASH.BA T batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as s[...]

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    Chapter 2 41 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays.[...]

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    42 Chapter 2 W inFlash 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.[...]

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    Chapter 2 43 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with d e tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error cod e is genera ted. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1. On a different machine, run the HDD_PW .EXE file along with the[...]

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    44 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: If you key in the wrong Supervisor password three time s, an error code is generat ed and system is disabled. T o unlock the BIOS, perform the following steps: 1. On a different machine, run the BIOS_PW .EXE file along with the error cod e generated. For example: bios_pw 14452 0 2. Four ASCII strings are g en[...]

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    Chapter 2 45 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 . Fo r exa[...]

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    46 Chapter 2 Using DMIT ools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool data it is checki ng that the t able correlates with th e hardw are before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Po [...]

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    Chapter 2 47 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM 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 the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom. WriteData = ‘001 12 233 445[...]

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    Chapter 3 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 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 tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ?[...]

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    50 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 cab les from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batte[...]

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    Chapter 3 51 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. ODD Module M2.5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 ODD Bracket M2*3 2 86.S0 207.001 HDD1 Carrier M3*3 2 86.A0 3V7.006 HDD2 Carrier M3*3 2 86.A0 3V7.006 TV T uner M2 *3 2 86.S0207.001 WLAN Module M2*3 2 86.S0207.00 1 Disconnec t p ow er a n[...]

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    52 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over . 2. Slide the batte ry lock to the unlocked po si ti o n. 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[...]

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    Chapter 3 53 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.[...]

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    54 Chapter 3 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Slide the SD Dummy Card out of the slot and remove it from the computer .[...]

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    Chapter 3 55 Removing the Lower Door 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. Loosen the seven captive screws in the Lower Door. 3. Remove the Lower Door as shown.[...]

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    56 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 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*4 1[...]

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    Chapter 3 57 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD Bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the module. NOTE: Remove the left side screw first during disassembly . 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 Brack[...]

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    58 Chapter 3 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Use the pull-tab to slide the Primary HDD in the indicated direction an d disconn ect the interface. 3. Lift the hard disk dr ive module out of the bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressin g down on it or placing heavy objects[...]

  • Página 69

    Chapter 3 59 4. Remove the two screws securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD1 Carrier M3*3 2[...]

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    60 Chapter 3 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Use the pull-tab to slide the Secondary HDD and disconnect the inte rfa ce. 3. Lift the hard disk dr ive module out of the bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressin g down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.[...]

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    Chapter 3 61 4. Remove the two screws securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD2 Carrier M3*3 2[...]

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    62 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.[...]

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    Chapter 3 63 Removing the TV T uner Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Disconnect the Antenna cable from the TV T uner as shown. NOTE: When reattaching the Antenna, ensure the cable is tucke d into the chassis to prevent damage. 3. Remove the single screw securing the TV T uner to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T y[...]

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    64 Chapter 3 4. Remove the TV T uner as shown.[...]

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    Chapter 3 65 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Disconnect the Antenna cabl es from the WLAN Module. NOTE: The black cable attaches to the MAIN termi nal an d the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.[...]

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    66 Chapter 3 4. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket.[...]

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    Chapter 3 67 Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*6.5 9 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 4 86.D01V7.001 Power Board M2.5*4 3 86.D01 V7.0 01 LCD Module M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001 Upper Cover M2.5*6 .5 9 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 5 86.D01V7.001 M2*3 1 86.S0207.001 Rem ov e Swit c h Co v e[...]

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    68 Chapter 3 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.S0 207.001 USB Board M2.5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 Power Saving B oard M2.5* 4 1 86.D01V7.001 Mainboard M2.5*4 3 86.D01V7.001 Kensington Lock Bracket M2*3 1 86.S0207.001 Subwoofer M*3 4 86.S0207.00 1 Hinge Supports M2.5*4 6 86.D01V7.001 S peake[...]

  • Página 79

    Chapter 3 69 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. Press the six securing clips inward to release the Keyboard from the Upper Cover . 3. Lift the centre of Keyboard up as shown. IMPORT ANT : Do not remove the Keyboard from the com puter; the Keyboard FFCs are still connecte d. 4. T urn the Keyboard over and pla[...]

  • Página 80

    70 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the Backlight ca ble by opening the FFC latch a nd removing the cable from the Mainboard. 6. Disconnect the Keyboard cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Mainboard. 7. Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover .[...]

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    Chapter 3 71 Removing the Switch Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the thirteen scre ws securing the Switch Cover to the Upper Cover . IMPORT ANT : Do not lift the Switch Cover away from the co mputer; the Power Boa rd FFC is still connected. 3. T urn the computer over and open the LCD Pan[...]

  • Página 82

    72 Chapter 3 4. T urn the Switch Cover over and place it face down on the Keyboard. 5. Open the Power Board FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 6. Remove the Switch Cover from the Upper Cover .[...]

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    Chapter 3 73 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 71. 2. Open the Power Board FFC locki ng latch and disconnect the FFC from the Power Board. 3. Remove the three screws securing th e Power Board to the Switch Cover . 4. Lift the Power Board away from the Switch Cover right side first to release the securing clip. [...]

  • Página 84

    74 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 71. 2. T urn the computer over and ensure that the Antenna cables are free from obstructions. 3. Pull the Antenna cable s through the Uppe r Cover as sh o wn. Ensu re that the Antennas are completely free from the cover . 4. Remove the Antenna from the cable channel[...]

  • Página 85

    Chapter 3 75 5. Grasp the pull tab and lift upward as shown to disconnect the L VDS cable. 6. Remove the L VDS cable from the cable channel all the way to the Hinge Well. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 7. Disconnect the MIcrophone cable from the Mainbo ard.[...]

  • Página 86

    76 Chapter 3 8. Remove the Microphone cable from the cable chann el all the way to the Hinge Well. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 9. Remove the four screws securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover . 10. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module clear of the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*6.5 4[...]

  • Página 87

    Chapter 3 77 Removing the Upper Cover IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad i s supplied as part of the Upp er Cove r . If the T ouchPad is de fective, replace the enti re Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the fifteen screws on the bottom p anel. 3. Disconnect the indicated FFCs (A, B, C , D, a[...]

  • Página 88

    78 Chapter 3 4. Open the locking latch on A and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 5. Open the locking latch on B and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 6. Open the locking latch on C and disco nnect the FFC from the Mainbo ard.[...]

  • Página 89

    Chapter 3 79 7. Open the locking latch on D and disco nnect the FFC from the Mainbo ard. 8. Open the locking latch on E and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 9. Remove the eleven screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*4 10[...]

  • Página 90

    80 Chapter 3 10. Remove the Upper Cover as shown. Upper Cover (green callout) M2*3 1 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype[...]

  • Página 91

    Chapter 3 81 Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. T urn the Upper Cover over . Op en the locking latch on the FF C and disconnect it from the Launch Board. 3. Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover[...]

  • Página 92

    82 Chapter 3 Removing the V olume Control Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Media Board. 3. Open the locking latch on the FF C and disco nnect it from the V olume Control Board. 4. Remove the two screws securing the board to the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity[...]

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    Chapter 3 83 5. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover .[...]

  • Página 94

    84 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Saving Board FFC 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Lift the protective covering and FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive. 3. Continue lifting the FFC away from the Upper Cover as shown. 4. Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover .[...]

  • Página 95

    Chapter 3 85 Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Media Board. 3. Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover by peeling back the adhesive as shown. 4. Carefully pry up the edge of the Med ia Board as shown. NOTE: The Media Board is secured in place wi t[...]

  • Página 96

    86 Chapter 3 5. Lift the Media Board clear of the Upper Co ver .[...]

  • Página 97

    Chapter 3 87 Removing the T ouchPad Lock Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the T ouchPad Lo ck Board. 3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive securing it in place. 4. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Finger Print[...]

  • Página 98

    88 Chapter 3 5. Remove the single screw securing the board to the Upper Cover . 6. Lift and rotate the board in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Lock Board M2*3 1[...]

  • Página 99

    Chapter 3 89 Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Remove the two screws securing the bracket to the Upper Cover . 3. Rotate the bracket away from the Upper Cover and remove it as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader Bracket M2*3 2[...]

  • Página 100

    90 Chapter 3 Removing the T ouchPad Board IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad i s supplied as part of the Upp er Cove r . If the T ouchPad is de fective, replace the enti re Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket” on page 89. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the T ouchPad Boa rd. 3. Open the locking la[...]

  • Página 101

    Chapter 3 91 5. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the T ouchPad Boa rd. 6. Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover as shown. 7. Remove the two screws securing the T ouchPad Board in place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2*3 2[...]

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    92 Chapter 3 8. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover .[...]

  • Página 103

    Chapter 3 93 Removing the R TC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. T o replace the battery , pry the existing battery out of the Mainboard and press a replacement down firml y in to the socket.[...]

  • Página 104

    94 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cabl e from the Bluetooth Board. 4. Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth Board to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Board M 2*3 1[...]

  • Página 105

    Chapter 3 95 5. Remove the Bluetooth Boar d fro m the Lower Cover .[...]

  • Página 106

    96 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board IMPORT ANT : The USB FFC is suppl ied as part of the Lower Cover . If the USB FFC is def ectiv e, rep lace th e ent ire Lower Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Mainboard. 3. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect [...]

  • Página 107

    Chapter 3 97 4. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . 5. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown. IMPORT ANT : The USB FFC is suppl ied as part of the Lower Cover . If the USB FFC is def ectiv e, rep lace th e ent ire Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*4 1[...]

  • Página 108

    98 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Saving Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the board. 3. Remove the board from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Saving Board M2.5*4 1[...]

  • Página 109

    Chapter 3 99 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Hinge Supports” on page 105. 2. Disconnect the S peaker and Subwoofer cables from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the three screws securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*4 3[...]

  • Página 110

    100 Chapter 3 4. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface.[...]

  • Página 111

    Chapter 3 101 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Ke nsing to n Lo ck Bra cket to the Lo w e r Co ve r . 3. Lift the bracket clear of the Lower Cover . NOTE: The TV Tuner Antenna located under the bracket may lift away with the bracket. Ste p Size Quantity S[...]

  • Página 112

    102 Chapter 3 Removing the TV T uner Antenna 1. See “Removing the Kensington Lock Bra cket” on page 101. 2. Remove the Antenna cable from the cable channe l as shown. Ensure tha t the cable is free from all cable clips. 3. Pull the Antenna cable through the casing as shown. 4. Remove the TV T uner Antenna from the Lower Cover .[...]

  • Página 113

    Chapter 3 103 Removing the Subwoofer 1. See “Removing the TV Tuner Antenna” on p age 102. 2. Remove the Subwoofer cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free fro m all cable clips. 3. Remove the four screw securing the Subwoofer to the Lower Cover . NOTE: The screws securing the Subwoofer in place are cushioned by rubber washers[...]

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    104 Chapter 3 4. Using both hands, lift the Subwoofer clear of the Lower Cover .[...]

  • Página 115

    Chapter 3 105 Removing the Hinge Supports 1. See “Removing the Subwoofe r” on page 103. 2. Remove the six screws (three each side) securing the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover . 3. Lift the Hinge Supports clear of the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Hinge Supports M2.5*4 6[...]

  • Página 116

    106 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 99. 2. Remove the six screws securing the S peaker Module in place. NOTE: The screws securing the S peaker Module in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the washers are replaced before replacing the screws. 3. Using both hands, lift the S peaker Mod[...]

  • Página 117

    Chapter 3 107 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 99. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Loosen the six ca ptive screws (in reverse numerical or der from screw 6 to screw 1) securing the Thermal Module in place. 4. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

  • Página 118

    108 Chapter 3 Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 107. 2. Remove the two screws (in reverse numerical order from 2 to 1) securing the Graphics Card Hea tsink to the Mainboard. 3. Lift the heatsink away from the Graphics Card as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Graphics Card Heat sink M2.5*6.5[...]

  • Página 119

    Chapter 3 109 Removing the Graphics Card 1. See “Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink” on page 108. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Graphics Card to the Mainboard. 3. Remove the Graphics Card from the Mainboard connector. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 1[...]

  • Página 120

    11 0 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 107. 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 su[...]

  • Página 121

    Chapter 3 111 LCD Module Disassembly Process The Aspire 8940 ships with either a S tandard Bezel or Flush Bezel with glass panel LCD Module. The following sections d etail the two disti nct procedur es, beginni ng with the S tandard Bezel detailed below . S tandard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD [...]

  • Página 122

    11 2 Chapter 3 Removing the St andard LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. Remove the four screw caps and screws from the LCD Bezel. 3. S tarting from the inside bottom edge, pr y the Bezel aw ay from the panel. Move along the bottom edge toward the hinges as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S tandard LCD Bezel (red c[...]

  • Página 123

    Chapter 3 11 3 4. Pry apart the right the le ft hinge wells as shown. 5. Pry apart the upper right and left corners of the bezel. 6. Pry apart the top edge of the bezel as shown. 7. Lift the bottom edge of the bezel aw ay from the LCD Module as shown. IMPORT ANT : Do not completely remo ve the bezel; the Mi cro phone cable is still at tached to the[...]

  • Página 124

    11 4 Chapter 3 8. Flip the bezel over to expose the Microphone cable an d module. 9. Disconnect the Microphone cable connector as shown and remove the bezel from the LCD Module.[...]

  • Página 125

    Chapter 3 11 5 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the S tandard LCD Bezel” on page 1 1 2. 2. Remove the seven screws securing the LCD Panel to the cover . NOTE: The six bracket scre ws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Remove th e screws in reverse order from 3 to 1. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel (red callout) M2.5*4 6 [...]

  • Página 126

    11 6 Chapter 3 3. Remove the L VDS and Antenna cables from the left and ri ght hing e wells as shown. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 4. Lift the panel front edge first as shown and f lip it over to expose the Camera Module. IMPORT ANT : Do not completely remo ve the panel; the Camera cable is still attached to the back of the[...]

  • Página 127

    Chapter 3 11 7 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 15. 2. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module.[...]

  • Página 128

    11 8 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 15. 2. Remove the eight securing screws (four each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the brackets from the LCD Panel. 4. T urn the panel over . Lift the cable as s hown to detach the adhesive from the panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T yp[...]

  • Página 129

    Chapter 3 11 9 5. Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector . 6. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel as shown.[...]

  • Página 130

    120 Chapter 3 Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 2 LCD Panel M2.5*4 8 M2*3 1 LCD Brackets M2*3 8 Rem ove LCD P a ne l Rem ove LCD B ez e l Rem ove LCD FPC C a ble Remo ve LC D P a nel f ro m M a in Unit be f or e proc eedi ng Rem ove LCD Br ac kets Rem ove C am er a M odul e Re[...]

  • Página 131

    Chapter 3 121 Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. Remove the two screw caps and screws securing the Bezel Cap to the LCD Module. 3. Pinch the right hinge cover as shown to release the inter nal securing pins. Lift the right side of the Bezel C ap as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel Ca[...]

  • Página 132

    122 Chapter 3 4. Pinch the left hinge cover as shown to release the internal securing pins. Lift the left side of the Bezel Cap as shown. 5. Rotate the Bezel Cap away from the LCD Module and remove the cap from the module.[...]

  • Página 133

    Chapter 3 123 Removing the Flush LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. S tarting in the centre and working toward the top corn er s, pry apart the top edge of the LCD Module as shown. 3. Lift the front edge of the bezel aw ay from th e LCD Module as shown. 4. Apply pressure in the direction of the arrow (1) and lift the righ[...]

  • Página 134

    124 Chapter 3 5. Apply pressure in th e direction of the arrow (1) and li ft the left side of the beze l away from the LCD Module (2). IMPORT ANT : Do not complete ly remo ve the bezel; the Mi crophon e cable is still at tached to the bezel. 6. Lift the bottom edge of the bezel aw ay from the LCD Module as shown. IMPORT ANT : Do not completely remo[...]

  • Página 135

    Chapter 3 125 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap” on page 121. 2. Remove the nine screws securing the LCD Panel to the cover . NOTE: The six bracket scre ws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Remove th e screws in reverse order from 3 to 1. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel (red callout) M2.5*4 8 LCD [...]

  • Página 136

    126 Chapter 3 3. Remove the L VDS and Antenna cables from the left and ri ght hing e wells as shown. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 4. Lift the panel front edge first as shown and f lip it over to expose the Camera Module. IMPORT ANT : Do not completely remo ve the panel; the Camera cable is still attached to the back of the [...]

  • Página 137

    Chapter 3 127 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 15. 2. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module.[...]

  • Página 138

    128 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 15. 2. Remove the eight securing screws (four each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the brackets from the LCD Panel. 4. T urn the panel over . Lift the cable as s hown to detach the adhesive from the panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype[...]

  • Página 139

    Chapter 3 129 5. Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector . 6. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel as shown.[...]

  • Página 140

    130 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure The Aspire 8940 ships with either a S tandard Bezel or Flush Bezel with glass panel LCD Module. The following sections d etail the two disti nct procedur es, beginni ng with the S tandard Bezel detailed below . S tandard Bezel LCD Module Reassembly—LCD Panel 1. Connect the LCD cable to the panel conne[...]

  • Página 141

    Chapter 3 131 4. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the pane l. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) in the brackets as shown. 5. Align the Camera Board with the locating pins on the LCD Module and place the board as shown. 6. Press down as shown to secure the board in place with adhesive. 7. Place the LCD Panel adjacent to the [...]

  • Página 142

    132 Chapter 3 8. Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Mo dule. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cable is not trapped und er the panel. 9. Run the L VDS and Antenna cables through the hinge wells as shown. 10. Secure the LCD module with seven securing screws.[...]

  • Página 143

    Chapter 3 133 NOTE: The six bracket screws a re numbered from 1 to 3 on eac h bracket. Replace the scre ws in order from 1 to 3. 1 2 3 3 2 1[...]

  • Página 144

    134 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the LCD Bezel adjacent to the LCD Modul e as shown and co nnect the Micro pho ne cable. 2. Flip the LCD Panel over and plac e it in the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables are not trapped in the hin ge wells.[...]

  • Página 145

    Chapter 3 135 3. Press down around the perimeter of the bezel to secu re it in place. 4. Replace the four screws securing the bezel to the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : The S tandard Bezel is secured with two different screw types: M2.5*4—red callout and M2.5*5—green callout. Ensure that the correct screws are used during reassembly .[...]

  • Página 146

    136 Chapter 3 Flush Bezel LCD Module Reassembly—LCD Panel 1. Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as shown. 2. Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cable runs betwee n the green cal[...]

  • Página 147

    Chapter 3 137 4. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the pane l. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) in the brackets as shown. 5. Align the Camera Board with the locating pins on the LCD Module and place the board as shown. 6. Press down as shown to secure the board in place with adhesive. 7. Place the LCD Panel adjacent to the [...]

  • Página 148

    138 Chapter 3 8. Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Mo dule. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cable is not trapped und er the panel. 9. Run the L VDS and Antenna cables through the hinge wells as shown. 10. Secure the LCD module with nine securing screws.[...]

  • Página 149

    Chapter 3 139 NOTE: The six bracket screws a re numbered from 1 to 3 on eac h bracket. Replace the scre ws in order from 1 to 3. 1 2 3 3 2 1[...]

  • Página 150

    140 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the LCD Bezel adjacent to the LCD Modul e as shown and co nnect the Micro pho ne cable. 2. Flip the LCD Panel over and plac e it in the LCD Module.[...]

  • Página 151

    Chapter 3 141 3. Press down around the perimeter of the bezel to secu re it in place.[...]

  • Página 152

    142 Chapter 3 Replacing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap 1. Place the Bezel Cap on to the LCD Module as shown. 2. Ensure that the LCD ca bles pass through the hinge w ells as shown a nd pinch the hinge covers together to secure them in place.[...]

  • Página 153

    Chapter 3 143 3. Press the Bezel Cap down as shown to secure it to th e LCD Module. 4. Replace the two screws and screw caps.[...]

  • Página 154

    144 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locato r that must be positi oned 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[...]

  • Página 155

    Chapter 3 145 Replacing the Graphics Card 3. Insert the Graphics Card into the Main board connector . 4. Insert the single screw to secure the Graphics Card to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 1[...]

  • Página 156

    146 Chapter 3 Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink 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 M4 5F -SP • ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus [...]

  • Página 157

    Chapter 3 147 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 M4 5F -SP • ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1.[...]

  • Página 158

    148 Chapter 3 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Using both hands, insert the S peaker Module into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Replace the six screws to secure the S p eaker Module in place. NOTE: The screws securing the S peaker Module in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the washers are replaced before replacing the screws. Ste p S[...]

  • Página 159

    Chapter 3 149 Replacing the Hinge Supports 1. Insert the left and right Hinge Supports into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the six screws (three each side) to secure the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Hinge Supports M2.5*4 6[...]

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    150 Chapter 3 Replacing the Subwoofer IMPORT ANT : Avoid contact with the speakers when inserting or remo ving the subwoof ers. Contact with the subwoofers may result in damage. 1. Using both hands, insert the Subwoo fer into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the four screws to secure the Subwoofer to the Lower Cover . NOTE: The screws securing t[...]

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    Chapter 3 151 3. Insert the Subwoofer cable into the cable channel. Ensure that the cable passes under all cable clips.[...]

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    152 Chapter 3 Removing the TV T uner Antenna 1. Insert the TV Tuner Antenna into the Lo wer Cover , making sure the cable passes through th e slot in the wall of the well. 2. Push the Antenna cable through the casing as shown. 3. Remove the Antenna cable from the cable channe l as shown. Ensure tha t the cable is free from all cable clips.[...]

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    Chapter 3 153 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 1. Insert the bracket into the Lower Cover . NOTE: The TV Tuner Antenna located under the bracket may lift away with the bracket. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the Kensington Lock Bracket into the Lower Cover . Replacing the Mainboard Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Kensington Lock Bracket M[...]

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    154 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface. 2. Connect the S peaker and Subwoofer cables to the Mainboard.[...]

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    Chapter 3 155 3. Insert the three screws to secure the Mainboard to the Lower Cover. Replacing the Power Saving Board 1. Insert the board into the chassis as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*4 3[...]

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    156 Chapter 3 2. Insert the single securing screw into the board. Replacing the USB Board IMPORT ANT : The USB FFC is suppl ied as part of the Lower Cover . If the USB FFC is def ectiv e, rep lace th e ent ire Lower Cover . 1. Insert the USB Board into the Lower Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Saving Board M2.5*4 1[...]

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    Chapter 3 157 2. Replace the indicated screw to secure the USB Board to the Lower Cove r . 3. Connect the FFC to the USB Board and cl ose the locking latch on the USB Board. 4. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard and clo se the locking latch . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*4 1[...]

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    158 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the Bluetooth Board into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the Bluetooth Board to the Lowe r Cove r . 3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Board M 2*3 1[...]

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    Chapter 3 159 4. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard.[...]

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    160 Chapter 3 Replacing the R TC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. 1. T o replace the battery , pry the existing battery out of the Mainboard and press a replacement down firml y in to the socket.[...]

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    Chapter 3 161 Replacing the T ouchPad Board IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad i s supplied as part of the Upp er Cove r . If the T ouchPad is de fective, replace the enti re Upper Cover . 1. Insert the board into the Upper Co ver . T ake care to align the mounting pins with the holes on the board. 2. Remove the two screws securing the T ouchPad Board in p[...]

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    162 Chapter 3 3. Insert the FFC through the slot in the Upper Cover and adhere as shown. 4. Connect the Mainboard FFC to the T ouchPad Board and close the locking latch . 5. Connect the T ouchPad FFC to the T ouc hPad Board and close the locking latch.[...]

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    Chapter 3 163 6. Connect the T ouchPad FFC to the T ouc hPad an d close the locking latch. 7. Apply the FFC to the Upper Cover as shown.[...]

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    164 Chapter 3 Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 1. Insert the tabs in the bottom of the fingerprint reader bracket into the upper cover and rotate the bracket into place as shown. 2. Insert the two screws to secure the bracket to the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader Bracket M2*3 2[...]

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    Chapter 3 165 Replacing the T ouchPad Lock Board 1. Slide the T ouchpad board under the se curing tab and place into the Upper Cover . 2. Insert the single screw to secure the board to the Upper Cover . 3. Connect the Finger Print Reader FFC to the T ou chPad and close the locking latch. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Lock Board M2*3 1[...]

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    166 Chapter 3 4. Connect the T ouchPad Lock Board FFC to the T ouchPad Lock Board and close the locking la tch. 5. Press the FFC onto the adhesive in the Upper Cover to secure it in p lace.[...]

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    Chapter 3 167 Replacing the Media Board 1. Place the media board into the Upper Cover and press in to place to secure the Media Board to the Upper Cover . 2. Replace the FFC into the Upper Co ver by pressing the FFC onto the adhe sive. 3. Connect the Media Board FFC to the Media B oard and close the lockin g latch on th e FFC.[...]

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    168 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Saving Board FFC 1. Insert the FFC into the slot in the Upper Cove r as shown. 2. Press the FFC and adhesive protector onto the Upper Cover as shown.[...]

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    Chapter 3 169 Replacing the V olume Control Board 1. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover . 2. Replace the two screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover . 3. Connect the V olu me Control FFC to the V olume Control Board and close th e locking latch Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype V olume Contro l Board M2*3 2[...]

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    170 Chapter 3 4. Connect the V olu me Control FFC to the Media Board and close th e locking latch[...]

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    Chapter 3 171 Replacing the Launch Board 1. Place the Launch Board into the Upper Cover , taking care to align the pins. 2. Connect the Mainboard FFC to the Launch Board an d close the locking latch. 3. Press the FFC onto the adhesive on the Up per Cover to secure it in place and pass the FFC throu gh the opening on th e Upper Cover as indicated[...]

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    172 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Case 1. Place the uppe r case on the lower case front edge first. 2. Insert the eleven screws to secure the upper cover to the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*4 10 Upper Cover (green callout) M2*3 1[...]

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    Chapter 3 173 3. Connect the following FF Cs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F , and G) to the Mainboard. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position A and close the locking latch. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position Band close the locking la tch. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position C and close the locki ng latch. A B C [...]

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    174 Chapter 3 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position D and close the locki ng latch. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position E and close the locking latch.[...]

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    Chapter 3 175 2. T urn the computer over . Replace the fifteen screws on the bottom panel. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Using both hands, set the LCD Module into the Lower Cover , taking care to set the mounting pins into the bottom cover . NOTE: Ensure that the antenna, microphone, and L V DS ca bles pass through the openings on the hinge wells bef[...]

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    176 Chapter 3 2. Insert the four screws to secure the LCD Module to the Lower Cover . 3. Connect the MIcrophone cable to the Mainboard. 4. Insert the Microphone cable into the cable channel all the way to the Hinge Well. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*6.5 4[...]

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    Chapter 3 177 5. Push the L VDS cable onto the connector until it snaps into place. 6. Insert the L VDS cable into the cable channel all the way to the Hinge Well. Ensure th at the cable passes under all retaining clips. 7. Insert the Antenna into the cable channe l all the way from the Hinge Well. Ensure that the cables pass under all retaining cl[...]

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    178 Chapter 3 8. Push the Antenna cables through the Upper Cover as shown. 9. T urn the computer over pull the Antenna cables thro ugh to take up all slack from the upper cover side.[...]

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    Chapter 3 179 Replacing the Power Board 1. Slide the Power Board und er the retaining clip in th e Switch Cover and set it in place, taking care to alig n the screw holes. 2. Insert the three screws to secure th e Power Board to the Switch Cover . 1. Connect the FFC from the Power Board and close the locking latch. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype P[...]

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    180 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover 1. Place the switch board face-d own on top of the uppe r cover . 2. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard and clo se the locking latch . 3. Flip the Switch Cover into place and press down on th e top edge until it snaps into place as shown. 4. T urn the computer over . Replace t he thirteen screws to secure th e [...]

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    Chapter 3 181 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Cover (red callout) M2.5*6.5 9 Switch Cover (green callout) M2.5*4 4[...]

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    182 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the upper cover . 2. Connect the Keyboard cable by inse rting the cable into the Mainb oar d and closing the locki ng latch.[...]

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    Chapter 3 183 3. Connect the Backlight cable inserting the cable i nto the Mainboard and closing the FFC latch. 4. Flip the keyboard over and slid e the bottom tabs into the holes in the upper cover . 5. Press the Keyboard into the Upper Cover unt il all the securing clips snap into place.[...]

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    184 Chapter 3 External Module Reassembly Instructions Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the WLAN socke t. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. NOTE: The black antenna cable connects to the upper terminal and the white antenna cable to the lower terminal. Ste p Size[...]

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    Chapter 3 185 Replacing the TV T uner Module 1. Insert the T V T uner as sh own. 2. Connect the Antenna cable to the TV T uner as shown. NOTE: When reattaching the Antenna, ensure the cable is tucke d into the chassis to prevent damage. 3. Insert the single screw to secure the TV Tuner to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype TV T uner M2*[...]

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    186 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Insert the DIMM Module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the two screws to secure the carrier . 3. Insert the HDD, interface side first, a nd lower it into place. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction[...]

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    Chapter 3 187 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Insert the Lower Cover as shown. 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, re place the ODD cover on the new OD D 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 chassis. 4. Replace the single scr[...]

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    188 Chapter 3 2. T ighten the seven captive screws in the Lower Door .[...]

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    Chapter 3 189 Replacing the SD Dummy Card Push the SD Dummy into the slot until an audible c lick indicates that the card is correctly inserted. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure t[...]

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    190 Chapter 3[...]

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    Chapter 4 191 T roubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer 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. [...]

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    192 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 non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly co[...]

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    Chapter 4 193 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: No POST or V ideo 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 selected. On [...]

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    194 Chapter 4 Abnormal V ideo Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 50. 3. If extensive [...]

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    Chapter 4 195 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: St ar t Ch ec k L CD modu le? S wap LCD c able / LCD pan el OK NG Ch ec k M B LCD con n ector an d cable ? OK Rea ss e m ble Re-plu g LC D cabl e OK NG Sw ap M/ B[...]

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    196 Chapter 4 Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: ST A R T Ke yboa r d F PC wel l con n ec t e d ? No Co n n ec t it w e l l Ke yb o a rd O K? No Re pla c e ke yboa rd R ep l ace M /B[...]

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    Chapter 4 197 T ouchPad 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 non-defective FRUs: St ar t Ch eck M /B T / P FFC Re -assem b le th e T/P F F C to M / B OK NG Ch eck To u c h P a d OK Sw ap/Reassemble t h e T /P board or T/P F F C OK NG Swap M / B[...]

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    198 Chapter 4 Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: 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 [...]

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    Chapter 4 199 7. Select S p eakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup . Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a k nown good date using System Restor e . If the issue is not fixed, repeat the prec eding steps and select an earl ie[...]

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    200 Chapter 4 b. Select Set up micropho ne . c. Select the micropho ne typ e from the list and click Next . d. Follow the onscre en prompts to complete the test. 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 265. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti on[...]

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    Chapter 4 201 USB (Right Up/Down Side) Failure If the right-side USB fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the pr oblem. Do not replac e non-defective FRUs: Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or S peake rs, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or V olume Wheel fail, perform the following general [...]

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    202 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy th at all attached[...]

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    Chapter 4 203 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware [...]

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    204 Chapter 4 3Ah Autosize cache 3Ch Advanced co nf ig u r a ti o n of chi p set registers 3Dh Load alternate regi sters with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST devi ce initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video con figuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adap[...]

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    Chapter 4 205 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports. 87h Configure Motherboard Co nfigurable Devices (opti onal) 88h Initialize BIOS Data Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Ini tialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est and initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initia[...]

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    206 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 bits that failed. For ex ample, "2C 0002" means addres s li ne 1 (bit one set) has failed. "2E 1020" mean s data bit s 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower [...]

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    Chapter 5 207 Jumper and Connector Locations T op V iew Item Description Item Description U6 PWR/B FFC connector PU2 Charger IC U18 Second thermal IC CN9 Subwoofer , rear , center SPK connector U9 LAN IC CN1 1 KB connector CN4 KB Backligh t connector CN12 T/P connector CN1 MMB2 FFC co nnector U23 BIOS ROM U15 Clock Generator CN15 USB Y2 14.318MHz C[...]

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    208 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew Item Description Item Description U28 CPU socket CN28 RJ45 PU5 CPU Core PWR CN30 CRT CN21 Batte ry conn. CN36 DP PU6 Ren der S tandby CN27 HDMI CN37 CN38 Mini Card CN25 M XM-3 CN20 Fi rst HDD CN31 eSA T A + USB CN22 CN23 DDR3 CN CN32 USB CN18 SA T A ODD CN35 IEEE1394 U27 First Thermal IC CN33 Line-IN jack U29 GMCH (NB) CN[...]

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    Chapter 5 209 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 8940. Aspire 8940 provides one Hardwa re Open Ga p on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Desc[...]

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    210 Chapter 5 7. Plug in AC, keeping the HW Gap s horted, and press Power Button to power on t he system till BIOS POST finish. Then remove the tool fro m the HW Gap. 8. Restart system. Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu. If there is no Password request, the BIOS Password has been successfu lly cl eared. Otherwise, please follow the steps and tr[...]

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    Chapter 6 21 1 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (F ield Repl aceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire 8940. Refer to this chapte r whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Author ization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date i[...]

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    212 Chapter 6 Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams Main Chassis No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 Mainboard MB.PJJ06.001 9 Lower Door 42.PJJ07 .0 01 2 Dummy New Card 42.PDA07.003 10 HDD1 KH.16001.042 3 Dummy 4-in-1 Card 42.PDA07.004 1 1 Battery BT .00803.024 4 Graphics Card VG .10P06.004 12 ODD KO.0 0405.002 5 Thermal Module for MXM 60.P[...]

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    Chapter 6 213 LCD Assembly NOTE: Antennas are not supplied separately . T he part number given is for the LCD Module which includes th e Antennas. No. Description Acer P/N No. Descriptio n Acer P/N 1 LCD Bezel 60.PH507.00 1 6 LCD Panel LK.1840D.003 2 LCD Bracket w/ hinge - L 33.PD207.002 7 LCD Bracket w/ hinge - R 33.PD207.001 3 Antenna_L 60.PJJ07.[...]

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    214 Chapter 6 Aspire 8940 FRU List Category Description Acer PN. Adapter Adapter DEL T A 120W-DE 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Green ADP- 120ZB BBGB, L V5+OBL LED LF AP .12001.009 Battery Battery SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON BT .00803.024 Battery SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SONY 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON BT .00804.020 Battery SIMPLO[...]

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    Chapter 6 215 PWR CORD V943B30001218008 DANISH 3P 27.A03V7.006 PWR CORD(ISR)1.8M 3PBLK FZ0I0008-038 27.T A T V7.005 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW-1 10V ,3P 27.A99V7.002 POWER CORD(SWI)1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-0 1 1 27.A99V7.004 POWER CORD(IT) 1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-008 27.A99V7.005 POWER CORD(S.A) 1.8M 3BLA CK FZ010008-006 27.T48V7.001 POWER CORD US 3PI[...]

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    216 Chapter 6 FFC CABLE - MMB2 T O MB 50.PDA07.009 FFC CABLE - USB/B T O MB 50.PDA07.010 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER 42.PDA07.001 UPPER CASE ASSY W/TP , TP FFC, TP_LOCK FFC, TP/ B FFC, MMB3, MMB3 FFC, VR FFC, S/B FFC, MMB2, MMB2 FFC 60.PJJ07.001 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER, SPEAKER FRONT , USB/B FFC, TV -IN CABLE 60.PJP07.00 1 LOWER CASE[...]

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    Chapter 6 217 ODD BRACKET 33.PDA07.003 Combo Drive BD COMBO MODULE 6M.PJJ07.002 ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SA T A (Windows 7) KO.0040F .003 ODD SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X BC-5500S LF W/O bezel FW 1.E1 SA T A (Windows 7 ) KO.0040E.002 ODD BRACKET 33.PDA07.003 ODD BEZEL - BD COMBO 42.PDA07.006 BLUE RA Y RW MODULE 6[...]

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    218 Chapter 6 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.25001.016 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J KH.25004.003 HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9 A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F KH.32007.007 HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF [...]

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    Chapter 6 219 Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 104KS Black French Backlit KB.I170A.012 Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 104KS Black German Backlit KB.I170A.013 Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 103KS Black Greek Backlit KB.I170A.014 Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 104KS Black Hungarian Backlit KB.I170A.015 Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 104KS Black Italian Backlit KB.I170A.01[...]

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    220 Chapter 6 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50.PDA07.002 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTE NNA *2 60.PJJ07.003 LCD BEZEL ASSY FOR CCD 60.PH507.001 LCD BRACKET W/HING E - R 33.PD207.001 LCD BRACKET W/HING E - L 33.PD207.002 CCD MODULE SUYIN 1.0M 57.PDA07 .0 01 CCD MODULE CN1014-S36B-OV01- 1 CHICONY 1.0M 57.PDA07.002 LED LCD MODULE 18.4 WUXGAG W/CCD AN TENNA *3 6M.PH507.00 [...]

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    Chapter 6 221 Mainboard MAINBOARD PM55 DIS W/CARD READER EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU RAM MB.PJJ06.001 Memory Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB MT16JSF25664HY -1G1D1 LF 128*8 0 .07um KN.2GB0 4.004 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E LF 1 28*8 0.07um KN.2GB09.002 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673DZ1 -C F8 LF KN.2GB0B.0[...]

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    222 Chapter 6 Screw List Category Descriptio n Acer PN Screw SCREW M3*0.5+3.5I 86.A03V7.006 SCREW M2.0*6-I(ANTI-LOOSE) 86.N1 407 .001 SCREW M2.5*2-I (NI, NYLOK) 86.TDY07.001 SCREW M2.5*4-I(BNI) 86.N1407.003 SCREW M2.0*3.0-I IRON 86.S0207.001 SCREW M2.5*4.0-I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.D01V7.001 SCREW M2.5*6.5-I(BZN(N YLOK-RED) 86.ARE07.001 SCREW M2.5*5.0-I(NI) [...]

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    Chapter 6 223[...]

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    Appendix A 224 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8940 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU AS8940G- 724G50Bi EMEA Russia LX.P JJ0 2.008 AS8940G-724G50Bi W7H P64RUA TRU1 MC N10EGE1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_abg_FP_1.0D_GEb_RU1 1 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 724G50Mn P A Canada LX.PJJ0 2.006 AS8940G-724G50Mn W7 HP64A TCA2 [...]

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    225 Appendix A AS8940G- 724G100W n EMEA Germany LX.PJP0 2.001 AS8940G-724G100W n W7HP64A TDE1 MC N10EGE1GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_DVBT FP_1.0D_GEb_DE1 1 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 824G100W n AAP Australia/ New Zealand LX.PJP0 2.004 AS8940G-824G100W n W7HP64A T AU1 MC N10EGE1GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_DVBT U[...]

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    Appendix A 226 AS8940G- 724G100W n EMEA Italy LX.PH2 02.051 AS8940G-724G100W n W7HP64A TIT1 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT1 1 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 724G100W n EMEA Cyprus LX.PH2 02.052 AS8940G-724G100W n W7HP64A TCY1 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES6 1 Ci7720QM AS89[...]

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    227 Appendix A AS8940G- 724G50Mn EMEA Luxembour g LX.PH2 02.039 AS8940G-724G50Mn W7HP6 4A TLU3 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT41 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Middle East LX.PH2 02.031 AS8940G-724G50Wn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_AR21 Ci7720QM AS8940G- [...]

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    Appendix A 228 AS8940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Middle East LX.PH2 02.028 AS8940G-724G50Wn EM W7HP64EMA TME9 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES8 1 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Middle East LX.PH2 02.027 AS8940G-724G50Wn EM W7HP64EMA TME4 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES6 1 Ci7720QM AS8[...]

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    229 Appendix A AS8940G- 724G50Wn EMEA S pain LX.PH2 02.015 AS8940G-724G50Wn W7HP64A TES1 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES5 1 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Portugal LX.PH2 02.014 AS8940G-724G50Wn W7HP64A TPT1 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_PT1 1 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 724G50Wn EME[...]

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    Appendix A 230 AS8940G- 724G50Wn EMEA Austria LX.PH2 02.001 AS8940G-724G50Wn W7HP64A T A T1 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_DE61 Ci7720QM AS8940G- 904G75Bn WW WW S2.PH2 0X.001 AS8940G-904G75Bn VHP32A TWW3 MC N10PGS1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+250/BT/8L/5R/ CBUL_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_TC1 1 C2QQ9000 AS8940G- 724G50Mn PA U S A [...]

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    231 Appendix A AS8940G- 904G48Mn WW WW S2.PH4 0X.001 AS8940G-904G48Mn VHP32A TWW3 MC N10PGS1GBTCFbkQ_V3 2*2G/320+ 160/ BT/8L/5R/CBUL_n2_DVBT U/ VHF_FP_1.0D_GEb _TC1 1 C2QQ9000 Model LCD VGA Chip VRAM 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 AS8940G- 724G50Bi NLED18.4 W UXGAGL N10EGE 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G50Mn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10EGE 1G-DD[...]

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    Appendix A 232 AS8940G- 724G50Mn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G100Wn NLED18.4 W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G100Wn NLED18.4 W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G100Wn NLED18.4 W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 A[...]

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    233 Appendix A AS8940G- 724G50Wn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G50Wn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G50Wn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G50Wn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G[...]

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    Appendix A 234 AS8940G- 724G50Wn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 904G75Bn NLED18.4 W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 724G50Mn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS8940G- 722G50Mn NLED18.4W UXGAGL N10PGS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO1GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS8940[...]

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    235 Appendix A AS8940G-724G100Wn N500GB5.4KS N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G100Wn N500GB5.4KS N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G100Wn N500GB5.4KS N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N BT 2.1 AS894[...]

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    Appendix A 236 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDRW4XS N BT 2 .1 AS8940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS N NBDR[...]

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    237 Appendix A AS8940G-724G100Bn McAfee 5 in 1-Bui ld in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-824G50Bn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-824G100Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-824G82Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G100Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT[...]

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    Appendix A 238 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1 AS8940G-724G50Wn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1[...]

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    Appendix B 239 T est Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Reg[...]

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    240 Appendix B Microsoft ® W indows ® 7 Environment T est BOM_Name BRAND Ty p e Desc ription Adapter AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 DEL T A 120W-DE “Adapter DEL T A 120W-DE 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Green ADP-120ZB BBGB, L V5+OBL LED LF” AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 LITE-ON 1 20W-DE “Adapter LITE-ON 120W-DE 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Green P A-1 121-04AC, L V5+OBL [...]

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    Appendix B 241 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SANYO 8CELL2.4 Battery SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SONY 8CELL2.4 Battery SONY AS-200 7B Li- Ion 4S2P SONY 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SIMPLO 8CELL2.4 Battery SIMPLO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P P ANASON IC 8 cell 4800mAh Main CO[...]

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    242 Appendix B AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 Suyin 1.0M DV Suyin 1.0M DV T ulip_G AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 Chicony 1.0M DV Chicony 1.0M DV Daisy_G AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 Suyin 1.0M DV Suyin 1.0M DV T ulip_G AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 Chicony 1.0M DV Chicony 1.0M DV Daisy_G Card Reader AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 5 in 1-Build in “5 in 1-B[...]

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    Appendix B 243 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 L TT SS801U L TT Finger Print SS801U AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 L TT SS801U L TT Finger Print SS801U AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 L TT SS801U L T T Finger Print SS801U HDD1 AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SEAGA TE N160GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1” [...]

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    244 Appendix B AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 WD N160GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB WD1600 BEVT -22ZC TO ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1” AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 SEAGA TE N250GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1” AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA N250GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2[...]

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    Appendix B 245 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA N320GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W:FG01 1 J” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 HGST N320GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 320GB H TS545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 HGST N320GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400[...]

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    246 Appendix B AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 HGST N500GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB H TS545050B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 WD N500GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB WD5000 BEVT -22ZA T0 ML250 SA T A LF F/W:01.01A01” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 SEAGA TE N[...]

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    Appendix B 247 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA N250GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 HGST N250GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB H TS545025B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 HGST N250GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm [...]

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    248 Appendix B AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 WD N320GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 320GB WD3200 BEVT -22ZC T0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1” AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SEAGA TE N500GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1” AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA N500GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5?[...]

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    Appendix B 249 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 HGST N250GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB H TS545025B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 WD N250GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB WD2500 BEVT -22ZC T0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SEAGA TE N320GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5?[...]

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    250 Appendix B AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA N160GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W: FG01 1J” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 HGST N160GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB H TS543216L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 WD N160GB5.4K S “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm[...]

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    Appendix B 251 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 SEAGA TE N500GB5.4K S “HDD SEAGA TE 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA N500GB5.4K S “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J” AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 HGST N500GB5.4K S “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400r[...]

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    252 Appendix B AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 ELPIDA SO2GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E LF 128*8 0.07um AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 ELPIDA SO2GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BBS0-AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 ELPIDA SO2GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0-A[...]

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    Appendix B 253 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 HYNIX SO1GBIII10 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT1 12S6BFR6C-G7 N0 LF 64*16 0 .055um AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 NANY A SO2GBIII10 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB NT2GC64B8HA1NS-BE LF 128*8 0.07um AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 MICRON SO2GBIII10 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB MT16JSF25664[...]

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    254 Appendix B AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 ELPIDA SO1GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 SAMSUNG SO1GBIII10 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB M471B2873EH1-CF8 LF 64*16 0.055um AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 HYNIX SO1GBIII10 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT1 12S6AF[...]

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    Appendix B 255 Northbridge Ch ip set AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 A[...]

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    256 Appendix B AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 PLDS N SM8XS ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X DS- 8A4SH LF W/O bezel SA T A (HF + Windows 7) AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 PIONEER NBDCB4XS ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X BDC- TD01RS LF W/O bezel SA T A AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 HLDS N BDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X CT[...]

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    Appendix B 257 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 SONY NBDCB4XS ODD SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X BC-5500H LF W/O bezel SA T A (HF + Windows 7) AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 PLDS N BDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SA T A AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 PLDS N BDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SA [...]

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    258 Appendix B AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 P ANASONIC NBDRW4XS ODD P ANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm T ray DL 4X UJ230A LF W/O bezel FW 1.10 SA T A (Windows 7) AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 P ANASONIC NBDRW4XS ODD P ANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm T ray DL 4X UJ240A LF W/O bezel SA T A (HF+Win dows 7) AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE[...]

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    Appendix B 259 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X AD- 7580S LF W/O bezel SA T A AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X AD- 7590S LF W/O bezel 1.B0 SA T A AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X AD- 7585H[...]

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    260 Appendix B AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 Formosa21 R C804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B TC AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 Formosa21 R C804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B SC AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 Formosa21 R C804V -B F ormosa21 Remote Controller RC804V -B EN AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 Fomosa21 RC804V -B Fo mosa2 1 Rem[...]

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    Appendix B 261 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 None N N AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 None N N AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 None N N Software AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 McAfee Antivirus application McAfee AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 McAfee Antivirus application McAfee AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 McAfee Antivirus application McAfee AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbk[...]

  • Página 272

    262 Appendix B AS8940G_N10EGE1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 64*16*8 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFPbkQ_V3 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 64*16*8 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBCFbkQ_V3 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 64*16*8 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFPbkQ_V3 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 64*16*8 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 64*16*8 WiFi Antenna AS8940G_N10[...]

  • Página 273

    Appendix B 263 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 INTEL SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 INTEL SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG2 Shirley Peak 5100 ME enable / MM#899541 AS8940G_N10PGS1 GBTCFbkQ_V3 INTEL SP3x3MMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG2 Shirley Peak 5300 ME enable / MM#899545 BOM_Name BRAND Ty [...]

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    264 Appendix B[...]

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    Appendix C 265 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However [...]

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    266 Appendix C[...]

  • Página 277

    267 A AFLASH Utility 39 B Battery Pack Removing 52 BIOS ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Utility 31–39 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 31 Onboard Device Configur ation 35 Save and Exit 38 Security 34 System Security 38 Bluetooth Board Removing 94, 158 Board Layout Top View 207 C Camera Board Removing (flus h) 127 Removing (standard) 117 Replacing[...]

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    268 Kensington Lock Bracket Removing 101, 153 Keyboard Removing 69 Keyboard Failure 196 L Launch Bo ard Removing 81, 171 LCD Bezel Replacing (flush) 140 Replacing (sta ndard) 134 LCD Bezel Cap Removing (flus h) 121 Replacing (flush) 142 LCD Brackets Removing (flus h) 128 Removing (standard) 118 Replacing (flush) 136 Replacing (sta ndard) 130 LCD Ca[...]

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    269 S p eaker Module Removing 106, 148 S tandard Bezel Disassembly Flowchart 111 S tandard LCD Bezel Removing 112 Subwoofer Removing 103, 150 Switch Cover Removing 71, 180 System Block Diagram 4 T T est Compatible Components 239 Thermal Grease 146, 147 Thermal Module Removing 107 Replacing 147 T ouc hPad Board Removing 90, 161 T ouc hPad Failure 19[...]

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    270[...]