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Aspire Digital 8930 Laptop User Manual

1. lt gt LL Q L J lt gt La SCREW 2 5 4 4 5 0 8 FOOT BOTTOM FRONT MID SILICONE THIN CO N lt O e Ww LO o lt Lit lt gt J nN gt lt gt Cc ue lt gt Co O co c lt t o o Oj c o co lt O E WO O o o lt O lt O cc Lu gt c c c gt a c c L DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NAME PART NO BOTTOM VIEW 91 60478000820 30 60248004480 24 7 60248004480 60178015830 DISP CIRCLE INSULATOR 60548034480 13978003430 2912 601180158401 447 139780034401 23 50528008070 22 2 20 MP 19 18 151080467801 E 6 1605480422901 5 605480424501 41 0 60388001870 13 60418000710 12 SCREW 1000300 60228001250 60388001860 Fase 9 60528001800 8 0 0 505380346001 6 0 505380346001 5 501780158901 4 3 0 506080221401 2 msome 602480036101 122 151080461101 CAMERA MODULE LENS 1 0M LCM 18 4 TFT WUXGA LVDS 765g L
2. R xxxxh W xxxxh Incorrect password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 66 Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 66 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 66 Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Setup Utility Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM semen System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM ee se Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Chapter 4 System battery is dead Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP System cache error Cache disabled CPU ID DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation E
3. 28 THERMAL GASKET 605480397001 GASKET BOTTOM THERMAL NI CU PNW FOF 27 VGA GASKET 605480378901 GASKET NI CU PNW FOF 16 6 2 26 CTO GASKET THERMAL 605480220201 GASKET NI CU PNW FOF 30mm 1 Omm 5mm 2 25 HDD GASKET 605480379101 GASKET NI CU PRS 9 5 0 Imm 2 605480043601 PRS FR 25mm 0 Imm 19 6054B0378701 GASKET N PNW FOF 10 8 0 6mm 605480465001 INSULATOR BOTTOM RJI1 LUMIRROR X30 20 BTM FRONT BUMPER 605480463001 FOOT BOTTOM FRONT SILICONE 5 19 SPKR MESH R 6053B034580 1 NET BOTTOM RIGHT SPCC 18 SPKR MESH M 605380345901 NET BOTTOM MID SPCC SPKR MESH L 6053803460011 NET BOTTOM LEFT SPCC 16 601780158601 CABLE ROUND 6POS 47mm I RJI I 5 BTM INSU BLUETOOTH BTM BACK MID BUMPER 605480413701 FOOT BOTTOM BACK MID SILICONE 2 BACK BUMPER 605180284401 FOOT BOTTOM PC ABS RUBBER 2 2 TUBE MESH 605380346101 NET BOTTOM TUBE SPCC BATTERY SPRING 605380345701 SPRING EXTEN BOTTOM BATTERY 505304 BTM SHIELD BATT KNOB LOCK BATT KNOB IR BEZEL BATT LATCH LOCK co Cn o co I 605180285301 LATCH BATTERY NYLON 30 GF BRACKET LEFT 605380403901 BASE BOTTOM LEFT MG ALLOY CABINET PART Co lt gt
4. 18 1 c EFT TN 02 N gt JA c 2 f n V e E L 2 Vis W gt anj JOJ ICN ab d fie h r m 17 16 15 14 13 21 1 z 7 3 PNCHONR DIEN NN NN CN503 VGA Port CN507 HDMI Port CN511 HDMI Port CN514 USB Port CN515 USB Port 10 Jack501 SPDIF LEN Jack502 MIC jack Jack503 Line in jack 430 CN510 Speaker Cable CNTR U510 North Bridge North Bridge DIMM Socket 19 9 CN508 PCI E Socket 20 CN504 PCI E Socket CN509 VGA Card Socket 10 11 12 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new Aspire computer Front View ii i 2 mu x 1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off 4 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components 5 CineDash media The CineDash media console is a touch sensitive console entertainment interface 6 X Keyboard For entering data into your computer 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use
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6. i f Trek E Qusa NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Launch Manager S Launch Manager Button Configuration Empowering Empowering Technology 1 Technology E Mail E Mail Manager ww Cose UU Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy launch buttons located above the keyboard You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start gt All Programs gt Launch Manager to start the application 28 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Intel CPU Penryn CPU package uFCPGA Socket P CPU core voltage 0 944 1 3V Second Level Cache Cache controller Built in CPU 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write back System Memory Lan Interface m mwa Modem Interface Chapter 1 29 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Left side Bluetooth Interface Chipset Built in ICH9M Data throughput 723 bps full speed data rate Protocol Bluetooth 1 1 Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1 2 when SIG specification is ratified Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp Model Name HGST HTS541680J9SA00 Seagate ST9120822AS TOSHIBA MK1637GSX WD WD800BEVS 22RST0 Toshiba MK1237GSX SEAGATE ST916
7. Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Release the battery 2 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery Chapter 3 51 Removing the HDD Memory Module Wireless LAN Card TV Tuner Card System Fan Thermal Modules CPU Removing the HDD 1 Remove the six screws fastening the CTO cover 2 Detach the CTO cover from the notebook Removing the Wireless Cover amp RAM Module 3 Remove the wireless antenna and remove the wireless screws then remove the wireless card 4 Popout the memory module from the DIMM socket then remove it If the notebook has two memory modules then repeat this step HHH MEE ER IEEE E UL A 4 E w UY T 331 Y 9 D m y m m d m t mmu TOTO WE 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card TV Tunder Card and System Fan 5 Disconnect the main and auxiliary antennae from the TV card 6 Loose two screws from the TV card T Remove the TV card from the machine m mm mon 9 2 b M 96 9pow mua et pesa rt poe NJ paranqa QU 15330 8 Remove HDD module as shown 9 Remove FAN cable from the machine 10 Loose the FAN screw Chapter 3 11 Take out the system fan from the main
8. To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Check the Power Adapter on page 67 Check the Battery Pack on page 67 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2 OV Ground 1 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 If the voltage is within the range do the following Replace the System board e If the problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 82 e If the voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect 3 If the power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation 4 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack page 67 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 In Power Meter
9. 96 5 604280096501 MODULE GRAPHICS PCI EXPRESS EN ET 604380055701 THERMAL MODULE 9EGE 1 3 MKM INSULATOR 605480040101 INSULATOR PCB MAM PC 1 2 606080238501 LABEL BLANK REEL 40mm 20mm 1 BRACKET BTM MXM3 NV 605380348201 BRACKET BOTTOM NV MXM3 SECC il Chapter 6 6042B0096101 MODULE GRAPHICS PCI EXPRESS MXM INSULATOR 605480040101 INSULATOR PCB MXM PC 6 6053802279011 BRACKET VGA BOTTOM SECC CREW 120030M45D8TBNI 605280012501 SCREW 1 M2 0 3 0mm M 4 5mm 8mm BNI PATCH pi 604380048201 THERMAL MODULE MXM2 O NN 6 14 606080238501 LABEL BLANK REEL 40mm 20mm NN NN Chapter 6 97 98 602980026101 DVD SUPER MULTI OX 8X 6X 8X 8X 8X 24X 24X M2 128X12 1X126 Imm SLIM o 602980026901 DVD BD COMBO 8X 16X 10X 24X M2 128X12 TX126 Imm SLIM L5 Lama 151080468002 ASSEMBLY BEZEL ODD OFFLINE H A CREW 1200404 SCREW M2 0 4mm M 4 5mm 0 5mm BNI PATCH 606080221401 LABEL BLANK REEL 60mm 20mm En 2 151080468001 ASSEMBLY BEZEL 000 OFFLINE Hz CORON a 6053B0031001 BRACKET BOTTOM ODD SECC I TEM PART NO DESCRIPTION Ol 02 Chapter 6 3 222 604280084401 606080238501 6 SCREW M2 5 3mm M 4 5mm 0 8mm N1 PATCH MODULE DVBT CARD MINI CARD LABEL BLANK REEL 40mm 20mm DESCRIPTION
10. Configure non MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices Re initialize onboard ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non Maskable Interrupts NMIs Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Hc mmeWwycnmer _ Initialize hard disk controllers Initialize local bus hard disk controllers 92h DEBER Jump to UserPatch2 1 Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards Install CD ROM for boot 96h DER Clear huge ES segment register 97h DER Fixup Multi Processor table checksum failure 9Dh W sss Initialize security engine optional Eh Enable hardware interrupts Bm peemmemmwrdAWawSONGR A4h Initialize Typematic rate Am SmRFHeES RO js Bm Teint aot opera Bm heaved etna Initialize DMI parameters BAh Initialize DMI parameters rae POST Eror Manager PE taze BBh WWISIIzIII IIAII Initialize PnP Option ROMs Bh BFh Check virus backup reminders CO C f Try to boot with INT 19 NENNEN ss 76 PnPnd dual CMOS optional Initialize notebook docking optional Initialize notebook docking late Force check optional Extended checksum optional DER Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge
11. Battery status The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans 20 Chapter 1 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes Chapter 1 21 Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models T Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook On first use the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Pas word You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk PSD The Master Password may also be used to encrypt decrypt files by default If you set a different password to encrypt a file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Mater Password to decrypt the file 2 Acer eDatatecurity Management EXEAT Create Master Passvrard The Master serves two purposes a 1 arant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 To provide you with a ast resort to decrypt ary files previously encnynted Please record and keep it in
12. For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 85 39180041101 ASSEMBLY MODULE USB 151080540102 ASSEMBLY CASE BOTTOM SUB 39180041001 ASSEMBLY MODULE USB 605280078001 SCREW 1 M2 5 6 0mm M 4 5mm 0 8mm BNI PATCH 605440076201 TAPE 25x8x0 Imm 3M8915 CABLE MYLAR 606080221401 LABEL BLANK REEL 60mm 20mm 603980023202 SPEAKER SET 40HM 2W 6 21 8X21 8X4 8mm 603980023201 SPEAKER SET 40HM 2W 1041 21 8X21 8X4 8mm 510B0540101 ASSEMBLY CASE BOTTOM SUB PART NO Aspire 8930 Exploded Diagram 6 606040086501 LABEL BLANK 050 25x1 4 2 DESCRIPTION PART NAME Chapter 6 86 DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY CASE BOTTOM OFFLINE LABEL BLANK 033 40 9 12 60600511 90 po 151080540201 PART NAME PART NO 87 6 BOTTOM VIEW TOP VIEW
13. WW 99 Aspire 8930 FRU List Accessory REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RT 22700 008 RC804V B EU REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RT 22700 009 RC804V B TC REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RT 22700 011 RC804V B EN WISTRON ACER XPRESS CARD PHONE LC VIP00 014 KIT REV 2 0 EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET 25 AAMVN 004 REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RT 22700 010 RC804V B SC Adapter ADAPTER 90W 3PINS DELTA ADP 90S8B 09001 013 BBEA 1 7X5 5X11 LF LEVEL4 ADAPTER 90W LITE ON PA 1900 24AR AP 09003 011 BLUE 1 7X5 5X11 LF LEVEL4 ADAPTER 90W HIPRO HPOLO093B13P AP 0900A 001 BLUE 1 7X5 5X11 LF LEVEL4 Battery BATTERY LI ION 8CELL SANYO AS BT 00803 024 2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI ION 8CELL SONY AS 2007B BT 00804 020 452 4800MAH BATTERY LI ION 8CELL PANASONIC AS BT 00805 011 2007 452 4800MAH BATTERY LI ION 8CELL SIMPLO 5 BT 00807 015 2007B 4S2P 4800MAH WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512 MMWG 5 01 003 SHIRLEY 5100 895361 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 533AN MMWG 5 01 001 SHIRLEY MM 895362 Board BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BT 21100 005 BCM2045 V2 T60H928 11 100 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM 00372 012 56 APQON 001 POWER BUTTON BOARD 55 ASYON 002 HOTKEY BOARD 55 50 001 MODEM BOARD MDC 1 5 FOXCONN FX 22500 023 T60M951 36 AGERE 1 5 3 3V AUSTRALIA APPROVED TOUCHPAD BUTTON BAORD 55 ASYON 001 55 APSON 005 55 AP50N 006 55 AP50N 007 55 APQON 001 MEDIA BOAR
14. 3 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool even after cooling fan prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack UE Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Battery lock Locks the battery in position 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up 1 Power Indicates the computer s power status 24 9 42 2 Battery Indicates the computer s battery status 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated 5 A Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Chapter 1 Easy Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology 12 The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons run the Acer Launch Manager Empowering Technology Wireless communication button Indicator Lanuch Acer Empowering Tech
15. 37 38 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are Format HH MM SS displayed with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD Y YYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to G40MB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size VGA Memory size 64 128MB Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be Option Enabled or displayed or not shows Summary Screen Disabled is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled Power on display Auto During power process the system Option Auto or Both will detect if any display device is connected on external video port If any external display device is connected the power on display will be in CRT or projector only mode Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode Both Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system s external video port for an external CRT or projector Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from Option Enabled or LAN remote server Disabled F1
16. 57 002 OV01 TOUCHPAD BRACKET UNILOAD COVER UNILOAD COVER FOR 2ND HDD WITH 12 5MM MINI DUMMY CARD LOWER CASE WITH TV PORT 60 AT20N 001 LOWER CASE W O TV PORT 60 ASYON 001 UPPER CASE WITH FINGERPRINT HOLE 60 5 0 002 MIDDLE COVER 42 ASYON 001 SUPER MULTI BEZEL 42 APQON 004 BD COMBO BEZEL 42 APQON 005 104 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 OPTICAL BRACKET VGA BRACKET BOTTOM VGA BRACKET TOP VGA BRACKET BOTTOM LCD COVER 18 4 LCD BEZEL 18 4 LCD BRACKET RIGHT LCD BRACKET LEFT HINGE COVER ASSEMBLY LEFT HINGE COVER ASSEMBLY RIGHT KENSINGTON BRACKET HALF MINI CARD BRACKET 33 APQON 006 33 TQPON 002 105 106 CPU PROCESSOR CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P7350 PGA KC 73501 DPP 2 0G 3M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA KC 84001 DPP 2 26G 3M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA KC 86001 DPP 2 4G 1066 25W 3M CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA KC 95001 DPP 2 53G 6M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA KC 94001 DTP 2 53G 6M 1066 35W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA KC 96001 DTP 2 8G 6M 1066 35W DVD RW DRIVE ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY DL KO 0020E 002 2X BC 55008 LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE KU 00805 044 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DVR TDO8RS LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE KU 0080E 017 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X AD 75808 LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7 0080 001 TRAY DL 8X DS 8A2S LF W O BEZEL SATA FAN 23 AP50N 0
17. CD please use Acer eRecovery Management s System backup to optical disk feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock Chapter 1 23 Acer eSettings Management ELE 24 Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status Furthermore Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system so your computer runs faster smoother and better Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users wn aE Empowering Technology CB ull i Cs Acer eSetting Management Boot Options Passwords 4 Multimedia Hetwark Product Name Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Pack L 275 Processor AMD Turien tr 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL 56 System Memory 1024 MB Hard Drive STSBDRTI 5 ATA Device 74 53 GB CD DVD Drive Optiarc CD RW CRABBIA Device GeForce 7000M nForce 610M f Edit Aset Tag Chapter 1 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile related system settings in one easy to find plac
18. GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK 00 326 CANADIAN FRENCH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK 00 327 BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 328 BELGIUM GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK 00 329 ARABIC ENGLISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 330 ARABIC FRENCH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK _ KB INT00 331 NORDIC GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 332 ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH GLOSSY Chapter 6 109 LCM LCD MODULE 18 4 WUXGA GLARE W 6M AP50N 002 ANTENNA amp CCD 0 3M LCD MODULE 18 4 WXGA GLARE W 6M AP50N 001 ANTENNA amp CCD 0 3M LCD 18 4 WXGA SAMSUNG LK 18406 002 LTN184KT01 A01 GLARE LF 220NIT 8 5 800 1 MAINBOARD AS8930G INTEL 45 ICH9 MB ASZOB 001 LF SO DIMM 1GB DDRIII1066 MICRON KN 1GB04 003 temm pan n s MT8JSF12864HY 1G1D1 LF SO DIMM 1GB DDRIII1066 ELPIDA KN 1GB09 009 raid PEU S n MIAN BOARD MEMORY SO DIMM 1GB DDRIII1066 SAMSUNG KN 1GBOB 019 M471B2874DZ1 CF8 LF SO DIMM 1GB DDRIII1066 HYNIX KN 1GB0G 019 HMT112S6AFP6C G7NO LF SO DIMM 2GB DDRIII1066 MICRON KN 2GB04 004 MT16JSF25664HY 1G1D1 LF SO DIMM 2GB DDRIII1066 ELPIDA KN 2GB09 002 EBJ21UE8BAUO AE E LF 128 8 0 07um SO DIMM 2GB DDRIII1066 SAMSUNG KN 2GBOB 005 M471B5673DZ1 CF8 LF SO DIMM 2GB DDRIII1066 HYNIX KN 2GB0G 009 HMT125S6AFP8C G7NO LF MISCELLANE
19. Stripe Typical White Luminance cd m2 300 also called Brightness IL NNNM NNNM Time Fall Time msec Electrical Interface Dual channel LVDS Support Color 262 144 Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left 65 65 Vertial Upper Lower 50 50 Vendor amp model name Samsung LNT184HT01 A01 Pixel Arrangement 33 34 Temperature Range C Operating Storage shipping LCD Inverter Vendor amp model name Brightness conditions Input voltage V m Output voltage V rms to 50 20 to 60 TDK 710V 1800V for kick off Input current mA 360mA max ms Tov uwv rk rms Output current mA rms Output voltage frequency k Hz AC Adaptor Input rating 6 5mA max 58 KHz max Maximum input AC current 1 5A Inrush current 50A 115VAC 100A 230VAC 100V AC to 240V AC 47Hz to 63Hz 85 min 115VAC input full load System Power Management Mech Off G3 Soft Off G2 S5 Working 50 50 Suspend to RAM S3 Save to Disk S4 All devices in the system are turned off completely OS initiated shutdown All devices in the system are turned off completely Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super I O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto th
20. remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Chapter 4 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program please refer to main board 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 Press F2 in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check
21. right mouse button it opens key the application s context menu Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like sreen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination a J MEE BEEN E ES F m D QU S FTT M OK D Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys lt Fn gt lt F2 gt Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology Ij A 6 0 lt gt F3 I Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save oe power Press any key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off 4 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off ms ag Volume up Increases the sound volume lt Fn gt lt gt lt gt lt gt mee Brig
22. unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications websites from a single finger swipe Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav With Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger For more information refer to the Acer Bio Protection help files guck kon for ene finger Lr stb G b Flp mh mi Application icen for multi Freer cur Ti Binira Pia EE puspa fig F pm wa F 2 la z Cancal Chapter 1 Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual display feature of your notebook first ensure that a second display is connected then open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize Select the secondary mon
23. 01 Chapter 6 HDD HARD DISK DRIVER HEATSINK Chapter 6 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF F W 01 01A01 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 LF F W 11 01A11 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 LFF W 01 01A01 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ML160 LF F W 11 01A11 KH 12001 032 KH 12004 008 KH 12007 016 KH 12008 019 KH 16001 034 KH 16004 003 KH 16007 019 16008 022 25001 011 25004 002 25007 013 25008 018 KH 32001 008 KH 32004 001 KH 32007 004 KH 32008 013 HDD500GB 5400RPM SATA HGST KH 50007 007 HTS545050KTA300 LF F W C60G VGA HEATSINK VGA HEATSINK 60 AP70N 001 60 AP50N 006 107 VGA HEATSINK FINGER 33 APQON 002 CPU HEATSINK 60 AP50N 003 CPU HEATSINK FINGER 33 AP50N 003 INVERTER INVERTER BOARD TDK TBD489NR 19 AP50N 001 INVERTER BOARD TDK TBD489NR 19 AP50N 001 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK KB INT00 297 US INTERNATIONAL GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK KB INTOO 298 US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK KB INTOO 299 UK GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK KB INTOO 300 TURKISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK KB INTOO 301 THAILAND GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK 00 302 SWISS G GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK KB INTOO 303 SWEDISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK KB INT
24. 0821AS HGST HTS541612J9SA00 HGST HTS541616J9SA00 WD WD1200BEVS 22RSTO WD WD1600BEVS 22RSTO Capacity MB 80000 120000 160000 4 for Toshiba and HGST wr Interface SATA Max media transfer 100 150 rate disk buffer Mbytes s Data transfer rate host buffer Mbytes s 100 MB Sec BVOC 55 Data transfer rate host buffer Mbytes s 100 MB Sec SOC 1 5 Chapter 1 DVD Super Multi Interface Vendor amp model name TOSHIBA 8X TS L632D PHILIPS 8X DS 8A1P HLDS 8X GSA T20N Performance Specification With CD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Sustained Max 10 8Mbytes sec Enhanced IDE ATAPI compatible Applicable disc format Support disc formats Reads data in each CD ROM CD ROM XA CD 1 Video CD CD Extra and CD Plus Reads data in super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type Reads standard CD DA Reads and writes CD R discs Reads and writes CD RW and HSRW discs Reads and writes US amp US RW Reads data in each DVD ROM and DVD Dual Reads and writes in each DVD R Ver 2 0 for general DVD RW and DVD R RW Ver1 1 9 Reads and writes DVD R Dual 10 Reads and writes DVD RAM Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating Audio Interface Realtek ALC889X Built in Stereo Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional M
25. 2 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during Option Disabled or POST Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function Option Enabled or The function allows the user to create a Disabled hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults NOTE The sub items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS nformabon Main Advanced Security Boot Auto Serial Port Infrared Fort FIR Auto Parallel Port Auto Mode ECP The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Serial port Displays the settings of the Enabled or Disabled serial port Parallel port Shows the settings of the Enabled or Disabled parallel port Chapter 2 39 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Advanced Item specific Help supervisor Password 15 Clear User Password Is Clear HDD Password Is Clear set Supervisor Password Enter Set User Password Enter set HDD Password Enter Password on Boot Disabled The table below describes the parameters in this scre
26. 3 4 1 RAM failure on address line xxxx 2Eh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus 17 iis Phoenix Dispatch Manager i 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers Chapter 4 73 74 46h 2 1 2 3 Check ROM copyright notice Ah 51049595952 Check video configuration against CMOS 49h DER Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh DER QuietBoot start optional 4Ch DER Shadow video BIOS ROM AEh Display BIOS copyright notice 52h DER Test keyboard estkepoard 58h Test for unexpected interrupts SAR C f Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Bm Test extended memory 60h Test extended memory 62h Test extended memory address lines 64h MEER Jump to User Patch1 6h C f Configure advanced cache registers Gh Initialize Multi Processor APIC 68h Enable external and CPU caches 69h WWG Setup System Management Mode SMM area 6Bh Load custom defaults optional Ch C f Display shadow area message Displey possible high address for UMB recovery 7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I O ports and IRQs W Late POST device initialization lt s Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h
27. 4 5 o s 4 Disconnect the FFC from the main board Loose One screws from the TPCB Disconnect the LCM cable Pull out the Power cable Pull out the Wireless antenna Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine i du c c 0 Disassembling the LED boards 58 Chapter 3 11 Loose the LED boards four screws 12 Loose four LCM hinge screws 13 Then remove LCM module from the machine Chapter 3 59 Remove I O baord and Main Board 14 Remove the daughter board from the machine 15 Loose two Modem card screws 16 Disconnect Modem card cable 17 Remove Modem card from the M B eo BTVIRTUALOB0S002CC2310 18 Disconnect Speaker cable from the MB and loose the MB screw 19 Remove M B from the BTCB yay WT 20 Remove RJ11 from the BTCB 60 Chapter 3 21 Remove the USB board from BTCB Chapter 3 61 Disassembly LCM module 1 Remove six LCM bezel mylar Loose 10 LCM bezel screws Remove LCM bezel Disconnect Inverter cable and Back LED board cable Remove Inverter from BTCB Loose four LCD scrws from the hinge Disconnect CCD cable 8 Remove the LCD panel 62 Chapter 3 9 Loose four LCD hinge screws then remove two hinges from LCD panel Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1 Remove the four screws holding the HDD hard disk drive foil t
28. 4 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board Press 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board Chapter 4 Chapter 4 The system doesn t enter standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 System hangs intermittently See Save to Disk 54 on page 34 LCD cover switch System board See Save to Disk 54 on page 34 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See Save to Disk 54 on page 34 LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use battery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board 79 Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices External display does not work correctly Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board USB does not work correctly System board Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems Keyboard Touchp
29. 4 way control function for selected models or click and hold to move up down left right for selected models NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your infers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger Chapter 1 movements hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 13 14 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded keypad separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off dl I J zii ni cess ss emis TA T Te L am Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the separate keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you Fn lt F12 gt press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows key 27 Start button it launches th
30. Aspire 8930 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8930 service guide Copyright Copyright 2008 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Pent
31. CM 18 4 TFT WUXGA LVDS 7654 CABLE FLAT 30 05 380mm I INSULATOR DISPLAY BEZEL PC CIRCLE ASSEMBLY MODULE LED CABLE ROUND 4POS 200mm I DC IN ASSEMBLY MODULE LED CAMERA MODULE LENS 0 3M SCREW M2 0 3 0mm M 4 5mm 8mm BN I PATCH SCREW 120030M 4 000 4T BK PATCH SCREW 1 M2 5 6 0mm M 4 5mm 0 8mm BN I PATCH ASSEMBLY CASE REAR DISPLAY OFFLINE DE ave y mm at 1 c Co ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION Chapter 6 1 1 602280056802 6 1 602280056103 5 60228006800 4 602280056101 3 606080221401 2 ITE Chapter 6 LABEL BLANK REEL 60mm 20mm INSULATOR HDD LUMIRROR SIO AL SCREW W130030M 9 00x 1 5 T NI HARDEN DESCRIPTION 01 02 03 04 93 94 4 606080221401 SCREV 3003095 0D 1 5T NI HARDEN HITACHI HTS545050KT4300 LABEL BLANK REEL 60mm 20mm SCREW WI 30030M 5 0Dx 1 5T NI HARDEN INSULATOR HDD LUMIRROR 104AL 12 5MM HDD SATA 20066 5 4KRPM 22 2ms 5 59ms SATA 11 2 5X0 49 M3 DESCRIPTION Chapter 6 3 602180094601 2 602180094501 1 1606080221401 Chapter 6 MEMORY MODULE 268 PC3 8500 DDR3 204P 256MX64 0 15ns UB MEMORY MODULE 168 8500 DDR3 204P 128 64 0 15 5 UD LABEL BLANK REEL 60mm 20mm DESCRIPTION 95
32. Chapter 6 011418254 1 481 9421 OYDIN 72H90 2 ON 14 4 JNVN LUVd WILI 06990086209 1 89 Chapter 6 90 DESCRIPTION SCREW 1 M2 5 4mm M 4 5mm 0 8mm BNI PATCH C RING TOP VIEW c pes g lt gt oo c c Li co La a lt gt ut AE gt e c CN e co I lt c co uc c eo mH lt gt lt gt c ud gt c c lt gt lt L c o e c c o c lt gt lt gt c La c c coa t c Li c c o c co c o 6051B035730 1 COVER PC ABS PVD ITEM PART NAME PART NO LI c lt gt 1 gt c x lt gt lt L ma c c co t c Li c r c lt gt c o 605280012301 605480352601 COVER FR83 BACK MID BUMPER CIO THERMAL GASKET BIM FRONT BUMPER 7 CTO NET 5 4 CTO FOAM RIGHT 1 CTO COVER COVER SCREW BOTTOM VIEW Chapter 6 Chapter 6 TOP VIEW 7 NET 605480352601 COVER FR83 6 CTO FOAM RIGHT 605480366401 FOAM CTO COVER RIGHT CR 4305 5 T 605480463201 GASKET NI CU PNW 40 0mm 8 Omm 1 Li gt gt
33. D MODULE 55 APQON 005 LED BOARD RIGHT I O BOARD 55 ASYON 003 LED BOARD LEFT FINGER PRINT BOARD 101 USB BOARD WITH TV CABLE 55 001 TV TUNER MINI CARD AVERMEDIA DVB TU 23100 014 T A309 REV 1 0 TV TUNER MINI CARD AVERMEDIA DVB TU 23100 010 T A310 REV 1 0 FLASH MODULE 4GB INTEL KF 4GBON 002 NVCPEMWR004G2 LF FLASH MODULE 2GB INTEL KF 2GBON 002 NVCPEMWR002G2 LF MSI VGA Card nVidia NB9P GS GDDRIII VG9PG06 006 512M 800MHz 32 32 MXM II w HDCP w Intersil PowerlC w DP support Ver A3 Yuan VGA Card nVidia NB9P GS GDDRIII VG9PGOY 005 512M 800MHz 32 32 MXM II w HDCP w MPS PowerlC w DP support Ver A3 MSI VGA Card nVidia 9EGEH GDDRIII VG 9EGO06 001 512M 800MHz 32 32 MXM III w HDCP Cable HOTKEY BOARD CABLE 50 50 001 POWER BUTTON BOARD CABLE 50 AP50N 002 102 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 TOUCH BUTTON BOARD CABLE MEDIA BOARD CABLE USB BOARD CABLE TOUCHPAD CABLE DC IN CABLE BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE MODEM CABLE MODEM CABLE WITH RJ11 FINGER PRINT BOARD CABLE LCD CAMERA CABLE 18 4 WUXGA WXGA LCD CAMERA CABLE 18 4 WUXGA WXGA LCD CAMERA CABLE 18 4 WXGA 50 ASYON 001 50 AP50N 004 50 ASYON 002 50 AP50N 006 50 AP50N 007 50 AP50N 008 50 AP50N 009 50 AP50N 010 50 APQON 001 50 50 011 50 50 011 50 AP50N 012 103 Camra CAMERA 0 3M SUYIN 5f APQON 001 CAMERA 0 3M BISON BN30V407 010 57 001 CAMERA 1 0M SUYIN CN1014 S36B
34. Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer m NO m Initialize system I O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor NENNEN m NEN s mE s ER m NENNEN o Initialize OEM special code Initialize interrupt vectors eo Initialize System Management Mode 3 Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during opera
35. NOTE The system information is subject to different models CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master 36 Chapter 2 IDE21 Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system IDE2 Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master System BIOS ver Displays system BIOS version VGA BIOS Ver This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting UUID 32bytes Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information and also includes basic setup parameters It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Information Main Bool Item specific Help system Time 09 00 00 System Date 01 01 2007 lt gt Shift Lab or Enter selects field Total Memory Video Memory SM uate2 Quiet Boot Enabled Nelwork Boot Enabled F12 Boot Menu Disabled 020 Recovery Enabled SATA Mode AHCI Mode NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ Chapter 2
36. OO 304 SPANISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK KB INT00 305 SLOVAK GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK _ KB INT00 306 SLO CRO GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK KB INTOO 307 RUSSIAN GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV189KS BLACK KB INTO0 308 PORTUGUESE GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INTOO 309 POLISH GLOSSY 108 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK 00 310 NORWEGIAN GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INTOO 311 LUXEMBOURGISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK 00 312 KOREAN GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK _ KB INTOO 313 JAPANESE GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 314 ITALIAN GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK KB INT00 315 ISRAEL GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 316 IRISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17_18KB FV1 89KS BLACK _ KB INTOO 317 HUNGARIAN GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK KB INT00 318 GREEK GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INTOO 319 GERMAN GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK _ KB INT00 320 FRENCH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK _ 00 321 FINNISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 322 DUTCH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK 00 323 DANISH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV1 89KS BLACK KB INT00 324 CZECH GLOSSY KEYBOARD 17 18KB FV188KS BLACK 00 325 TRADITIONAL CHINESE
37. OUS HDD INSULATOR 47 ASYON 001 HDD INSULATOR FOR 2ND HDD WITH 47 ASYON 002 12 5MM VGA BOARD INSULATOR 47 AKEON 002 110 Chapter 6 LCD CHUSION 47 APQON 001 ANTENNA LEFT 90 ASYON 003 MICROPHONE 23 ASYON 001 ANTENNA RIGHT 50 004 SCREW SCREW I M2 6MM M 4 5MM 0 8MM PHIL 86 004 BK PATCH SCREW M2 5X0 45 86 APQON 001 SCREW I M2 5 3MM M 4 5MM 0 8MM NI 86 AP50N 001 PATCH SCREW BNI PAT 86 TLTON 002 SCREW M2 0 4 6 0MM MACH 3 0MM 86 AP50N 002 0 7 CROSS SPEAKER SPEAKER SET W SUB WOOFER 23 AP50N 002 SPEAKER SET FRONT 23 AP50N 003 Chapter 6 111 112 Chapter 6
38. a 3t Pod e ex EX 2 7 d 4 10 9 8 LCM Cable CNTR Power Board FFC CNTR 3 LED Board Cable CNTR 4 CN LED Board Cable CNTR 5 Power Cable CNTR CN12 Board CNTR 8 CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR 9 CN14 MDCCNTR CN13 BT Cable CNTR CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR Media consle Board CNTR Chapter 5 83 Bottom View 84 i Ko gt v N lt x N A Mu N B pnm 2 CO 8 B V 078 17 16 15 14 13 21 Battery CNTR CN502 CPU Socket HDMI Port CN511 HDMI Port USB Port USB Port 14 0510 15 CN516 HDD Socket CN517 HDD Socket PCI E Socket PCI E Socket North Bridge N 5 a N H nme EE A 2 a nm ge E A iri AES bad h j EE sal gi 11 gt 10 11 12 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 8930 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel
39. a secure place and never disclose it to anyone else Enter aster Password Confirm password Password 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management cji File Encryption ES Enter passed 4 to 12 characters i Confirm pained 2 Acer eDataSecurity Management coi mm File Decryption san E powered uv E Pass rd Cr ur E LJ Open the fiie after decryptian 22 Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility It allows you to create full or incremental backups burn the factory default image to optical disc and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive system s HDD User created backups are stored D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with 1 Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers Image data backup Back up to HDD set recovery point e Back up to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover from a hidden partition factory defaults Recover from the HDD most recent user defined recovery point Recover from CD DVD Back up factory default to CD DO Back up drivert and appiscacons ta CODE Create uter backun uxer ark ups For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System
40. ad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Touchpad does not work Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the Serial Port in the Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled Device driver Device cable Device System board Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly System board Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 82 80 Chapter 4 In Chapter 4 termittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 2 3 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times If no error is detected do not replace any FRU If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no mo
41. confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct Repeat the steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging Chapter 4 67 From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 ground See the following figure 3 If the voltage is still less than 7 5 Vdc after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check 68 If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the touchpad cables 2 Replace the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardwar
42. ct a device 1 IDEO WDC WD200EB PM then press F6 to move it up the List or F5 to move it down the 2 IDE1 WDC WD200EB PM list Press Esc to escape the 3 CD DVD 4 PCI LAN 5 USB HDD 6 USB FDD T USB Key 8 USB CD DVD ROM Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Informatior Advanced Security Boot Exit ltem specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all SETUP item Discard changes Save changes The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Chapter 2 43 44 Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Changes Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions 1 New versions of system programs 1 New features or options 1 Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskett
43. d a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST BIOS ROM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 67 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 67 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly System board No beep during POST but system runs Speaker correctly System board Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes LEER Verify Real Mode 03h DER Disable Non Maskable Interrupt NMI 09h Set POST flag OBh EN Enable CPU cache OEh ss Initialize component 59 Power jeeistmae reisen win POST O Mm Mew 17h DER Initialize cache before memory autosize Ws z WEN ResetProgenmabe 7 pai wawa 2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM 2Ch 1
44. d below View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs For more power options click in the Acer ePower and select Power Options To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the New power plan option or icon Enter a name for your new power plan Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on If necessary change the display sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use oL m p om Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar The quick menu appears 2 Select the power plan you want to switch to You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application Select the power plan you wish to switch to thenclick Apply click Apply To edit a power plan Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required 3 Click Apply to save your new settings To delete a power plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using If you want to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete 2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon
45. e problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 Power On Self Test POST Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 82 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Chapter 4 69 Index of Error Messages 70 Error Code List Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error Memory Error at
46. e so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations networks or activities Settings include display brightness power plan volume wireless networking on off external display settings display orientation and synchronization status Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device if applicable sharing folders overview sharing service on or off and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key gt X Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu Balareced Tum wires off Brightness Vniume Battery Stabe Wireless Man spin hls 8 dd i e nere TERGUM a amp sarinardhipt Dic presenning Commect display Syne settings Tum nn Extarrial Display Tyre Cantar Pranantatipn Settings acer Customized by Acer Inc Add dence Launch Sharad Fakt Bluetooth Software Paga Chapter 1 25 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio Protection for selected models 26 Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the uniqueness of one s fingerprint features Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
47. e Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions amp Open or close the Start menu amp D Display the desktop amp E Open Windows Explore lt gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder amp G Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt gt lt gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain lt amp M Minimizes all windows lt amp 5 lt R gt Open the Run dialog box lt amp 5 T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt amp X Open Windows Mobility Center lt gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box lt gt SHIFT M Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt gt lt gt Cycle through programs the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D lt gt lt SPACEBAR Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt amp F Search for computers if you are on a network lt gt lt gt lt gt Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP some shortcuts may not function as described Application This key has the same effect as clicking the
48. e before you use the Phlash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Phlash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function Chapter 2 45 Remove HDD password Utility This section provide you with removing HDD password method Remove HDD Password If you key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below If you need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run unlock6 EXE 05125 1 Key in unlock6 error code 205 2 Select 2 3 Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in R6PI11X or MISNAKK to HDD user password Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot 46 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer Aspire 8930 for maintenance and troubleshooting To disassemble the computer you need the fo
49. e disc prior to power off the whole system Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press m during POST when Press F2 to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press m to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Main Advanced Security Boot CPU Type Xxxx CPU Speed GHz IDEO Model Name TOSHIBA ene he 3018oAP PM IDEO Serial Mo Y2994Q02TT reed Model slmtype DVE ROM L SD 08 1 CSM System BIOS Version v1 00 Vv GA BIOS Version Mee REC 1 Serial Number 22 Byte Asset Number 32 Byte Froduct Name Traveliate xxxx 16 Byte Manufacturer Name Acer 16 Byte XODOODOODOOODOODOK 16 Byte FT F5SIF5 Esc Enter Chapter 2 35 Invoking BIOS Setup The setu
50. e key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password ConBrm New Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 5 If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 6 When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses u If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message setup Warning Password da nat match Re enter Password 42 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Main Advanced Security Item specific Help Boot prioroty order Use or to sele
51. en Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set or Set a Password Shows the setting of the Supervisor _ or Set password Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Set Supervisor Press Enter to set the supervisor password Password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters HardDisk Security Enables or disables primary hard disk security function Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or Disabled or Enabled not while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it 40 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parame
52. finition digital video connections 6 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 Headphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers speaker line out jack headphones with S PDIF support 8 e Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 9 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman 8 Chapter 1 Right View 1 ExpressCard 54 slot Acceots one ExpressCard 54 module Optical drive drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs Loci NUN disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is hole turned off 2 USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 TV in port Accepts input signals from analog digital TV tuner devices for selected models Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Rear view 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie house audio 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 Base view 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 2 Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment
53. htness up Increases the screen brightness Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness 16 Chapter 1 Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard To type LEE 1 I n LII I 1 mt Sa L d 57 LI LLLLIIXGGO The Euro symbol 1 Opena text editor or word processor 2 Either directly press the gt symbol at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 symbol at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography fag faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Opena text editor or word processor 2 Either directly press the gt key at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies by the operating system version Chapter 1 17 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequentlyused functions and manage your new Acer system Activated by pressing theEmpowering Key it provides access to the following utilities NOTE The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control
54. itor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process K Display Settings Drug the icona Er match ynurrreritnr an z Deteult oo iocos LE IT E Extarvd tha prc this manitor Calor High Highat gt Advanced Settings ven I oon T wem Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below EZ Double verticle Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is imple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid Chapter 1 27 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop f Drd Morter tre hpi iM W iE Sese IT
55. ium and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Preface Before using this information and the product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information available on your regio
56. llowing tools n n n n n Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver hilips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size During the disassembly process group the Chapter 3 screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components When you remove the stripe cover please be careful not to scrape the cover 47 48 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Remove the battery pack Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the system board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main unit disassembly flow chart START HDD BTCB Thermal Memory TV Card Wireless LAN module card cover Chapter 3 49 50 LCM module disassembly flow chart START LCM Mylar LCD bezel LCD panel WEB CAM WEB CAM Inverter cable Inverter Board module Cable LCD Hinge LCD Cable
57. mined Problems on page 82 Chapter 4 65 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller driver or diskette A write enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still
58. nal web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines VI System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Operating system Windows Vista NOTE WindowsI Vista Capable PCs come with Windows XP installed and can be upgraded to Windows Vista For more information on Windows Vista and how to upgrade go to Microsoft com windowsvista Platform and memory Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor Mobile Intel GM975 Express Chipset Mobile Intel GM975 Express Chipset Intel wireless WiFi Link Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection or Intel PRO Wireless Wi Fi CERTIFIED network connection System memory Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics 18 4 WUXGA NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GS with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache or NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache TV tuner Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Audio qd Dolby9 certified surround sound system with five built in stereo s
59. nology user programmable Enable disables the wireless function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication Web browser Internet browser user Programmable Mail Email application user Programmable Bluetooth communication button indicator Enable disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad 1 3 Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Use the 4 way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Execute Quickly click Tap twice at the twice same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Scroll Swipe up down left right using Acer FingerNav
60. on by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group the Start menu 22250 j 1154 t 1 4 1 L x e Acer e Audio Management Scenario Mode Mowie Music gt Default Music gt Rock Music gt Pop Music gt Classical 18 Chapter 1 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel surround sound from just two speakers via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail TSurreund On P To choose your playback device click the icon on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window Chapter 1 19 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options To access this utility select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans Balanced High performance and Power saver You can also create customized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as describe
61. ono or Stereo Resolution 24 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface S PDIF output for PCM or AC 3 content Compatibility Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker Quantity Yes 2 3W speakers Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10 IRQ11 Chapter 1 32 Video Interface Chipset Acer MXM compatible USB Port Chipset Built in ICH9M OHCI USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 Host controller One on the left side three on the right side Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup Express Card Interface Interface PCI Express System Board Major Chips Wireless 802 11 Built in Chapter 1 Keyboard Keyboard controller ITE 8512E Total number of keypads 88 89 key Windows logo key Internal amp external keyboard work Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes simultaneously Battery Vendor amp Model Name BATTERY PACK SANYO BATTRY PACK SONY LI ION 8 CELL2 4 LI ION 8CELL2 4 4800MAH 4800MAH Battery Type Li ion Pack capacity 4800 mAH Number of battery cell 8 cell Package configuration 4 cells in series 2 series in parallel Normal voltage 14 8V Charge voltage 16 8 0 2V LCD 18 0 inch Chapter 1 Screen Diagonal mm 18 4 inches Active Area mm 353 45 H x 198 72 V mm Display resolution pixels 1920x1080 WUXGA 0 213 H x 0 213 V mm R G B Vertical
62. p function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press F2 to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system The features are divided into 6 parts as follows Information Display the system informations Main allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Advanced Provides advanced settings of the system Security Provides security settings of the system Boot Allows the user to specify the boot options Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models Information Main Advanced Security Boot CPU Genuine Intel IR CPU XXXX speed PAAR IDEO Model Name TOSHIBA el MIK23O01SGAP IPMJ IDEO Serial No Y 255402 7T me ATAPI Model Name Slimtyoe DVE RONM SD 081 SM System BIOS Version v1 00 BIOS Version ATI V0 1 serial Number 2 Byte Asset Tag Number 32 Byte Product Name TravelMate 16 Byte Manufacturer Acer 16 Byte ECCLES LE CSET 16 Byte
63. peakers and one subwoofer supporting lowfrequency effects S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers LJ Built in stereo microphones Storage subsystem 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options Blu ray Disc BD drive e DVD Super Multi double layer drive 6 in 1 card reader Chapter 1 1 Input devices 105 106 key keyboard LJ Touchpad pointing device Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer PureZone technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN e Intel Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel PRO Wireless network connection I O Ports ExpressCard 54 slot 6 in 1 card reader SD MMC MMCplus MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 ports HDMI port with HDCP support Consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port Headphone speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port Modem RJ 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing operating 20 80 Non operating 20 80 2 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram 49 00M qns ELZ eu 1310451 ML yoer dH NOLIN XDId Z HONOL 688 0880 V
64. re errors 81 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative 82 Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 67 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices DU X SON m Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View GI e 88 pap o l djs CD Se cate ttu t amp C U C 11 11 t _ gt puso e rj 8072 g mp En En Et a ts 2 l o
65. rror for device Failing Bits nnnn Fixed Disk n Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 66 Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board DIMM DIMM DIMM System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None 71 72 Invalid System Configuration Data I O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank But you can see POST on an external CRT No beep power on indicator turns on an
66. ter and press the e key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Contirm New Password 2 Type a password the Enter New Password field The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Presse After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 f desired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Removing a Password Follow these steps 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 41 Changing a Password 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the
67. the computer Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 6 Chapter 1 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right left center and mouse buttons right center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function for selected models ui indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components Nu Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication for selected models _ Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output M Easy launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program Closed Front View Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 S 6 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC MultiMediaCard Plus MMCplus Memory Stick MS EM Memory Stick Pro MS PRO xD Picture Card xD 3 m CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control Chapter 1 Left View Lm DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Dn Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line 3 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 4 3 External display Connects to a display device e g external monitor VGA port LCD projector 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high de
68. the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption for selected models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely D Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily For more information right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar then select Help For help with a particular utility launch the utility and click the a icon at the buttom of the active window Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology L Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop LJ To hide the toolbar press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu or by double clicking the icon if you have created adesktop shortcut To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Onthe Acer Empowering Technology toolbar click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch When you mouse over an application icon a quick menu appears below the toolbar The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly You may also run the applicati
69. tion The system doesn t power on Chapter 4 Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 67 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 67 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board 77 The system doesn t power off Battery can t be charged PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 67 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board See Check the Battery Pack on page 67 Battery pack System board PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from actual size Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no sound comes from the computer Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system DIMM System board Audio driver Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no Speaker sound System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn t enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute 78 See Save to Disk 54 on page 3
70. unit as shown 9 9 e e w O vv Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU 12 Remove the two screws holding the finger heatsink 13 Detach the finger heatsink from the main board 14 Then take out the CPU heatsink from the main board 15 Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock Turn counter clock wise then remove the CPU carefully 0 16 e 12804426032300 oen Atina B angu S N TETOESO 4 16 Remove the Express dummy card 54 Chapter 3 Removing the ODD 18 Remove the screw fastening the optical disk drive module on the bottom 19 Use a tool to push the optical disk drive module outwards and remove the ODD module Removing the Hinge cover 20 Remove two hinge cover screws 21 Then detach the Hinge cover from both side Chapter 3 55 Removing the BTCB screws 22 Loose 21 screws from BTCB 23 Detach Switch cover us mr Sere pq sanu mamana ew ss eee ens ess y 1 4 s va va De PEEVE 24 Disconnect Media board FFC from the Switch cover 56 Chapter 3 25 Then remove the switch cover from the machine Chapter 3 57 Disassembling the Main Unit 1 Turn over the keyboard as the image shows 2 Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board 3 Then remove the keyboard from the main unit Amis me M Pad Ses CT 6 baba
71. wo on each side 2 Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the HDD foil Chapter 3 63 Disassembling the ODD Module 1 Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket 2 Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive 64 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does not Power System Check on page 67 go on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error Message codes are indicated on page 69 Undetermined Problems on page 82 POST detects an error and displayed Error Message List on page 70 messages on screen Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or Power On Self Test POST Error Message others on page 69 Symptoms cannot be re created intermittent Use the customer reported symptoms and go problems to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 69 Intermittent Problems on page 81 Undeter

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