Aspire Digital 8930 manual Undetermined Problems

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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.

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:

zNon-Acer devices

zPrinter, mouse, and other external devices

zBattery pack

zHard disk drive

zDIMM

zCD-ROM/Diskette drive Module

zPC Cards

4.Power-on the computer.

5.Determine if the problem has changed.

6.If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

7.If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

zSystem board

zLCD assembly

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Contents Aspire 8930 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright IIIConventions Preface Page Features ChapterInput devices CommunicationPorts EnvironmentSystem Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewSpdif Bottom ViewODD Cntr Your Acer Notebook tour Front ViewClosed Front View Left View Right View Rear viewBase view Indicators HDDEasy-Launch Buttons Touchpad Basics Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Hot Keys Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign To launch Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyTo launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Acer eAudio Management Acer ePower Management Page Acer eDataSecurity Management For selected modelsAcer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection for selected modelsAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Hardware Specifications and Configurations Bluetooth Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceUSB HgstDVD-Super Multi Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Interface USB PortExpress Card Interface System Board Major ChipsBattery Battery Pack Sanyo Battry Pack SonyKeyboard LCD 18.0 inchSystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor TDKBios Setup Utility System UtilitiesInvoking Bios Setup InformationMain Post Advanced Security Setting a Password Removing a PasswordChanging a Password Boot ExitParameter Description Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD password Utility Remove HDD PasswordMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchard Main unit disassembly flow chartLCM module disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless Cover & RAM Module Removing the HDDRemoving the Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card and System Fan Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU Removing the ODD Removing the Hinge coverRemoving the Btcb screws Then remove the switch cover from the machine Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Page Remove I/O baord and Main Board Remove the USB board from Btcb Chapter Disassembly LCM module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Check the Power AdapterCheck the Battery Pack Memory checkTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Bios ROMCmos CPU IDLCD CRTPhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top View CN14 MDC CntrBottom View Bottom viewFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 8930 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Accessory Aspire 8930 FRU ListAdapter BoardChapter 101 Cable NVCPEMWR002G2 LFChapter 103 CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly CamraChapter 105 FAN HDD/HARD Disk Driver Inverter Chapter 109 LCM Screw 112 Chapter