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Icon

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Backup key

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step

 

 

 

 

 

 

data backup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the

 

 

 

 

 

communication

status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain

 

 

 

 

 

button/indicator

models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless LAN

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates

 

 

 

 

 

communication

the status of wireless LAN communication.

 

 

 

 

 

button/indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

 

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

 

HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Num Lock

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caps Lock

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power*

Indicates the computer's power status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Indicates the computer's battery status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Charging: The light shows amber when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery is charging.

Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

Click buttons (left,

The left and right buttons function like the left and right

center* and right)

mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer

 

Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer

 

FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain

 

models).

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands when you

 

use the computer.

Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Acer MediaTouch

Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up/

 

down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next);

 

with mute and hold keys.

Acer PowerSmart key

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

Speakers

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

 

Press any key to return.

*The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. †The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

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Chapter 1

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Contents Aspire 8940 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright IIIConventions Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 211 Model Definition and Configuration 224 Features ChapterCommunication Energy StarEnvironment System Block Diagram IntelFront View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description HDD Press any key to returnClosed Front View Rear ViewDisplay Left ViewHdmi Right View Bottom View TouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPadKey Types Using the KeyboardIcon Key Type Description Windows Keys Key DescriptionSystem Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function RemarksUsing the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleHardware Specifications and Configurations Processor SpecificationProcessor Specifications Northbridge SpecificationVGA Subsystem Specification Standard Supported VGA ResolutionResolution Color Depth Refresh Rate NvidiaSystem Memory Specification 4GB2GB DdriiiVGA controller Specification LAN Interface SpecificationMemory Combinations Slot Total Memory 0MBWireless Module 802.11b/g Specification Bluetooth SpecificationModem Specification USBHard Disk Drive Interface Specification 8MBHard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Vendor Vendor Toshiba MK1655GSX Super-Multi Drive Module Specification WritingReading WriteBlue-Ray Combo Drive Module Specification CD-ROM CD-RWAudio Interface Specification Audio Amplifier Specification Subwoofer Speaker SpecificationFront Speaker Specification Center Speaker SpecificationDigital Camera Specification Power and Keyboard Controller SpecificationBattery Specification Cell Sony AS-2007B/SIMPLO ASCard Reader Specification Express Card SpecificationBios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityParameter Description InformationUuid Main Parameter Description Format/OptionDisabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or SetSetting a Password Changing a Password Boot IDE CD HL-DT-ST Dvdram GT20N-S2USB HDD USB KEYInformation Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes ExitBios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Page WinFlash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD PasswordRemoving Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Input OutputUsing the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part NumberExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Door Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*4Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD1 Carrier M3*3 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD2 Carrier M3*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the TV Tuner Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type TV Tuner M2*3Remove the TV Tuner as shown Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3Detach the Wlan Module from the Wlan socket Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly FlowchartLower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the Switch Cover Step Size Quantity Screw TypeChapter Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*4Removing the LCD Module Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6.5 Removing the Upper Cover Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*4 Red callout Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2*3 Green callout Removing the Launch Board Removing the Volume Control Board Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover Chapter Removing the Power Saving Board FFC Removing the Media Board Lift the Media Board clear of the Upper Cover Removing the TouchPad Lock Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket Removing the TouchPad Board Finger Print M2*3 Reader Chapter Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover Removing the RTC Battery Removing the Bluetooth Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Board M2*3Remove the Bluetooth Board from the Lower Cover Chapter Removing the USB Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Removing the Power Saving Board Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4100 Chapter Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket Removing the TV Tuner Antenna Removing the Subwoofer Step Size Quantity Screw Type Subwoofer M2*3104 Chapter Removing the Hinge Supports Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Supports M2.5*4Removing the Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*3Removing the Thermal Module Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink Removing the Graphics Card Step Size Quantity Screw Type Graphics Card M2.5*6.5Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the Standard LCD Bezel Page 114 Chapter Removing the LCD Panel 116 Chapter Removing the Camera Board Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3Page Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4122 Chapter Removing the Flush LCD Bezel 124 Chapter LCD Panel M2.5*4 Red callout M2*3 Green callout Chapter 125 126 Chapter Removing the Camera Board 128 Chapter Page LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Standard Bezel LCD Module Reassembly-LCD PanelPage 132 Chapter Chapter 133 Replacing the LCD Bezel Page Flush Bezel LCD Module Reassembly-LCD Panel Page 138 Chapter Chapter 139 140 Chapter Page Replacing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap Page Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPUReplacing the Graphics Card Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker ModuleReplacing the Hinge Supports Replacing the Subwoofer Step Size Quantity Screw Type SubwooferPage 152 Chapter Replacing the Mainboard 154 Chapter Replacing the Power Saving Board Replacing the USB Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Replacing the Bluetooth Board Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard Chapter 159 Replacing the RTC Battery Replacing the TouchPad Board 162 Chapter Page Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket Replacing the TouchPad Lock Board 166 Chapter Replacing the Media Board Replacing the Power Saving Board FFC Replacing the Volume Control Board 170 Chapter Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Upper Case Page 174 Chapter Replacing the LCD Module 176 Chapter Page 178 Chapter Replacing the Power Board 180 Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Replacing the Keyboard Page Replacing the Wlan Module External Module Reassembly InstructionsInsert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket Replacing the TV Tuner Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Dimm ModulesPlace the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower CoversTighten the seven captive screws in the Lower Door Replacing the Battery Replacing the SD Dummy Card190 Chapter Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go ToPower On Issue Computer Shuts down IntermittentlyNo Display Issue StartRandom Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video DisplayLCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure TouchPad Failure Internal Speaker Failure OkokMicrophone Problems Internal Microphone FailureSelect Set up microphone HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer Select Startup RepairUSB Right Up/Down Side Failure Intermittent ProblemsOther Failures Undetermined Problems DimmChipset Post Codes Post CodesCode Beeps Post Routine Description 204 Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Top View PU5 CRTPU6 MXM-3Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckBios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Main Chassis Aspire 8940 Exploded DiagramsDescription Acer P/N LCD Assembly Battery Aspire 8940 FRU ListCategory Description Acer PN Adapter BoardCategory Description Acer PN CPU/Processor Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblySuper Multidrive Combo Drive Sata LF F/WFG001J Sata LF F/W FG011JHDD Bracket Assy KeyboardAntenna *2 LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCDAntenna *3 LED LCD Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD Antenna *2 LCD Cable for CCD LCD Cover Assy W/ANTENNA *2LCD Bezel Assy for CCD LCD Bracket W/HINGE RRemote Control Category Description Acer PN MainboardMemory Thermal ModuleScrew List Category Description Acer PN ScrewScrew M2.0*6-IANTI-LOOSE Screw M2.5*2-I NI,NYLOKChapter 223 Aspire 8940 Series Appendix aModel Country Acer Description S2.PJP0 LX.PH2Italy W7HP64EMATME2 MC W7HP64EMATTR1 MCW7HP64EMATDZ1 MC W7HP64EMATZA1 MCW7HP64EMATME6 MC W7HP64EMATME9 MCEmea LX.PH2 Spain USA LX.PH5 LX.PH3LX.PH4 GctwnModel VGA ChipNLED18.4W N10PGS 1G-DDR3 SO2GBIII10 233 Media Bluetooth Processor SO1GBIII10NBDCB4XS NSM8XSAS8940G-724G50Wn Model Extra Card Reader Wireless Bluetooth LAN1237 LAN1 Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows 7 Environment Test DeltaADP-120ZB BBGB, LV5+OBL LED LF LITE-ONCamera Finger Print Reader HDD1 Panther B Sata LF F/WC60F Disk imbalance criteria = 014g-cm Appendix B 245 Wyatt Sata LF F/W0001SDM1 246 HDD2 248 Appendix B 249 GBTCFbkQV3 LAN Elpida SO2GBIII10 Appendix B 253 254 Northbridge Chipset Plds NSM8XS Appendix B 257 258 GBCFPbkQV3 Appendix B 259 Southbridge Chipset Software TV AntennaWiFi Antenna WlanAppendix B 263 264 Online Support Information Appendix C266 Index ODD 269 270
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