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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 IntelIcon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View HDD Press any key to returnClosed Front View Rear ViewHdmi Left ViewDisplay Right View Bottom View TouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPadIcon Key Type Description Using the KeyboardKey Types Windows Keys Key DescriptionSystem Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function RemarksUsing the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleProcessor Specifications Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Northbridge SpecificationResolution Color Depth Refresh Rate VGA Subsystem SpecificationStandard Supported VGA Resolution Nvidia2GB System Memory Specification4GB DdriiiMemory Combinations Slot Total Memory VGA controller SpecificationLAN Interface Specification 0MBModem Specification Wireless Module 802.11b/g SpecificationBluetooth Specification USBHard Disk Drive Interface Specification 8MBHard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Vendor Vendor Toshiba MK1655GSX Reading Super-Multi Drive Module SpecificationWriting WriteBlue-Ray Combo Drive Module Specification CD-ROM CD-RWAudio Interface Specification Front Speaker Specification Audio Amplifier SpecificationSubwoofer Speaker Specification Center Speaker SpecificationBattery Specification Cell Digital Camera SpecificationPower and Keyboard Controller Specification Sony AS-2007B/SIMPLO ASCard Reader Specification Express Card SpecificationBios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityUuid InformationParameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/OptionParameter Description Option Disabled orSecurity Clear or SetSetting a Password Changing a Password USB HDD BootIDE CD HL-DT-ST Dvdram GT20N-S2 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 RequirementsGeneral Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Main Screw List Quantity Part NumberScrew List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart 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 Insert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket External Module Reassembly InstructionsReplacing the Wlan Module Replacing the TV Tuner Module Place the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the Dimm ModulesReplacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 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 Repair your computer Select Set up microphoneHDD Not Operating Correctly Select Startup RepairOther Failures Intermittent ProblemsUSB Right Up/Down Side Failure Undetermined Problems DimmCode Beeps Post Routine Description Post CodesChipset Post Codes 204 Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Top View PU6 PU5CRT MXM-3Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckBios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Acer P/N Aspire 8940 Exploded DiagramsMain Chassis LCD Assembly Category Description Acer PN Adapter BatteryAspire 8940 FRU List BoardCategory Description Acer PN Super Multidrive Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyCPU/Processor Combo Drive HDD Bracket Assy Sata LF F/WFG001JSata LF F/W FG011J KeyboardAntenna *3 LED LCD Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD Antenna *2 LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCDAntenna *2 LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD LCD Bezel Assy for CCD LCD Cable for CCDLCD Cover Assy W/ANTENNA *2 LCD Bracket W/HINGE RMemory Remote ControlCategory Description Acer PN Mainboard Thermal ModuleScrew M2.0*6-IANTI-LOOSE Screw ListCategory Description Acer PN Screw Screw M2.5*2-I NI,NYLOKChapter 223 Model Country Acer Description Appendix aAspire 8940 Series S2.PJP0 LX.PH2Italy W7HP64EMATDZ1 MC W7HP64EMATME2 MCW7HP64EMATTR1 MC W7HP64EMATZA1 MCEmea LX.PH2 W7HP64EMATME9 MCW7HP64EMATME6 MC Spain LX.PH4 USA LX.PH5LX.PH3 GctwnModel VGA ChipNLED18.4W N10PGS 1G-DDR3 SO2GBIII10 233 NBDCB4XS Media Bluetooth ProcessorSO1GBIII10 NSM8XSAS8940G-724G50Wn Model Extra Card Reader Wireless Bluetooth LAN1237 LAN1 Test Compatible Components Appendix BADP-120ZB BBGB, LV5+OBL LED LF Microsoft Windows 7 Environment TestDelta 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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