Chapter | Acer 5940G specification

5.Remove the USB Board cable from the cable clips as shown.

6.Remove the adhesive tapes securing the USB Board and Backlight cables in place.

7.Disconnect the Backlight and USB Board cables from the Mainboard.

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Contents

Aspire 5940G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents 135 Viii Aspire 5940G Series Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Table of Contents Features Chapter Dimensions and Weight Power subsystemCommunication Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Fan Control Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Closed Front View HDD Rear View Left View Right View 1394 Bottom View TouchPad Basics with fingerprint reader Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory LAN Interface Specification Wireless Module 802.11b/g Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification Blueray Combo Module DVD-RAM DVD-RWDVD+RW System Board Major Chips Controller Audio Interface SpecificationSuper-Multi Drive Module Keyboard Specification Battery Specification CellLCD 15.6 HD Specification TBD Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information 5SW1P2VAHL-DT-ST Dvdram GT20N Parameter Description Parameter Description Format/Option DisabledMain Advanced Parameter Description Submenu Items IGD-TV AspmAspm L1 URR Disabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Continue Power Acpi S3 Acpi S3 Boot USB Cdrom Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Chapter WinFlash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD PasswordPassword UnlockHD Removing Bios Passwords Cleaning Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Output Using DMIToolsInput Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part Number External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartScrew List Step Quantity ODD Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Covers Wlan HDD Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*5 Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Cpuscrewsprin Lower Cover Disassembly FlowchartVGA/MXM Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard Cover M2.5*5 Page Removing the Media Board Securing ClipPage Removing the Launch Board Page Removing the Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3Page Removing the Power Saving Board Page Removing the Volume Control Board Removing the MIC Board Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2.5*5 Finger Print M2*3 Reader Chapter Remove the Finger Print Reader from the bracket as shown Removing the TouchPad Bracket Remove the two screws securing the TouchPad Bracket in place Removing the LCD Module Chapter Page Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*5 Chapter Removing the Saddles Step Size Quantity Screw Type Right Saddle M2.5*5 Lift the right side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown Removing the USB Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*3 Removing the Subwoofer Removing the Bluetooth Module Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module Removing the Card Reader Board Removing the Hinge Wells Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Wells M2.5*3 Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*3 Removing the RTC Battery Removing the VGA/MXM Card Removing the Thermal Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal ModulePage Removing the CPU Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the VGA/MXM Card Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Hinge Wells Replacing the Card Reader Board Replacing the Bluetooth Module Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as shown Replacing the Subwoofer Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Saddles Replacing the LCD Module Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Step Size Quantity Screw Type Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader Page Adhire the Button Board FFC to the back of the touchpad Replacing the MIC Board Replacing the Volume Control Board Replacing the Power Saving Board 118 Chapter Replacing the Speaker Module 120 Chapter Replacing the Launch Board 122 Chapter Replacing the Media Board Replacing the Upper Cover Page 126 Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Wlan Module 130 Chapter Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No Post or Video Random Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video Display LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure TouchPad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Wireless Function Failure Modem Function Failure Thermal Unit Failure External Mouse Failure Other Failures Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Post Codes Chipset Post CodesPort 80 Code Driver Name SNP Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Display prompt Press F2 to enter Setup Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Top View Bottom View Backlight on/off Connector LS-5011P LCD Backlight Board LS-5012P Launch Board LED1LED2 LED3 LS-5013P Media Board LS-5014P VR Board LS-5015P Finger printer Board LTT-SS801U-13LGA28 ANT1 LS-5016P USB BoardJP1 LS-5017P IO Board JMINI1JREAD1 JMINI2 LS-5018P Power Saving Board LS-5019P Touch pad button Board Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk 170 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Acer P/N Aspire 5940G Series Exploded DiagramsMain Assembly Base Assembly Aspire 5940G Series FRU List Description Acer Part Number Power Saving Cable FFCUSB Cable RF Cable HDD Connector VR Button Volume ControlHDD Door Mini Door Chapter 177 ODD SUPER-MULTI Drive Module ODD BEZEL-SMODD Bracket ODD BD Combo Module Assy LED Module 15.6W Wxga Glare LCD COVER-IMRBLUEAntenna WIMAX-MAIN Antenna WIMAX-AUX Screw List Category Description Acer P/N Screw Chapter 181 Model Country Acer Part No Description Appendix aAspire 5940G Series W7HP64EMATME2 MC TWN GctwnW7HP64RUATRU1 MC W7HP64RUATUK1 MC W7HP64EMATTH1 MC W7HP64EMATID1 MC W7HP64EMATME3 MC W7HP64EMATTR1 MCW7HP64EMA1ME2 MC W7HP64EMATME4 MC W7HP64EMATME6 MCW7HP64EMATZA4 MC Ukraine LX.PFQ02.059 AS5940G-724G50Bi Italy LX.PFQ07.013 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7UT64ATIT1 W7HP64EMATZA1 MC W7HP64EMATME9 MCW7HP64EMATDZ1 MC Luxembour LX.PFQ02.027 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATLU3 Hungary LX.PFQ02.042 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATHU1 Spain LX.PFQ02.043 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATES1 Model Memory ChipNLED15.6WXGAG SO2GBIII10 Appendix a 194 195 NBDCB4XS Media Extra SW1 2GB ProcessorNBDRW4XS NSM8XS AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS 199 Model Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth 201 Model Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth 203 Appendix a 204 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Battery Microsoft Windows 7 Environment TestVendor Description ITEMNo Adapter Audio Codec Vendor Description ITEMNo Camera Finger Print Vendor Description ITEMNo 210 Keyboard Memory Appendix B 213 Vendor Description ITEMNo NB Chipset Appendix B 215 Remote Controller Sata Hlds NBDCB4XS WiFi Antenna Wireless LANSoftware TV Antenna 218 Online Support Information Appendix C 220 Index ODD 223 224