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Specification
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Common Problems
Bios Setup Utility
Bios Flash Utilities
Disassembly Requirements
Removing the Battery Pack
Setting a Password
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Contents
Aspire 8940 Series Service Guide
Revision History
Copyright
III
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 211
Model Definition and Configuration 224
Features
Chapter
Communication
Energy Star
Environment
System Block Diagram
Intel
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
Icon Description
HDD
Press any key to return
Closed Front View
Rear View
Left View
Display
Hdmi
Right View
Bottom View
TouchPad Basics
Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad
Using the Keyboard
Key Types
Icon Key Type Description
Windows Keys
Key Description
System Hotkeys
Hotkey Icon Function Remarks
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
Processor Specifications
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Specification
Northbridge Specification
Resolution Color Depth Refresh Rate
VGA Subsystem Specification
Standard Supported VGA Resolution
Nvidia
2GB
System Memory Specification
4GB
Ddriii
Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory
VGA controller Specification
LAN Interface Specification
0MB
Modem Specification
Wireless Module 802.11b/g Specification
Bluetooth Specification
USB
Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification
8MB
Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications
Vendor
Vendor Toshiba MK1655GSX
Reading
Super-Multi Drive Module Specification
Writing
Write
Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Specification
CD-ROM CD-RW
Audio Interface Specification
Front Speaker Specification
Audio Amplifier Specification
Subwoofer Speaker Specification
Center Speaker Specification
Battery Specification Cell
Digital Camera Specification
Power and Keyboard Controller Specification
Sony AS-2007B/SIMPLO AS
Card Reader Specification
Express Card Specification
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Information
Parameter Description
Uuid
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Parameter Description Option
Disabled or
Security
Clear or Set
Setting a Password
Changing a Password
USB HDD
Boot
IDE CD HL-DT-ST Dvdram GT20N-S2
USB KEY
Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes
Exit
Bios Flash Utilities
DOS Flash Utility
Page
WinFlash Utility
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password
Removing Bios Passwords
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Input
Output
Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility
Chapter
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Disassembly Requirements
General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
Main Screw List Quantity Part Number
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Screw 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*4
Step 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*3
Remove the TV Tuner as shown
Removing the Wlan Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3
Detach the Wlan Module from the Wlan socket
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart
Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Keyboard
Chapter
Removing the Switch Cover
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Chapter
Removing the Power Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*4
Removing 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
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Removing the Power Saving Board FFC
Removing the Media Board
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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
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Removing the RTC Battery
Removing the Bluetooth Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Board M2*3
Remove 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*4
100 Chapter
Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket
Removing the TV Tuner Antenna
Removing the Subwoofer
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Subwoofer M2*3
104 Chapter
Removing the Hinge Supports
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Supports M2.5*4
Removing the Speaker Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*3
Removing the Thermal Module
Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink
Removing the Graphics Card
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Graphics Card M2.5*6.5
Removing the CPU
LCD Module Disassembly Process
Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Standard LCD Bezel
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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*3
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Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4
122 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
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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Standard Bezel LCD Module Reassembly-LCD Panel
Page
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 CPU
Replacing the Graphics Card
Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the Speaker Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module
Replacing the Hinge Supports
Replacing the Subwoofer
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Subwoofer
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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
External Module Reassembly Instructions
Replacing the Wlan Module
Insert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket
Replacing the TV Tuner Module
Replacing the Dimm Modules
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Place the HDD in the HDD carrier
Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the Lower Covers
Tighten the seven captive screws in the Lower Door
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
190 Chapter
Common Problems
Symptoms Verified Go To
Power On Issue
Computer Shuts down Intermittently
No Display Issue
Start
Random Loss of Bios Settings
Abnormal Video Display
LCD Failure
Built-In Keyboard Failure
TouchPad Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
Okok
Microphone Problems
Internal Microphone Failure
Select Repair your computer
Select Set up microphone
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select Startup Repair
Intermittent Problems
USB Right Up/Down Side Failure
Other Failures
Undetermined Problems
Dimm
Post Codes
Chipset Post Codes
Code Beeps Post Routine Description
204 Chapter
Code Beeps Post Routine Description
Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM
Top View
PU6
PU5
CRT
MXM-3
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Boot Block
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams
Main Chassis
Description Acer P/N
LCD Assembly
Category Description Acer PN Adapter
Battery
Aspire 8940 FRU List
Board
Category Description Acer PN
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
CPU/Processor
Super Multidrive
Combo Drive
HDD Bracket Assy
Sata LF F/WFG001J
Sata LF F/W FG011J
Keyboard
LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD
Antenna *2 LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD
Antenna *3 LED LCD Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD Antenna *2
LCD Bezel Assy for CCD
LCD Cable for CCD
LCD Cover Assy W/ANTENNA *2
LCD Bracket W/HINGE R
Memory
Remote Control
Category Description Acer PN Mainboard
Thermal Module
Screw M2.0*6-IANTI-LOOSE
Screw List
Category Description Acer PN Screw
Screw M2.5*2-I NI,NYLOK
Chapter 223
Appendix a
Aspire 8940 Series
Model Country Acer Description
S2.PJP0
LX.PH2
Italy
W7HP64EMATDZ1 MC
W7HP64EMATME2 MC
W7HP64EMATTR1 MC
W7HP64EMATZA1 MC
W7HP64EMATME9 MC
W7HP64EMATME6 MC
Emea LX.PH2
Spain
LX.PH4
USA LX.PH5
LX.PH3
Gctwn
Model
VGA Chip
NLED18.4W N10PGS 1G-DDR3 SO2GBIII10
233
NBDCB4XS
Media Bluetooth Processor
SO1GBIII10
NSM8XS
AS8940G-724G50Wn
Model Extra Card Reader Wireless Bluetooth
LAN1
237
LAN1
Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
ADP-120ZB BBGB, LV5+OBL LED LF
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
Delta
LITE-ON
Camera
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 Antenna
WiFi Antenna
Wlan
Appendix B 263
264
Online Support Information
Appendix C
266
Index
ODD
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