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Contents
Main
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Copyright
Disclaimer
Conventions
Preface
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System Specifications 1
System Utilities 31
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49
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Troubleshooting 191
Jumper and Connector Locations 207
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 211
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System Specifications
Chapter 1
Features
Dimensions and Weight
Communication
Privacy control
Power subsystem
Special keys and controls
Environment
4Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
P8.9.10.11.12.13
UP61111AQDD
PCIE-1
Bluetooth
Your Acer Notebook tour
Front View
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Closed Front View
Rear View
Left View
Right View
Bottom View
TouchPad Basics
Using the Keyboard
Key Types
Windows Keys
System Hotkeys
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Chapter 1 21
Hard Disk Drive Interface) Item Specification
22 Chapter 1
Chapter 1 23
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System Utilities
Chapter 2
BIOS Setup Utility
Navigating the BIOS Utility
Information
Main
Security
Setting a Password
Removing a Password
Changing a Password
Boot
Exit
BIOS Flash Utilities
DOS Flash Utility
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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
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Using DMITools
Read DMI Information from Memory
Write Product Name to EEPROM
Write Serial Number to EEPROM
4). Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf)
Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3
Disassembly Requirements
General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
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Main Unit Disassembly Process
Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart
Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart
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Removing the Switch Cover
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Removing the Upper Cover
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Removing the Thermal Module
Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink
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LCD Module Disassembly Process
Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Standard LCD Bezel
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Removing the LCD Panel
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Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
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Removing the Flush LCD Bezel
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Removing the LCD Panel
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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Standard Bezel LCD Module ReassemblyLCD Panel
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Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink
Replacing the Thermal Module
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Replacing the Subwoofer
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Replacing the Upper Case
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Replacing the LCD Module
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Troubleshooting
Chapter 4
Common Problems
Power On Issue
Computer Shuts down Intermittently
No Display Issue
No POST or Video
Abnormal Video Display
Random Loss of BIOS Settings
Chapter 4 195
LCD Failure
Built-In Keyboard Failure
Chapter 4 197
TouchPad Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
Sound Problems
Internal Microphone Failure
Microphone Problems
HDD Not Operating Correctly
USB (Right Up/Down Side) Failure
Other Failures
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Post Codes
Chipset POST Codes
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Jumper and Connector Locations
Chapter 5
Top View
Bottom View
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
Clearing Password Check
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block:
BIOS Recovery Hotkey:
Steps for BIOS Recovery by USB flash crisis disk:
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Chapter 6
Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams
Main Chassis
LCD Assembly
Aspire 8940 FRU List
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Screw List
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Model Definition and Configuration
Appendix A
Aspire 8940 Series
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Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test
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Online Support Information
Appendix C
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