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