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... the ExpressCard dummy card 57 Removing the Lower Cover 57 Removing the DIMM 59 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 60 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 61 Removing the Optical Drive Module 63 Main Unit Disassembly Process 65 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 65 Removing the... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
... the ExpressCard dummy card 57 Removing the Lower Cover 57 Removing the DIMM 59 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 60 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 61 Removing the Optical Drive Module 63 Main Unit Disassembly Process 65 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 65 Removing the... View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram 122 Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series 130 VIII
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...-out (NTSC/PAL) support K AcerArcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive K Optical drive options: jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™...keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home ...
...-out (NTSC/PAL) support K AcerArcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem K 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive K Optical drive options: jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD/CD-RW combo drive K 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™...keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ K Volume wheel Audio K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers K Dolby® Home ...
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These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch.... Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 9 Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. They are application buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. NOTE: 1....
These buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch.... Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1 9 Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. They are application buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. NOTE: 1....
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Make sure to hard disk or optical disc K Creation of the devices types. Acer eRecovery Management provides you can apply locks to reset it except by reformatting your password. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Once...the factory default image to the D:\ drive. It allows you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password...
Make sure to hard disk or optical disc K Creation of the devices types. Acer eRecovery Management provides you can apply locks to reset it except by reformatting your password. Lock(s) will remain after rebooting, until removed. Once...the factory default image to the D:\ drive. It allows you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is a versatile backup utility. By default, user-created backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password...
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... throughput Protocol Interface Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn TT60H928.... Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" HTS542580K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA II, WD 2.5" WD800BEVS22RST0 ML80 SATA Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes ...
... throughput Protocol Interface Specification Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quadmode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn TT60H928.... Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11b+g, Draft-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" HTS542580K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA II, WD 2.5" WD800BEVS22RST0 ML80 SATA Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes ...
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...writes standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 3" 6. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC...) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm...
...writes standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to "Orange Book Part 3" 6. Ultra DMA mode-5 150 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC...) +/- 5% Combo Drive module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification SONY COMBO 12.7mm...
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...: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour...
...: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is not allowed to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour...
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...
Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 ...
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... SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Dx1 HDD MODULE Cx4 HARD DISK BRACKET ENCLOSURE HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List Item A B C D Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L4 M3 x L4 M2 x L5 Color Black Black Silver Black...
... SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Dx1 HDD MODULE Cx4 HARD DISK BRACKET ENCLOSURE HARD DISK DRIVE Screw List Item A B C D Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L4 M3 x L4 M2 x L5 Color Black Black Silver Black...
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... antenna back to release the WLAN board. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Black 7. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. Move the antenna away from the WLAN...
... antenna back to release the WLAN board. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Black 7. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. Move the antenna away from the WLAN...
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Remove the one screw (D) securing the hard disk drive module. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 62 Chapter 3 5. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L5 (1) Color Black 6.
Remove the one screw (D) securing the hard disk drive module. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 62 Chapter 3 5. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L5 (1) Color Black 6.
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63 Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. 7. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray.
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63 Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. 7. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray.
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...module. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 9. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be ...routed well. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 61. 8. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (4) Color Black 14. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 56...
...module. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 9. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be ...routed well. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 61. 8. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (4) Color Black 14. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 56...
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See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 10. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 56. 3. Release the ... Cover" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 6. Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 69. 12. See...
See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 65. 10. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 56. 3. Release the ... Cover" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 6. Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 69. 12. See...
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... Module" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical... Drive Module" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 7. 15. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 70. 78 Chapter 3 See "...
... Module" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 69. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical... Drive Module" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 7. 15. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 70. 78 Chapter 3 See "...
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... card" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 67. 11. See "Removing the CPU" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 70. 13. Removing the main board 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 61. 8.
... card" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 67. 11. See "Removing the CPU" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 70. 13. Removing the main board 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 61. 8.
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... Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 74. 14. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 10..." on page 56. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 7. Remove the four screws holding the left and right speakers.
... Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 74. 14. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 61. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 10..." on page 56. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 63. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 7. Remove the four screws holding the left and right speakers.
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... Pack" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 63. 9. 16. See "Removing the main board" on page 61. 8. See "Removing ...the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 80. See "Removing the CPU" on page 69. 12. Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 11. See...
... Pack" on page 57. 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 59. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 70. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 63. 9. 16. See "Removing the main board" on page 61. 8. See "Removing ...the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 80. See "Removing the CPU" on page 69. 12. Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 11. See...
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... Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111 Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
... Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 111 Reconnect the LCD connectors. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
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... information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in DAT, DVR-MS, MPG, MPE, AVI, ASF, MPEG, WMV, VOB, MPEG1, and MPEG2 formats) on your disc. When you launch VideoMagician to DVD. When you start DV Wizard to include on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to... edit a video, the Select Videos page opens. DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from the Windows desktop. To do this, scroll up/down from the Main page to view the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities list and...
... information about specific Acer Arcade Deluxe utiltiies, use the built-in DAT, DVR-MS, MPG, MPE, AVI, ASF, MPEG, WMV, VOB, MPEG1, and MPEG2 formats) on your disc. When you launch VideoMagician to DVD. When you start DV Wizard to include on your computer's hard drive or directly burned to... edit a video, the Select Videos page opens. DV Wizard DV Wizard provides real-time preview and capture from the Windows desktop. To do this, scroll up/down from the Main page to view the Acer Arcade Deluxe utilities list and...