Aspire 2430/2930 Series User's Guide - EN
Page 5
... the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your computer. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your mobile computing... are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. The printed Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as the ...
... the installation. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your computer. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your mobile computing... are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. The printed Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for Starters...poster helps you get started with language such as the ...
Aspire 2430/2930 Series User's Guide - EN
Page 7
...like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10/ Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light... Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
...like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10/ Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light... Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 6 Easy-launch Buttons for more details. 13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Aspire 2430/2930 Series User's Guide - EN
Page 12
...speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 ...W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS...
...speakers High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 ...W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 7
... 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Rear View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 ...Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and ...
... 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 7 Rear View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 Easy-Launch Buttons 9 Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 ...Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and ...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 8
Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 ... Upper Cover 111 Replacing the LCD Module 114 Replacing the Power Board 117 Replacing the LED Board 117 Replacing the Speaker Module 117 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 120 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the...
Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover 57 Removing the Keyboard 59 Removing the Speaker Module 60 Removing the Antenna 62 Removing the LED Board 64 Removing the Power Board 65 Removing the LCD Module 66 ... Upper Cover 111 Replacing the LCD Module 114 Replacing the Power Board 117 Replacing the LED Board 117 Replacing the Speaker Module 117 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 120 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 9
... Problems 125 Power On Issue 126 No Display Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 Built-In Keyboard Failure 129 Touch Pad Failure 130 Internal Speaker Failure 130 Internal Microphone Failure 132 HDD Not Operating Correctly 133 ODD Failure 134... Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series 164 Test Compatible Components 229 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
... Problems 125 Power On Issue 126 No Display Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 Built-In Keyboard Failure 129 Touch Pad Failure 130 Internal Speaker Failure 130 Internal Microphone Failure 132 HDD Not Operating Correctly 133 ODD Failure 134... Recovery by Crisis Disk 150 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams 152 Upper/ Lower Cover 152 LCD Panel 153 Aspire 2930 FRU List 154 Screw List 162 Model Definition and Configuration 164 Aspire 2930 Series 164 Test Compatible Components 229 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 12
...supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi ...Link 5100/5300* • WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 NOTE: Subject to availability. • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Special keys and controls • 88-/89-key keyboard...
...supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi ...Link 5100/5300* • WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 NOTE: Subject to availability. • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Special keys and controls • 88-/89-key keyboard...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 16
...). Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 No. 9 10 11 12 13 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Status indicators Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
...). Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 No. 9 10 11 12 13 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Status indicators Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 19
...when the computer cover is closed. To set to -read status indicators. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable ... Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Fully charged:...
...when the computer cover is closed. To set to -read status indicators. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable ... Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Fully charged:...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 21
... this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the embedded keypad is on the keys. Type the letters...in uppercase. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Num Lock off . Chapter 1 11 When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on...
... this mode when you need to connect an external keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the embedded keypad is on the keys. Type the letters...in uppercase. When Num Lock is in a normal manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Num Lock off . Chapter 1 11 When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 22
... the Windows Start button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... the Windows Start button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 23
...hold and then press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Please refer to access most of your keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to ... for more information. Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. center of the keyboard. Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. ...
...hold and then press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Please refer to access most of your keyboard. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to ... for more information. Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. center of the keyboard. Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. ...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 31
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 52
... to any of the hardware components. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the...
... to any of the hardware components. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 53
... on the components that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Rem...
... on the components that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Rem...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 65
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Antenna Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove LED Board Rem ove Power Board Rem ove LCD Module Lower Cover Rem ove USB Board ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Antenna Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove LED Board Rem ove Power Board Rem ove LCD Module Lower Cover Rem ove USB Board ...
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 69
See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 57. 2. Grasp the middle of the keyboard and firmly and lift up to release the FFC from the mainboard. Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to remove. 3. Chapter 3 59 Removing the Keyboard 1.
See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 57. 2. Grasp the middle of the keyboard and firmly and lift up to release the FFC from the mainboard. Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to remove. 3. Chapter 3 59 Removing the Keyboard 1.
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 70
Remove the Keyboard. Remove the four securing screws. Removing the Speaker Module 1. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 4 3. Screw Type 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling. Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown. 60 Chapter 3
Remove the Keyboard. Remove the four securing screws. Removing the Speaker Module 1. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 4 3. Screw Type 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling. Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown. 60 Chapter 3
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 72
Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Remove the Memory Cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 3. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 47. 2. Remove the Keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Remove the WLAN Module. Tilt the computer on page 59. 4. Removing the Antenna 1.
Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Remove the Memory Cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 3. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 47. 2. Remove the Keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Remove the WLAN Module. Tilt the computer on page 59. 4. Removing the Antenna 1.
Aspire 2930 / 2930Z / 2430 Service Guide
Page 74
Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 Remove the single securing screw. Grasp the top side of the LED Board and pivot upwards to remove. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the Keyboard. Step LED Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 4. Removing the LED Board 1.
Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 Remove the single securing screw. Grasp the top side of the LED Board and pivot upwards to remove. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the Keyboard. Step LED Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 4. Removing the LED Board 1.