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...Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects ...recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain models of...
...Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on such subjects ...recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. Such instances are only contained in certain models of...
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Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for certain models). 11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Click buttons (...left, The left and right buttons function 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 more details. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 10/ Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes ...
Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for certain models). 11 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Click buttons (...left, The left and right buttons function 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 more details. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 10/ Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes ...
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...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...
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... 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 ...
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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...
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... Common 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 USB...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®...
... Common 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 USB...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®...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... status of the audio-out. Accepts input from external microphones. 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...
... status of the audio-out. Accepts input from external microphones. 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...
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...on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. 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-... communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Lights up ...
...on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. 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-... communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are called easy-launch buttons. Icon Function HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Lights up ...
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... keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
... keycaps. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
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... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key...
... on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function as clicking the right mouse button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key...
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... Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Special Key (only for more information. Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system ...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press € at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper- NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. ...
... Management Sleep Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Special Key (only for more information. Hotkey + Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays help on and off. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system ...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press € at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper- NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. ...
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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
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in 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...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 59 Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to remove. 3. 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.
Removing the Keyboard 1. Chapter 3 59 Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to remove. 3. 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.
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Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown. 60 Chapter 3 Remove the Keyboard. Screw Type 4. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 4 3. Remove the four securing screws. Removing the Speaker Module 1.
Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown. 60 Chapter 3 Remove the Keyboard. Screw Type 4. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 4 3. Remove the four securing screws. Removing the Speaker Module 1.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 3. Tilt the computer on page 47. 2. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. 4. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Antenna 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Remove the Memory Cover. Remove the WLAN Module. Remove the Keyboard.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 3. Tilt the computer on page 47. 2. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 59. 4. Peel back the cover to remove from the housing. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Antenna 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on its side and feed the cables through the housing. 6. Pull the cables completely through to expose the Antenna cables. 5. Remove the Memory Cover. Remove the WLAN Module. Remove the Keyboard.
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Step LED Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 4. Remove the Keyboard. Grasp the top side of the LED Board and pivot upwards to remove. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the single securing screw. Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Removing the LED Board 1.
Step LED Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 4. Remove the Keyboard. Grasp the top side of the LED Board and pivot upwards to remove. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the single securing screw. Screw Type 64 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. 2. Removing the LED Board 1.