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Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 7
... Utility 42
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
49
Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50
Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly Process 50 External Module Disassembly Process 51 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 52 Removing the Express Dummy Card 53 Removing the SD Dummy Card 54 Removing the...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 9
... Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 Replacing the DIMM Modules 186 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 186 Replacing the ODD Module 187 Replacing the Lower Covers 187 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 189 Replacing the Battery 189
Troubleshooting
191
Common Problems 191 Power On Issue 192 No Display Issue 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 194 LCD Failure 195 Built-In Keyboard...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 20
... models only).
5
Hard disk bay-Main
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured
with screws).
6
Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory
7
Ventilation slots and
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged
cooling fan
use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)
Secondary
(for removal.
3
Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
4
Hard drive...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 45
... the "Enter New Password" field. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key.
Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2
35
Removing a Password
Follow these steps...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 48
...Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Default...all SETUP item.
Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
Exit
The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data ...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 201
... a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 265.
Symptoms (Verified)
Go To
Power On Issue
Page 192
No Display Issue
Page 193
Random Loss of BIOS Settings
Page 194
LCD Failure
Page 195
Internal Keyboard Failure...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 203
... module OK?
Make sure that the internal display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). If the Issue is still not resolved, see "LCD Failure" on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 204
... if updated. 7. NOTE: Ensure that :
• The device is properly installed. See "Disassembly Process" on page 50. 4. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness.
Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the desired resolution. Replace the Motherboard. 6.
Readjust...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 206
No
Replace keyboard
Replace M/B
196
Chapter 4 Do not replace non-defective FRUs:
START
Keyboard FPC well connected?
No
Connect it well
Keyboard OK? Built-In Keyboard Failure
If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 210
... Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 265. When complete, click Finish. Restart the computer and press F2 to the operating system DVD. Remove any key to start to enter the BIOS Utility. If the Issue is set correctly. 7. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. f. See "Disassembly...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 211
... as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Rerun the test to Try. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in -1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to do not replace any FRU. 3.
Check Drive whether is ok. 3.
Do not replace non-defective FRUs: 1. USB (Right Up/Down...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 214
... start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 219
... to BIOS Setup menu. Remove the Hard drive
4. The SRTCRST# input must always be high when all other RTC power planes are on the platform, the RTCRST# pin must rise before the RSMRST# pin.
6. In the case where the RTC Battery is dead or missing on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for Aspire 8940. Power...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide - Page 275
..., fax and email
contacts for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
• Service guides for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Also contained on this website are always looking for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical...
Acer Aspire 8940G Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 3
... your computer can help you to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide.
For instructions on the screen to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series.
Follow the instructions on how to the basic features and functions of guides:
First off, the Just for your computer...
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