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... buttons function like and right) the left and right mouse buttons. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 6 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Internal microphone... for your hands when you use the computer. 12 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...
... buttons function like and right) the left and right mouse buttons. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording. Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. 6 Wireless Enables/disables the wireless function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Internal microphone... for your hands when you use the computer. 12 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 14 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light...
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.../54 slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts input from external microphones. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Ethernet...
.../54 slot Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Accepts input from external microphones. 7 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Item Ethernet...
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...; Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory...29 Ibs) Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: ...
...; Celeron® processor* Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory...29 Ibs) Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: ...
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... and Bluetooth® ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Two USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Temperature: •...
... and Bluetooth® ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Two USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Temperature: •...
Aspire 4930 / 4930G Service Guide
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... 82 Removing the Upper Cover 84 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 88 Removing the Finger Print Reader 91 Removing the Launch Board 93 Removing the Speaker Module 95 Removing the Switch Board 97 Removing the Touch Pad Board 98 Removing the I/O Board 99 Removing the Bluetooth board 101 Removing the Modem...
... 82 Removing the Upper Cover 84 Removing the Touch Pad Bracket 88 Removing the Finger Print Reader 91 Removing the Launch Board 93 Removing the Speaker Module 95 Removing the Switch Board 97 Removing the Touch Pad Board 98 Removing the I/O Board 99 Removing the Bluetooth board 101 Removing the Modem...
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...Issue 153 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 154 LCD Failure 155 Built-In Keyboard Failure 155 Touch Pad Failure 156 Internal Speaker Failure 156 Internal Microphone Failure 158 HDD Not Operating Correctly 159 ODD Failure 160 USB Failure (Rightside 163 Modem Function ...171 Clearing Password Check 171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 172 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 Aspire 4930 Exploded Diagram 174 Model Definition and Configuration 182 Aspire 4930 Series 182 Test Compatible Components 205 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 206 Online Support Information...
...Issue 153 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 154 LCD Failure 155 Built-In Keyboard Failure 155 Touch Pad Failure 156 Internal Speaker Failure 156 Internal Microphone Failure 158 HDD Not Operating Correctly 159 ODD Failure 160 USB Failure (Rightside 163 Modem Function ...171 Clearing Password Check 171 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 172 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 Aspire 4930 Exploded Diagram 174 Model Definition and Configuration 182 Aspire 4930 Series 182 Test Compatible Components 205 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 206 Online Support Information...
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... • 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT (For Aspire 4390G only) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double... 5-in-1 card reader Audio • • • Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
... • 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT (For Aspire 4390G only) Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double... 5-in-1 card reader Audio • • • Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Chapter 1 1
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• 3 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • ...
• 3 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • ...
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Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off.... data into your computer. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as...
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Locks and releases the lid 6 Chapter 1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off.... data into your computer. No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys 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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... Connects to a display device (e.g. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 7 Connects to a television or display device with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. audio CD player, stereo walkman). Adjust the volume of... the audio-out. external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts audio line-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with HDMI input. Accepts...
... Connects to a display device (e.g. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 7 Connects to a television or display device with S/PDIF support Unlimited volume control wheel ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. audio CD player, stereo walkman). Adjust the volume of... the audio-out. external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts audio line-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with HDMI input. Accepts...
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.... Increases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Displays help on and off. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen...
.... Increases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Displays help on and off. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen...
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Chapter 1 21 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to easily control the enhanced sound effects of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you to experience the awesome realism of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
Chapter 1 21 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you enjoy your system. Select "Movie" or "Game" mode to easily control the enhanced sound effects of 5.1-channel surround sound from just 2 speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. "Music" mode lets you to experience the awesome realism of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
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Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Chipset Item Memory size USB Interface Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port ...Line-out/SPDIF-out: UAA Supports Dolby Home Theater 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Mic Array (ForteMedia, Digital Mic type) 2.0 Watt speaker/10cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi, x2 Specification UMA NB9PGE2-256MB-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two ...
Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Chipset Item Memory size USB Interface Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port ...Line-out/SPDIF-out: UAA Supports Dolby Home Theater 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Mic Array (ForteMedia, Digital Mic type) 2.0 Watt speaker/10cc chamber/speaker size 18 phi, x2 Specification UMA NB9PGE2-256MB-GDDR3/NB9MGS-256MBGDDR2 256 MB Specification ICH9M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 3 Two ...
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Pull the cables under the speaker panel as shown. 5. 4. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing pins as shown. 80 Chapter 3
Pull the cables under the speaker panel as shown. 5. 4. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing pins as shown. 80 Chapter 3
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..." on page 82. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 68. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 7. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable. Chapter 3 95 See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 76. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 9. See "Removing the Optical... Drive Module" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 61. 3. Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 84. 12.
..." on page 82. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 68. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 7. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable. Chapter 3 95 See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 76. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 9. See "Removing the Optical... Drive Module" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 61. 3. Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 84. 12.
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Remove the four screws holding the Speaker Module in place. Torque 96 Chapter 3 13. Remove the Speaker Module from the upper case. Step 13 Size (Quantity) M2*3 NL (4) Color Black 14.
Remove the four screws holding the Speaker Module in place. Torque 96 Chapter 3 13. Remove the Speaker Module from the upper case. Step 13 Size (Quantity) M2*3 NL (4) Color Black 14.
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... Module" on page 68. 8. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 93. 15. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 84. 12. See "Removing the Speaker Module" on page 60. 2. IMPORTANT:The MOSFET pad is attached to the new Upper Cover. 1. Removing the Touch Pad Board IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad board...
... Module" on page 68. 8. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 93. 15. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 84. 12. See "Removing the Speaker Module" on page 60. 2. IMPORTANT:The MOSFET pad is attached to the new Upper Cover. 1. Removing the Touch Pad Board IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad board...
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Replace the Speaker Module on the upper case. 2. Replace the four securing screws. 3. Replace adhesive strip to secure the cables to the upper case. Turn the Upper Cover over and replace the Switch Board as shown. 2. Flip the Upper Cover over and insert the FFC through the cover as shown. 142 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Board 1. Replacing the Launch Board 1.
Replace the Speaker Module on the upper case. 2. Replace the four securing screws. 3. Replace adhesive strip to secure the cables to the upper case. Turn the Upper Cover over and replace the Switch Board as shown. 2. Flip the Upper Cover over and insert the FFC through the cover as shown. 142 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Board 1. Replacing the Launch Board 1.
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Attach the adhesive strip on the areas marked below to secure in the mounting. 3. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Press down on the speaker cabling to secure in place. 144 Chapter 3 Replace keyboard cable to the upper case. 2. Align and replace the Speaker Module to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. Replace the four securing screws. 3. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in place.
Attach the adhesive strip on the areas marked below to secure in the mounting. 3. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Press down on the speaker cabling to secure in place. 144 Chapter 3 Replace keyboard cable to the upper case. 2. Align and replace the Speaker Module to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. Replace the four securing screws. 3. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in place.
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...to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to . If the...Issue Page 152 No Display Issue Page 153 LCD Failure Page 155 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 155 Touch Pad Failure Page 156 Internal Speaker Failure Page 156 Internal Microphone Failure Page 158 ODD Failure Page 160 Rightside USB Failure Page 163 Modem Failure Page 163 WLAN ...
...to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to . If the...Issue Page 152 No Display Issue Page 153 LCD Failure Page 155 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 155 Touch Pad Failure Page 156 Internal Speaker Failure Page 156 Internal Microphone Failure Page 158 ODD Failure Page 160 Rightside USB Failure Page 163 Modem Failure Page 163 WLAN ...