Quick Start Guide
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All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5942 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 Aspire 5942 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase © 2009.
All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5942 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 11/2009 Aspire 5942 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase © 2009.
Quick Start Guide
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...please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on how to use your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in the...you get started with language such as "only for certain models". 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the ...
...please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. For instructions on how to use your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen to all models in the...you get started with language such as "only for certain models". 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the ...
Service Guide
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Aspire 5942/5942G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Aspire 5942/5942G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service Guide
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Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5942 Series service guide.
Date Chapter Updates II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5942 Series service guide.
Service Guide
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... Check 163 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Assembly 168 Base Assembly 169 Aspire 5942 Series FRU List 170 Screw List 177 Model Definition and Configuration 178 Aspire 5942 Series 178 Test Compatible Components 225 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 226 Online...
... Check 163 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Assembly 168 Base Assembly 169 Aspire 5942 Series FRU List 170 Screw List 177 Model Definition and Configuration 178 Aspire 5942 Series 178 Test Compatible Components 225 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 226 Online...
Service Guide
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The Aspire 5942 Series provides one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description The J4 and J5 Clear CMOS Jumpers are located inside the ... Password) for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to power on the main board for the Aspire 5942 Series. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps...
The Aspire 5942 Series provides one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description The J4 and J5 Clear CMOS Jumpers are located inside the ... Password) for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to power on the main board for the Aspire 5942 Series. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps...
Service Guide
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... (Return Merchandise Authorization). For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it . You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of customer machines. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you... should check the most up-to return it will not be noted on your regional Acer office to repair or for repair and service of Aspire 5942 Series. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations...
... (Return Merchandise Authorization). For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it . You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of customer machines. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you... should check the most up-to return it will not be noted on your regional Acer office to repair or for repair and service of Aspire 5942 Series. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations...
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Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 No. Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 Thermal Module 5 Subwoofer 6 Lower Cover 7 Hinge Saddle-L Acer P/N KB.I140A.001 TBD MB.PH802.001 60.PH702.008 23.PH702.003 TBD 33.PH702.002 168 Chapter 6
Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 No. Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 Thermal Module 5 Subwoofer 6 Lower Cover 7 Hinge Saddle-L Acer P/N KB.I140A.001 TBD MB.PH802.001 60.PH702.008 23.PH702.003 TBD 33.PH702.002 168 Chapter 6
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Aspire 5942 Series FRU List CATEGORY BOARD Description Acer Part Number Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897072 Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley ...
Aspire 5942 Series FRU List CATEGORY BOARD Description Acer Part Number Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897072 Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley ...
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All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment with backwards compatibility to the Aspire 5942 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B 225 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to Windows XP®. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment with backwards compatibility to the Aspire 5942 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B 225 Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to Windows XP®. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.