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Board Layout Top View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view Name Description CN1 LCM Cable CNTR CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR CN4 Power Cable CNTR U6 South Bridge CN12 I/O Board CNTR CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR CN14 MDC CNTR CN13 BT Cable CNTR CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR CN9 Media consle Board CNTR 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view Name Description CN1 LCM Cable CNTR CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR CN4 Power Cable CNTR U6 South Bridge CN12 I/O Board CNTR CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR CN14 MDC CNTR CN13 BT Cable CNTR CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR CN9 Media consle Board CNTR 4 Chapter 1
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... computer's functions and components. Turns the computer on and off. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Acer PureZone Display screen Power button Status indicators CineDash media console Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Description Two internal stereo microphones for your new Aspire computer. The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive entertainment interface. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that...
... computer's functions and components. Turns the computer on and off. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Acer PureZone Display screen Power button Status indicators CineDash media console Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Description Two internal stereo microphones for your new Aspire computer. The CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive entertainment interface. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that...
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.... The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. No. 1 Icon Item Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock...
.... The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. No. 1 Icon Item Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock...
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...Description Displays help on and off to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on ...hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in...
...Description Displays help on and off to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the internal touchpad on ...hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in...
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... and manage your system. Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology icon at the buttom of... the active To launch Acer Empowering Technology: Press...
... and manage your system. Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology icon at the buttom of... the active To launch Acer Empowering Technology: Press...
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... by clicking the appropriate tabs. Select the power plan you to save your new power plan. 3. Adjust settings as described below the power plans. 20 Chapter 1 Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery...
... by clicking the appropriate tabs. Select the power plan you to save your new power plan. 3. Adjust settings as described below the power plans. 20 Chapter 1 Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery...
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Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. 24 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to monitor the system health status. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. 24 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to monitor the system health status. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
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Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations,...the Control panel. • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations,...the Control panel. • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.
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...(DC) +/- 5% Specification Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX HGST HTS541612J9SA00 WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0 120000 TOSHIBA MK1637GSX SEAGATE ST9160821AS HGST HTS541616J9SA00 WD WD1600BEVS-22RST0 160000 30 Chapter 1 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Item Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem...
...(DC) +/- 5% Specification Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX HGST HTS541612J9SA00 WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0 120000 TOSHIBA MK1637GSX SEAGATE ST9160821AS HGST HTS541616J9SA00 WD WD1600BEVS-22RST0 160000 30 Chapter 1 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Item Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem...
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DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports ...
DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports ...
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... (cd/m2) 300 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity N/A Contrast Ratio 600 Response Time (Optical Rise 8 Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W Weight(g) 550g Physical Size(mm) 365x214x6.5 Electrical Interface Dual channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial...
... (cd/m2) 300 also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity N/A Contrast Ratio 600 Response Time (Optical Rise 8 Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W Weight(g) 550g Physical Size(mm) 365x214x6.5 Electrical Interface Dual channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial...
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... the system are turned off completely. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off ) 6.5mA (max) 58 KHz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current ... AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.5A 50A@115VAC 100A@230VAC 85% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to... Disk (S4) Power Management All devices in this state. Item Temperature Range(°C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 ...
... the system are turned off completely. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off ) 6.5mA (max) 58 KHz (max) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current ... AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.5A 50A@115VAC 100A@230VAC 85% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to... Disk (S4) Power Management All devices in this state. Item Temperature Range(°C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 ...
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...Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on external video port. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. The function allows the user...The table below describes the parameters in LCD only mode. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. This field reports the memory size of...
...Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Otherwise it will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on external video port. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. The function allows the user...The table below describes the parameters in LCD only mode. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. This field reports the memory size of...
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...to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the ...BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 45 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery...
...to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the ...BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 45 NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery...
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Remove the battery pack. 48 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Remove the battery pack. 48 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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Then remove the keyboard from the main board 3. Pull out the Power cable. 8. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main unit. 4. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 9. Loose One screws from machine. 10. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the TPCB. 6. Disassembling the LED boards. 58 Chapter 3 Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. 2. Disconnect the LCM cable. 7. Disconnect the FFC from the main board. 5. Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
Then remove the keyboard from the main board 3. Pull out the Power cable. 8. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main unit. 4. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 9. Loose One screws from machine. 10. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from the TPCB. 6. Disassembling the LED boards. 58 Chapter 3 Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. 2. Disconnect the LCM cable. 7. Disconnect the FFC from the main board. 5. Disassembling the Main Unit 1.
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...Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test only Acer products. POST detects an error and displayed messages on .) POST does not complete. Go To "Power System Check" on page 69 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to re-create the ...failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 "Intermittent Problems" on page 81 "Undetermined Problems" on page 82 Chapter 4 65 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid ...
...Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to test only Acer products. POST detects an error and displayed messages on .) POST does not complete. Go To "Power System Check" on page 69 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to re-create the ...failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 "Intermittent Problems" on page 81 "Undetermined Problems" on page 82 Chapter 4 65 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid ...
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...+20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Chapter 4 67 Boot from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Connect the power adapter and check that if the parameters shown in the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise ... cable from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in control Panel 2. If the power-on page 82. In Power Meter, confirm that power is on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to main board. 2. If the voltage is within the range,...
...+20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Chapter 4 67 Boot from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Connect the power adapter and check that if the parameters shown in the following figure Pin 1: +19 to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise ... cable from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in control Panel 2. If the power-on page 82. In Power Meter, confirm that power is on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Go to main board. 2. If the voltage is within the range,...
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..., steady pressure is applied to correct the problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Replace the system board. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than .... Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure 3. Replace the touchpad. 3. Re-install the battery pack. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. See the following actions one at a time to the touchpad pointer. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2.
..., steady pressure is applied to correct the problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Replace the system board. After you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than .... Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure 3. Replace the touchpad. 3. Re-install the battery pack. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. See the following actions one at a time to the touchpad pointer. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2.
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... not replace a non-defective FRU. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. If the symptom is listed first. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.
... not replace a non-defective FRU. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. If the symptom is listed first. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.