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... 5 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating... Tuner Module 63 Removing the WLAN Module 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process 67 Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart 67 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 68 Removing the Keyboard 69 Removing the Switch Cover 71 VII
... 5 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Key Types 12 Windows Keys 13 System Hotkeys 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating... Tuner Module 63 Removing the WLAN Module 65 Main Unit Disassembly Process 67 Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart 67 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 68 Removing the Keyboard 69 Removing the Switch Cover 71 VII
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... Replacing the LCD Module 175 Replacing the Power Board 179 Removing the Switch Cover 180 Replacing the Keyboard 182 External Module Reassembly Instructions 184 Replacing the WLAN Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 ...On Issue 192 No Display Issue 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 194 LCD Failure 195 Built-In Keyboard Failure 196 TouchPad Failure 197 Internal Speaker Failure 198 Internal Microphone Failure 199 HDD Not Operating Correctly 200...by Crisis Disk 210 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 211 Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams 212 Main Chassis 212 LCD Assembly 213...
... Replacing the LCD Module 175 Replacing the Power Board 179 Removing the Switch Cover 180 Replacing the Keyboard 182 External Module Reassembly Instructions 184 Replacing the WLAN Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 ...On Issue 192 No Display Issue 193 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 194 LCD Failure 195 Built-In Keyboard Failure 196 TouchPad Failure 197 Internal Speaker Failure 198 Internal Microphone Failure 199 HDD Not Operating Correctly 200...by Crisis Disk 210 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 211 Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams 212 Main Chassis 212 LCD Assembly 213...
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...• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD password control • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Power subsystem • ACPI... W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in stereo microphone Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295...
...• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, and HDD password control • Kensington Lock (7.5mm) Power subsystem • ACPI... W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in stereo microphone Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295...
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... wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right center* and right) mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function... Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for three-step data backup. Power* Indicates the computer's power status. Press any key to...
... wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right center* and right) mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function... Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for three-step data backup. Power* Indicates the computer's power status. Press any key to...
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...open help assistants in combination with the Fn key to perform specific actions. Using the Keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination...Press these keys to perform actions in combination with a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu. Key Types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific ...
...open help assistants in combination with the Fn key to perform specific actions. Using the Keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination...Press these keys to perform actions in combination with a colored system key to open the Windows Start menu. Key Types The keyboard has several different types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific ...
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... < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as described. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as described. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... + F2 Fn + F4 + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function System property Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Brightness up Brightness down Remarks Starts System Property for displaying system information. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...) and both. Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on or off . To activate...
... + F2 Fn + F4 + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function System property Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Brightness up Brightness down Remarks Starts System Property for displaying system information. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...) and both. Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on or off . To activate...
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... 3.89mm(H) X 2.43mm(V) USB 2.0 high-speed • Optical aperture of F/2.0 • Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9.0X 5.25mm Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller KB926 Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "System Hotkeys" on page 14.
... 3.89mm(H) X 2.43mm(V) USB 2.0 high-speed • Optical aperture of F/2.0 • Focusing range of 40 cm to Infinity • Dimension (L x W x H mm ): 65 X 9.0X 5.25mm Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller KB926 Total number of keypads Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "System Hotkeys" on page 14.
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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. Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Screw Quantity...
... 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. Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Screw Quantity...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Switch Cover Remove Power Board Remove LCD Module Remove Upper Cover Lower Cover (see page 99) Upper Cover Remove Launch Board Remove Volume Control ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Switch Cover Remove Power Board Remove LCD Module Remove Upper Cover Lower Cover (see page 99) Upper Cover Remove Launch Board Remove Volume Control ...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the TouchPad area to release the Keyboard from the computer; the Keyboard FFCs are still connected. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover. 3. Turn the Keyboard over and place it on page 52. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Press the six securing clips inward to expose the FFC cables. Lift the centre of Keyboard up as shown. Chapter 3 69
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the TouchPad area to release the Keyboard from the computer; the Keyboard FFCs are still connected. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover. 3. Turn the Keyboard over and place it on page 52. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Press the six securing clips inward to expose the FFC cables. Lift the centre of Keyboard up as shown. Chapter 3 69
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5. Disconnect the Keyboard cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Upper Cover. 70 Chapter 3 Remove the Keyboard from the Mainboard. 7. Disconnect the Backlight cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Mainboard. 6.
5. Disconnect the Keyboard cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Upper Cover. 70 Chapter 3 Remove the Keyboard from the Mainboard. 7. Disconnect the Backlight cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Mainboard. 6.
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4. Turn the Switch Cover over and place it face down on the Keyboard. 5. Remove the Switch Cover from the Mainboard. 6. Open the Power Board FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 72 Chapter 3
4. Turn the Switch Cover over and place it face down on the Keyboard. 5. Remove the Switch Cover from the Mainboard. 6. Open the Power Board FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 72 Chapter 3
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Connect the Keyboard cable by inserting the cable into the Mainboard and closing the locking latch. 182 Chapter 3 Place the keyboard face down on the upper cover. 2. Replacing the Keyboard 1.
Connect the Keyboard cable by inserting the cable into the Mainboard and closing the locking latch. 182 Chapter 3 Place the keyboard face down on the upper cover. 2. Replacing the Keyboard 1.
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Chapter 3 183 3. Connect the Backlight cable inserting the cable into the holes in the upper cover. 5. Flip the keyboard over and slide the bottom tabs into the Mainboard and closing the FFC latch. 4. Press the Keyboard into the Upper Cover until all the securing clips snap into place.
Chapter 3 183 3. Connect the Backlight cable inserting the cable into the holes in the upper cover. 5. Flip the keyboard over and slide the bottom tabs into the Mainboard and closing the FFC latch. 4. Press the Keyboard into the Upper Cover until all the securing clips snap into place.
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... repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 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 Page 196 TouchPad Failure... for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2.
... repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 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 Page 196 TouchPad Failure... for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2.
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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. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Keyboard FPC well connected? No Replace keyboard Replace M/B 196 Chapter 4
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. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Keyboard FPC well connected? No Replace keyboard Replace M/B 196 Chapter 4
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... Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power ...
... Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt ...Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power ...
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... system QuietBoot 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
... system QuietBoot 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... (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors Set up hardware interrupt vectors Initialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs Late POST device initialization Detect...
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Description 1 Mainboard 2 Dummy New Card 3 Dummy 4-in-1 Card 4 Graphics Card 5 Thermal Module for MXM 6 Memory 7 Lower Cover 8 HDD2 Acer P/N MB.PJJ06.001 42.PDA07.003 42.PDA07.004 VG.10P06.004 60.PJJ07.006 No. Description 9 Lower Door 10 HDD1 11 Battery 12 ODD ...13 Bluetooth KN.2GB04.004 14 60.PJP07.001 15 KH.16001.042 16 Upper Cover Keyboard Switch Cover 11 10 9 Acer P/N 42.PJJ07.001 KH.16001.042 BT.00803.024 KO.00405.002 BH.21100.004 60.PJJ07.001 KB.I170A.005 55.PJJ07...
Description 1 Mainboard 2 Dummy New Card 3 Dummy 4-in-1 Card 4 Graphics Card 5 Thermal Module for MXM 6 Memory 7 Lower Cover 8 HDD2 Acer P/N MB.PJJ06.001 42.PDA07.003 42.PDA07.004 VG.10P06.004 60.PJJ07.006 No. Description 9 Lower Door 10 HDD1 11 Battery 12 ODD ...13 Bluetooth KN.2GB04.004 14 60.PJP07.001 15 KH.16001.042 16 Upper Cover Keyboard Switch Cover 11 10 9 Acer P/N 42.PJJ07.001 KH.16001.042 BT.00803.024 KO.00405.002 BH.21100.004 60.PJJ07.001 KB.I170A.005 55.PJJ07...