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... Removing the TouchPad Lock Board 87 Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 89 Removing the TouchPad Board 90 Removing the RTC Battery 93 Removing the Bluetooth Board 94 Removing the USB Board 96 Removing the Power Saving Board 98 Removing the Mainboard 99 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 101 Removing the...
... Removing the TouchPad Lock Board 87 Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 89 Removing the TouchPad Board 90 Removing the RTC Battery 93 Removing the Bluetooth Board 94 Removing the USB Board 96 Removing the Power Saving Board 98 Removing the Mainboard 99 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 101 Removing the...
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Table of Contents Replacing the USB Board 156 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 158 Replacing the RTC Battery 160 Replacing the TouchPad Board 161 Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 164 Replacing the TouchPad Lock Board 165 ... View 208 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 209 Clearing Password Check 209 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 210 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 211 Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams 212 Main Chassis 212 LCD Assembly 213...
Table of Contents Replacing the USB Board 156 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 158 Replacing the RTC Battery 160 Replacing the TouchPad Board 161 Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 164 Replacing the TouchPad Lock Board 165 ... View 208 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 209 Clearing Password Check 209 BIOS Recovery 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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...8226; HDMI™ port with 8-cell battery Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • 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 ...
...8226; HDMI™ port with 8-cell battery Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • 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 ...
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... like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Power* Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Lights up . 6 Chapter 1 Press any key to save ...the computer's battery status. • Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. with mute and hold keys. 13 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. *The...
... like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Power* Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Lights up . 6 Chapter 1 Press any key to save ...the computer's battery status. • Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. with mute and hold keys. 13 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. *The...
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... monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi. System Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the speakers on or off . To activate hot keys, press...
... monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi. System Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the speakers on or off . To activate hot keys, press...
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Features Item Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Manufacturer Model Frequency Range Interface Bluetooth Item Model Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Modem Model Interface Package Power supply Item Specification ...
Features Item Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Manufacturer Model Frequency Range Interface Bluetooth Item Model Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Interface Modem Model Interface Package Power supply Item Specification ...
Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide
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Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Power Saving Board Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove Kensington Lock Bracket Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove...Hinge Supports Rem ove TV Tuner Antenna Rem ove Graphics Card Heatsink Rem ove CPU Rem ove Subwoofer Rem ove Graphics Card Screw List Step Bluetooth Board USB Board Power Saving Board Mainboard Kensington Lock Bracket Subwoofer Hinge Supports Speaker Module Graphics Card Heatsink Graphics Card Screw M2*3 M2.5*4 M2.5*4...
Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Power Saving Board Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove Kensington Lock Bracket Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove...Hinge Supports Rem ove TV Tuner Antenna Rem ove Graphics Card Heatsink Rem ove CPU Rem ove Subwoofer Rem ove Graphics Card Screw List Step Bluetooth Board USB Board Power Saving Board Mainboard Kensington Lock Bracket Subwoofer Hinge Supports Speaker Module Graphics Card Heatsink Graphics Card Screw M2*3 M2.5*4 M2.5*4...
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Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Step Bluetooth Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 94 Screw Type Chapter 3 Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth Board to the Lower Cover. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth Board. 4. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1.
Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Step Bluetooth Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 94 Screw Type Chapter 3 Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth Board to the Lower Cover. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth Board. 4. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1.
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5. Chapter 3 95 Remove the Bluetooth Board from the Lower Cover.
5. Chapter 3 95 Remove the Bluetooth Board from the Lower Cover.
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Step Bluetooth Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Lower Cover. Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the Bluetooth Board into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the Bluetooth Board to the Bluetooth Board. Screw Type 158 Chapter 3
Step Bluetooth Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Lower Cover. Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the Bluetooth Board into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the Bluetooth Board to the Bluetooth Board. Screw Type 158 Chapter 3
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Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard. 4. Chapter 3 159
Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard. 4. Chapter 3 159
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...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. Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams Main Chassis 16 15 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 5 6 78 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...
...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. Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams Main Chassis 16 15 1 14 2 13 3 4 12 5 6 78 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...
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... CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 POWER CORD(UK) 1.8M 3PBLACK FP010008-013 POWER CORD BRAZIL IMETRO 3 PIN POWER CORD(S.A) 1.8M 3BLACK FZ010008-006 BLUETOOTH CABLE Acer PN. 27.A03V7.006 27.TATV7.005 27.A99V7.002 27.A99V7.004 27.A99V7.005 27.T48V7.001 27.TAXV7.001 27.TATV7.001...
... CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 POWER CORD(UK) 1.8M 3PBLACK FP010008-013 POWER CORD BRAZIL IMETRO 3 PIN POWER CORD(S.A) 1.8M 3BLACK FZ010008-006 BLUETOOTH CABLE Acer PN. 27.A03V7.006 27.TATV7.005 27.A99V7.002 27.A99V7.004 27.A99V7.005 27.T48V7.001 27.TAXV7.001 27.TATV7.001...
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... NBDRW4XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NBDRW4XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NSM8XS Media Processor N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT ... 1-Build in Wireless LAN1 SP1x2MABG SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth BT 2.1 N N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 Appendix A 236
... NBDRW4XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NBDRW4XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NBDRW4XS NBDCB4XS NSM8XS Media Processor N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT ... 1-Build in Wireless LAN1 SP1x2MABG SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth BT 2.1 N N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 Appendix A 236
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... SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT...
... SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT...
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... SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT...
... SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT...
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... Version 18 BIOS Utility 31-39 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 31 Onboard Device Configuration 35 Save and Exit 38 Security 34 System Security 38 Bluetooth Board Removing 94, 158 Board Layout Top View 207 C Camera Board Removing (flush) 127 Removing (standard) 117 Replacing (flush) 136 Replacing (standard) 130 Common Problems...
... Version 18 BIOS Utility 31-39 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 31 Onboard Device Configuration 35 Save and Exit 38 Security 34 System Security 38 Bluetooth Board Removing 94, 158 Board Layout Top View 207 C Camera Board Removing (flush) 127 Removing (standard) 117 Replacing (flush) 136 Replacing (standard) 130 Common Problems...
Acer Aspire 8940G Notebook Series Start Guide
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...drive is charging. 2. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The ... the internal touchpad on and off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (...
...drive is charging. 2. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The ... the internal touchpad on and off . 12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (...
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Wake-on-LAN ready Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot layer drive • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* ... audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in -1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
Wake-on-LAN ready Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot layer drive • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* ... audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer Purezone technology with two built-in -1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;