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...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... 40 WinFlash Utility 42 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50 Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly Process ... the Lower Door 55 Removing the Optical Drive Module 56 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module 58 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 60 Removing the DIMM Modules 62 ...
...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... 40 WinFlash Utility 42 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 43 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50 Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly Process ... the Lower Door 55 Removing the Optical Drive Module 56 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module 58 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 60 Removing the DIMM Modules 62 ...
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...the Switch Cover 180 Replacing the Keyboard 182 External Module Reassembly Instructions 184 Replacing the WLAN Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 Replacing the DIMM Modules 186 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 186 Replacing the ODD Module 187 Replacing the Lower Covers 187 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 189 Replacing the Battery 189 Troubleshooting... 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...
...the Switch Cover 180 Replacing the Keyboard 182 External Module Reassembly Instructions 184 Replacing the WLAN Module 184 Replacing the TV Tuner Module 185 Replacing the DIMM Modules 186 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 186 Replacing the ODD Module 187 Replacing the Lower Covers 187 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 189 Replacing the Battery 189 Troubleshooting... 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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Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to lock the DIMM module in place. connect the interface. 186 Chapter 3 Press down to place. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in place. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the carrier. 3. Insert the DIMM Module in the HDD carrier. 2.
Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to lock the DIMM module in place. connect the interface. 186 Chapter 3 Press down to place. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in place. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the carrier. 3. Insert the DIMM Module in the HDD carrier. 2.
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Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 202 Chapter...
Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 202 Chapter...
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... LCD Failure 195 LCD Module Disassembly 111 Removing 74 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 130 LCD Panel Removing (flush) 125 Removing (standard) 115 Replacing (flush) 136 Replacing (standard) 130 Left Hinge Support Removing 105, 149 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 68 Lower Covers Removing 55 M Main Module Reassembly Procedure 144... Power Board Removing 73 Power On Failure 192 Power Saving Board Removing 98, 155 Power Saving Board FFC Removing 84, 168 Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 58 R Reassembly Main Module 144 Right Hinge Support Removing 105, 149 S SD Dummy Card Removing 54 Secondary...
... LCD Failure 195 LCD Module Disassembly 111 Removing 74 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 130 LCD Panel Removing (flush) 125 Removing (standard) 115 Replacing (flush) 136 Replacing (standard) 130 Left Hinge Support Removing 105, 149 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart 68 Lower Covers Removing 55 M Main Module Reassembly Procedure 144... Power Board Removing 73 Power On Failure 192 Power Saving Board Removing 98, 155 Power Saving Board FFC Removing 84, 168 Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Removing 58 R Reassembly Main Module 144 Right Hinge Support Removing 105, 149 S SD Dummy Card Removing 54 Secondary...