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  • Page 1: Aspire 5940G Series

    Aspire 5940G 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...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5940G Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional NOTE information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might WARNING result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using the System Utilities ..........15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) ......15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Removing the Upper Cover ........63 Removing the Media Board .
  • Page 9 Aspire 5940G Series FRU List ........
  • Page 10 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7™ Platform • Intel® Mobile Calpella processor technology, featuring: • Intel® Ibex Peak-M (PM55) • Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN System Memory •...

  • Page 12: Dimensions And Weight

    • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones • MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 382 (W) x 274 (D) x 26/39.5 (H) mm (15.0 x 10.8 x 1.0/1.6 inches) •...
  • Page 13 • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • PCI-Express Card slot • Kensington Lock • MIR for Remote Control Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 0°C to 40 °C •...

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Clock Generator IDT: 9LRS3199AKLFT SILEGO: SLG8SP587 133/120/100/96/14.318MHZ to PCH Fan Control 48MHZ to CardReader page 43 page 12 100MHz PCI-E 2.0x16 5GT/s PER LANE PEG(DIS) Intel Memory BUS(DDRIII) 204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM X2 133MHz Dual Channel M96/M92XT Auburndale / Clarksfield page 10,11 BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 page...

  • Page 15: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    (configuration may vary by models). Power button Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication button/indicator (only certain models).

  • Page 16: Closed Front View

    The left and right buttons function like the left and (left, center* and right mouse buttons. right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

  • Page 17: Rear View

    Rear View Item Description Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Left View Icon Item Description Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer slot security lock.

  • Page 18: Right View

    Right View Icon Item Description 6-in-1 Card Reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCPlus), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 4-pin IEEE 1394 Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    Bottom View Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

  • Page 20: Touchpad Basics (With Fingerprint Reader)

    TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.

  • Page 21: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock...

  • Page 22: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: : Open or close the Start menu <...

  • Page 23: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function...

  • Page 24: Special Key

    Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.

  • Page 25: Using The System Utilities

    Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.

  • Page 26: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Intel Ibex Peak-M (PM55) CPU Package rPGA988A CPU Core Voltage See Processor Specifications below L2 cache 256K Processor Specifications Mfg. Cache Processor Cores Power Acer P/N Speed Speed Tech. Size Ci7720QM 1.6 GHz 1333 6 MB 45 W KC.72001.QMP Ci7820QM 1.73 GHz...
  • Page 27 Item Specification Features • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU •...
  • Page 28 LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Specification Chipset Intel WLAN Shirley Peak Data throughput Protocol Typical Throughput 802.11a 23 MBit/s 802.11b...
  • Page 29 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Segate Seagate Toshiba HGST Name ST9320320AS ST9250315AS MK3255GSX HTS545050 WD5000BEVT ST9160310AS ST9500325AS MK2555GSX HTS545032 WD3200BEVT MK1655GSX HTS545025 WD2500BEVT HTS543216 WD1600BEVT Capacity (GB) 320, 160 250, 500 320, 250, 500, 320, 250, Bytes per sector Data heads 4, 2...
  • Page 30 Item Specification Applicable disc CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, formats CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-R ver1.0 and ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-RE ver2.0 and ver3.0, UDF2.5...
  • Page 31 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model HLDS GT20N LF, Toshiba TS-L633B LF, Sony AD-7580S LF, PLDS DS-8A3S LF name Performance With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Specification Transfer rate Sustained: Sustained: 3,600 kB/s (24x) max. 11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max. Buffer Memory 1 MB Interface...
  • Page 32 Item Controller Audio Codec • Realtek ALC669-X for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live Keyboard • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit Card Reader • JMB380 card reader Keyboard Item Specification Keyboard controller KB926 Total number of keypads 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Windows logo key Internal &...

  • Page 33: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 34: Information

    Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. I n s y d e H 2 0 S e t u p U t i l i t y R e v . 3 . 5 Information Main Advanced...

  • Page 35: Main

    Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. I n s y d e H 2 0 S e t u p U t i l i t y R e v .

  • Page 36: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values.
  • Page 37 Parameter Description Submenu Items Video Enter the Video Configuration menu. • Render Standby Configuration • IGD—Device2, Function1 • IGD—Pre-allocat Memory • IGD—DVMT Size • Clock Chip Initialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD—Boot Type • IGD—LCD Panel Type • IGD—TV •...

  • Page 38: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. I n s y d e H 2 0 S e t u p U t i l i t y R e v . 3 . 5 Information Main Advanced...

  • Page 39: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: S e t S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d E n t e r N e w P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type a password in the “Enter New Password”...

  • Page 40: Changing A Password

    Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. S e t S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d E n t e r C u r r e n t P a s s w o r d E n t e r N e w P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d...

  • Page 41: Power

    Power The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values.
  • Page 42 Parameter Description Submenu Items Break Event Enter the Break Event menu • Storage Break Event • PCIE Break Event • PCI Break Event • EHCI Break Event • UHCI Break Event • HDA Break Event ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. Wake on PME Disable or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power...

  • Page 43: Boot

    Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. I n s y d e H 2 0 S e t u p U t i l i t y R e v .

  • Page 44: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. I n s y d e H 2 0 S e t u p U t i l i t y R e v .

  • Page 45: Bios Flash Utilities

    BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

  • Page 46: Dos Flash Utility

    DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: IMPORTANT:Use USB KEY, USB HDD, DVD-RW, and HDDs that can boot to DOS mode. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2...

  • Page 48: Winflash Utility

    WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: Double-click the WinFlash executable. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. Chapter 2...

  • Page 49: Remove Hdd/Bios Password Utilities

    Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS password method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: After the error is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on the screen. An Encode key is generated for unlocking utilities.
  • Page 50 Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTC_RST jumper as shown below. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

  • Page 51: Using Boot Sequence Selector

    Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: Enter into DOS. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy.

  • Page 52: Using Dmitools

    The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag...
  • Page 53 Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility You can use the MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. You can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: WriteData = ‘001122334455' MAC value...
  • Page 54 Chapter 2...

  • Page 55: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...

  • Page 56: General Information

    General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.

  • Page 57: External Module Disassembly Process

    External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 58: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn the computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2).

  • Page 59: Removing The Express Dummy Card

    Removing the Express Dummy Card 1. Push the Express dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull the card out from the slot. Chapter 3...

  • Page 60: Removing The Sd Dummy Card

    Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull the card out from the slot. Chapter 3...

  • Page 61: Removing The Lower Covers

    Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the four captive screws in the Memory/HDD and WLAN covers. Memory/ WLAN Cover Cover 3. Carefully open the Memory/HDD cover. 4. Carefully open the WLAN cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*5 3. Insert a suitable object in to the Lower Cover to push the ODD Module clear of the casing. 4.
  • Page 63 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD Bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray. 7.

  • Page 64: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Use the pull-tab to lift the HDD and disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4.
  • Page 65 5. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Removing The Dimm Modules

    Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Chapter 3...

  • Page 67: Removing The Wlan Module

    Removing the WLAN Module IMPORTANT: If the model purchased supports TV Tuner functionality, remove the TV Tuner Module before removing the WLAN Module. 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Remove the two screws securing the Mini-Card Bracket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 68 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module. IMPORTANT: The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. 5. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage. Chapter 3...

  • Page 69: Main Unit Disassembly Process

    Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Lower Cover Upper Cover (see page 54) Upper Cover Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove Volume Control Media Board Launch Board Speaker Module MIC Board Button Board Board Remove...

  • Page 70: Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart

    Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Upper Cover Remove Remove Remove Card Reader LCD Module Bluetooth Module Board Remove Remove Saddle Subwoofer Remove Remove USB Board Hinge Wells Remove Mainboard Remove Remove Remove RTC Battery VGA/MXM Card Thermal Module Remove...

  • Page 71: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard 1. Locate the five securing clips on the top edge of the Keyboard. 2. Starting with the central clip, release all five securing clips by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool. 3. Pry up the centre of the Keyboard as shown. Chapter 3...
  • Page 72 4. Rotate the Keyboard upward away from the Upper Cover and place it face down on the TouchPad area. 5. Open the Keyboard backlight FFC connector and disconnect the FFC. 6. Open the Keyboard FFC connector and disconnect the FFC. 7.

  • Page 73: Removing The Upper Cover

    Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. 2. Turn the computer over. Remove the twenty-three screws on the bottom panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 (red callout) Upper Cover M2.5*5 (blue callout) Upper Cover M2.5*3 (green callout)
  • Page 74 4. Remove the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover, and remove the Keyboard Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard Cover M2.5*5 5. Disconnect the following FFCs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F, and G) from the Mainboard. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
  • Page 75 6. Starting on the front left side of the casing and working along toward the right, pry the upper and lower covers apart as shown. 7. Work along the casing on the right and left sides toward the back edge, prying apart the casing. 8.

  • Page 76: Removing The Media Board

    Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and lift the Media Board FFC to disconnect the adhesive. 3. Turn the Upper Cover over. Lift the Media Board cover, left side first, and remove the cover from the Upper Cover.
  • Page 77 5. Lift the Media Board away from the Upper Cover (1) and feed the FFC through the Upper Cover (2) to remove the Media Board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 78: Removing The Launch Board

    Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and lift the Launch Board FFC to disconnect the adhesive. 3. Turn the Upper Cover over. Lift the Launch Board cover, left side first, and remove the cover from the Upper Cover.
  • Page 79 5. Lift the Launch Board away from the Upper Cover. 6. Feed the FFC through the Upper Cover to remove the Launch Board Chapter 3...

  • Page 80: Removing The Speaker Module

    Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Lift the mylar covering to expose the Speaker cable as shown. 3. Remove the Speaker cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Remove the four securing screws from the Speaker module. Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 81 5. Using both hands, lift the Speaker Module upward to remove it from the Upper Cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 82: Removing The Power Saving Board

    Removing the Power Saving Board 1. See “Removing the Speaker Module” on page 70. 2. Remove the Power Saving Board cable from the cable channel as shown. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Saving M2.5*3 Board...
  • Page 83 5. Disconnect the cable from the Power Saving Board as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 84: Removing The Volume Control Board

    Removing the Volume Control Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Lift the Volume Control Board FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive. 3. Remove the two screws securing the board to the Upper Cover. Step Size Quantity...

  • Page 85: Removing The Mic Board

    Removing the MIC Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the MIC cable to the Upper Cover. 3. Remove the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 4.

  • Page 86: Removing The Button Board And Finger Print Reader

    Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Lift the Button Board FFC to detach the adhesive holding it in place. 3. Remove the two screws securing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader to the Upper Cover. Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 87 5. Open the FFC locking latch and disconnect the Finger Print Reader FFC from the Button Board. 6. Remove Button Board from the bracket. 7. Turn the bracket over and remove the two screws securing the Finger Print Reader to the bracket. Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 88 8. Remove the Finger Print Reader from the bracket as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 89: Removing The Touchpad Bracket

    Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORTANT: The TouchPad cannot removed from the Upper Cover. Replace the entire Upper Cover if the TouchPad malfunctions. 1. See “Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader” on page 76. 2. Lift the TouchPad FFC to detach the adhesive securing it in place. 3.
  • Page 90 5. Remove the two screws securing the TouchPad Bracket in place. Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad M2.5*3 Bracket 6. Lift the TouchPad Bracket, front edge first, and remove it from the Upper Cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 91: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2.
  • Page 92 5. Remove the USB Board cable from the cable clips as shown. 6. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the USB Board and Backlight cables in place. 7. Disconnect the Backlight and USB Board cables from the Mainboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 93 8. Lift the USB Board cable to detach the adhesive securing it in place. 9. Remove the USB Board and Backlight cables from the cable channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 10. Remove the Antenna and Backlight cables from the cable clip as shown. Chapter 3...
  • Page 94 11. Pass the Antenna and Backlight cables through the space between the Battery Bay and Hinge well as shown. 12. Remove the cables from the final cable clip as shown. 13. Disconnect the Conductive cable from the Mainboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 95 14. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard. 15. Remove the Conductive and LVDS cables from the cable channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 16. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover. Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 96 17. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module clear of the Lower Cover. IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. Chapter 3...

  • Page 97: Removing The Saddles

    Removing the Saddles 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Lift the left side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown. 3. Remove the two screw securing the right side Saddle to the Lower Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type...
  • Page 98 4. Lift the right side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 99: Removing The Usb Board

    Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Saddles” on page 87. 2. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*3 3. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 100: Removing The Subwoofer

    Removing the Subwoofer 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 81. 2. Disconnect the Subwoofer cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the cable from the channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 4. Using both hands, lift the Subwoofer clear of the Lower Cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 101: Removing The Bluetooth Module

    Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 63. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Lift the module clear of the chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 102 5. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 103: Removing The Card Reader Board

    Removing the Card Reader Board 1. See “Removing the Saddles” on page 87. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Card Reader Board to the Lower Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Card Reader M2.5*3 Board 3. Lift the left side of the board to disconnect the reader interface from the Mainboard. 4.

  • Page 104: Removing The Hinge Wells

    Removing the Hinge Wells 1. See “Removing the Subwoofer” on page 90. 2. Remove the two screws (one each side) securing the Hinge Wells to the Lower Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Wells M2.5*3 3. Lift the Hinge Wells clear of the Lower Cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 105: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Hinge Wells” on page 94. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*3 3. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface.

  • Page 106: Removing The Rtc Battery

    Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 95. 2. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the connections shown.

  • Page 107: Removing The Vga/Mxm Card

    Removing the VGA/MXM Card NOTE: The following procedure outlines the removal steps for models supporting VGA Cards. The procedure for MXM Cards requires the removal of two screws, though the remaining steps are identical. 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 95. 2.

  • Page 108: Removing The Thermal Module

    Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 95. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the single screw securing the Fan to the Mainboard (green callout). 4. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module (red callout).
  • Page 109 5. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 110: Removing The Cpu

    Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 98. 2. Turn the securing screw 180° to release the CPU from the socket. 3. Remove the CPU from the socket as shown. IMPORTANT: The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction.

  • Page 111: Main Module Reassembly Procedure

    Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.

  • Page 112: Replacing The Thermal Module

    Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: Silmore GP50 • Honeywell PCM45F-SP • ShinEtsu 7762 •...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Vga/Mxm Card

    Replacing the VGA/MXM Card NOTE: The following procedure outlines the installation steps for models supporting VGA Cards. The procedure for MXM Cards requires two screws, though the remaining steps are identical. 1. Insert the card in to the Mainboard connector as 2.

  • Page 114: Replacing The Mainboard

    Replacing the Mainboard 1. Insert the Mainboard in to the Lower Cover, left side first. Ensure that the I/O ports on the left side of the Mainboard are located correctly through the Lower Case. 2. Pivot the Mainboard in to the Lower Cover as 3.

  • Page 115: Replacing The Hinge Wells

    Replacing the Hinge Wells 1. Replace the left and right Hinge Wells in the Lower Cover as shown. Ensure that the Wells are seated correctly on the locating pins. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the Hinge Wells in the Lower Cover. Replacing the Card Reader Board 1.

  • Page 116: Replacing The Bluetooth Module

    3. Replace the four screws to secure the Card Reader Board to the Lower Cover. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as 2. Place the module in the Lower Cover. Ensure that shown. the module is seated correctly on the locating pins. 3.

  • Page 117: Replacing The Subwoofer

    Replacing the Subwoofer 1. Place the module in the Lower Cover. Ensure that 2. Run the cable along the cable channel using all the module is seated correctly on the locating pins. available clips. 3. Connect the Subwoofer cable to the Mainboard as shown. Replacing the USB Board 1.

  • Page 118: Replacing The Saddles

    Replacing the Saddles 1. Align the screw holes and locating pins on the Saddles and the Lower Cover and replace the Saddles. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the Right Saddle to the Lower Cover. NOTE: The Left Saddle is not secured with screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 119: Replacing The Lcd Module

    Replacing the LCD Module IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. 1. Align the LCD hinges with the Lower Cover screw holes and replace the LCD Module. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the cables pass through the Hinge Wells as shown to avoid trapping when the Upper Cover is replaced.

  • Page 120: Replacing The Touchpad Bracket

    3. Run the Conductive cable along the cable channel 4. Run the LVDS cable along the cable channel using using all the cable clips. all the cable clips. 5. Connect the LVDS cable to the Mainboard as 6. Connect the Conductive cable to the Mainboard as shown.
  • Page 121 2. Insert the two screws to secure the TouchPad Bracket in place. Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad M2.5*3 Bracket 3. Adhere the Finger Print Reader protection strip to the TouchPad Bracket as shown. 4. Connect the TouchPad FFC to the TouchPad and close the locking latch. Chapter 3...

  • Page 122: Replacing The Button Board And Finger Print Reader

    5. Adhere the TouchPad FFC to the touchpad bracket as shown. Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader 1. Place the Finger Print Reader into the bracket as shown. 2. Insert the two screws to secure the Finger Print Reader to the bracket. Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 123 3. Place the Button Board into the bracket. 4. Connect the Finger Print Reader FFC to the Button Board and close the FFC locking latch. 5. Place the button board assembly into the Upper Cover, taking care to align the screw holes. Chapter 3...
  • Page 124 6. Replace the two screws to secure the Button Board and Finger Print Reader to the Upper Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2.5*5 7. Adhire the Button Board FFC to the back of the touchpad. Chapter 3...

  • Page 125: Replacing The Mic Board

    Replacing the MIC Board 1. Place the MIC Board into the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Insert the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is secured by all cable clips. 3. Adhere the adhesive tape to secure the MIC cable to the Upper Cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 126: Replacing The Volume Control Board

    Replacing the Volume Control Board 1. Place the board into the Upper Cover. 2. Insert the two screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Volume Control M2.5*3 Board 3. Adhere Volume Control Board FFC to the Upper Cover as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 127: Replacing The Power Saving Board

    Replacing the Power Saving Board 1. Connect the cable to the Power Saving Board as shown. 2. Place the board into the chassis. 3. Insert the two securing screws into the board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Saving M2.5*3 Board Chapter 3...
  • Page 128 4. insert the Power Saving Board cable into the cable channel as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 129: Replacing The Speaker Module

    Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Using both hands, place the Speaker Module into the Upper Cover. 2. Insert the four screws to secure the Speaker module to the Upper Cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3 3. Insert the Speaker cable into the cable channel as shown. Chapter 3...
  • Page 130 4. Replace the mylar covering to cover the Speaker cable as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 131: Replacing The Launch Board

    Replacing the Launch Board 1. Feed the FFC through the penetration in the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Place the Launch Board into the Upper Cover. 3. Press down on the top of the board toengage the securing clips (1) and push the Launch Board in the direction of the arrow (2) to lock the board in place.
  • Page 132 4. Turn the Upper Cover over and insert the Launch Board cover into the Upper Cover. 5. Turn the Upper Cover over and adhere the Launch Board FFC to the upper cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Media Board

    Replacing the Media Board 1. Insert the FFC into the penetration in the the Upper Cover (1) and place the Media Board into the Upper Cover (2) as shown. 2. Press down on the board so the securing clips engage and push the Media Board in the direction of the arrow (2).

  • Page 134: Replacing The Upper Cover

    4. Turn the Upper Cover over and adhere the Media Board FFC to the upper cover. Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Insert the Upper Cover into the assembly back edge first as shown. 2. Work along the casing on the right and left sides toward the front edge, pressing the casing together. A click indicates the securing clips have engaged.
  • Page 135 3. Starting on the front left side of the casing and working along toward the right, press the upper and lower covers together as shown. A click indicates the securing clips have engaged. 4. Connect the following FFCs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F, and G) to the Mainboard. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
  • Page 136 5. Replace the Keyboard Cover and insert the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover. . Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard Cover M2.5*5 6. Turn the computer over. Connect the Launch Board FFC connector and lock the FFC connector. Chapter 3...
  • Page 137 7. Turn the computer over. Insert the twenty-three screws on the bottom panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 (red callout) Upper Cover M2.5*5 (blue callout) Upper Cover M2.5*3 (green callout) Chapter 3...

  • Page 138: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing the Keyboard 8. Insert the Keyboard backlight FFC and lock the connector. 9. Connect the Keyboard FFC and lock the connector. 10. Slide the keyboard away from the LCD screen to engage the securing tabs on the keyboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 139: Replacing The Wlan Module

    11. Press down around the edges of the Keyboard to secure it in place. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the mini-card socket. 2. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN Module. IMPORTANT: The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. Chapter 3...
  • Page 140 3. Replace the Mini-Card Bracket as shown. 4. Insert the two screws to secure the Mini-Card Bracket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2*3 Chapter 3...

  • Page 141: Replacing The Dimm Modules

    Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM Module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier.

  • Page 142: Replacing The Odd Module

    Replacing the ODD Module 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 2. Secure ODD bracket with two screws. ODD bezel on the new ODD Module. 3. Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 4.

  • Page 143: Replacing The Lower Covers

    Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover back edge first as 2. Replace the memory/HDD cover back edge first as shown. shown. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the all the securing tabs are correctly located in the casing. 3. Secure the four captive screws. WLAN Cover Cover...

  • Page 144: Replacing The Pci Express Dummy Card

    Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card Push the Express Dummy into the slot until an audible click indicates that the card is correctly inserted. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to release position (1), insert the battery pack and secure the battery in place.

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 146: Power On Issue

    Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.

  • Page 147: No Display Issue

    No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is selected.

  • Page 148: Random Loss Of Bios Settings

    Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 46. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.

  • Page 149: Lcd Failure

    LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: 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 a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...

  • Page 150: Touchpad Failure

    TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...

  • Page 151: Sound Problems

    Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Device Manager. Check Control Panel System and Maintenance System the Device Manager to determine that: •...

  • Page 152: Internal Microphone Failure

    Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.

  • Page 153: Hdd Not Operating Correctly

    HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.

  • Page 154: Odd Failure

    ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: •...
  • Page 155 Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
  • Page 156 Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.

  • Page 157: Modem Function Failure

    Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: START RJ-11 well Connect it well connected? Modem wire Connect it well well connected? Modem card Seat it well well connected?

  • Page 158: Thermal Unit Failure

    Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: START Fan cable well Connect it well connected? Fan OK? Replace fan CPU heat sink Seat it well well seated? CPU OK?

  • Page 159: Other Failures

    • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. 13. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 219. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem.

  • Page 160: Intermittent Problems

    Issue” on page 136.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...

  • Page 161: Post Codes

    Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST. Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST. Port 80 Code Driver Name Port 80 Code Driver Name PeiEventLog StatusCode OemServices...
  • Page 162 Port 80 Code Driver Name Port 80 Code Driver Name SmmAccess Font (French) PciHostBridge Font (Chinese) PciExpress UnicodeCollation GmchMbi ConPlatform IchInit ConSplitter IdeController GraphicsConsole SataController Terminal IchSmbusLight VgaClass SmmControl SaveMemoryConfig Ich7MSmmDispatcher AcpiSupport IsaAcpiDriver AcpiPlatform DataHub SmmFwh DataHubStdErr PciHotPlug GenericMemoryTest BootOptionPolicy DiskIo SetupUtility Platform...
  • Page 163 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller 1-2-2-3...
  • Page 164 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to UserPatch1...
  • Page 165 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of day...
  • Page 166 Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the CPU Initialize system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block...

  • Page 167: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description Item Description Subwoofer Connector JP47 Touch pad Connector Power button JP33 VR board Connector Backlight on/off Connector JP54 Digital MIC Connector JLVDS Speaker (Right) Connector Touch pad lock button Launch board Connector board to board Connector JP34 Keyboard backlight Connector...

  • Page 168: Bottom View

    Bottom View Item Description Item Description PCN1 AC-IN Connector JLINE1 LINE IN JACK JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JMIC1 MIC IN JACK JCRT1 CRT Connector JHP1 Head-Phone Jack JP32 Fan Connector JCPU1 CPU Socket JMXM2 MXM Connector JDIMM2 Memory DIMM2 Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Connector JDIMM1 Memory DIMM1 Connector...

  • Page 169: Ls-5011P Lcd Backlight Board

    LS-5011P LCD Backlight Board Item Description Backlight on/off Connector Chapter 5...

  • Page 170: Ls-5012P Launch Board

    LS-5012P Launch Board Item Description LED1 Backup LED LED2 Bluetooth LED LED3 Wireless LED Chapter 5...

  • Page 171: Ls-5013P Media Board

    LS-5013P Media Board Item Description Item Description LED1 HOLD LED LED5 FWD LED LED2 NEXT LED LED6 STOP LED LED3 PREVIOUS LED LED7 PLAY/PAUSE LED LED4 REW LED LED8 MUTE LED Chapter 5...

  • Page 172: Ls-5014P Vr Board

    LS-5014P VR Board Item Description VR SWITCH Chapter 5...

  • Page 173: Ls-5015P Finger Printer Board

    LS-5015P Finger printer Board Item Description LTT-SS801U-13_LGA28 Chapter 5...

  • Page 174: Ls-5016P Usb Board

    LS-5016P USB Board Item Description Item Description USB cable Connector USB Connector RF Connector ANT1 RF cable Connector Chapter 5...

  • Page 175: Ls-5017P Io Board

    LS-5017P IO Board Item Description Item Description Board to board Conn 1394 Connector JMINI1 Mini card Connector JREAD1 7in1 card reader Conn JMINI2 Mini card Connector Chapter 5...

  • Page 176: Ls-5018P Power Saving Board

    LS-5018P POWER SAVING Board Item Description Power saving cable connector Power saving button LED1 Power saving LED Chapter 5...

  • Page 177: Ls-5019P Touch Pad Button Board

    LS-5019P Touch pad button Board Item Description T/P left button T/P right button FP FFC Connector Chapter 5...

  • Page 178: Clearing Password Check And Bios Recovery

    This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5940G Series. Aspire 5940G Series provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.

  • Page 179: Bios Recovery By Crisis Disk

    BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
  • Page 180 Chapter 5...

  • Page 181: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 182: Aspire 5940G Series Exploded Diagrams

    Aspire 5940G Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Description Acer P/N Keyboard KB.I140A.031 Upper Cover 60.PH702.001 Mainboard MB.PH802.001 Thermal Module 60.PH702.008 Subwoofer 23.PH702.003 Lower Cover 60.PH702.002 Hingle Saddle-L 33.PH702.002 Chapter 6...

  • Page 183: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly Description Acer P/N HDD Door 42.PH702.003 Mini Door 42.PH702.004 Lower Cover 60.PH702.002 Chapter 6...

  • Page 184: Aspire 5940G Series Fru List

    Aspire 5940G Series FRU List CATEGORY Description Acer Part Number BOARD Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak KI.SPH01.003 5100 MM#895373 Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_HMWG Shirley Peak KI.SPH01.005 5100 MM#897072 Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak KI.SPH01.001 MM#895401 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 BH.21100.004...
  • Page 185 CATEGORY Description Acer Part Number T/P FFC 50.PH702.002 POWER SAVING CABLE 50.PH702.003 USB CABLE 50.PH702.004 RF CABLE 50.PH802.001 ON-OFF BOARD CABLE 50.PH702.007 TV TUNER ANTENNA 50.PH802.002 SMB-PAL JACK 50.PH802.003 PAL-F JACK 50.PH802.004 ANTENNA WIMAX-MIMO 50.PH702.009 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE W/O FP, INCL. TP 60.PH702.001...
  • Page 186 CATEGORY Description Acer Part Number HDD DOOR 42.PH702.003 MINI DOOR 42.PH702.004 HDD BRACKET 33.PH702.003 HDD CONNECTOR 20.PH702.001 MINI CARD BRACKET 33.PH702.004 LAUNCH COVER - BT, WLAN, REPLICATE 60.PH702.003 FP-TP BRACKET 33.PFQ02.001 T/P BRACKET 33.PH702.005 MEDIA COVER 60.PH702.004 VR BUTTON - VOLUME CONTROL 60.PH702.005...
  • Page 187 CATEGORY Description Acer Part Number Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.031 Standard 86KS Black US International Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.016 Standard 86KS Black Greek Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.007 Standard 86KS Black Arabic Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.011...
  • Page 188 CATEGORY Description Acer Part Number Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.009 Standard 87KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.010 Standard 87KS Black CZ/SK Backlit Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 KB.I140A.019 Standard 91KS Black Japanese Backlit...
  • Page 189 50.PH702.005 ANTENNA WIMAX-AUX 50.PH702.006 LCD BEZEL-PLASTIC 60.PH702.007 LCD CABLE 50.PH702.008 LCD BRACKET R+L 33.PH702.007 CAMERA 1.0M 57.PH702.001 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD ASPIRE 5940G INTEL PM55 LF MB.PH802.001 WITH ALL CONNECTERS HEATSINK CPU THERMAL MOUDLE 60.PH702.008 SPEAKER 23.PH702.001 SPEAKER R&L 23.PH702.002 Chapter 6...

  • Page 190: Screw List

    CATEGORY Description Acer Part Number SUB WOOFER 23.PH702.003 MISCELLANEOUS NAME PLATE-AS5940 40.PH702.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER-PLASTIC 47.PH702.001 LCD SCREW MYLAR-PLASTIC 47.PH702.002 LOGIC UP PC PLATE-1-Lock Media Cover to 47.PJL02.001 Upper Case LOGIC UP PC PLATE-2-Lock Media Cover to 47.PJL02.002 Upper Case LOGIC UP PC PLATE-3-Lock Media Cover to 47.PJL02.003...
  • Page 191 Chapter 6...

  • Page 192: Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5940G Series Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- Philippines LX.PFQ02.109 AS5940G-824G50Wn EM Ci7820QM 824G50Wn W7HP64EMATPH1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 AS5940G- EMEA Greece LX.PFQ02.054 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7HP64ATGR1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_EL31...
  • Page 193 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA France LX.PFQ02.003 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATFR1 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_FR21 AS5940G- EMEA Middle East LX.PFQ02.107 AS5940G-724G50Mn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Mn W7HP64EMATME2 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_AR21 AS5940G- GCTWN LX.PFQ02.106 AS5940G-724G50Mn W7HP64ATTW1 Ci7720QM 724G50Mn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/8L2.4/5R/...
  • Page 194 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Greece LX.PFQ02.099 AS5940G-724G50Mn W7HP64ATGR1 Ci7720QM 724G50Mn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_EL31 AS5940G- Thailand LX.PFQ02.093 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Bn W7HP64EMATTH1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_n3_FP_1.0D_GEb_TH41 AS5940G- Thailand LX.PFQ02.091 AS5940G-824G50Bn EM Ci7820QM 824G50Bn W7HP64EMATTH1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_n3_FP_1.0D_GEb_TH41...
  • Page 195 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Spain LX.PFQ07.023 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7UT64ATES1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES51 AS5940G- EMEA Greece LX.PFQ07.027 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7UT64ATGR1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_EL31 AS5940G- GCTWN S2.PFQ0C.001 AS5940G-724G32Mn LINPUSAWW1 Ci7720QM 724G32Mn M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/320/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/...
  • Page 196 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Middle East LX.PFQ02.072 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Bn W7HP64EMATME6 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 AS5940G- EMEA South Africa LX.PFQ02.068 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Bn W7HP64EMATZA2 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 AS5940G- EMEA South Africa LX.PFQ02.064 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM...
  • Page 197 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Ukraine LX.PFQ02.059 AS5940G-724G50Bi Ci7720QM 724G50Bi W7HP64RUATUK1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/ CB_abg_FP_1.0D_GEb_RU61 AS5940G- EMEA Germany LX.PFQ02.087 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7HP64ATDE1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_DE11 AS5940G- EMEA Austria LX.PFQ02.083 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7HP64ATAT1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/...
  • Page 198 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Italy LX.PFQ07.013 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7UT64ATIT1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT11 AS5940G- EMEA Turkey LX.PFQ02.067 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Bn W7HP64EMATTR1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_TR31 AS5940G- EMEA LX.PFQ02.084 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7HP64ATGB1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/...
  • Page 199 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Middle East LX.PFQ02.069 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Bn W7HP64EMATME9 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES81 AS5940G- EMEA Algeria LX.PFQ02.060 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM Ci7720QM 724G50Bn W7HP64EMATDZ1 MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES81 AS5940G- EMEA South Africa LX.PFQ02.061 AS5940G-724G50Bn EM...
  • Page 200 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Luxembour LX.PFQ02.027 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATLU3 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT41 AS5940G- EMEA Switzerland LX.PFQ02.021 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATCH1 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT41 AS5940G- EMEA Denmark LX.PFQ02.036 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATDK2 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/...
  • Page 201 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Hungary LX.PFQ02.042 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATHU1 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_HU11 AS5940G- EMEA Eastern LX.PFQ02.033 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATEU7 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn Europe MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ENQ1 AS5940G- EMEA Eastern LX.PFQ02.035 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATEU7 Ci7720QM...
  • Page 202 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- EMEA Spain LX.PFQ02.043 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATES1 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES51 AS5940G- EMEA Spain LX.PFQ02.048 AS5940G-724G50Bn W7HP64ATES1 Ci7720QM 724G50Bn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES51 AS5940G- EMEA Portugal LX.PFQ02.024 AS5940G-724G50Wn W7HP64ATPT1 Ci7720QM 724G50Wn MC M961GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/...
  • Page 203 Model Country Acer Part No Description AS5940G- GCTWN S2.PH802.002 AS5940G-824G50Bn W7HP64AWW1 Ci7820QM 824G50Bn MC M961GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/BT/8L2.4/5R/CB_n3_DVBT U/ VHF_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61Media Review Sample AS5940G- GCTWN S2.PH802.001 AS5940G-824G32Mn W7HP64AWW1 Ci7820QM 824G32Mn MC M961GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/320/ BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_n3_DVBT U/ VHF_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 AS5940G- GCTWN S2.PJL0C.001 AS5940G-724G32Mn LINPUSAWW1 Ci7720QM...
  • Page 204 Model VRAM 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 Chip AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G32Mn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Mn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10...
  • Page 205 Model VRAM 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 Chip AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10...
  • Page 206 Model VRAM 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 Chip AS5940G-724G50Bn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS5940G-724G50Wn NLED15.6WXGAG 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10...
  • Page 207 Media Model HDD 1(GB) Extra SW1 2(GB) Processor AS5940G-724G32Mn N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wi N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wi N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee...
  • Page 208 Media Model HDD 1(GB) Extra SW1 2(GB) Processor AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS...
  • Page 209 Media Model HDD 1(GB) Extra SW1 2(GB) Processor AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS...
  • Page 210 Media Model HDD 1(GB) Extra SW1 2(GB) Processor AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G32Mn N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Wn N500GB5.4KS NBDRW4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS McAfee AS5940G-724G50Mn N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5940G-824G50Bn N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS...
  • Page 211 Model Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth AS5940G-724G50Mn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G32Mn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Mn...
  • Page 212 Model Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Bn...
  • Page 213 Model Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2HMW BT 2.1 AS5940G-724G50Wn...
  • Page 214 Appendix A...

  • Page 215: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system ® functions are tested under Windows 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 216: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test ® ® Vendor Description ITEM_No Adapter DELTA “Adapter DELTA 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue ADP-90CD DB A, LV5 LED LF” LITE-ON “Adapter LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue PA-1900-34AR, LV5 LED LF” HIPRO “Adapter HIPRO 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue HP-A0904A3 B1LF, LV5 LED LF”...
  • Page 217 Vendor Description ITEM_No PANASONIC 6CELL2.2 Battery PANASONIC AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS SAMSUNG 6CELL2.2 Battery SAMSUNG AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2.2F SANYO 8CELL2.4 Battery SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SANYO 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON SONY 8CELL2.4...
  • Page 218 Vendor Description ITEM_No 5 in 1-Build in “5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” 5 in 1-Build in “5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” 5 in 1-Build in “5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD” 5 in 1-Build in “5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD”...
  • Page 219 Vendor Description ITEM_No SEAGATE N160GB5.4K “HDD SEAGATE 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS Wyatt SATA LF F/W:0001SDM1” TOSHIBA N160GB5.4K “HDD TOSHIBA 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SATA LF F/W: FG011J” HGST N160GB5.4K “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F” N160GB5.4K “HDD WD 2.5””...
  • Page 220 Vendor Description ITEM_No HGST N250GB5.4K “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F” HGST N250GB5.4K “HDD HGST 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm” N250GB5.4K “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11”...
  • Page 221 N500GB5.4K “HDD WD 2.5”” 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 ML250 SATA LF F/W:01.01A01” Keyboard ACER AC4B Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard Black Backlit ACER AC4B Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard Black Backlit ACER AC4B Keyboard ACER AC4B SM50 Internal 14 Standard Black Backlit...
  • Page 222 Vendor Description ITEM_No SAMSUNG NLED15.6W “LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6””W WXGA Glare LTN156AT02-A02 LF XGAG 220nit 8ms 500:1” NLED15.6W “LED LCD LPL 15.6””W WXGA Glare LP156WH2-TLE1 LF 220nit XGAG 8ms 400:1” NLED15.6W “LED LCD CMO 15.6””W WXGA Glare N156B6-L06 LF 220nit 8ms XGAG 500:1”...
  • Page 223 Vendor Description ITEM_No NANYA SO2GBIII10 Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB NT2GC64B8HA1NS-BE LF 128*8 0.07um ELPIDA SO2GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BBS0- AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um SAMSUNG SO2GBIII10 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673EH1-CF8 LF 128*8 0.055um A-DATA SO2GBIII10 Memory A-DATA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB HY7YG1B1674ZM...
  • Page 224 Vendor Description ITEM_No NB Chipset INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 INTEL PM55 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82PM55 MM#903212 PIONEER NBDCB4XS ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BDC-TD01RS LF W/O bezel SATA HLDS NBDCB4XS...
  • Page 225 Vendor Description ITEM_No HLDS NBDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT10 LF W/O bezel SATA HLDS NBDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA (HF + Windows 7) SONY NBDCB4XS ODD SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC-5500S LF W/O bezel FW 1.E1 SATA (Windows 7) SONY...
  • Page 226 Vendor Description ITEM_No PLDS NBDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA (Windows 7) PIONEER NBDRW4XS ODD PIONEER BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BDR-TD01RS LF W/ O bezel SATA PANASONIC NBDRW4XS “ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ230A LF W/O bezel SATA 2X double Layer, 4X Single Layer”...
  • Page 227 Vendor Description ITEM_No Formosa21 RC804V-B Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V-B TC Formosa21 RC804V-B Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V-B SC Formosa21 RC804V-B Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V-B EN Fomosa21 RC804V-B Fomosa21 Remote Controller RC804V-B EU Formosa21 RC804V-B Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V-B TC Formosa21 RC804V-B Formosa21 Remote Controller RC804V-B SC Formosa21 RC804V-B...
  • Page 228 Vendor Description ITEM_No INTEL SP1x2HMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 INTEL SP3x3HMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 INTEL SP1x2HMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 INTEL SP3x3HMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 INTEL SP1x2HMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373...

  • Page 229: Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 230 Appendix C...

  • Page 231: Index

    Index DIMM Modules AFLASH Utility Removing Display Battery Pack display Removing hotkeys BIOS ROM size ROM type EasyTouch Failure vendor Euro Version Express Dummy Card BIOS Utility 23–35 Removing Advanced External Module Disassembly Boot Exit Flowchart Navigating Onboard Device Configuration Power Features Save and Exit...
  • Page 232 Removing Internal Speaker Failure Replacing Model Definition Modem Failure Jumper and Connector Locations MXM Card Top View Removing Keyboard Removing No Display Issue Keyboard Failure num lock on indicator Launch Board Removing Replacing Removing LCD Failure ODD Failure LCD Module Online Support Information Removing Optical Drive Module...
  • Page 233 Removing BIOS 23–35 Replacing speakers hotkey VGA Card Subwoofer Removing Removing VGA/MXM Card Replacing Replacing System Volume Control Board Block Diagram Removing Replacing Test Compatible Components Windows 2000 Environment Test Thermal Grease Thermal Module Wireless Function Failure Removing WLAN Board Replacing WLAN Cover Thermal Unit Failure...

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