Acer Aspire 8940 Series Manuals

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Acer Aspire 8940 Series Service Manual

Acer Aspire 8940 Series Service Manual (280 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 9.95 MB

Table of Contents

Aspire 8940 Series
1
Revision History
2
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications

11
- Features
  11
  - Dimensions and Weight
    12
  - Privacy Control
    12
  - Power Subsystem
    12
  - Special Keys and Controls
    12
- System Block Diagram
  14
- Your Acer Notebook Tour
  15
  - Front View
    15
  - Closed Front View
    17
  - Rear View
    17
  - Left View
    18
  - Right View
    19
  - Bottom View
    20
  - Touchpad Basics
    21
- Using the Keyboard
  22
  - Key Types
    22
  - Windows Keys
    23
  - System Hotkeys
    24
- Using the System Utilities
  25
  - Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
    25
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  26
System Utilities

41
- BIOS Setup Utility
  41
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    41
  - Information
    42
  - Main
    43
  - Security
    44
    
    Setting a Password
    45
    
    Removing a Password
    45
    
    Changing a Password
    46
  - Boot
    47
  - Exit
    48
- BIOS Flash Utilities
  49
  - DOS Flash Utility
    50
  - Winflash Utility
    52
- Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
  53
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

59
- Disassembly Requirements
  59
- General Information
  60
  - Pre-Disassembly Instructions
    60
  - Disassembly Process
    60
- External Module Disassembly Process
  61
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
  77
  - Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart
    77
  - Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart
    78
  - Removing the Keyboard
    79
  - Removing the Switch Cover
    81
  - Removing the Power Board
    83
  - Removing the LCD Module
    84
  - Removing the Upper Cover
    87
  - Removing the Launch Board
    91
  - Removing the Volume Control Board
    92
  - Removing the Power Saving Board FFC
    94
  - Removing the Media Board
    95
  - Removing the Touchpad Lock Board
    97
  - Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket
    99
  - Removing the Touchpad Board
    100
  - Removing the RTC Battery
    103
  - Removing the Bluetooth Board
    104
  - Removing the USB Board
    106
  - Removing the Power Saving Board
    108
  - Removing the Mainboard
    109
  - Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket
    111
  - Removing the TV Tuner Antenna
    112
  - Removing the Subwoofer
    113
  - Removing the Hinge Supports
    115
  - Removing the Speaker Module
    116
  - Removing the Thermal Module
    117
  - Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink
    118
  - Removing the Graphics Card
    119
  - Removing the CPU
    120
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  121
  - Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
    121
  - Removing the Standard LCD Bezel
    122
  - Removing the LCD Panel
    125
  - Removing the Camera Board
    127
  - Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
    128
  - Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
    130
  - Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap
    131
  - Removing the Flush LCD Bezel
    133
  - Removing the LCD Panel
    135
  - Removing the Camera Board
    137
  - Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
    138
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
  140
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
  154
  - Replacing the CPU
    154
  - Replacing the Graphics Card
    155
  - Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink
    156
  - Replacing the Thermal Module
    157
  - Replacing the Speaker Module
    158
  - Replacing the Hinge Supports
    159
  - Replacing the Subwoofer
    160
  - Removing the TV Tuner Antenna
    162
  - Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket
    163
  - Replacing the Mainboard
    163
  - Removing the Mainboard
    164
  - Replacing the Power Saving Board
    165
  - Replacing the USB Board
    166
  - Replacing the Bluetooth Board
    168
  - Replacing the RTC Battery
    170
  - Replacing the Touchpad Board
    171
  - Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket
    174
  - Replacing the Touchpad Lock Board
    175
  - Replacing the Media Board
    177
  - Replacing the Power Saving Board FFC
    178
  - Replacing the Volume Control Board
    179
  - Replacing the Launch Board
    181
  - Replacing the Upper Case
    182
  - Replacing the LCD Module
    185
  - Replacing the Power Board
    189
  - Removing the Switch Cover
    190
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    192
- External Module Reassembly Instructions
  194
  - Replacing the WLAN Module
    194
  - Replacing the TV Tuner Module
    195
  - Replacing the DIMM Modules
    196
  - Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
    196
  - Replacing the ODD Module
    197
  - Replacing the Lower Covers
    197
  - Replacing the SD Dummy Card
    199
  - Replacing the Battery
    199
Troubleshooting

201
- Common Problems
  201
  - Power on Issue
    202
  - No Display Issue
    203
  - Random Loss of BIOS Settings
    204
  - LCD Failure
    205
  - Built-In Keyboard Failure
    206
  - Touchpad Failure
    207
  - Internal Speaker Failure
    208
  - Internal Microphone Failure
    209
  - HDD Not Operating Correctly
    210
  - USB (Right Up/Down Side) Failure
    211
  - Other Failures
    211
- Intermittent Problems
  211
- Undetermined Problems
  212
- Post Codes
  213
  - Chipset POST Codes
    213
Jumper and Connector Locations

217
- Top View
  217
- Bottom View
  218
- Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
  219
  - Clearing Password Check
    219
  - BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    220
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

221
- Aspire 8940 Exploded Diagrams
  222
  - Main Chassis
    222
  - LCD Assembly
    223
- Aspire 8940 FRU List
  224
  - Screw List
    232
Model Definition and Configuration

234
- Aspire 8940 Series
  234
Test Compatible Components

249
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test
  250
Online Support Information

275
Index

277

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Acer Aspire 8940 Series Quick Manual

Acer Aspire 8940 Series Quick Manual (21 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.2 MB

Table of Contents

Aspire 8940 Series
1
First Things First
3
Your Guides
3
Your Acer Notebook Tour
4
Top View
4
Closed Front View
7
Rear View
7
Left View
8
Right View
9
Base View
10
Specifications
11
What You Need to Enjoy TV (Only for Certain Models)
13
Copy-Protected Media Files
14
Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center
15
Choose Your Input Type
15
Watching TV Using the Optional DVB-T (Digital TV) Antenna (Only for Certain Models)
15
To Connect the Digital Antenna
15
Watching TV with an External Antenna or Cable Socket
16
Remote Control
19
Remote Functions
20

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