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Aspire 8920 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
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8920 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 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.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES
NOTE
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.
Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.
Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1.
This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2.
Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a 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.
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating system
•
Windows Vista™
NOTE: Windowsl
®
Vista
TM
Capable PCs come with Windows
®
XP installed, and can be upgraded to
Windows
®
Vista
TM
. For more information on Windows
®
Vista
TM
and how to upgrade, go to:
Microsoft.com/windowsvista.
Platform and memory
Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, or Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED® network connection
System memory •
Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
18.4" WUXGA
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GS with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache™ or NVIDIA® GeForce®
8600M GT with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache™
TV-tuner
Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T
Audio
Dolby® -certified surround sound system with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer
supporting lowfrequency effects
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
Built-in stereo microphones
Storage subsystem
2.5" hard disk drive
Optical drive options:
Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
6-in-1 card reader
Input devices
105-/106-key keyboard
Touchpad pointing device
Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device
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Communication
Acer Video Conference, featuring:
Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Acer PureZone technology
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
WLAN:
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection or Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection
I/O Ports
ExpressCard™/54 slot
6-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MMCplus™, MS, MS PRO, xD)
USB 2.0 ports
HDMI™ port with HDCP support
Consumer infrared (CIR) port
External display (VGA) port
Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Microphone-in jack
Line-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Modem (RJ-11) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
Temperature:
•
° °
•
° °
Humidity (non-condensing):
• operating: 20%~80%
•
Non-operating: 20%~80%
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System Block Diagram
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Board Layout
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View
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Closed Front View
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Left View
Right View
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Rear view
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Base view
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
NOTE:
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
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Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
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Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your infers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen 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.
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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
To type:
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The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2.
Either directly press the < > symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2.
Either directly press the < > key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the
<4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
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Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequentlyused functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by pressing theEmpowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:
• Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system.
• Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
• Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (for selected models).
• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help.
For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the buttom of the active window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology
To launch Acer Empowering Technology:
1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.
2 To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar.
You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering
Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created adesktop shortcut.
To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications:
On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch.
When you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly.
You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the
Start menu.
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Acer eAudio Management
Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel surround sound from just two speakers, via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.
To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window.
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Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.
Using power plan
Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced,
High performance and Power saver. You can also create customized power plans. You can create,
switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as described below
View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the
appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower and select Power Options.
To create a new power plan:
Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options.
1 Click the New power plan option or icon .
2 Enter a name for your new power plan.
3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.
4 If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use.
5 Click OK to save your new power plan.
To switch between power plans:
1 Mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears
2 Select the power plan you want to switch to You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Select the power plan you wish to switch to, thenclick Apply.click Apply
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
1 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit.
2 Adjust settings as required.
3 Click Apply to save your new settings.
To delete a power plan:
You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. If you want to delete
the active power plan, switch to another one first.
1 Select the power plan you wish to delete.
2 Click the Delete Power Plan icon.
Battery status
The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. You
can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the
Battery status panel located just below the power plans. Click the Battery tab to
view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes.
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Acer eDataSecurity Management
(for selected models)
Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.
On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Pas
word. You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The Master Password may also
be used to encrypt/decrypt files by default.
If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the
Mater Password to decrypt the file.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive
.
system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on
D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
Password protection.
Recovery of applications and drivers.
Image/data backup:
Back up to HDD (set recovery point).
Back up to CD/DVD.
Image/data recovery tools:
Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
Recover from CD/DVD.
For more information, please refer to “Acer eRecovery Management”
NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
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Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
Acer eSettings Management also:
Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating.
Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add
Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch Windows Mobility Center:
•
Use the shortcut key < > + <X>.
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Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.
•
Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.
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Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models)
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft
Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single finger swipe.
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer
Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger
For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second
display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the
Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting
Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then
click the check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to
confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
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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.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is imple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2.
Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3.
Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.
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Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
CPU type
Core logic
CPU package
CPU core voltage
Item Specification
Intel CPU Penryn
Intel 965PM + ICH8M uFCPGA, Socket P
0.944~1.3V
NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen.
Item
BIOS vendor
BIOS ROM type
BIOS ROM size
BIOS package
Supported protocols
BIOS password control
Specification
Phoenixix
Flash ROM
512KB
8-pin PLCC
ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password
Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS
1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block,
PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification,
USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM
Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant
Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM
2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0
(Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface),
PC99a and Mobile PC2001Compliant, Intel Enganced
SpeedStep Technology
Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
Item
Cache controller
Cache size
1st level cache control
2st level cache control
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Built-in CPU
6MB
Always enabled
Always enabled
Specification
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Cache scheme control
System Memory
Item
Memory controller
Memory size
DIMM socket number
Supports memory size per socket
Supports maximum memory size
Supports DIMM type
Supports DIMM Speed
Supports DIMM voltage
Supports DIMM package
Fixed in write-back
Specification
Intel PM965
0MB (no on-board memory)
2 sockets
2GB
4GB
DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
533/667 MHz
1.8V and 0.9V
200-pin soDIMM
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1
0MB
0MB
0MB
0MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
1024MB
2048MB
Slot 2
256MB
512MB
1024MB
2048MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
2048MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
2048MB
0MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
2048MB
0MB
Total Memory
256MB
512MB
1024MB
2048MB
512MB
768MB
1280MB
2304MB
768MB
1024MB
1536MB
2560MB
1024MB
1280MB
1536MB
2048MB
3072MB
2048MB
2048MB
2048MB
256MB
512MB
2304MB
2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset
Supports LAN protocol
PCI-E Giga
ATHEROS_AR8121
10/100/1000 Ethernet
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LAN connector type
LAN connector location
Features
Modem Interface
Item
Data modem data baud rate (bps)
Supports modem protocol
Modem connector type
Modem connector location
Bluetooth Interface
Item
Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface
Connector type
Item
Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Vendor & Model Name
WD WD800BEVS-22RST0
Item
RJ45
Left side
Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver
Specification
56K
V.92
RJ11
Left side
Specification
Built-in ICH8M
723 bps (full speed data rate)
Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified).
USB 2.0
USB
Specification
Built-in ICH8M
540 Mbps
802.11AGN
PCI
Specification
HGST HTS541680J9SA00
Seagate ST9120822AS
Toshiba MK1237GSX
HGST HTS541612J9SA00
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WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0
Capacity (MB)
Bytes per sector
Data heads
4 for Toshiba and HGST
Drive Format
Disks
Spindle speed (RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)
Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
Ultra DMA mode-5
Ultra DMA mode-5
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance
Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
Ultra DMA mode-5
Ultra DMA mode-5
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance
Audio Interface
Audio Controller
Audio onboard or optional
Item
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8M
SATA
100,150
100 MB/Sec.
100 MB/Sec.
100 MB/Sec.
5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/Sec.
100 MB/Sec.
100 MB/Sec.
5V(DC) +/- 5%
512
2
4
TOSHIBA MK1637GSX
SEAGATE ST9160821AS
HGST HTS541616J9SA00
WD WD1600BEVS-22RST0
80000
1
5400 RPM
Realtek ALC889X
Built-in
Specification
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Mono or Stereo
Resolution
Compatibility
Sampling rate
Internal microphone
Internal speaker / Quantity
Supports PnP DMA channel
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ
DVD-SuperMulti Interface
Item
Vendor & model name
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Support disc formats
Loading mechanism
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Stereo
24 bit stereo full duplex
HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content
1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Yes
Yes/2(3W speakers)
DMA channel 0
IRQ10, IRQ11
TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D
PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P
Specification
HLDS 8X GSA-T20N
With CD Diskette
Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/sec
Sustained:Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
2MB
Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video
CD, CD-Extra and CD-Plus
2. Reads data in super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
3. Reads standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs
5. Reads and writes CD-RW andHSRW discs
6. Reads and writes US & US+RW
7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-Dual
8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general),
DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)
9.Reads and writes DVD+-R Dual
10.Reads and writes DVD-RAM
Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
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Power Requirement
Input Voltage
Video Interface
Item
Chipset
USB Port
Item
Chipset
USB Compliancy Level
OHCI
Number of USB port
Location
Serial port function control
Express Card Interface
Item
Express card controller
Supports card type
Number of slots
Access location
Interface
System Board Major Chips
Item
Core logic
VGA
LAN
USB 2.0
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(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Acer MXM compatible
Specification
Specification
Built-in ICH8M
2
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
4
One on the left side; three on the right side
Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Built-in ICH8M
75mmx54mm(W)x5mm
One
Left Side
PCI Express
Specification
Intel PM965 + ICH8M
Acer MXM compatible
ATHEROS_AR8121
Built in ICH8M
Controller
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CardReader
MODEM
Bluetooth
Wireless 802.11 a+b+g
Audio
Keyboard
Item
Keyboard controller
Total number of keypads
Windows logo key
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously
Battery
Vendor & model name
Item
Battery Type
Pack capacity
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
Normal voltage
Charge voltage
LCD 18.0" inch
Vendor & model name
Screen Diagonal (mm)
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel Arrangement
Item
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Jmicro JMB385
Foxconn T60M955
Foxconn T60H928.11
Built-in ICH8-M
Realtek ALC889X
Specification
ITE 8512E
88-/89-key
Yes
Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Specification
BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH
BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH
Li-ion
4800 mAH
8
4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
14.8V
16.8+-0.2V
Specification
Samsung LNT184HT01-A01
18.4 inches
353.45(H) x 198.72(V) mm
1920x1080 WUXGA
0.213 (H) x 0.213(V) mm
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
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Display Mode
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity
Contrast Ratio
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD
Typical Power Consumption (watt)
Weight(g)
Physical Size(mm)
Electrical Interface
Support Color
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range(C)
Normally White
300
N/A
600
8
+3.3V
4.5W
550g
365x214x6.5
Dual channel LVDS
262,144
65/65
50/50
Operating
Storage (shipping)
0 to +50 / -20 to +60
LCD Inverter
Item
Vendor & model name
Brightness conditions
Input voltage (V)
Input current (mA)
Output voltage (V, rms)
Output current (mA, rms)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz)
Specification
TDK
N/A
9~20V
360mA (max)
710V (1800V for kick off)
6.5mA (max)
58 KHz (max)
AC Adaptor
Input rating
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Item Specification
100V AC to 240V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
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Maximum input AC current
Inrush current
Efficiency
System Power Management
ACPI mode
Mech. Off (G3)
Soft Off (G2/S5)
Working (G0/S0)
Suspend to RAM (S3)
Save to Disk (S4)
1.5A
50A@115VAC
100A@230VAC
85% min. @115VAC input full load
Power Management
All devices in the system are turned off completely.
OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state.
CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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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. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press
m
during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.
Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
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Invoking BIOS Setup
The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST.
The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system. The features are divided into 6 parts as follows:
Information Display the system informations.
Main allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
Advanced Provides advanced settings of the system.
Security Provides security settings of the system.
Boot Allows the user to specify the boot options.
Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.
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Information
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter
CPU Type
IDE1 Model Name
IDE1 Serial Number
IDE2I Model Name
IDE2 Serial Number
System BIOS ver
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number
Product Name
Manufacturer Name
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Description
This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.
This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.
Displays system BIOS version.
This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
This field shows the keyboard
This field displays the serial number of this unit.
This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
This field shows product name of the system.
This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
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Parameter
UUID Number
Description
This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
UUID=32bytes
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter
System Time
System Date
System Memory
Extended Memory
VGA Memory
Quiet Boot
Power on display
Network Boot
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery
Description
Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format.
Sets the system date.
Format/Option
Format: HH:MM:SS
(hour:minute:second) System Time
Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year)
System Date
This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 640MB
This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system.
Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB
Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory size=64/128MB
Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled.
Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.
Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN
(remote server).
Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.
Option:
Enabled
or Disabled
Option:
Auto
or Both
Option:
Enabled
or Disabled
Option:
Disabled
or Enabled
Option:
Enabled
or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter
Serial port
Parallel port
Description
Displays the settings of the serial port
Shows the settings of the parallel port
Option
Enabled
or Disabled
Enabled
or Disabled
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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Parameter
User Password is
Supervisor Password is
Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
HardDisk Security
Password on Boot
Description
Shows the setting of the user password.
Shows the setting of the Supervisor password
Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.
Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.
Enables or disables primary hard disk security function.
Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear
or Set
Clear
or Set
Disabled
or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1.
Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set
Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
3.
Press e.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4.
If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5.
When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.
Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set
Password box appears:
2.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.
Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.
When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1.
Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set
Password box appears:
2.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.
Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
4.
Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5.
If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6.
When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
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The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Description
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load default values for all SETUP item.
Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
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.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1.
Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.
Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.
Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
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Remove HDD password Utility
This section provide you with removing HDD password method:
Remove HDD Password:
If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen.
See the image below.
If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run unlock6.EXE
1.
Key in “unlock6 error code 205”
2.
Select “2”
3.
Choose one HDD password
Reboot system and key in “R6PI11X” or “MI8N4KK” to HDD user password.
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Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot.
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Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer Aspire 8920 for maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
Small Philips screw driver
hilips screwdriver
Plastic flat head screw driver
Tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
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.
Remove the battery pack.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page 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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
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Removing the Battery Pack
1.
Release the battery.
2.
Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/
System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU
Removing the HDD
1.
Remove the six screws fastening the CTO cover
2.
Detach the CTO cover from the notebook.
Removing the Wireless Card & RAM Module
3.
Remove the wireless antenna and remove the wireless screws then remove the wireless card.
4.
Pop out the memory module from the DIMM socket then remove it (If the notebook has two memory modules, then repeat this step).
Removing the TV Tunder Card, HDD module and System Fan
5.
Disconnect the main and auxiliary antennae from the TV card.
6.
Loose two screws from the TV card.
7.
Remove the TV card from the machine.
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8.
Remove HDD module as shown.
9.
Remove FAN cable from the machine.
10. Loose the FAN screw.
11. Take out the system fan from the main unit as shown.
Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU
12. Remove the two screws holding the finger heatsink.
13. Detach the finger heatsink from the main board.
14. Then take out the CPU heatsink from the main board.
15. Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wise) then remove the CPU carefully.
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16. Remove the Express dummy card.
17. Remove the card reader dummy.
Removing the ODD
18. Remove the screw fastening the optical disk drive module on the bottom.
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19. Use a tool to push the optical disk drive module outwards and remove the ODD module
Removing the Hinge cover
20. Remove two hinge cover screws.
21. Then detach the Hinge cover from both side.
Removing the BTCB screws
22. Loose 21 screws from BTCB.
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23. Detach Switch cover.
24. Disconnect Media board FFC from the Switch cover
25. Then remove the switch cover from the machine.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
1.
Turn over the keyboard as the image shows.
2.
Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board
3.
Then remove the keyboard from the main unit.
4.
Disconnect the FFC from the main board.
5.
Loose One screws from the TPCB.
6.
Disconnect the LCM cable.
7.
Pull out the Power cable.
8.
Pull out the Wireless antenna.
9.
Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine.
Disassembling the LED boards
10. Loose the LED boards four screws.
11. Remove two LED boards from the machine.
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12. Loose four LCM hinge screws.
13. Then remove LCM module from the machine.
Remove I/O baord and Main Board.
14. Remove the daughter board from the machine.
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15. Loose two Modem card screws.
16. Disconnect Modem card cable.
17. Remove Modem card from the M/B.
18. Disconnect Speaker cable from the MB and loose the MB screw.
19. Remove M/B from the BTCB.
20. Remove RJ11 from the BTCB.
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21. Remove the USB board from BTCB..
Disassembly LCM module
1.
Remove six LCM bezel mylar.
2.
Loose 10 LCM bezel screws.
3.
Remove LCM bezel.
4.
Disconnect Inverter cable and Back LED board cable.
5.
Remove Inverter from BTCB..
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6.
Loose four LCD scrws from the hinge.
7.
Disconnect CCD cable.
8.
Remove the LCD panel.
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Loose four LCD hinge screws, then remove two hinges from LCD panel.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1.
Remove the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; two on each side.
2.
Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the HDD foil.
Disassembling the ODD Module
1.
Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket.
2.
Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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.
1.
Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.
Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.
3.
Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified)
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated.
POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To
“Power System Check” on page 81.
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 84
“Undetermined Problems” on page 96
“Error Message List” on page 85
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 84
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 84
“Intermittent Problems” on page 95
“Undetermined Problems” on page 96
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device.
1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2.
See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.
3.
Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1.
Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.
2.
Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3.
Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2.
See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.
3.
Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
1.
Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
2.
Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3.
Replace the main board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
1.
Reconnect the keyboard cables.
2.
Replace the keyboard.
3.
Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: q
Numeric keypad q
External keyboard
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If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2.
Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3.
Press F2 in the test items.
4.
Follow the instructions in the message window.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:
1.
Remove the battery pack.
2.
Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.
3.
Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
“Check the Power Adapter” on page 82
“Check the Battery Pack” on page 83
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Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V
Pin 2: 0V, Ground
1.
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.
2.
If the voltage is within the range, do the following:
Replace the System board.
If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 96.
If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
3.
If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation.
4.
If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 83.
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1.
Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2.
In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3.
Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4.
This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1.
Power off the computer.
2.
Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure
3.
If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
Re-install the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.
Touchpad Check
If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
1.
Reconnect the touchpad cables.
2.
Replace the touchpad.
3.
Replace the system board.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 96.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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Index of Error Messages
Error Code List
006
010
070
071
072
110
<No error code>
<No error code>
Error Codes Error Messages
Equipment Configuration Error
Causes:
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch
2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error
(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration
Error”)
Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)
Real Time Clock Error
CMOS Battery Bad
CMOS Checksum Error
System disabled.
Incorrect password is specified.
Battery critical LOW
In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show.
Thermal critical High
In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.
Error Message List
Error Messages
Failure Fixed Disk
Stuck Key
Keyboard error
Keyboard Controller Failed
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch
FRU/Action in Sequence
Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board
Unlock external keyboard
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM
System board
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
DIMM
System board
DIMM
System board
System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System timer error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System board
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Error Message List
CMOS
Error Messages
Real time clock error
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used
Memory size found by POST differed from
Diskette drive A error
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
System cache error - Cache disabled
CPU ID:
DMA Test Failed
Software NMI Failed
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed
Device Address Conflict
Allocation Error for device
Failing Bits: nnnn
Fixed Disk n
Invalid System Configuration Data
I/O device IRQ conflict
Operating system not found
FRU/Action in Sequence
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.
System board
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System board
Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 80.
Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Setup Utility
System board
System board
DIMM
System board
DIMM
System board
DIMM
System board
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
DIMM
BIOS ROM
System board
None
BIOS ROM
System board
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board
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Error Message List
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.
No beep Error Messages
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external
CRT.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.
FRU/Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
System board.
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD Inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
System board
No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker
System board
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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Code Beeps
18h
1Ah
1Ch
20h
22h
24h
12h
13h
14h
16h
17h
26h
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
08h
09h
0Ah
0Bh
02h
03h
04h
06h
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
10h
11h
2Fh
30h
32h
33h
36h
38h
3Ah
3Ch
3Dh
42h
45h
1-2-2-3
1-3-1-1
1-3-1-3
1-3-4-1
1-3-4-3
1-4-1-1
88
POST Routine Description
Verify Real Mode
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
Get CPU type
Initialize system hardware
Initialize chipset with initial POST values
Set IN POST flag
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
BIOS ROM checksum
Initialize cache before memory autosize
8254 timer initialization
8237 DMA controller initialization
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
Test DRAM refresh
Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
Set ES segment register to 4 GB
Enable A20 line
Autosize DRAM
Initialize POST Memory Manager
Clear 215 KB base RAM
RAM failure on address line xxxx
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus
Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus
Test CPU bus-clock frequency
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
Warm start shut down
Shadow system BIOS ROM
Autosize cache
Advanced configuration of chipset registers
Load alternate registers with CMOS values
Initialize interrupt vectors
POST device initialization
Chapter 4
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
86h
87h
70h
72h
76h
7Ch
7Eh
80h
88h
89h
8Ah
8Bh
62h
64h
66h
67h
68h
69h
59h
5Ah
5Bh
5Ch
60h
51h
52h
54h
58h
4Bh
4Ch
4Eh
50h
46h
48h
49h
4Ah
6Ah
6Bh
6Ch
6Eh
Chapter 4
Code
2-1-2-3
Beeps
2-2-3-1
POST Routine Description
Check ROM copyright notice
Check video configuration against CMOS
Initialize PCI bus and devices
Initialize all video adapters in system
QuietBoot start (optional)
Shadow video BIOS ROM
Display BIOS copyright notice
Display CPU type and speed
Initialize EISA board
Test keyboard
Set key click if enabled
Test for unexpected interrupts
Initialize POST display service
Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
Disable CPU cache
Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
Test extended memory
Test extended memory address lines
Jump to User Patch1
Configure advanced cache registers
Initialize Multi Processor APIC
Enable external and CPU caches
Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
Display external L2 cache size
Load custom defaults (optional)
Display shadow-area message
Display possible high address for UMB recovery
Display error messages
Check for configuration errors
Check for keyboard errors
Set up hardware interrupt vectors
Initialize coprocessor if present
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
Late POST device initialization
Detect and install external RS232 ports
Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
Detect and install external parallel ports
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports
Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
Initialize BIOS Area
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
89
90
BBh
BCh
BDh
BEh
BFh
C0h
B2h
B4h
B5h
B6h
B9h
BAh
A4h
A8h
AAh
ACh
AEh
B0h
9Eh
9Fh
A0h
A2h
99h
9Ah
9Ch
9Dh
C1h
C2h
C3h
C4h
C5h
C6h
C7h
C8h
C9h
92h
93h
95h
96h
8Ch
8Fh
90h
91h
97h
98h
Code
1-2
1
Beeps POST Routine Description
Initialize floppy controller
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
Jump to UserPatch2
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
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
Check key lock
Initialize Typematic rate
Erase F2 prompt
Scan for F2 key stroke
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
POST done- prepare to boot operating system
One short beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
Check password (optional)
Prepare Boot
Initialize DMI parameters
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
Clear parity checkers
Display MultiBoot menu
Clear screen (optional)
Check virus and backup reminders
Try to boot with INT 19
Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
Initialize error logging
Initialize error display function
Initialize system error handler
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
Initialize notebook docking (optional)
Initialize notebook docking late
Force check (optional)
Extended checksum (optional)
Chapter 4
D2h
Code
E8h
E9h
EAh
EBh
ECh
EDh
EEh
EFh
E4h
E5h
E6h
E7h
E0h
E1h
E2h
E3h
F4h
F5h
F6h
F7h
F0h
F1h
F2h
F3h
Code
1
Beeps
Beeps
POST Routine Description
Unknown interrupt
Initialize the chipset
Initialize the bridge
Initialize the CPU
Initialize the 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
System memory test
Initialize interrupt vectors
Initialize Run Time Clock
Initialize video
Initialize System Management Mode
Output one beep before boot
Boot to Mini DOS
Clear Huge Segment
Boot to Full DOS
Chapter 4 91
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
LCD backlight doesn't work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted
Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connector
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly
Action in Sequence
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Power shuts down during operation
The system doesn’t power-on.
The system doesn’t power-off.
Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board
92 Chapter 4
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Battery can’t be charged
Action in Sequence
See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 83.
Battery pack
System board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot assembly
Action in Sequence
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system.
DIMM
System board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
Audio driver
Speaker
System board
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.
Speaker
System board
Action in Sequence
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
The system will not enter hibernation
The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute.
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the LCD
The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.
The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.
Action in Sequence
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 45.
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
System board
Press Fn+
o
and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 45.
LCD cover switch
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 45.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 45.
LCD cover switch
System board
Chapter 4 93
94
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.
System hangs intermittently.
Action in Sequence
Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).
Battery pack
System board
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
System configuration does not match the installed devices.
External display does not work correctly.
USB does not work correctly
Print problems.
Serial or parallel port device problems.
Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
System board
System board
Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of
BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board
Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup
Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.
Touchpad does not work.
Action in Sequence
Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board
Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board
Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Internal modem does not work correctly.
Modem phone port modem combo board
System board
Action in Sequence
Chapter 4
Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1.
Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.
If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.
If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
Chapter 4 95
Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
1.
Power-off the computer.
2.
Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3.
Remove or disconnect all of 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.
Power-on the computer.
5.
Determine if the problem has changed.
6.
If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7.
If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
System board
LCD assembly
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Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 97
Bottom View
98 Chapter 5
Chapter 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 8920. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service
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.
NOTE:
To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
Chapter 6 99
Aspire 8920 Exploded Diagram
100 Chapter 6
Chapter 6 101
102 Chapter 6
Chapter 6 103
104 Chapter 6
CATEGORY
ACCESSORY
PARTNAME
REMOTE CONTROLLER
FOMOSA21 RC804V-B EU
ACER PART NO.
RT.22700.008
Chapter 6
ADAPTER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
FOMOSA21 RC804V-B TC
REMOTE CONTROLLER
FOMOSA21 RC804V-B SC
REMOTE CONTROLLER
FOMOSA21 RC804V-B EN
EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET
WISTRON ACER XPRESS
CARD PHONE KIT REV 2.0
ADAPTER 90W 3PINS
DELTA ADP-90SB BBEA
1.7X5.5X11 LF LEVEL4
RT.22700.009
RT.22700.010
RT.22700.011
25.AAMVN.004
LC.VIP00.014
AP.09001.013
BATTERY
ADAPTER 90W LITE-ON PA-
1900-24AR BLUE 1.7X5.5X11
LF LEVEL4
ADAPTER 90W HIPRO HP-
OL093B13P BLUE
1.7X5.5X11 LF LEVEL4
BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL
SANYO AS-2007B 4S2P
4800MAH
AP.09003.011
AP.0900A.001
BT.00803.024
BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL
SONY AS-2007B 4S2P
4800MAH
BT.00804.020
105
106
BOARD
BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL
PANASONIC AS-2007B 4S2P
4800MAH
BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL
SIMPLO AS-2007B 4S2P
4800MAH
WIRELESS LAN BOARD
802.11AGN INTEL 4965AGN
MOW1 MINI PCI
BT.00805.011
BT.00807.015
KI.KDN01.001
WIRELESS LAN BOARD
802.11AGN INTEL 4965AGN
MOW2 MINI PCI
WIRELESS LAN BOARD
802.11AGN INTEL 4965AGN
ROW MINI PCI
MINI WIRELESS BOARD
802.11ABG MOW1 INTEL
MM872612
MINI WIRELESS BOARD
802.11 ABG MOW2 INTEL
MM872659
MINI WIRELESS BOARD
802.11 ABG ROW INTEL
MM874511
MINI WIRELESS LAN
BOARD 802.11BG INTEL
3945BG
BLUETOOTH BOARD
FOXCONN BCM2045 V2
T60H928.11
KI.KDN01.002
KI.KDN01.003
KI.GLN01.001
KI.GLN01.002
KI.GLN01.003
KI.GLN01.005
BT.21100.005
MODEM BOARD MDC 1.5
FOXCONN T60M951.41
(AGERE 1.5_ 3.3V)
FX.22500.022
Chapter 6
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MODEM BOARD MDC 1.5
FOXCONN T60M951.36
(AGERE 1.5_ 3.3V)
AUSTRALIA APPROVED
TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS
TM-00372-012
FX.22500.023
56.APQ0N.001
POWER BUTTON BOARD 55.AP50N.002
MAINBOARD AS8920G
INTEL PM965 ICH6M
ATHEROS AR8121 LF
MB.AP50B.001
HOTKEY BOARD 55.AP50N.001
TOUCHPAD BUTTON
BOARD
55.AP50N.003
107
108
I/O BOARD 55.AP50N.004
USB BOARD W/O TV CABLE
LED BOARD RIGHT
55.AP50N.005
55.AP50N.006
LED BOARD LEFT 55.AP50N.007
FINGER PRINT BOARD 55.APQ0N.001
MEDIA BOARD MODULE 55.APQ0N.005
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
USB BOARD WITH TV
CABLE
55.AP30N.001
TV TUNER MINI CARD
AVERMEDIA DVB-T A309
REV 1.0
TU.23100.014
TV TUNER MINI CARD
LITEON DVB-T TT-1260DA
REV D
ROBSON BOARD 1GB
INTEL NVCPEMWR001G1
LF
TU.23100.015
KI.1GB0N.002
VGA MXM BOARD NVIDIA
8ESEH 512MB W/ HDCP
55.AP70N.001
CABLE
VGA CARD nVidia NB8P-GS
DDRII 512MB 400MHz 32*16
MXM II W/ HDCP (IEC
VBIOS)
55.AKE0N.004
109
110
POWER CORD 3PIN USA 27.AAMVN.001
POWER CORD 3PIN EUR
POWER CORD 3PIN SOUTH
AFRICA
POWER CORD 3PIN
DENMARK
POWER CORD ISRAEL
POWER CORD 3PIN
ITALIAN
POWER CORD 3PIN UK
POWER CORD 3PIN SWISS
POWER CORD AUSTRALIA
W/LABEL
POWER CORD 3PIN CHINA
POWER CORD SOUTH
AFRICA (AIL)
POWER CORD 3PIN USA
HOTKEY BOARD CABLE
27.AAMVN.002
27.AAMVN.008
27.AAMVN.010
27.AAMVN.011
27.AAMVN.009
27.AAMVN.004
27.AAMVN.006
27.AAMVN.003
27.AAMVN.005
27.AAMVN.007
27.AAMVN.001
50.AP50N.001
POWER BUTTON BOARD
CABLE
50.AP50N.002
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
TOUCH BUTTON BOARD
CABLE
50.AP50N.003
MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50.AP50N.004
USB BOARD CABLE 50.AP50N.005
TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.AP50N.006
DC-IN CABLE 50.AP50N.007
BLUETOOTH BOARD
CABLE
50.AP50N.008
111
112
MODEM CABLE 50.AP50N.009
MODEM CABLE WITH RJ11 50.AP50N.010
FINGER PRINT BOARD
CABLE
50.APQ0N.001
"LCD/CAMERA CABLE
18.4"" WUXGA/WXGA+"
50.AP50N.011
CAMERA
"LCD/CAMERA CABLE
18.4"" WUXGA/WXGA+"
"LCD/CAMERA CABLE
18.4"" WXGA+"
CAMERA 0.3M SUYIN
50.AP50N.011
50.AP50N.012
57.APQ0N.001
Chapter 6
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
CAMERA 0.3M CHICONY
TOUCHPAD BRACKET
57.APQ0N.002
33.APQ0N.001
UNILOAD COVER 42.AP50N.002
MINI DUMMY CARD
SD DUMMY CARD
LOWER CASE FOR TV
42.AP50N.003
42.APQ0N.009
60.AP30N.001
LOWER CASE
UPPER CASE W/ FINGER
PRINT HOLE
60.AP50N.001
60.AP50N.002
MIDDLE COVER 42.AP50N.001
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114
SUPER-MULTI BEZEL 42.APQ0N.004
BD COMBO BEZEL
OPTICAL BRACKET
42.APQ0N.005
33.AAMVN.002
VGA BRACKET BOTTOM 33.AP70N.001
VGA BRACKET TOP
VGA BRACKET BOTTOM
33.APQ0N.003
33.AKE0N.005
"LCD COVER 18.4"" W/
ANTENNA & MIC"
60.AP50N.005
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
"LCD BEZEL 18.4""" 60.AP50N.004
LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.AP50N.001
LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.AP50N.002
HINGE COVER ASSEMBLY
LEFT
42.APQ0N.007
HINGE COVER ASSEMBLY
RIGHT
42.APQ0N.006
115
KENSINGTON BRACKET 33.APQ0N.006
CPU/PROCESSOR
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T9500 PGA 2.6G 6M FSB800
PENRYN
KC.95001.DTP
116
DVD RW DRIVE
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T9300 PGA 2.5G 6M FSB800
PENRYN
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T8300 PGA 2.4G 3M FSB800
PENRYN
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T8100 PGA 2.1G 3M FSB800
PENRYN
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T7800 PGA 2.6G 4M FSB800
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T7700 PGA 2.4G 4M FSB800
G-0
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T7500 PGA 2.2G 4M FSB800
G-0
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T7300 PGA 2.0G 4M FSB800
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T5750 PGA 2.0G 2M FSB667
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T5550 PGA 1.83G 2M
FSB667
CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL
T5450 PGA 1.66G 2M
FSB667
KC.93001.DTP
KC.83001.DTP
KC.81001.DTP
KC.78001.DTP
KC.77G01.DTP
KC.75G01.DTP
KC.73001.DTP
KC.57501.DTP
KC.55501.DTP
KC.54501.DTP
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ASSEMBLY SUPLER MULTI
MODULE 8X
6M.APQ0N.001
FAN
DVD-RW DRIVE 8X SUPER-
MULTI TRAY PIONEER DVR-
KD08RS LF W/O BEZEL F/
W:1.00 PATA
DVD-RW DRIVE 8X SUPER-
MULTI TRAY PANASONIC
TRAY UJ-870BAA-A LF W/O
BEZEL F/W:1.00 PATA
DVD-RW DRIVE 8X SUPER-
MULTI TRAY PHILIPS DS-
8A1P LF W/O BEZEL F/
W:CA14 PATA
DVD-RW DRIVE 8X SUPER-
MULTI TRAY SONY AD-
7560A LF W/O BEZEL PATA
ASSEMBLY BD COMBO
MODULE 2X
ODD BD COMBO DL 2X
PANASONIC UJ-120B LF W/
O BEZEL PATA
ODD BD COMBO DL 2X
SONY BC-5500A LF W/O
BEZEL 1.B1 PATA
FAN
KU.00805.043
KU.00807.058
KU.00809.011
KU.0080E.005
6M.APQ0N.002
KO.00207.001
KO.0020E.001
23.AP50N.001
HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER
117
118
HDD 120GB SATA 5400RPM
SEAGATE ST9120817AS
CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA
KH.12001.032
HEATSINK
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA
TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LEO
BS I LF F/W:LB213J
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA
II HGST HTS542512K9SA00
BRONCO-B LF F/W:C31P
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA
WD WD1200BEVS-22UST0
ML125 LF F/W:01.01A01
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA
SEAGATE ST9160827AS
CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA
TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LEO
BS LF F/W:LB113J
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA
II HGST HTS542516K9SA00
BRONCO-B LF F/W:C31P
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA
WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO
ML160 LF F/W:11.01A11
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA
SEAGATE ST9250827AS
CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA
TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LEO
BS LF F/W:LB013J
HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA
II HGST HTS542525K9SA00
LF F/W:C31P
HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA
WD WD2500BEVS-22UST0
ML125 LFF/W:01.01A01
HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA
WD WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0
ML160 LF F/W:11.01A11
KH.12004.007
KH.12007.014
KH.12008.019
KH.16001.029
KH.16004.002
KH.16007.016
KH.16008.022
KH.25001.011
KH.25004.001
KH.25007.011
KH.25008.018
KH.32008.013
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INVERTER
VGA HEATSINK 60.AP70N.001
VGA HEATSINK 60.AP50N.006
VGA HEATSINK FINGER 33.APQ0N.002
CPU HEATSINK 60.AP50N.003
CPU HEATSINK FINGER 33.AP50N.003
119
INVERTER BOARD TDK-
TBD489NR
19.AP50N.001
120
KEYBOARD
INVERTER BOARD TDK-
TBD489NR
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
88KS BLACK US
INTERNATIONAL (GLOSSY)
19.AP50N.001
KB.INT00.297
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
88KS BLACK US
INTERNATIONAL HEBREW
(GLOSSY)
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
89KS BLACK UK (GLOSSY)
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
89KS BLACK TURKISH
(GLOSSY)
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
88KS BLACK THAILAND
(GLOSSY)
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
89KS BLACK SWISS/G
(GLOSSY)
KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1
89KS BLACK SWEDISH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK PORTUGUESE
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK POLISH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK NORWEGIAN
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK
LUXEMBOURGISH
(GLOSSY)
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88KS BLACK KOREAN
(GLOSSY)
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88KS BLACK JAPANESE
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK ITALIAN
(GLOSSY)
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88KS BLACK ISRAEL
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK IRISH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK HUNGARIAN
(GLOSSY)
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88KS BLACK GREEK
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK GERMAN
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK FRENCH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK FINNISH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK DUTCH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK DANISH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK CZECH
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK CANADIAN
FRENCH (GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK BRAZILIAN
PORTUGUESE (GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK BELGIUM
(GLOSSY)
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88KS BLACK ARABIC/
ENGLISH (GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK ARABIC/
FRENCH (GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK NORDIC
(GLOSSY)
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89KS BLACK ENGLISH/
CANADIAN FRENCH
(GLOSSY)
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ANTENNA &CCD 0.3M"
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SAMSUNG LNT184HT01-
A01 GALRE LF 300NIT 8MS"
"LCD MODULE 18.4""
WXGA+ GLARE W/
ANTENNA &CCD 0.3M"
"LCD 18.4"" WXGA+
SAMSUNG LTN184KT01-A01
GLARE LF 220NIT 8MS
800:1"
LK.18406.001
6M.AP50N.001
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SODIMM 512MB DDRII667
NANYA NT512T64UH8B0FN-
3C LF
KN.51203.032
MISCELLANEOUS
SODIMM 512MB DDRII667
HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6-Y5
LF
SODIMM 512MB DDRII667
SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3-
CE6 LF
SODIMM 1GB DDRII667
NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BN-
3C LF
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HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6-Y5
LF
SODIMM 1GB DDRII667
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CE6 LF
SODIMM 2GB DDRII 667
HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8-Y5
LF
SODIMM 2GB DDRII 667
MICRON MT16HTF25664HY-
667E1 LF
SODIMM DDRII 667 2GB
SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3-
CE6 LF
HDD INSULATOR
VGA BOARD INSULATOR
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KN.5120B.026
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KN.2GB0G.004
KN.2GB04.001
KN.2GB0B.003
42.AAMVN.005
47.AKE0N.002
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SPEAKER
SCREW I M2 6MM M 4.5MM
0.8MM PHIL BK PATCH
SCREW M2.5X0.45
SCREW I M2.5 3MM M
4.5MM 0.8MM NI PATCH
SCREW BNI PAT
SCREW PAN M2*0.4 6.0MM
MACH 3.0MM 0.7MM
CROSS NI
SCREW
SCREW
SPEAKER SET W/ SUB-
WOOFER
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86.AP50N.002
86.TCXVN.006
86.AAMVN.001
23.AP50N.002
Speaker Set (Front)
23.AP50N.003
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Table of contents
- 7 Features
- 9 System Block Diagram
- 10 Board Layout
- 12 Your Acer Notebook tour
- 12 Front View
- 13 Closed Front View
- 14 Left View
- 14 Right View
- 15 Rear view
- 16 Base view
- 16 Indicators
- 17 Easy-Launch Buttons
- 18 Touchpad Basics
- 20 Using the Keyboard
- 20 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
- 21 Windows Keys
- 21 Hot Keys
- 22 Special Key
- 24 Acer Empowering Technology
- 24 To launch Acer Empowering Technology:
- 24 You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created adesktop shortcut.
- 24 To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications:
- 25 Acer eAudio Management
- 26 Acer ePower Management
- 26 Using power plan
- 26 To create a new power plan:
- 26 To switch between power plans:
- 26 To edit a power plan:
- 26 To delete a power plan:
- 26 Battery status
- 27 (for selected models)
- 29 Acer eRecovery Management
- 30 Acer eSettings Management
- 32 Using the System Utilities
- 32 Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models)
- 34 Launch Manager
- 35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
- 7 System Specifications
- 45 BIOS Setup Utility
- 46 Invoking BIOS Setup
- 47 Information
- 49 Main
- 51 Advanced
- 52 Security
- 56 Boot
- 57 Exit
- 58 BIOS Flash Utility
- 59 Remove HDD password Utility
- 59 1. Key in “unlock6 error code 205”
- 59 2. Select “2”
- 59 3. Choose one HDD password
- 45 System Utilities
- 62 General Information
- 62 Before You Begin
- 63 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
- 65 Removing the Battery Pack
- 66 Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/ System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU
- 66 Removing the HDD
- 66 Removing the Wireless Card & RAM Module
- 66 Removing the TV Tunder Card, HDD module and System Fan
- 67 Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU
- 68 Removing the ODD
- 69 Removing the Hinge cover
- 69 Removing the BTCB screws
- 71 Disassembling the Main Unit
- 71 Disassembling the LED boards
- 72 Remove I/O baord and Main Board.
- 74 Disassembly LCM module
- 76 Disassembling the External Modules
- 76 Disassembling the HDD Module
- 76 Disassembling the ODD Module
- 61 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- 78 System Check Procedures
- 78 External Diskette Drive Check
- 78 External CD-ROM Drive Check
- 78 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
- 79 Memory check
- 79 Power System Check
- 81 Touchpad Check
- 82 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
- 83 Index of Error Messages
- 86 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
- 90 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
- 93 Intermittent Problems
- 94 Undetermined Problems
- 77 Troubleshooting
- 95 Top View
- 96 Bottom View
- 95 Jumper and Connector Locations
- 98 Aspire 8920 Exploded Diagram
- 97 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List