Acerメーカー8942の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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Acer Aspire 8942/ 8942G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dat es made on Acer Aspire 8942G service guides. Date Chapter Up dates.
III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Computer Incorporated. All ri ghts reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, tran scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translat.
IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer ’s "global" product offering.
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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII T able of Contents Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Removing the Volu m e Co nt ro l Boar d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Removing the Power Saving Board FFC .
IX T able of Contents Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Replacing the TouchPad Lock Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 65 Replacing the Media Board . .
X T able of Contents Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls.
2 Chapter 1 Audio • Dolby ® -optimized surround sound system with fi ve built-in stere o speakers and one subwoofer • T rue5.1-channel surround sound ou tput • High-definition audio support •.
Chapter 1 3 I/O interface • ExpressCard ® /54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fi ngerprint reader * • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.
4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Azalia ODD (SATA) X'TAL 32.768KHz SATA1 X'TAL 14.318MHz CIR X'TAL 32.768KHz PCI-Express X4 DMI interface Fan Driver USB Port x 5 EC (WPC775C) USB 2.0 SELGO: SLG8SP585V HDD (SATA) *2 SPI ROM Touch Pad USB 8 CCD Giga-LAN Broadcom X'TAL 25MHz Transformer USB 1, 3, 11, 12 SATA0 K/B COON.
Chapter 1 5 Front V iew Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording . 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configurat ion may vary by models).
6 Chapter 1 5 Backup key Launches backup management software. Bluetooth communication button/in dicator Enables/disables the Bluet ooth fu nction. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/in dicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
Chapter 1 7 Closed Front V iew Rear V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory S tick (MS), Memory S tick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
8 Chapter 1 Left V iew # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector).
Chapter 1 9 Right V iew Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical driv e; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
10 Chapter 1 Bottom V iew Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for re moval. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard drive bay- Secondary Houses the computer ’s hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only).
Chapter 1 11 T ouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPad: • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.
12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard Y our notebook features a full-size ke yboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, includin g shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Chapter 1 13 W indows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu.
14 Chapter 1 System Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and W iFi . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU/VGA Fan T rue V alue T able Item Sp ecification CPU Intel® Core™ i7 processor T ype 1.6GHz ~ 1.73GHz CPU Core Logic • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • REAL TEK ALC669X for High Definition Au dio Codec CPU Package 37.
16 Chapter 1 • Throttling 50%: On=10 0°C, Off=90°C • OS Shutdown: 1 10°C • H/W Shutdown: 1 10°C Northbridg e VGA Subsystem St andard Supported VGA Reso lution Item Specification Chipset NB C.
Chapter 1 17 BIOS 1280 x 800 8, 16 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 150 1280 x 960 8, 16 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 1280 x 1024 8, 16 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 1360 x 768 8, 16 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 140 144 1.
18 Chapter 1 System Memory Features • Flash ROM 1MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • V arious hot-keys for system control • Support SMBUS 2.
Chapter 1 19 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.
20 Chapter 1 Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Bluetooth Modem Features • Integrated 10/10 0/1000BASE-T transceiver • Automatic MDI crossover functio n • PCIe v1.1 compliant • 10/100/1000BASE-T full-dupl ex/half-duplex MAC • Receive side scaling (RSS) for multicore processors • Complies with IEEE 802.
Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface) Item Specification V endor Seagate Model Name ST9160310AS ST9250320AS ST93203 20AS Capacity (MB) 160 250 320 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 4 Drive Format .
22 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specifications V endor & Mod el Name WD WD5000BEVT WD WD1600BEVT WD WD2500BEVT WD WD3200BEVT Capacity (MB) 500 160 250 320 Bytes per secto r Data.
Chapter 1 23 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specifications V endor & Model Name HTS543216L9A300 HTS 545025B9A30 0 HTS545032B9A30 0 HTS545050B9A30 0 Capacity (MB) 160 250 320 500 Bytes per s.
24 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) Item Specificat ions V endor & Model Name T oshiba MK1655 GSX T oshi ba MK2555GSX T oshi ba MK3255GSX T oshiba MK505 5GSX Capacity 160GB 250GB 320GB 5.
Chapter 1 25 Super-Multi Driv e Module Item Specification V endor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50 T oshiba TS-L633B Performance S pecification With CD Diske tt e With DVD Dis k et te T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.
26 Chapter 1 Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) T act SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input V oltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Specification V endor & model name Sony BC-5500S Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diske tt e T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 2.
Chapter 1 27 Audio Interface Item Spec ification Chipset ALC669X-GR for High Definiti on Audio Codec Package 48-pin LQFP p ackage Features • Meets Microsoft WLP (Windo ws Logo Program) audio require.
28 Chapter 1 Audio Amplifier Subwoofer Speaker Front Speaker Center Speaker Item Spec ification Model Panasonic 12947A Package 48 pins QFP Features • Microsoft Windows 7® Compliant • High +90dB PSRR, Low -80dB THD+N • Class AB 2.
Chapter 1 29 Digit al Camera Power and Keyboard Controller Battery LCD Item Spec ification Sensor Suyi n CMOS 1 Mega Pixel with WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) Pixel Size 3.0um X3.0um Image Size 3.89mm(H) X 2.43mm(V) Interface USB 2.0 hig h-speed Optics • Optical aperture: F/2.
30 Chapter 1 Card Reader Express Card Physical Size (mm) 422.5 (H) x 248 (V) x 6 (D) mm Electrical Interface 40-pin L VDS Support Color 262,144 colors Viewing Angle (minimum degree) Horizontal (Right).
Chapter 2 31 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already properly configu red and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility .
32 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Chapter 2 33 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
34 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 35 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d.
36 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current p a ssw or d in the Enter Cur ren t Password fiel d an d pr ess Enter .
Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot.
38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS.
Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
40 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if usin g USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Chapter 2 41 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays.
42 Chapter 2 W inFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update.
Chapter 2 43 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with de tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error cod e is genera ted. T o reset the HDD password, perform the following step s: 1.
44 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: If you key in the wrong Supervisor password three time s, an error code is generat ed and system is disabled. T o unlock the BIOS, perform the following steps: 1. On a different machine, run the BIOS_PW .EXE fil e along with the error cod e generated.
Chapter 2 45 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the boot o rder to be change d withou t accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen.
46 Chapter 2 Using DMIT ools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool dat a it is checking that the t abl e correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.
Chapter 2 47 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG co ntents as below: 2.
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Chapter 3 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting .
50 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly process, make sure tha t you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.
Chapter 3 51 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. ODD Module M2.5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 ODD Bracket M2 *3 2 86.S0207.001 HDD1 Carrier M3*3 2 86.A03V7.006 HDD2 Carrier M3*3 2 86.
52 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over . 2. Slide the batte ry lock to the unlocke d po si ti o n. 3. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Chapter 3 53 Removing the Express Dummy Card 1. Push the Express Dummy Card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull the card out from the slot..
54 Chapter 3 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Slide the SD Dummy Card out of the slot and remove it from the computer ..
Chapter 3 55 Removing the Lower Door 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. Loosen the seven (7) screws in the Lower Door . 3. Remove the Lower Door as shown.
56 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD Module. 3. Insert a suitable object in to the Lower Cover to push the ODD Modul e clear of the casing. 4. Pull the ODD Module o ut of the chassis.
Chapter 3 57 5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the ODD Bra cket and remove the ODD bracket from the module. NOTE: Remove the left side screw first during disassembly . 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
58 Chapter 3 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Use the pull-tab to slide the Primary HDD in the indicated direction an d disconn ect the interface. 3. Lift the hard disk dr ive module out of the bay .
Chapter 3 59 4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the hard disk to the carri er. 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD1 Carrier M3*3 2.
60 Chapter 3 Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Use the pull-tab to slide the Secondary HDD and disconnect the inte rfa ce. 3. Lift the hard disk dr ive module out of the bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to devi ce, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
Chapter 3 61 4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the hard disk to the carri er. 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD2 Carrier M3*3 2.
62 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
Chapter 3 63 Removing the TV T uner Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Disconnect the Antenna cable from the TV T uner as shown. NOTE: When reattaching the Antenna, ensure the cable is tucke d into the chassis to prevent damage.
64 Chapter 3 4. Remove the TV T uner as shown..
Chapter 3 65 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Disconnect the Antenna cabl es from the WLAN Module. NOTE: The black cable attaches to the MAIN termi nal an d the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.
66 Chapter 3 4. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket..
Chapter 3 67 Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*6.5 9 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 4 86.D01V7.001 Power Board M2.5*4 3 86.D01V7.001 LCD Module M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001 Upper Cover M2.
68 Chapter 3 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.S0 207.001 USB Board M2.5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 Power Saving B oard M2. 5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 Mainboard M2.5*4 3 86.D01V7.001 Kensington Lock Bracket M2*3 1 86.
Chapter 3 69 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. Press the six (6) securing clips inward to release the Keyboard from the Upper Cover . 3. Lift the centre of Keyboard up as shown. IMPORT ANT : Do not remove the Keyboard from the com puter; the Keyboard FFCs are still conn ecte d.
70 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the Backlight ca ble by opening the FFC latch a nd removing the cable from the Mainboard. 6. Disconnect the Keyboard cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Mainboard. 7. Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 71 Removing the Switch Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. T urn the computer over . Remove the thirteen scre ws securing the Switch Cover to the Upper Cover . IMPORT ANT : Do not lift the Switch Cover away from the co mputer; the Power Boa rd FFC is still connected.
72 Chapter 3 4. T urn the Switch Cover over and place it face down on the Keyboard. 5. Open the Power Board FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 73 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 71. 2. Open the Power Board FFC locki ng latch and disconnect the FFC from the Power Board. 3. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Power Board to the Switch Cover .
74 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 71. 2. T urn the computer over and ensure that the Antenna cables are free from o bstructions. 3. Pull the Antenna cable s through the Uppe r Cover as sh own. Ensu re that the Antennas are completely free from the cover .
Chapter 3 75 5. Grasp the pull tab and lift upward as shown to disconnect the L VDS cable. 6. Remove the L VDS cabl e from the ca ble channel all the way to the Hinge Well. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 7. Disconnect the MIcrophone cable from the Mainbo ard.
76 Chapter 3 8. Remove the Microphone cable from the cable chann el all the way to the Hinge Well. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 9. Remove the four (4) screws securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover . 10. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module clear of the Lower Cover .
Chapter 3 77 Removing the Upper Cover IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Cove r . If the T ouchPad is defective, re place the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. T urn the computer over . Remove the fifteen screws on the bottom panel.
78 Chapter 3 4. Open the locking latch on A and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 5. Open the locking latch on B and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 79 7. Open the locking latch on D and disco nnect the FFC from the Mainbo ard. 8. Open the locking latch on E and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 9. Remove the eleven screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.
80 Chapter 3 10. Remove the Upper Cover as shown. Upper Cover (green callout) M2*3 1 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype.
Chapter 3 81 Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. T urn the Upper Cover over . Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the Launch Board.
82 Chapter 3 Removing the V olume Control Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Media Board. 3. Open the locking latch on the FF C and disco nnect it from the V olume Control Board.
Chapter 3 83 5. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover ..
84 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Saving Board FFC 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Lift the protective covering and FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive. 3. Continue lifting the FFC away from the Upper Cover as shown.
Chapter 3 85 Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Media Board. 3. Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover by peeling back the adhesive as shown. 4. Carefully pry up the edge of the Med ia Board as shown.
86 Chapter 3 5. Lift the Media Board clear of the Upper Co ver ..
Chapter 3 87 Removing the T ouchPad Lock Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the T ouchPad Lock Board. 3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive securing it in place.
88 Chapter 3 5. Remove the single screw securing the board to the Upper Cover . 6. Lift and rotate the board in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 89 Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the bracket to the Upper Cover .
90 Chapter 3 Removing the T ouchPad Board IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Cove r . If the T ouchPad is defective, re place the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket” on page 89. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the T ouchPad Board.
Chapter 3 91 5. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the T ouchPad Board. 6. Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover as shown. 7. Remove the two (2) screws securing the T ouchPa d Board in place.
92 Chapter 3 8. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover ..
Chapter 3 93 Removing the R T C Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77.
94 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cabl e from the Bluetooth Board. 4. Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth Board to the Lower Cover .
Chapter 3 95 5. Remove the Bluetooth Boar d fro m the Lower Cover ..
96 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board IMPORT ANT : The USB FFC is suppl ied as part of the Lower Cover . If the USB FFC is def ectiv e, repl ace th e ent ire Lower Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disco nnect it from the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 97 4. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . 5. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.
98 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Saving Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the board. 3. Remove the board from the chassis.
Chapter 3 99 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Hinge Supports” on page 105. 2. Disconnect the S peaker and Subwoofer cables from the Mainboard. 3. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.
100 Chapter 3 4. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface..
Chapter 3 101 Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 77. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Ke nsing to n Lo ck Bra cket to the Lo w e r Co ve r . 3. Lift the bracket clear of the Lower Cover . NOTE: The TV Tuner Antenna located under the bracket may lift away with the bracket.
102 Chapter 3 Removing the TV T uner Antenna 1. See “Removing the Kensington Lock Bra cket” on page 101. 2. Remove the Antenna cable from the cable channe l as shown. Ensure tha t the cable is free from all cable clips. 3. Pull the Antenna cable through the casing as shown.
Chapter 3 103 Removing the Subwoofer 1. See “Removing the TV Tuner Antenna” on p age 102. 2. Remove the Subwoofer cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free fro m all cable clips. 3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the Subwoofer to the Lower Cover .
104 Chapter 3 4. Using both hands, lift the Subwoofer clear of the Lower Cover ..
Chapter 3 105 Removing the Hinge Supports 1. See “Removing the Subwoofe r” on page 103. 2. Remove the six (6) screws (three each side) securing the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover . 3. Lift the Hinge Supports clear of the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Hinge Supports M2.
106 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 99. 2. Remove the six (6) screws securing the S peaker Modu le in pla ce. NOTE: The screws securing the S peaker Module in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the washers are replaced before replacing the screws.
Chapter 3 107 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 99. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Loosen the six (6) screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 6 to screw 1) securing the Thermal Module in place.
108 Chapter 3 Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 107. 2. Remove the two (2) screws (in reverse nu merical order from 2 to 1) securing the Graphics Card Heatsink to the Mainboard. 3. Lift the heatsink away from the Graphics Card as shown.
Chapter 3 109 Removing the Graphics Card 1. See “Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink” on page 108. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Graphics Card to the Mainboard. 3. Remove the Graphics Card from the Mainboard connector. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Graphics Card M2.
11 0 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 107. 2. T urn the securing screw 180° to release the CPU from the socket. 3. Remove the CPU from the socket as shown. IMPORT ANT : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delic ate .
Chapter 3 111 LCD Module Disassembly Process The Aspire 8942G ships with either a S tandard Bezel or Flush Bezel with glass panel LCD Module. The following sections detail the two (2) di stin ct proce dures, beginning with th e St andard Bezel detailed below .
11 2 Chapter 3 Removing the St andard LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. Remove the four (4) screw caps and screws from the LCD Bezel. 3. S tarting from the i nside bottom edge, pr y the Bezel aw ay from the panel. Move along the bottom edge toward the hinges as shown.
Chapter 3 11 3 4. Pry apart the right the le ft hinge wells as shown. 5. Pry apart the upper right and left corners of the bezel. 6. Pry apart the top edge of the bezel as shown. 7. Lift the bottom edge of the bezel aw ay from the LCD Module as shown.
11 4 Chapter 3 8. Flip the bezel over to expose the Microphone cable an d module. 9. Disconnect the Microphone cable connector as shown and remove the bezel fro m the LCD Module.
Chapter 3 11 5 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the S tandard LCD Bezel” on page 1 12. 2. Remove the seven (7) screws securi ng the LCD Panel to th e cover . NOTE: The six (6) bracket screws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Remove th e screws in reverse order from 3 to 1.
11 6 Chapter 3 3. Remove the L VD S and Antenna cables from the left and ri ght hinge wells as sh own. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips.
Chapter 3 11 7 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 1 5. 2. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module..
11 8 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 1 5. 2. Remove the eight (8) securing screws (four each side) fro m the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the brackets from the LCD Panel. 4. T urn the panel over .
Chapter 3 11 9 5. Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector . 6. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel as shown..
120 Chapter 3 Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 2 LCD Panel M2.5*4 8 M2*3 1 LCD Brackets M2*3 8 Rem ove LCD Pane l Rem ove LCD .
Chapter 3 121 Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. Remove the two (2) screw caps and screws securing the Bezel Cap to the LCD Module. 3. Pinch the right hinge cover as shown to release the inter nal securing pins.
122 Chapter 3 4. Pinch the left hinge cover as shown to release the internal securing pins. Lift the left side of the Bezel Cap as shown. 5. Rotate the Bezel Cap away from the LCD Module and remove the cap from the module.
Chapter 3 123 Removing the Flush LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2. S tarting in the centre and working toward the top corn er s, pry apart the top edge of the LCD Module as shown. 3. Lift the front edge of the bezel aw ay from th e LCD Modu le as shown.
124 Chapter 3 5. Apply pressure in th e direction of the arrow (1) and li ft the left side of the beze l away from the LCD Module (2). IMPORT ANT : Do not complete ly remove the bezel; the Mi cro phone cable is still at tached to the bezel. 6. Lift the bottom edge of the bezel aw ay from the LCD Module as shown.
Chapter 3 125 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap” on page 121. 2. Remove the nine (9) screws securing the LCD Panel to the cover . NOTE: The six (6) bracket screws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Remove th e screws in reverse order from 3 to 1.
126 Chapter 3 3. Remove the L VD S and Antenna cables from the left and ri ght hinge wells as sh own. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips.
Chapter 3 127 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 1 5. 2. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module..
128 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 1 1 5. 2. Remove the eight (8) securing screws (four each side) fro m the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the brackets from the LCD Panel. 4. T urn the panel over .
Chapter 3 129 5. Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector . 6. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel as shown..
130 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure The Aspire 8942G ships with either a S tandard Bezel or Flush Bezel with glass panel LCD Module. The following sections detail the two (2) di stin ct proce dures, beginning with th e St andard Bezel detailed below .
Chapter 3 131 4. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the pane l. Replace the eight (8) screws (four on each side) in the brackets as shown. 5. Align the Camera Board with the locating pins on the LCD Module and place the board as shown. 6. Press down as shown to secure the board in place with adhesive.
132 Chapter 3 8. Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Mo dule. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cable is not trappe d und er the panel. 9. Run the L VDS and Anten na cables through the hinge wells as shown. 10. Secure the LCD module with seven (7) securing screws.
Chapter 3 133 NOTE: The six (6) bracket screw s are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Replace the screws in order from 1 to 3. 1 2 3 3 2 1.
134 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the LCD Bezel adjacent to the LCD Modul e as shown and co nnect the Micropho ne cable. 2. Flip the LCD Panel over and plac e it in the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables are not trapp ed in the hin ge wells.
Chapter 3 135 3. Press down around the perimeter of the bezel to secu re it in place. 4. Replace the four (4) screws securing the bezel to the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : The S tandard Bezel is secured with two (2) different screw types: M2.5*4—red callout and M2.
136 Chapter 3 Flush Bezel LCD Module Reassembly—LCD Panel 1. Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as shown. 2. Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable in place.
Chapter 3 137 4. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the pane l. Replace the eight (8) screws (four on each side) in the brackets as shown. 5. Align the Camera Board with the locating pins on the LCD Module and place the board as shown. 6. Press down as shown to secure the board in place with adhesive.
138 Chapter 3 8. Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Mo dule. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cable is not trappe d und er the panel. 9. Run the L VDS and Anten na cables through the hinge wells as shown. 10. Secure the LCD module with nine (9) securing screws.
Chapter 3 139 NOTE: The six (6) bracket screw s are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Replace the screws in order from 1 to 3. 1 2 3 3 2 1.
140 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the LCD Bezel adjacent to the LCD Modul e as shown and co nnect the Micropho ne cable. 2. Flip the LCD Panel over and plac e it in the LCD Module.
Chapter 3 141 3. Press down around the perimeter of the bezel to secu re it in place..
142 Chapter 3 Replacing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap 1. Place the Bezel Cap on to the LCD Module as shown. 2. Ensure that the LCD ca bles pass through the hinge w ells as shown and pinch the hinge co vers together to secure them in place.
Chapter 3 143 3. Press the Bezel Cap down as shown to secure it to th e LCD Module. 4. Replace the two (2) screws and screw caps..
144 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locato r that must be positi oned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Carefully turn the mainboa rd upside down (CPU side up), and place the CPU into the CPU socke t as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.
Chapter 3 145 Replacing the Graphics Card 3. Insert the Graphics Card into the Main board connector . 4. Insert the single screw to secure the Graphics Card to the Mainboard.
146 Chapter 3 Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module.
Chapter 3 147 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease type s are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell PC M4 5F -SP • ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1.
148 Chapter 3 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Using both hands, insert the S peaker Module into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Replace the six (6) screws to secure the S peaker Module in place. NOTE: The screws securing the S peaker Module in place are cushioned by rubber washers.
Chapter 3 149 Replacing the Hinge Supports 1. Insert the left and right Hinge Supports into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the six (6) screws (three each side) to secure the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Hinge Supports M2.
150 Chapter 3 Replacing the Subwoofer IMPORT ANT : Avoid contact with the speakers when inserting or remo ving the subwoof ers. Contact with the subwoofers may result in damage. 1. Using both hands, insert the Subwoo fer into the Lower Cover as shown.
Chapter 3 151 3. Insert the Subwoofer cable into the cable channel. Ensure that the cable passes under all cable clips..
152 Chapter 3 Removing the TV T uner Antenna 1. Insert the TV Tuner Antenna into the Lo wer Cover , making sure the cable passes through the sl ot in the wall of the well. 2. Push the Antenna cable through the casing as shown. 3. Thread the Antenna cable through th e cable channel as shown.
Chapter 3 153 Replacing the Kensington Lock Bracket 1. Insert the bracket into the Lower Cover . 2. Insert the single screw to secure the Kensington Lock Bracket into the Lower Cover .
154 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Pivot the Mainboard downward to reinstall it into the chassis, inserting the left side first. 2. Connect the S peaker and Subw oofer cables to the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 155 3. Insert the three (3) screws to secu re the Mainboard to the Lower Cover . Replacing the Power Saving Board 1. Insert the board into the chassis as shown.
156 Chapter 3 2. Insert the single securing screw into the board. Replacing the USB Board IMPORT ANT : The USB FFC is suppl ied as part of the Lower Cover . If the USB FFC is def ectiv e, repl ace th e ent ire Lower Cover . 1. Insert the USB Board into the Lower Cover as shown.
Chapter 3 157 2. Replace the indicated screw to secure the USB Board to the Lower Cove r . 3. Connect the FFC to the USB Board and cl ose the lock latch on the USB Board. 4. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard and clo se the locking latch. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.
158 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the Bluetooth Board into the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Insert the single screw to secure the Bluetooth Board to the Lowe r Cove r .
Chapter 3 159 4. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard..
160 Chapter 3 Replacing the R T C Battery 1. T o replace th e battery , pry the existing battery out of the Mainboard and press a replacement down firml y in to the socket.
Chapter 3 161 Replacing the T ouchPad Board IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Cove r . If the T ouchPad is defective, re place the entire Upper Cover . 1. Insert the board into the Upper Co ver . T ake care to align the mounting pins with the holes on the board.
162 Chapter 3 3. Insert the FFC through the slot in the Upper Cover and adhere as shown. 4. Connect the Mainboard FFC to the T ouchPad Board and close the l ocking latch. 5. Connect the T ouchPad FFC to the T ouc hPad Board and close the locki ng latch.
Chapter 3 163 6. Connect the T ouchPad FF C to the T ouchPad and cl ose th e locking latch. 7. Apply the FFC to the Upper Cover as shown..
164 Chapter 3 Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket 1. Insert the tabs in the bottom of the fingerprint reader bracket into the upper cover and rotate the bracket into place as shown. 2. Insert the two (2) screws to secure the bracket to the Upper Cover .
Chapter 3 165 Replacing the T ouchPad Lock Board 1. Slide the T ouchpad board under th e securing tab and place into the Upper Cover . 2. Insert the single screw to secure the board to the Upper Cover . 3. Connect the Finger Print Reader FFC to the T ouchPad and close th e locking latch.
166 Chapter 3 4. Connect the T ouchPad Lock Board FFC to the T ouchPad Lock Board and close the locking latch. 5. Press the FFC onto the adhesive in the Upper Cover to secure it in p lace.
Chapter 3 167 Replacing the Media Board 1. Place the media board into the Upper Cover and press it into pla ce to secure the Media Board to the Upper Cover . 2. Replace the FFC into the Upper Co ver by pressing the FFC onto the adhe sive. 3. Connect the Media Board FFC to the Media B oard and close the lockin g latch on th e FFC.
168 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Saving Board FFC 1. Insert the FFC into the slot in the Upper Cove r as shown. 2. Press the FFC and adhesive protector onto the Upper Cover as shown.
Chapter 3 169 Replacing the V olume Control Board 1. Place the board onto the Upper Cover . 2. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the board to th e Uppe r Cover . 3. Connect the V olume Control FF C to the V olume Control Board and close the lockin g latch.
170 Chapter 3 4. Connect the V olume Control FF C to the Media Board and close th e locking latch.
Chapter 3 171 Replacing the Launch Board 1. Place the Launch Board into the Upper Cover , taking care to align the pins. 2. Connect the Mainboard FFC to the Launch Board an d close the locking latch.
172 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Case 1. Place the uppe r case on the lower case front edge first. 2. Insert the eleven screws to secure the upper cover to the lower cover .
Chapter 3 173 3. Connect the following FF Cs (A, B, D, and E) to the Mai nboard. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position A and close the locking latch. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position Band close the locking la tch. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position C and close the locki ng latch.
174 Chapter 3 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position D and close the locki ng latch. 1. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard in position E and close the locking latch.
Chapter 3 175 2. T urn the computer over . Replace the fift een (15) sc rews on t he bott om p anel. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Using both hands, set the LCD Module into the Lower Cover , taking care to set the mounting pi ns into the bottom cover .
176 Chapter 3 2. Insert the four (4) screws to secure the LCD Module to the Lower Cover . 3. Connect the Microphone cable to the Mainboard. 4. Insert the Microphone cable into the cable channel all the way to the Hinge Well. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.
Chapter 3 177 5. Push the L V DS ca ble onto the connector until it snaps into place. 6. Insert the L VDS cable into the cable channel all the way to the Hinge Well. Ensure th at the cable passes under all retaining clips. 7. Insert the Antenna into the cable channe l all the way from the Hinge Well.
178 Chapter 3 8. Push the Antenna cables through the Upper Cover as shown. 9. T urn the computer over pull the Antenna cables thro ugh to take up all slack from the upper cover side.
Chapter 3 179 Replacing the Power Board 1. Slide the Power Board und er the retaining clip in the Switch Cover and set it in place, taking care to alig n the screw holes. 2. Insert the three (3) screws to secure the Power Board to the Switch Cover . 3.
180 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the switch board face-d own on top of the uppe r cover . 2. Connect the FFC to the Mainboard and clo se the locking latch. 3. Flip the Switch Cover into place and press down on th e top edge until it snaps into place as shown.
Chapter 3 181 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Cover (red callout) M2.5*6.5 9 Switch Cover (green callout) M2.5*4 4.
182 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the upper cover . 2. Connect the Keyboard cable by inse rting the cable into the Mainb oar d and closing the locki ng latch.
Chapter 3 183 3. Connect the Backlight cable inserting the cable i nto the Mainboard and closing the FFC latch. 4. Flip the keyboard over and slid e the bottom tabs into the holes in the upper cover . 5. Press the Keyboard into the Upper Cover unt il all the securing clips snap into place.
184 Chapter 3 External Module Reassembly Instructions Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the WLAN socke t. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module. 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module. NOTE: The black antenna cable connects to the upper terminal and the white antenna cable to the lower terminal.
Chapter 3 185 Replacing the TV T uner Module 1. Insert the T V T uner as shown. 2. Connect the Antenna cable to the TV T uner as shown. NOTE: When reattaching the Antenna, ensure the cable is tucke d into the chassis to prevent damage. 3. Insert the single screw to secure the TV Tuner to the Mainboard.
186 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Insert the DIMM Module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM mod ule in place. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the carrier .
Chapter 3 187 Replacing the ODD Module 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, re place the ODD cover on the new OD D Module . 2. Secure ODD bracket with two (2) screws. 3. Slide the module in to the chassis and press until the module is flush with the chassis.
188 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Insert the Lower Cover as shown. 2. T ighten the seven (7) screws in the Lower Door..
Chapter 3 189 Replacing the SD Dummy Card Push the SD Dummy into the slot until an audible c lick indicates that the card is correctly inserted. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2).
190 Chapter 3.
Chapter 4 191 T roubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses.
192 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 193 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: No POST or V ideo If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem.
194 Chapter 4 Abnormal V ideo Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
Chapter 4 195 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: St ar t Ch ec k LCD modu le? S wap LCD c able / LCD.
196 Chapter 4 Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: ST A R T Ke yboa r d F.
Chapter 4 197 T ouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perfo r m the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St ar t Ch eck M/ B T /P.
198 Chapter 4 Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Chapter 4 199 7. Select S peake rs and click Configure to start Speaker Setup . Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a k nown good date using System Restor e .
200 Chapter 4 b. Select Set up micropho ne . c. Select the micropho ne typ e from the list and click Next . d. Follow the onscre en prompts to complete the test.
Chapter 4 201 USB (Right Up/Down Side) Failure If the right-side USB fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the pr oblem. D o not rep lace non-defective FRUs: Other Failures If.
202 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which installed device s are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
Chapter 4 203 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST .
204 Chapter 4 3Ah Autosize cache 3Ch Advanced conf ig u ra ti o n of chipset regist ers 3Dh Load alternate regi sters with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initial ization .
Chapter 4 205 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports. 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (o ptional) 88h Initialize BIOS Data Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initialize Ext.
206 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For ex ample, "2C 0002" means addres s li ne 1 (bit one set) has failed.
Chapter 5 207 Jumper and Connector Locations T op V i ew Item Description Item Description CN4 PWR/B FFC P U1 Charger IC U7 L VDS SW IC CN5 Subwoofer , rear , ce nter SPK con. U2 LAN IC PU2 GPU PWR CN8 KB Backlight conn. PU3 1.5v PWR CN9 MMB FFC conn.
208 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew Item Description Item Description PU8 CUP Core PWR U45 CPU Socket CN19 Battery conn. CN22 CN23 Mini Card CN25 1 st HDD JDIM1 & JDIM2 DDR3 CN27 SA T A ODD CN30 RTC BA T . PU1 1 AXG PWR. U54 NewCard PWR SW CN34 2 nd HDD conn.
Chapter 5 209 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide s you with standard ope rating pr oce dures for resetting the BIOS password and BIOS recovery for the Aspire 8942. The Aspire 8942 prov ides one Hardware Open Gap on the mai n board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery .
210 Chapter 5 7. Plug in AC, keeping the HW Gap s horted, and press Power Button to power on t he system till BIOS POST is finished. Once BIOS POST has run, remove the tool from the HW Gap. 8. Restart the system. Pr ess the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu.
Chapter 6 21 1 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repl aceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of the Acer Aspire 8 942G . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
212 Chapter 6 Acer 8942G Exploded Diagrams Main Chassis No. Description Acer P/N No. Des cription Acer P/N 1 KB COVER ASSY 3JZY8KCTN00 9 BASE DOOR ASSY 3ZZY9BDTN00 2K / B B L M O D L E (T AIWA N) 2ZY90KB*000 10 HDD 500G 5400RPM GROUP 2ZY9HDE0 000 3 PCB ASSY 21ZY9PT A TN00 1 1 BA TT (LI 8 CELL, 4.
Chapter 6 213 6 VGA 1G 2ZY9VC00000 14 BLUETOOTH GROUP / BLUETOOTH GROUP MA2 2ZY9BH00000 / 2ZYBH00010 7 ZY9 DDR3 RAM 1066(2G) GROUP 2ZY9RM02000 15 TDP ASSY W SYC 3LZY9T A TN00 8 2ND HDD 5400 RPM GROUP 2ZY9HDE0010 No.
214 Chapter 6 LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 NONBEZEL-MYLAR ZY8 FCZY8025010 8 ZY9 LCD COVER ASSY WIFY 38ZY9LCTN30 2 ZY8 BEZEL CAP ASSY 3ZZY8BCTN00 9 CAMERA CN1014- S3.
Chapter 6 215 NOTE: Antennas are not supplied separately . The part number given is fo r the LCD Module which includes the Antennas. 6 P ART NO. LABLE RT1 HCRT1022016 13 DT1_LCD_GASKET GBDT1009013 7 CABLE ASY ZY8 LCD 18 DD0ZY8LC 000 No. Description Acer P/N No.
216 Chapter 6 Acer Aspire 8942G FRU List CA TEGORY P ARTNAME Quanta P/N Adapter Adapter DEL T A 120W-DE 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Green ADP- 120ZB BBGB, L V5+OBL LED LF 1AC0 ZZZ0TNV Battery Battery SANYO AS-200.
Chapter 6 217 Cable PWR CORD V943B30001218008 DANISH 3P 1HYKZZZ00Y9 PWR CORD(ISR)1.8M 3PBLK FZ0I0008-038 1HYXZZZ2241 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW-1 10V ,3P 1HYYZZZ07Q4 POWER CORD(SWI)1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-0 1 1 1HYXZZZ255 1 POWER CORD(IT) 1.8M 3PBLACK FZ010008-008 1HYWZZZ02C8 POWER CORD(S.
218 Chapter 6 FFC CABLE - MMB3 T O S/B 1HYXZZZ0441 FFC CABLE - MMB2 T O MB 1HYXZZZ033S FFC CABLE - USB/B T O MB 1HYXZZZ033M Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER 1HYXZZZ033W LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAK.
Chapter 6 219 ODD BEZEL - SUPER MUL TI 1HYXZZZ034C ODD BRACKET 1HYXZZZ034B DVD RW Drives PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 2X BDC-TD01RS LF W/O bezel SA T A 1DVHZZZ005V Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly ODD BEZEL - BD COMBO 1HYXZZZ034D ODD BRACKET 1HYXZZZ034B BD RW Drives ODD PIONEER BD RW 12.
220 Chapter 6 HDD SEAGA T E 2.5" 5400rp m 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1 1HDDZBZ0TN1 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J 1HDDZBZ0TN3 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F 1HDDZBZ0TN4 HDD WD 2.
Chapter 6 221 Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 104KS Black French Backlit 1KAJZZF0TNG Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 104KS Black German Backlit 1KAJZZG0TNH Keyboard ACER AC7B SM80 17 103KS Black Greek Backlit 1.
222 Chapter 6 1KAJZZ30TNQ 1KAJZZ90TNG 1KAJZZK0TNV 1KAJZZY0TNC 1KAJZZX0TNH LCD LED LCD CMO 18.4" WUXGA Glare N184H6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 1LDMZZZ001 T Cable LCD CABLE FOR CCD 1HYXZZZ034F Case/Co.
Chapter 6 223 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTE NNA *2 1HYXZZZ052D LCD GLASS BEZEL FOR CCD 1HYXZZZ052F BEZEL CAP W/MMB1, LO GO CABLE 1HYXZZZ034N LCD BRACKET W/HINGE FOR GLASS - R 1HYXZZZ038M LCD BRACKET W/HINGE FOR GLASS - L 1HYXZZZ038N CCD CCD MODULE CN1014-S36B-OV01- 1 CHICONY 1.
224 Chapter 6 CCD CCD MODULE SUYIN 1.0M 1HYXZZZ034K CCD MODULE CN1014-S36B-OV01- 1 CHICONY 1.0M 1HYXZZZ034L LCD LED LCD CMO 18.4" WUXGA Glare N184H6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 1LDMZZZ001 T Cable LCD.
Chapter 6 225 Memory Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB MT16JSF25664HY -1G1D1 LF 128*8 0.07um 1SMESZZ0TN7 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E LF 1 28*8 0.07um 1SMESZZ0TN8 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673DZ1-CF8 LF 1SMESZZ0TN6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT1 12S6AFP6C-G7N0 LF 64*16 0.
226 Chapter 6 Screw List Category Description Acer PN Screw SCREW M3*0.5+3.5I 1HYKZZZ00E7 SCREW M2.0*6-I(ANT I-LOOSE) 1HYYZZZ1833 SCREW M2.5*2-I (NI,NYLOK) 1HYTZZZ0687 SCREW M2.5*4-I(BNI) 1HYXZZZ024D SCREW M2.0*3.0-I IRON 1HYYZZZ024M SCREW M2.5*4.0-I(NI )(NYLOK) 1HYBZZZTNF4 SCREW M2.
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Appendix A 228 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8942G Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS8942G- 728G1.28T Bi EMEA Russia LX.PLU02.171 AS8942G-728G1.28TBi W7HP64RUA TRU1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_bg_FP_1.
229 Appendix A AS8942G- 724G1 TBn EMEA France LX.PLU02.007 AS8942G-724G1 T Bn W7HP64A TFR1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_bgn_FP_1.0D_GEb_ FR21 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA UK LX.PLU02 .01 1 AS8942G-726G64Bn W7HP64A TGB1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.
Appendix A 230 AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wi AAP Singapore LX.PLU02.024 AS8942G-728G1.28TWi W7HP64A TSG1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_abgn_FP_1 .0D_GEb_ES61 AS8942G- 726G1.28T Wi AAP Singapore LX.PLU02.025 AS8942G-726G1.28TWi W7HP64A TSG1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/640+640/BT/8L2.
231 Appendix A AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA Portugal LX.PLU02.094 AS8942G-728G1.28TWn W7HP6 4A TPT1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_PT1 1 AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA Austria LX.PLU02.099 AS8942G-728G1.28TW n W7HP6 4A T A T1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.
Appendix A 232 AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA Holland LX.PLU02.1 15 AS8942G-728G1.28TWn W7HP64A TNL1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_NL1 1 AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA Poland LX.PLU02.1 16 AS8942G-728G1.28TWn W7HP64A TPL1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.
233 Appendix A AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PLU02.104 AS8942G-728G1.28TWn W7HP64A TEU7 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_ENQ1 AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA Denmark LX.PLU02.105 AS8942G-728G1.28 TWn W7HP64A TDK2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.
Appendix A 234 AS8942G- 728G1 TBn EMEA Hungary LX.PLU02.063 AS8942G-728G1 TBn W7HP64A THU1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_HU1 1 AS8942G- 728G1 TBn EMEA Italy LX.PLU02.0 59 AS8942G-728G1 TBn W7HP64A TIT1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.
235 Appendix A AS8942G- 728G1 TBn EMEA Israel LX.PLU02.062 AS8942G-728G1 TBn W7HP64A TIL1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_HE1 1 AS8942G- 728G1 TBn EMEA Middle East LX.PLU02 .0 86 AS8942G-728 G1 TBn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.
Appendix A 236 AS8942G- 728G1 TBn EMEA Latvia LX.PLU02.068 AS8942G-728G1 TBn W7HP64A TL V1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_L T1 1 AS8942G- 728G1 TBn EMEA Portugal LX.PLU02 .061 AS8 942G-728 G1 TBn W7H P64A TPT1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.
237 Appendix A AS8942G- 728G1.28T Wn EMEA South Africa LX.PLU02.090 AS8942G-728G1.28TWn EM W7HP64EMA TZA2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/ 640+640/BT/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA Ukraine LX.PLU02.169 AS8942G-726 G64Bn W7HP64RUA TUK1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/640/BT/8L2.
Appendix A 238 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA Belgium LX.PLU02.157 AS8942G-726G64Bn W7HP6 4A TBE1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.4 /5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_NL1 1 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA Holland LX.PLU02.1 58 AS8942G-726G64 B n W7HP6 4A TNL1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.
239 Appendix A AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA UK LX.PLU02 .146 AS8942G-726 G64Bn W7HP64A TGB1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.4 /5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_EN1 1 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PLU02.145 AS8942G-726G64Bn W7HP64A TEU5 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.
Appendix A 240 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA Greece LX.PLU02.130 AS8 942G-726 G64Bn W7HP64A TGR1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.4 /5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_EL31 AS8942G- 726G64Bn EMEA Austria LX.PLU02.129 AS8942G-726G64Bn W7HP64A T A T1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.
241 Appendix A AS8942G- 722G64Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PLU02.040 AS8 942G-722 G64Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 1*2G/ 320+320/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_AR21 AS8942G- 722G64Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PLU02.039 AS8 942G-722 G64Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME9 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 1*2G/ 320+320/8L2.
Appendix A 242 AS8942G- 724G50Mi CHINA China LX.PLU02.016 AS8 942G-724G50Mi W7HP64SCA TCN1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/500_L/BT /8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_abgn_FP_1 .0D_GEb_SC14 AS8942G- 724G50Bi CHINA China LX.PLU02.015 AS8 942G-724G50Bi W7HP64SCA TCN1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/BT/8L2.
243 Appendix A AS8942G- 528G1 TBn EMEA Switzerland LX.PQ902.019 AS8 942G-528G1 TBn W7HP64A TCH1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *4G/ 500_L+500_L/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT41 AS8942G- 438G1.28T Bn EMEA Switzerland LX.PQ902.018 AS8 942G-438G1.28TBn W7HP64A TCH1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.
Appendix A 244 AS8942G- 438G50Bn EMEA Czech LX.PQ902.077 AS8942G-438G50 Bn W7HP64A TCZ2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *4G/ 500_L/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_SK1 1 AS8942G- 438G50Bn EMEA Hungary LX.PQ902.076 AS8942G-438G50 B n W7HP6 4A THU1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *4G/ 500_L/8L2.
245 Appendix A AS8942G- 438G50Bn EMEA Serbia/ Macedonia LX.PQ902.064 AS8942G-438G50Bn W7HP6 4A TCS1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *4G/ 500_L/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_SL1 1 AS8942G- 438G50Bn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PQ902.063 AS8 942G-438G50Bn W7HP64A TEU4 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *4G/ 500_L/8L2.
Appendix A 246 AS8942G- 434G64Bn EMEA Middle East LX.PQ902.052 AS8942G-434 G64Bn EM W7HP64EMA TME4 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *2G/ 640/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_ES61 AS8942G- 434G64Bn EMEA Middle East LX.PQ902.051 AS8942G-434 G64Bn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *2G/ 640/8L2.
247 Appendix A AS8942G- 434G64Bn EMEA Latvia LX.PQ902.040 AS8942G-434G64 B n W7HP6 4A TL V1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *2G/ 640/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_L T1 1 AS8942G- 434G64Bn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PQ902.039 AS8 942G-434G64Bn W7HP64A TEU4 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *2G/ 640/8L2.
Appendix A 248 AS8942G- 434G64Bn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PQ902.027 AS8 942G-434G64Bn W7HP64A TEU7 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *2G/ 640/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_ENQ1 AS8942G- 434G64Bn EMEA Serbia/ Macedonia LX.PQ902.026 AS8942G-434G64Bn W7HP6 4A TCS1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 2 *2G/ 640/8L2.
249 Appendix A AS8942G- 436G64Bn EMEA France LX.PQ902.005 AS8942G-436G64Bn W7HP64A TFR1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 4G+2G/ 640/BT/8L2.4 /5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_FR21 AS8942G- 436G50Bn EMEA Denmark LX.PQ902.015 AS8942G-436G50B n W7HP6 4A TDK2 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 4G+2G/ 500_L/BT/8L2.
Appendix A 250 AS8942G- 828G1.28T Wn AAP Australia/New Zealand LX.PNN02.00 1 AS8942G-828G1.28TWn W7HP64A T AU1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBTCFPbkQ_V3 2*4G/640+640/BT/8 L2.4/5R/ CBUL_bgn_DVBT U/ VHF_FP_1.0D_GEb_R_ES61 AS8942G- 724G1 TBi WW GCTWN S2.PNN02.00 1 AS8942G-724G1 TBi W7HP64AWW1 MC BROADW A Y_PRO1GBTCFPb kQ_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.
251 Appendix A AS8942G- 334G50Mn EMEA Turkey LX.PQB02.08 0 AS8942G-334G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TTR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_TR31 AS8942G- 334G50Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PQB02.07 9 AS8942G-334G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/8L2.
Appendix A 252 AS8942G- 334G50Mn EMEA Poland LX.PQB02.06 9 AS8942G-334G50Mn W7HP64A TPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_PL1 1 AS8942G- 334G50Mn EMEA Holland LX.PQB02.06 8 AS8942G-334G50Mn W7HP6 4A TNL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/8L2.
253 Appendix A AS8942G- 334G50Mn EMEA Portugal LX.PQB02.05 6 AS8942G-334G50Mn W7HP6 4A TPT1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/8L2.4/5R/ CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_PT1 1 AS8942G- 334G50Mn EMEA Cyprus LX.PQB02.05 5 AS8942G-334G50Mn W7HP64A TCY1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L/8L2.
Appendix A 254 AS8942G- 334G32Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PQB02.04 2 AS8942G-334G32Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME4 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFPb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 8L2.4/5R/CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_RU61 AS8942G- 334G32Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PQB02.04 1 AS8942G-334G32Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME2 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFPb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 8L2.
255 Appendix A AS8942G- 334G32Mn EMEA Germany LX.PQB02.02 9 AS8942G-334G32Mn W7HP64A TDE1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFPb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 8L2.4/5R/CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_DE1 1 AS8942G- 334G32Mn EMEA Poland LX.PQB02.02 8 AS8942G-334G32Mn W7HP64A TPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFPb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 8L2.
Appendix A 256 AS8942G- 334G32Mn EMEA Italy LX.PQB02.01 2 AS8942G-334G32Mn W7HP64A TIT1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFPb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 8L2.4/5R/CBUL_GN_FP_1.0D_GEb_IT1 1 AS8942G- 334G32Mn EMEA S pain LX.PQB02.01 1 AS8942G-334G32Mn W7HP64A TES1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFPb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 8L2.
257 Appendix A AS8942G- 436G64Bn EMEA France LX.PQA02.00 2 AS8942G-436G64Bn W7HP64A TFR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFbk_V3 4G+2G/640/ 8L2.4/5R/CBUL_bgn_FP_1.0D_GEb_FR21 AS8942G- 624G1 TMi WW GCTWN S2.PQA02.00 1 AS8942G-624G1 TMi W7HP64AWW1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCFbk_V3 2*2G/ 500_L+500_L/BT /8L2.
Appendix A 258 AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
259 Appendix A AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
Appendix A 260 AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
261 Appendix A AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
Appendix A 262 AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
263 Appendix A AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
Appendix A 264 AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NLED18.
265 Appendix A AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.
Appendix A 266 AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.
267 Appendix A AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.
Appendix A 268 AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci3330M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.4WU XGAGL BROADW A Y_PRO AS8942G_BROADWA Y_PRO1GBCFPbk_V3 Ci5430M NLED18.
269 Appendix A AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.
Appendix A 270 AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.
271 Appendix A AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.
Appendix A 272 AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF Pbk_V3 Ci3330M NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF bkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF bkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NL ED18.4WU XGAGL MADISON_PRO AS8942G_MADISON_PRO1GBCF bkQ_V3 Ci7720QM NL ED18.
273 Appendix A 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 640GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 500GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII1 0 SO 2GBIII10 N640GB5.
Appendix A 274 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 640GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 640GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 640GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.
275 Appendix A 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 500GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 500GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 640GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII1 0 SO 4GBIII10 N640GB5.
Appendix A 276 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.
277 Appendix A 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO4GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO4GBIII10 N500GB5.
Appendix A 278 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.
279 Appendix A 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO4GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII1 0 SO 2GBIII10 N500GB5.
Appendix A 280 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.
281 Appendix A 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO1GBIII1 0 SO 1GBIII10 N160GB5.4KS N 160GB5.4KS 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII 10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.
Appendix A 282 NBDRW4XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Swiss/G (KB.I170A.025) NBDRW4XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Swiss/G (KB.I170A.025) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Russian (KB.I170A.021) NBDRW4XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Russian (KB.I170A.021) NBDRW4XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Russian (KB.I170A.
283 Appendix A NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.012) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.012) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Hungarian (KB.I170A.015) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Italian (KB.I170A.016) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN UK (KB.I170A.
Appendix A 284 NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN US International (KB.I170A.029) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN T urkish (KB.I170A.027) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Arabic (KB.I170A.005) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN US International (KB.I170A.029) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN US International (KB.
285 Appendix A NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Turkish (KB.I170A.027) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Arabic (KB.I170A.005) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN FR/Arabic (KB.I170A.01 1) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN FR/Arabic (KB.I170A.01 1) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.01 2) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN US International (KB.
Appendix A 286 NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN German (KB.I170A.013) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.012) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN SLO/CRO (KB.I170A.022) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Portuguese (KB.I170A.020) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN UK (KB.I170A.
287 Appendix A NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN S panish (KB.I170A.023) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Nordic (KB.I170A.018) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN SLO/CRO (KB.I170A.022) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN SLO/CRO (KB.I170A.022) NBDCB4XS 3rd WiF i 2x2 BGN Greek (KB.
Appendix A 288 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN FR/Arabic (KB.I170A.01 1) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.01 2) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Russian (KB.I170A.021) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Arabic (KB.I170A.005) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.01 2) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN US International (KB.
289 Appendix A NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Arabic (KB.I170A.005) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN French (KB.I170A.01 2) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN US International (KB.I170A.029) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN US International (KB.I170A.029) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN German (KB.
Appendix A 290 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN US International (KB.I170A.029) NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN German (KB.I170A.01 3) ODD Wireless LAN1 K/B.
Appendix B 291 T est Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Microsoft Windows 7 with backwards compatibility with Windows XP .
292 Appendix B Microsoft ® W indows ® 7 Environment T est Component Brand Ty p e Description 2nd HDD HGST N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2. 5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F TOSHIBA N160GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W: FG01 1J WD N160GB5.
Appendix B 293 TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3263GSX SA T A 8MB 68P LF F/W:FG020J TOSHIBA N500GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J WD N160GB5.
294 Appendix B HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tr ay DL 8X G T30N LF W/O bezel SA T A (HF + Windows 7) P ANASONIC NBDR W4XS ODD P ANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm T ray DL 4X UJ230A LF W/O bezel FW 1.10 SA T A (Windows 7) P ANASONIC NBDR W4XS ODD P ANASONIC BD RW 12.
Appendix C 295 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office.
296 Appendix C.
297 A AFLASH Utility 39 B Battery Pack Removing 52 BIOS ROM type 17 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 31–39 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 31 Onboard Device Configur ation 35 Save and Exit 38 Security 3.
298 Kensington Lock Bracket Removing 101, 153 Keyboard Removing 69 Keyboard Failure 196 L Launch Bo ard Removing 81, 171 LCD Bezel Replacing (flush) 140 Replacing (sta ndard) 134 LCD Bezel Cap Removin.
299 S pea ker Module Removing 106, 148 S tandard Bezel Disassembly Flowchart 111 S tandard L CD Bezel Removing 112 Subwoofer Removing 103, 150 Switch Cover Removing 71, 180 System Block Diagram 4 T T .
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デバイスAcer 8942の購入後に（又は購入する前であっても）重要なポイントは、説明書をよく読むことです。その単純な理由はいくつかあります：
Acer 8942をまだ購入していないなら、この製品の基本情報を理解する良い機会です。まずは上にある説明書の最初のページをご覧ください。そこにはAcer 8942の技術情報の概要が記載されているはずです。デバイスがあなたのニーズを満たすかどうかは、ここで確認しましょう。Acer 8942の取扱説明書の次のページをよく読むことにより、製品の全機能やその取り扱いに関する情報を知ることができます。Acer 8942で得られた情報は、きっとあなたの購入の決断を手助けしてくれることでしょう。
Acer 8942を既にお持ちだが、まだ読んでいない場合は、上記の理由によりそれを行うべきです。そうすることにより機能を適切に使用しているか、又はAcer 8942の不適切な取り扱いによりその寿命を短くする危険を犯していないかどうかを知ることができます。
ですが、ユーザガイドが果たす重要な役割の一つは、Acer 8942に関する問題の解決を支援することです。そこにはほとんどの場合、トラブルシューティング、すなわちAcer 8942デバイスで最もよく起こりうる故障・不良とそれらの対処法についてのアドバイスを見つけることができるはずです。たとえ問題を解決できなかった場合でも、説明書にはカスタマー・サービスセンター又は最寄りのサービスセンターへの問い合わせ先等、次の対処法についての指示があるはずです。
