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1. USA Canada Canadian French AS5052WX Mi MCEUS UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 ATTL5 N14 1 0 WXGA G C AN AS505 PA ACLA LX AV AS5052WX ATTL5 N14 1 2WXM Spanish 30J 02 Mi 0 WXGA i 2 MCEES1 G UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS505 PA ACLA LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N14 1 1AWX Spanish 30J 04 XMI 3 WXGA Mi 8 G 2 512 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C AN AS505 AAP Australia AS5051AN ATMK N14 1 1ANW New WXCi 3 WXGA XCi Zealand LINPUSAU G 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS505 PA SO512 SO512 N120 2WXM MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 i K S0512 S0512 N120 MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 K S0512 SO512 N120 MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 K S0512 N80G NCB2 ABT MBII5 B5 4K 4X BRM4 318BG S0512 N80G NCB2 ABT MBII5 B5 4K 4X BRM4 318BG S0512 N80G NCB2 ABT MBII5 B5 4K 4X BRM4 318BG NSM8 N X ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT X ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG 6 6 AS505 Malaysia LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N14 1 1AWX 305 04 XCi 36 WXGA Ci 2 G 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS505 Malaysia LX AV AS5051AN ATMK N14 1 30C 0 WXCi 36 WXGA 18 LINPUSMA G 2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 6 6 XCi 1ANW Sweden LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N14 1 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT_ FOX_ BT Finland 30J 04 XMi 3 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VoIP 9 G K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB bg VP Slovenia LX AV ATMK N14 1 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT FOX_ BT Croatia 30J 05 3 WXG
2. Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu Launch Windows Mobility Center by right clicking kr in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Center Ghapter 1 27 Using the System Utilities 28 Acer Bio Protection only for certain models Acer Bio Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system Utilizing the unigueness 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 b Task icon for one finger B 0 B Log Off Shut Down My Privacy
3. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 see Removing the LCD Module on page 79 see Removing the LCD Bezel on page 103 see Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 104 pm 1 Ge ZOR oS eS NT Release the antenna cables from the aluminium tapes 108 Chapter 3 10 Remove the tapes together holding the antenna in place 11 Remove the antenna cables from the back cover NOTE There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it Removing the Web Camera See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 103 m o TEN oS SY n See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 104 Chapter 3 109 9 Remove the Web camera from the back cover 110 Chapter 3 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 O
4. Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center and right buttons The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models iul R indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components EN key Launch Acer Empowering Technology a D od Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs keys Chapter 1 Closed Front View 1 lt USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera only for certain models 2 Unlimited volume Adjust the volume of the audio out control wheel Receives signals from a remote control gat U Locks and releases the lid m Left and Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output speakers deliver stereo audio output 1394 EL E pin ar 1394 LL to IEEE 1394 devices port Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman REN A Accepts input from external microphones jack Headphones Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers speaker line out headphones S PDIF support Bluetooth Enable disables the Bluetooth function communication switch Wireless Enable disables the wireless function communicat
5. My Music Reminder SysSet Application icon for multi finger P a li Click the blinking Please swipe This was the finger to enroll gt your finger gt successful fingerprint fingerprint 2 OK Cancel Apply ANO na J Ae 7 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 1 2 2 Default Monitor on xxxxxxxxxx Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low g Highest 32 bit xxxx by xxxx pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings x nl Cancel Apply 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 gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display
6. mes meme A A UA Click and hold then use Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking finger on the touchpad a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context menu NOTE Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness NOTE By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys lt Fn gt lt F11 gt function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad NOTE lt Fn gt lt F11 gt works only for c
7. 1 11 M2 5 x L6 11 3 0 kgf cm 26 Turn the unit over and remove the 5 screws 2 x B 3 x A from the top panel o o 9 Removing the Media Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 gt owe qe ut See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 Chapter 3 86 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 68 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 See Removing the CPU on page 77 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 20 Turn over the media board to gain access to the cable 8 s Kas 3 q Chapter 3 21 Disconnect the cable from the media board to remove the board from the upper case Removing the E key Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 3 Se
8. Acer InviLink 802 11b g WiFli6 WIMAXTV Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150 5350 Subject to availability WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 I O Ports D D Acer EasyPort IV connector for Aspire 5930 series only ExpressCard 54 slot 5 in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD 4 USB 2 0 ports HDMI port with HDCP support USB 2 0 eSATA port TE If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time Consumer infrared CIR port External display VGA port RF in jack for Aspire 5930 series only Headphones 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 L Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Chapter 1 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Only for certain models NOTE The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram Eiger Block Diagram Mobile CPU Penryn THERMAL EMC2102 CLK GEN RTM875N 606 VD HOST BUS 667 800 1067MHzQ1 05v B CRT 667 800 MHz 667 800MHz Cantiga m 12 DDR Memory I F DDR2 DIMM INTEGRATED GRAH
9. COVER Ax2 y xx Y Y Bx1 Y Ax WLAN TV TUNER DIMM ODD HDD BOARD MODULE MODULES MODULE MODULE Ax2 V Y MODEM Y Cx2 v Dx2 v Y CARD OPTICALDISK OPTICAL HARD DISK HARD DISK DRIVE LOCKER BRACKET DRIVE BRACKET Screw List M2 x L4 Black 86 00E13 524 ers Chapter 3 59 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn base unit over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide the battery release latch to the release position to pop out the battery pack then remove the battery pack from the main unit 60 Chapter 3 Removing the SD dummy card 1 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1 Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it Chapter 3 61 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the Lower Cover 1 2 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 Remove the six captive screws and the one screw B on the lower cover en anos Z T 1li T n 11 j i OUG L 3 62 Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover Chapter 3 4 Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DIMM 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 3 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM 4 Remove the DIM
10. called Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this one Crisis Disk should be prepared ready in hand The Crisis Disk could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS Follow the steps below 1 2 3 5 Power Off system Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine In the power off state press Fn Esc and hold them and then press Power Button The system should be powered on with Crisis BIOS Recovery process BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed machine If the Crisis flashing process is finished the system will restart If the Crisis Recovery process is finished the system should be powered on with successful and workable BIOS Then a person can update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process 134 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series 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 AC
11. uc Confirm password Password Rules NOTE The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords J Acer eDataSecurity Management File Encryption Enter a password 4 to 12 characters Confirm password J Acer eDataSecurity Management File Decryption Password i g Open the file after decryption Warning about desktop search tools Acer eRecovery Management lt 2 24 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 DA drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with E Backup Chapter 1 Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups Restore Restore system to factory default Reinstall applications drivers Restore system from user backup Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data you must first set the Empowerin
12. 025 Boards TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00540 001 BT MOD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 BT 21100 005 WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 KI SPMO01 003 VGA MXM CARD NVIDIA 9PGSHM 55 AQ301 001 DDRIII 512MB W HDCP MSI MADE VGA CARD NB9P GS 512M GDDR3 BIWA MINI SENSOR BD 07522 2M 55 TKJ01 001 EIGER PD FP BD WITH MINI D 55 AQ301 002 138 Chapter 6 II V TV TUNCER DVB T MINI TT 1260DA TU 23100 015 DP CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM 01119 001 55 AR501 005 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI FX 22500 022 AM5 V2H 1 5 3 3V Cables D TTT CE Fin BoaRB ABLE SDR TT TT TeUehfAD BOARD GALE TT TT T spansorooe TT TT USBBONRDOWE TT TT T soans on TT D BUETOOTHBOARDORNE sakai TT TT ratio Bonn caste TT aki TT Tenai TT aaa TT AA A TACIS TC I KA TTT VV TeUeHFAD BUTTON BOARD CABLE SOAREOT O4 TV BOWOMESW ania TTT Fro cara CABLE 154 WXGA so ansorooe O KE I a POWER CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK CORD 10A 125V 3PIN US BK 27 27 01518 641 641 ae CORD 2 5A 125V 8121 USA aomen 01518 781 W CNS POWER CORD 220V 3PINEUR CORD 220V 3PIN EUR 27 27 T80V1 004 004 ra E POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR C R 01518 731 UK POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27 01518 541 POWER CORD 5A 250V 3PIN UKBK CORD 5A 250V 3PIN UK BK 27 27 03118 001 001 rn CORD 10A 3PIN BK EL NN 01518 561 DENMARK POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN 27 01518 671 DENMARK BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN BK 27 01518 571 SOUTH AFRICA PO
13. 12 Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches Chapter 3 15 Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit NOTE When connecting the cable back to the unit please note that the cable should be routed well Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1 mp IM OX SUL de 9 d A A AA 012222 4 S GW Ge M eS d Nor See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 68 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 See Removing the CPU on page 77 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 connector on the main board ee Chapter 3 81 82 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 83 84 Chapter 3 25 Remove the eleven screws 11 x B from the bottom panel
14. 12008 019 WD1200BEVS 22UST0 ML125 LF HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA II HITACHI KH 16007 016 HTS541616J9SA00 LF HDD 160GB SEAGATE SATA KH 16001 029 ST9160827AS HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH 16004 002 MK1646GSX LF HDD 250GB SEAGATE SATA KH 25001 011 ST9250827AS HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH 25004 001 MK2546GSX LF HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST KH 25007 011 HTS542525K9SA00 LF HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH 25008 018 WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML125 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH 32008 013 WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 ML125 Keyboard KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK E88KS US INTERNATIONAL ASPIRE BLACK KB INT00 442 KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 443 E88KS US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 444 E89KS UK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 445 E89KS TURKISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 446 E88KS THAILAND ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 447 E89KS SWISS G ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 448 E89KS SWEDISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 449 E89KS SPANISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 451 89KS SLO CRO ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 452 E88KS RUSSIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 453 E89KS PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 454 E89KS POLISH ASPIRE BLACK
15. 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHSLO2 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHPL6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHPT1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHSW5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHTR1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBIl6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBIIG GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBll6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBIl6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBll6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBIl6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBll6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBll6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBIl6 MBIl6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG 15 O AS505 EMEA South LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX Africa 305 01 XMi Mi 7 XPHSA1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Norway LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 02 XMi Mi 4 XPHNO1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN
16. 42 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 455 E89KS NORWEGIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 457 E88KS KOREAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 458 E93KS JAPANESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 459 E89KS ITALIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 462 E89KS HUNGARIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 463 E88KS GREEK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 464 E89KS GERMAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 465 E89KS FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 467 E89KS DUTCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 468 E89KS DANISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 469 E89KS CZECH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 470 E88KS TRADITIONAL CHINESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 471 E89KS CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 472 E89KS BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 473 E89KS BELGIUM ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 474 E88KS ARABIC ENGLISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 475 E89KS ARABIC FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 476 E89KS NORDIC ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 477 E89KS ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK LCD CMO 15 4 WXGA GLARE N15413 LK 1540
17. BC 55008 LF W O BEZEL SATA Communication Module cc EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET 25 AQE01 001 CPU Processor KC 84001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2 26G 3M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA KC 86001 DPP 2 4G 1066 25W 3M CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA KC 95001 DPP 2 53G 6M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA KC 94001 DTP 2 53G 6M 1066 35W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA KC 96001 DTP 2 8G 6M 1066 35W DVD Module ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X TS L633A LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DVR TD08RS LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00801 021 KU 00805 044 ODD PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X UJ 870A LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00807 059 ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF W O BEZEL SATA MALAYSIA ODD SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X AD 7560S LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE KU 0080F 001 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DS 8A2S LF W O KU 0080D 029 KU 0080D 034 KU 0080E 009 BEZEL SATA FAN SUNON 23 AR501 003 CPU HEATSINK AVC NBO W O FAN 60 AQ301 003 HDD Hard Disk Drive Chapter 6 14 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST KH 12007 014 HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO B LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE KH 12001 032 ST9120817AS LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH 12004 007 MK1246GSX LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH
18. MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 Appendix A AS505 EMEA Germany LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 05 XMi Mi 7 XPHDE7 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Middle LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX East 305 06 XMi Mi 1 XPHAR1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Denmark LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 04 XMi Mi 7 XPHDK1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Belgium LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 05 XMi Mi 6 XPHBE1 UMAC 2 512 120 i Eastern Europe AS505 EMEA 1AWX M LX AV AS5051AW 305 05 XMi 2 2 512 120 AS505 EMEA UK LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 08 XMI Mi 3 2 512 120 AS505 EMEA UK LX AV 1 AWX 30J 08 Mi 2 AS505 EMEA Eastern LX AV 1 AWX Europe 305 05 Mi 1 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Spain LX AV 305 05 9 Appendix A S0512 MBII5 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N120 GB5 4 K S0512 MBII5 K N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N1
19. Modules on page 64 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 9 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 10 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 11 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 12 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 13 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 14 See Removing the CPU on page 77 15 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 16 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 17 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 18 See Removing the Audio Board Module on page 98 19 Release the subwoofer module from the latch and remove the subwoofer module from the lower case 100 Chapter 3 20 Remove the bluetooth module from the lower case Chapter 3 101 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart B 102 LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE Y Bx4 LCD BEZEL Bx5 Y LCD ASSEMBLY Y v Cx3 Y Cx3 LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET Screw List y LCD BACK PANEL Y Y ANTENNAS VGA CAMERA Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removi
20. Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module i 91 Removing the Main Board WW kk kk kk kK kK KK KI KI K KIR KIR KI KIR KIR KI KI KI KIR KIR KK k 94 Removing the USB Board Module 97 Removing the Audio Board Module a 98 Removing the Subwoofer and the Bluetooth Modules 100 LCD Module Disassembly Process Ak KK a 102 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart A KIRI KII K K K KII KIR 102 Removing the LCD Bezel kk kk KK KK KI KK KI KI KI KI KI KI KI KI KIR KI KIR KK KG 103 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets RR RR KIRI SJ 104 Removing the FPC Cable kk ccc eae 106 Removing the LCD Brackets kk kk kk KK KK KK KK K KI KIR KI KIR KI KIR KK KK KK 107 Removing the Antennas LL kk kK kk kK KK KK KI KK KIRI KI KK KK KK KK KK KK ka 108 Removing the Web Camera kk kk KK KK KK K KI KIRI K KIRR K KI KIR K KI KK eee 109 Troubleshooting 111 System Check Procedures iu a WA AR A be ee A Rel bahara dew ea Mala 112 External Diskette Drive Check kk KK KK KK KIRR K KIRR KK KV KK 112 External CD ROM Drive Check kk kK aaa 112 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Ls 112 Memory CNECK ya T as Ki ANA WARA Meee ow K a ed 113 Power System GneGk an ocax ao nh cad be Gece eee bas Os be hate Sewn eee ewe 113 Touchpad Gheek iu duce bes J J JJ JM MM MM due i duane ages Brie bath Gat A Li d 115 Power On Self Test POST Error Message kS kk KK ks 116 l ld xof EVFOMIVICSSAGSS t
21. XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX KBC Version Serial Number XX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 5930 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID F1 tl Esc XXXxXxXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXxXXXXXXXX F9 Enter F10 NOTE The system information is subject to different models IDEO Model Name IDEO Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Chapter 2 This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system This field shows the speed of the CPU This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master 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 Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE 41 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery Information Main Security Intel Boot System Time 10 NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ 42 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default a
22. also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application Select the power plan you wish to switch to then click Apply To edit a power plan Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness CPU speed and Graphics power mode only for certain models 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required 3 Click Apply or Save to save your new settings NOTE You can revert to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button To delete a power plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using The active power plan will mark with e in upper left corner of power plan icon 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 this plan icon E NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans but you can modify the settings of the predefined power plans Chapter 1 Battery status 1 The guick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage 2 You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes Empowering Technology r Acer ePower Management a iv e 3 E z CJ ar High pe
23. and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password lf 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 and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm Hew Password 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 Presse 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 Chapter 2 45 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 Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Passwor
24. bus Sm Test CPU bus eloek frequeney TT 33h EEE Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager awo A TTT 120 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values aa TTT V muze nenasan TTT an TT POSTdmeewiialon Ha Tres vie configuration against MOS an az PCI bus ana devies T an TT isizealvdesadapsinsysem Hm TT TT Qulet oet sar eptena O ach E gov E erehtre e Dipy GPU ype and speed iwsESAbmrd Tet TT Tey stereos 7 Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP md ez TT Test RAM between iz and 640 KB eoem TT Testextended memory address nes T TT jam to tsar Patch TT T V Cewigure advanced cache raisons T 2 ee IC TT System Management Mode SMM area Display external L2 cache size a p Load custom defaults optional ECR Display shadow area message Display possible high address for UMB k Ton Display error messages Hm eminens Ton check for keyboard errors t Dz ma Ls V 7h Iniialize coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super I O ports and IRQs Bth TT Late POST device initialization Chapter 4 121 Hg EE gan Cenfigre nen MGD IDE eonirolers an Detecandinstal tema paralel pors ih ice PO compat PrP ISA devices n Rian oar O pers T Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional Wn te
25. pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board 125 Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 113 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 115 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA slot assembly PCMCIA System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings actual size then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no Audio driver sound comes from the computer Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no Speaker sound System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk S4 on page 37 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode Press Fn 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation and four short beeps every minute mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode See Save to Disk S4 on page 37 after c
26. password for Acer eRecovery Management Password Protection Acer eRecovery Management SUIS Create A New Password 5 Inthe Create a New Password dialogue box key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked Click OK to set the password Create a New Password New Password 4 12 characters Password Hint lacer N Use for Acer eRecovery Management j Cancel j 20 Chapter 1 Acer eAudio Management j only for certain models 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 audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail Empowering Technology Surroun 1P To choose your playback device click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window Playback Devices Sot wp van vi HDMI Audio Output S PDIF Digital Output Optical Kan azam Chapter 1 21 Acer ePower Management 7 22 Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your pow
27. 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 112 Chapter 4 un External keyboard 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 diagnostic program please refer to main board 2 Goto 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 un Check the Power Adapter on page 114 Q Check the Battery Pack on page 115 Chapt
28. settings indicated below e Ea Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple 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 Chapter 1 29 30 v Extend Desktop to External Monitor Grid Configuration Display 1 X NONE ume Display 2 1 single I Double vertical About B Triple primary at left N Exit N Triple primary at right FA Quad NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 2 26G P8600 2 4 G P9500 2 53G T9400 2 53G T9600 2 8G Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset CPU package Socket B P8400 P8600 P9500 and Socket P T9400 T9600 CPU core voltage 1 0375V to 1 3V CPU Fan True Value Table 45 50 0 3000 55 66 0 3300 18 83 3800 4100 86 91 4100 4800 Throttling 50 On 99 C OFF 93 C OS shut
29. 120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATMK N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATMK N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATMK N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATMK N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATMK N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG Appendix A AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi AS505 AAP 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 AAP 2WXM AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 AAP 2WXM i AAP Vietnam LX AV 30J 01 8 Australia New Zealand Australia New Zealand India Indonesia Philippines Thailand LX AV 30J 01 7 LX AV 306 00 2 LX AV 30J 00 3 LX AV 30J 00 5 LX AV 30J 00 6 LX AV 30J 00 4 LX AV 30J 00 7 LX AV 30J 00 8 AS5051AW XMi MCETH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEVN1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPPAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5052WX Mi MCEAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5052WX Mi MCEIL1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5052WX Mi MCEIN1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R AS5052WX Mi 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5052WX Mi M
30. 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN Slovenia Croatia AS505 EMEA LX AV 1AWX 30J 03 Mi 7 AS505 EMEA Portugal LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 03 XMi Mi 8 MCEPT6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Sweden Finland AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi Turkey LX AV AS5051AW 30J 04 XMI 1 MCETR5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN LX AV AS5051AW 30J 02 XMI 9 MCESV5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN Switzerland LX AV AS5051AW 30J 04 XMI 5 MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN UK LX AV AS5051AW 30J 04 XMi 6 MCEUK5 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 04 XMi Mi 7 MCEWUK1 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Italy LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 04 XMi Mi 2 MCEWIT11 W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 AS5051AW 1AWX XMi Mi MCEWDE1 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN EMEA Appendix A Germany LX AV 30J 03 1 S0512 MBII6 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N100 GB5 4 K S0512 MBII6 K N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT B
31. 2 TP board TP button board OA o 15 20 K0238 008 TBD 1 0A S 1 21D0214 115 TBD 1 OA 1 6 7 8 21H0129 001 New card frame 1 9 U BD 1 2 O 00 N O 00 0 N o 1 2210218 581 TBD 2 2210218 W51 2 0 2 22 70031 001 TBD 24 34 40U07 001 EMI 26 34 42Y01 001 DP1 Boss M20L30 27 34 49U26 001 EM 28 34 4B542 001 EMI spring 29 34 4F405 001 MINI CARD STAND OFF 30 62 10017 691 DDR SODIMM SOCKET 31 62 10017 A71 DDR SO DIMM 32 62 10043 331 TBD 33 62 10065 181 TBD 34 62 10065 251 TBD 35 62 10078 161 TBD 36 62 10079 001 CPU SOCKET 37 62 10081 011 New Card head TBD XX XXXXX XXI 132 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Default Setting Operation Description Gap Open Normal Short Clearing Password Check HW Gap position on M B space Gap name in Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series is G27 G27 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password and or User Password for a security reason BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system
32. 20 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 NSM8 JABT_ N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 16 D AS505 EMEA Greece LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 05 XMI Mi 4 XPHEL1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN EMEA Israel LX AV AS5051AW 305 06 XMi 9 XPHIS1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN EMEA France LX AV AS5051AW 305 04 XMI 8 XPHFRA UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 EMEA Italy LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 05 XMI Mi 5 XPHIT1 UMAC 2 512 120 i AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi Eastern Europe AS505 EMEA LX AV AS5051AW 1 AWX 305 05 XMI M 3 2 512 120 AS505 EMEA Holland LX AV AS5051AW 1 AWX 305 06 XMI Mi 7 2 512 120 AS505 AAP Malaysia LX AV AS5051AW 1 AWX 305 06 XMI Mi 6 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 AS505 EMEA Norway LX AV 1 AWX 305 05 Mi 8 AS505 EMEA South LX AV 1 AWX Africa 305 06 Mi 2 165 ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 K ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 K ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120
33. 3 C AN AS505 AAP Thailand LX AV AS5051AN 1ANW 30C 0 WXMi XMi 13 LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN LX AV AS5052WX 30J 01 Mi 9 MCETH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 LX AV AS5051AW 30J 03 XMI 2 2 512 100 LX AV AS5051AW 30J 04 XMi 3 2 512 100 Thailand AS505 AAP 2WXM i AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi Belgium EMEA Middle East AS505 EMEA Middle LX AV 1AWX East 30J 04 Mi 4 AS505 EMEA Italy LX AV 1AWX 30J 04 Mi 0 AS505 EMEA Spain 1AWX Mi LX AV 30J 03 9 Appendix A ATMK N141 SO512 N 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N14 1 SO512 N 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N14 1 SO512 N 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G N 0 WXGA BII6 G ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 S0512 MBII6 MBII6 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 SO512 N100 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 K ATMK N14 1 SO512 N100 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 K SO512 N100 MBII6 GB5 4 K ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N60G B5 4K N60G B5 4K N60G B5 4K N120 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT X ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 JABT_ N X ATH54 13BG X X FOX_ N UJ o 2J lt S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 N 15 AS
34. 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 K ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N80G NSM8 ABT 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 G 13BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG X X X Appendix A AS505 EMEA Russia LX AV 1AWX 305 04 Mi 9 AS505 EMEA Sweden LX AV 1AWX Finland 305 05 Mi 0 AS505 Slovenia 1AWX Croatia Mi EMEA LX AV 305 06 3 AS505 EMEA Portugal LX AV 1AWX 305 06 Mi 8 AS505 EMEA Switzerland LX AV 1AWX 305 06 Mi 4 AS505 EMEA UK LX AV 1AWX 305 06 Mi 5 AS505 EMEA Turkey LX AV 1AWX 305 07 Mi 0 EMEA Turkey LX AV 305 07 1 Appendix A AS505 1ANW XMi AS505 1AWX Mi AS5051AW XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHSV1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHSLO2 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHPT1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHSW5 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi XPHUK1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHTR1 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051A
35. 5 1AWX Mi EMEA Slovenia Croatia AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Switzerland LX AV 30J 08 6 Appendix A AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEIT7 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEDK6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEFRF UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCENO5 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCENO5 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCERU9 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCESI1 UMAC 2 512 120 eL 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN S0512 MBII5 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N120 NSM8 ABT N GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII6 N80G B5 4K S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 S0512 MBII5 S0512
36. 505 EMEA Eastern AS5051AW 1AWX Europe XMi Mi 2 512 100 AS505 EMEA Denmark LX AV 1AWX 30J 02 Mi 4 AS505 EMEA France LX AV 1AWX 30J 02 Mi 5 AS505 EMEA Germany LX AV 1AWX 30J 02 Mi 7 AS505 EMEA Germany LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 02 XMI Mi 8 2 512 100 AS505 EMEA Holland LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 03 XMi Mi 3 2 512 100 AS505 EMEA Norway LX AV 1AWX 30J 03 Mi 4 AS505 EMEA Russia LX AV 1AWX 30J 03 Mi 5 AS505 EMEA Eastern LX AV 1AWX Europe 30J 03 Mi 6 153 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N100 GB5 4 K S0512 MBII6 K S0512 MBII6 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 NSM8 N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 Appendix A AS5051AW XMi MCESI1 UMAC
37. 512 60 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHAR8 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEPL7 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP _0 3C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHRU1 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP AS5052WX Mi 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 BRM 318BG 2 0 ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 BRM G 318BG 2 0 ATMK N141 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT FOX BT 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM VoIP K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT FOX BT 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM VolP K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA ATTL5 N14 1 SO512 N N120 NSM8 ABT FOX N 0 WXGA MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM G K 318BG 2 0 ATTL5 N14 1 SO512 N N120 NSM8 ABT FOX N 0 WXGA MBII5 GB5 4 X ATH54 BRM G K 13BG 2 0 ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM G K 318BG 2 0 16 O AS5051AW XMi MCESW8 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEPT6 UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XM
38. 7 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Disconnect the cable from the launch board E L 7 Chapter 3 20 Remove the launch board module from the upper case gt Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 DX OD oS SS c See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 Chapter 3 91 92 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 See Removing the CPU on page 77 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Remove the touchpad cable that is glued to the bracket Chapter 3 20 Disconnect the fi
39. A MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VolP 0 G K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB bg VP AS505 EMEA Holland LX AV AS5051AW ATMK N14 1 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT_ FOX_ BT 1AWX 30 05 XMi 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VoIP Mi 1 G K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB bg VP _0 3C_AN Appendix A 158 AS505 EMEA Russia LX AV 1AWX 30J 05 Mi 2 AS505 EMEA Holland LX AV 1AWX 30J 05 Mi 4 EMEA Russia LX AV 305 04 3 AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi Sweden Finland AS505 EMEA Slovenia LX AV 1 AWX Groatia 30J 05 Mi 3 AS505 LX AV 2NWX 30C 0 Mi 19 Thailand AS505 AAP Thailand LX AV 3WXM 30J 05 6 AS505 EMEA Middle LX AV 1ANW East 30C 0 XMi 22 AS505 EMEA Middle LX AV 1ANW East 30C 0 XMi 24 159 LX AV 30J 05 5 AS5051AW XMi MCERU9 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_VP _0 3C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCENL6 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP _0 3C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHRU2 UMAC 1 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCESV5 UMAC 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP AS5051AW XMi 1 512 100 BT 6L 5R bg VP LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS5053WX Mi 1 1G 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 9 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 9 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N141 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT FOX BT 36 WXGA MBII6
40. Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z 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 Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series service guide Copyright Copyright O 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 I
41. Audio Azalia ALC888S Keyboard Keyboard controller NS PC97541V Chapter 1 35 Keyboard Total number of keypads 84 85 key Windows logo key Yes Internal amp external keyboard work Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes simultaneously Battery Package configuration Panasonic Sanyo Sony Simplo Li ion 6Cell 4400 MAH 8Cell 4800 MAH 6 8 3 cells in series 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series 2 series in parallel 36 LCD 15 4 inch Typical White Luminance NIT also called Brightness Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left Vertical Upper Lower Temperature Range C Operating Storage shipping AC Adaptor CMO AUO LG 15 4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0 204 x 0 204 R G B Vertical Stripe Normally White 220 1 25 max 400 typical 3 3V 45 45 15 35 0 to 50 40 to 60 Output 19V 4 74A 90W 19V 3 42A 65W Ghapter 1 System Power Management Mech Off G3 Soft Off G2 S5 Working G0 S0 Suspend to RAM S3 Save to Disk S4 Chapter 1 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 sta
42. CEMA1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N141 SO1G 36 WXGA BII6 G ATMK N141 SO1G 36 WXGA BII6 G ATMK N141 SO1G 36 WXGA BII6 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII6 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII6 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII6 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII6 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII6 G ATTL5 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII6 G N120 NSM8 ABT N GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG N120 NSM8 ABT X ATH54 13BG N GB5 4 N N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG O CE N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG 150 Appendix A 151 AS505 AAP 2WXM i Thailand LX AV 30J 00 9 AS505 AAP Vietnam LX AV 2WXM 30J 01 i 0 AS505 AAP Australia LX AV 2WXM New 306 00 i Zealand 1 AS505 AAP India LX AV 1ANW 30C 0 XMi 15 AS505 AAP Vietnam LX AV 1ANW 30C 0 XMi 14 AS505 AAP Thailand LX AV 1 ANW 30C 0 XMi 16 AS505 AAP Singapore LX AV 1 ANW 30C 0 XMi 08 AS505 AAP India LX AV 1ANW 30C 0 XMi 09 AS505 AAP Indonesia LX AV 1ANW 30C 0 XMi 10 AS5052WX Mi MCETH1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5052WX Mi MCEVN1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5052WX Mi XPPAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN A
43. D 022 L03 LF 220NIT 8MS LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE LK 15405 028 B154EW02 V7 W O BRACKET H W CODE 3A LF 220NIT 8MS LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE LK 15405 029 B154EW08 V1 W O BRACKET HW 3A LF 220NIT 8MS LCD LPL 15 4 WXGA GLARE LK 15408 029 LP154WX4 TLB4 LF 220NIT 8MS Chapter 6 143 LCD Module MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF MB AQ201 001 PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 MB AR501 001 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX KN 1GB0G 012 HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG KN 1GBOB 016 M470T2864QZ3 CE6 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 INFINEON KN 1GB02 036 HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 NANYA KN 1GB03 014 NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 ELPIDA KN 2GB09 001 EBE21UE8ACUA 6E E LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX KN 2GB0G 004 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG KN 2GB0B 003 M470T56630Z3 CE6 LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 MICRON KN 2GB04 001 MT16HTF25664HY 667E1 LF SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 HYNIX KN 5120G 024 HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 NANYA KN 51203 032 NT512T64UH8BOFN 3C LF SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SAMSUNG KN 5120B 026 M470T6464QZ8 CE6 LF MISCELLANEOUS TT TT A LV 0 CZ C roca PLATE Fon 16b PANEL T azansor oo2 7 TT TT TT TT TT Temena TT TT TTT TT SenEw erte NYIoK 9R eos TT TT TT sen waga E BOMPSSWATONM ania TT TTT V esama T E TT TTT svenska eosa
44. EIGER C A Bluetooth EIGER 60 42503 00 65 425306 00 ASSY_L_CASE_EIGER ASSY 65 HDD EIGER 60 4Z504 00 ASSY_BIGDOOR_EIGER BT 00807 015 86 00E12 536 BTY PACK PANA Li 8C 2 4AH SMP ISO M2 5X6 Hz0 7 0 8MM 86 00F84 73A 86 00E13 524 M2 5 L10 BLACK ZN IMS M2X4 Hz0 3 34 42536 001 34 42534 001 EMI FOIL MINICARD EIGER CVR MINI CARD SHIELDING 56 25020 005 BT MOD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 137 Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series FRU List ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 011 RC804V B EN REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 008 RC804V B EU Adapter ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA 1900 24AR ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP 90SB BBEA LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP 90SB ADT 90W 19V 3P HP OL093B13P LF ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP 65KB BFJA LF ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA 1650 02AC AP 06503 016 AP 09003 011 AP 09001 013 AP 09001 014 AP 0900A 001 AP 06501 014 ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HP OK065B13 AP 0650A 010 ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP 65KB DFA LF AP 06501 013 D rr i Battery SANYO AS 2007B LI ION 352P SANYO BT 00603 042 6 CELL 4400MAH SONY AS 2007B LI ION 352P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH PANASONIC AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P BT 00605 021 PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P BT 00607 016 PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 4S2P BT 00807 015 PANASONIC 8 CELL 4800MAH sea AUDIO BD Gees D E 2 IC S seRPDEKevsDQ TT ssansor ooe TTT 56 AGV01 001 BT 00604
45. EMEA Russia LX AV AS5051AW 305 02 XMi 5 XPHRU2 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN EMEA LX AV AS5051AW 305 02 XMi 6 XPHSV1 UMAC 2 512 100 AS505 EMEA France LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 02 XMi M 2 2 512 100 AS505 EMEA LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 03 XMi Mi 7 XPHWIT21 W UMAC 2 512 100 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA AS505 J PA 2WXM i Canadian French 157 AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX M Sweden Finland AS505 1AWX Mi AS5052WX Mi MCECF UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN S0512 MBII6 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATTL5 N14 1 0 WXGA G S0512 K MBII6 K N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X ATH54 K 13BG S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 NSM8 ABT N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 Appendix A
46. EN KANAN gel Chapter 3 95 96 22 Disconnect the audio cable from the AUDIOCN1 connector on the main board 7 Chapter 3 25 Carefully remove the main board Removing the USB Board Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 6 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 7 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 9 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 10 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 11 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 12 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 13 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 14 See Removing the CPU on page 77 15 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 16 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 17 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 18 Chapter 3 97 19 Remove the one screw A securing the USB board module to the lower case 20 Remove the USB board module from the lower case Removing the Audio Board Module 98 mm N Uy m i9 Iw 7 XM ASA A soo s PN F de See Removing the Battery Pack
47. ER 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 6 135 Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series Exploded Diagram op V MC AN RM iC j 4 kg GE 7 22 35 24 S 7998 T 727775 EN i NON 7 b z ZA RV 12 co S D 23 Chapter 6 136 Chapter 6 PART No DESCRIBTION Qt y Remark 65 42504 001 2 60 42502 001 55 42507 0016 ASSY 15 4 LCD EIGER ASSY 60 MIDDLE COVER EIGER EIGER PD POWER BD 90 42503 101 C A MEDIA FFC 2ND EIGER 55 xxxxx 001G 54 02A24 021 3 4 165 42501 001 ASSY 65 U CASE W FP EIGER BENE 5 9J NIA82 AID KB DARFON NSK AKAID UI US IN88 EIGER MB VGA CARD NB9P 6S 512M GDDR3 card 60 42512 001 ASSY HSINK AVC NB9 EIGER 55 4Z508 011G EIGER PD USB BD WITH TV 6 1 8 9 50 4Z511 001 C A USB Board EIGER 65 4Z25xx 001 95 42504 0116G EIGER ODD ASSY EIGER PD AUDIO BD 50 42515 011 50 42514 001 C A Audio FFC JH
48. Em TT TT Setennenoy est FE TT ememwiwedos TTT Em TTT aie Run Time Gok TT a TT TT TT mazewe TT TT E raz System ManagementMode Ghapter 4 123 124 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message LCD Related Symptoms 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 Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly 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 Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation The system doesn t power on Chapter 4 System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 113 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 113 Battery
49. FPC Cable See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 oe TER VER SSS rt See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 103 e See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 104 Disconnect the cables from the inverter board FF Se 106 Chapter 3 12 Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel 13 Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel Removing the LCD Brackets 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 Chapter 3 107 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 see Removing the LCD Module on page 79 see Removing the LCD Bezel on page 103 see Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 104 O m a oe SS SU See Removing the FPC Cable on page 106 10 Remove the six screws 6 x C securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets Removing the Antennas See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60
50. GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM VolP G K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT FOX BT 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM_ VolP K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA ATMK N141 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT FOX BT 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM VolP K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA ATMK N141 SO512 N N100 NSM8 ABT FOX BT 36 WXGA MBII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM VoIP K 318BG 2 0 PCMC IA ATTL5 N14 1 SO512 N N120 NSM8 ABT FOX N 0 WXGA MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM G K 318BG 2 0 ATTL5 N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT FOX N 2 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X BRM4 BRM G K 318BG 2 0 ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 BRM 318BG 2 0 ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 BRM G 318BG 2 0 Appendix A LX AV 30C 0 20 AS505 EMEA Middle 1ANW East XMi AS505 EMEA France 1ANW XMi i EMEA Middle East EMEA AS505 1ANW XMi AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi Eastern Europe LX AV 305 04 4 LX AV 30J 05 7 AS505 TWN GCTWN LX AV 2WXM 30J 05 i 8 AS505 TWN GCTWN LX AV 2WXM 305 04 i 6 AS505 EMEA Switzerland LX AV 30J 05 9 1AWX Mi Appendix A AS505 EMEA Russia LX AV 1AWX 305 04 Mi 5 AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSAR 7 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSFR A UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSRU 5 UMAC 1
51. M module Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 Chapter 3 63 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board ss NOTE There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module The Black antenna cable is connected to number 1 connector the White antenna cable is connected to number 2 connector and the Gray antenna cable is connected to number 3 connector 4 Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the one screw A on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board BCM92045NMD FCC ID ODS BRCM1018 K 4324A BRCM1018 CMI ID 2005DJ0891 5 Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket O N NEUEN TJA uu N mm E lt NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board make sure the cable are arranged properly Removing the TV Tuner Board Moqules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 64 Chapter 3 3 Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV tuner board and remove the one screw A to release the board BCM32045NMD FCC ID QOS BRCM 1018 IC 4324A BRCM 1018 d n NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the TV tuner board make sure the cable are arranged properly Removing the Modem Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the TV Tune
52. MBII5 N120 GB5 4 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 16 N Eastern Europe XMi 2 512 120 AS505 EMEA LX AV 1AWX 30J 06 Mi 8 AS505 EMEA Sweden LX AV 1AWX Finland 30J 06 Mi 7 AS505 EMEA UK LX AV 1AWX 30J 08 Mi 1 AS505 EMEA UK LX AV 1AWX 30J 08 Mi 7 AS505 EMEA Turkey LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 07 XMI Mi 2 2 512 120 AS505 EMEA Italy LX AV AS5051AW 1 AWX 30J 07 XMI Mi 6 MCEWIT11 W UMAC 2 512 120 AS505 EMEA UK LX AV 1 AWX 30J 08 Mi 8 AS505 EMEA France LX AV 1 AWX 30J 07 Mi 7 AS505 EMEA Germany LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 07 XMI Mi 8 MCEWDE1 1W UMAC 2 512 120 163 AS5051AW S0512 MBII5 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N120 GB5 4 K S0512 MBII5 K N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 NSM8 N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512
53. MK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA N100 GB5 4 K S0512 MBII6 K N100 GB5 4 N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K N100 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 NSM8 ABT N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 Appendix A AS505 EMEA Holland LX AV 1AWX 305 02 Mi 0 AS505 EMEA France LX AV 1AWX 305 02 Mi 1 AS505 Eastern 1AWX Europe Mi EMEA LX AV 305 02 8 AS505 EMEA Spain LX AV 1AWX 305 03 Mi 1 i AS505 EMEA Slovenia LX AV 1AWX Croatia 305 03 M 0 AS505 J EMEA LX AV 1AWX 305 02 Mi 9 Eastern Europe AS505 EMEA Portugal LX AV 1AWX 305 03 Mi 2 AS505 EMEA Switzerland LX AV 1AWX 305 03 Mi 9 AS505 1AWX Mi EMEA Turkey LX AV 305 03 6 Appendix A AS5051AW XMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHFRA UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHHU6 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHESA UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0
54. N WXMi LINPUSTR 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHTR1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C AN ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 SO512 N120 NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 MBII5 GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 G 318BG ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X BRM4 G 318BG 16 O AS505 AAP India LX AV AS5052N ATTL5 N14 1 SO512 N N80G NSM8 ABT FOX IN 2NWX 30C 0 WXMi 0 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 BRM_ Mi 26 LINPUSIL1 G 13BG 2 0 UMAC 1 512 80 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN 167 Appendix A Appendix A 168 Test Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Windows XP Pro env
55. PICS 667 800 MHz 667 800MHz LVDS CRT I F PCIex16 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 DDR DIMM AGTL CPU I F MXM CONN licator X4 DMI Line In 0 35 Codec AZALIA ICHIM CardReader MS MS Pro xD ALC888S 6 PCIe ports TE JMicro MMC SD vc PCI PCI BRIDGE JMB385 5 in 33 ACPI 2 0 MIC In 4 SATA PCIex ci Nu 12 USB 2 0 1 1 ports eme bel ETHERNET 10 100 1000MbE E High Definition Audio LPC I F PCIex PWR SW T G577BR91U Serial Peripheral I F Matrix Storage Technology DO PCIexl Card Active Managemnet Technology DO a b g n PCIexl INT SPKR Line Out SPDIF si Card a b g n LPC BUS 19 20 21 22 BIOS Winbond Blue Tooth SPI USB SATA HDD SATA 25 BIOS DASH 2Mb 37 24 ODD SATA 24 Printer Port Rep Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View e Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication mE Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Easy launch Buttons for launching frequently used programs buttons Keyboard For entering data into your computer Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Chapter 1 5 V NEN EN
56. R KII 59 Removing the Battery Pack kk kk KK KK KK KIRI eens 60 Removing the SD dummy card LL KK KK eee 61 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card kK KK K K KIIR K K KK 61 Removing the Lower Cover kk KK KK KK KK KIIR KK KI KK KK KK eens 62 Removing the DIMM k kk kk kk kK kK KK KK KI KI K KIR KIR KI KI KI KIR KIR K KIR KIR KK ded 63 Removing the WLAN Board Modules Las 63 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules RR KI 64 Removing the Modem Board Lis 65 VII Table of Contents Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module a 66 Removing the Optical Drive Module ias 68 Main Unit Disassembly Process kk kk kk kk kK kK ee eee ees 71 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart lt is 71 Removing the Keyboard aa 72 Removing the Middle Cover a 73 Removing the Power Board kk kk kK KK KK KK KIRI KK KI KIR KI KI KK RIK KK kk 74 Removing the Heatsink Fan Module as 75 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module ks 76 Fierovirig TNE PU s awe aiani e ar nie a ox o a a 77 Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only Las 78 Removing the LCD Module aso CT KK KK KK K KI KI K KIRI K KIRI Eae 79 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case RR RR RR 81 Removing the Media Board aa 85 Removing the E key Board is 87 Removing the Speaker Module aaa 89 Removing the Launch Board kk KK KK K KK KIRI KI KIRI KIR KIRI KI KIR KIR KK K 90
57. RM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N100 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 NSM8 N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 S0512 MBII6 15 r AS505 EMEA France LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 30J 02 XMi Mi 6 MCEWFR1 1W UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS505 J EMEA Belgium LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX 305 01 XMI Mi 9 XPHBE1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R bg 0 3 C AN AS505 Middle 1AWX East Mi EMEA AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi LX AV AS5051AW 305 03 XMi 8 XPHAR1 UMAC 2 512 100 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN LX AV AS5051AW 305 02 XMi 7 XPHCS2 UMAC 2 512 100 LX AV AS5051AW 305 02 XMi 3 2 512 100 LX AV AS5051AW 305 03 XMi 3 2 512 100 Eastern Europe Germany Greece AS505 EMEA Israel LX AV 1 AWX 305 03 Mi 4 AS505 EMEA Italy LX AV AS5051AW 1 AWX 305 03 XMI Mi 5 2 512 100 AS505 EMEA Denmark LX AV 1 AWX 305 01 Mi 8 155 S0512 MBII6 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA AT
58. S5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 256 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSVN 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 80 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSSG 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIN1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATTL5 N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 0 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATTL5 N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 0 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATTL5 N141 SO1G N N120 NSM8 ABT N N 0 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X ATH54 G K 13BG ATMK N14 1 SO256 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 G 13BG ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 G 13BG ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N80G NSM8 ABT FOX_ N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 BRM G 13BG 2 0 ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 G 13BG ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 G 13BG ATMK N141 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT N N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 G 13BG Appendix A LX AV 30C 0 AS5051AN WXMi Philippines 11 LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS505 AAP 1ANW XMi AS505 AAP Malaysia LX AV AS5051AN 1ANW 30C 0 WXMi XMi 12 LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1 512 60 6L 5R CB bg 0
59. TMK N14 1 36 WXGA G SO1G BII5 N N120 GB5 4 K N N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NCB2 ABT 4X ATH54 13BG S0512 NCB2 ABT MBII5 4X ATH54 13BG 148 AS505 TWN GCTWN LX AV 1AWX 305 01 Mi 2 AS505 TWN GCTWN LX AV 1AWX 305 01 MI 4 AS505 TWN GCTWN LX AV 1AWX 305 01 Mi 3 AS505 AAP Australia LX AV 1AWX New 30J 01 Mi Zealand 1 AS505 AAP Singapore LX AV 1AWX 30J 01 Mi 2 AS505 AAP India LX AV 1AWX 30J 01 Mi 3 AS505 AAP Indonesia LX AV 1AWX 30J 01 Mi 4 AS505 AAP Philippines LX AV 1AWX 30J 01 Mi 5 AS505 AAP Malaysia LX AV 1AWX 30J 01 Mi 6 149 AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1 512 60 BT 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1 512 80 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AW XMi MCEAU1 UMAC 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS5051AW XMi 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS5051AW XMi 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS5051AW XMi 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS5051AW XMi 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS5051AW XMi 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N141 SO512 N N120 NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 GB5 4 X ATH54 BRM G K 13BG 2 0 ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N60G NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 BRM G 13BG 2 0 ATMK N14 1 SO512 N N80G NSM8 ABT FOX N 36 WXGA MBII5 B5 4K X ATH54 BRM G 13BG 2 0 ATMK N141 SO1G N N
60. TT 44 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 145 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5930 5930Z7 5730Z Series AS505 AAP India LX AV 1ANW 30C 0 XMi 02 AS505 AAP Indonesia 1ANW XMi Philippines a a Appendix A AS5051AN WXMI LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSIN1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSMA 2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSPH 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSSG 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSTH 2 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS5051AN WXMi LINPUSVN 1 UMAC 1 512 80 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA G ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA G ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA G ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA G ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA G 6 ATMK N14 1 3 WXGA G ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA G S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 N N80G B5 4K NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X 146 USA Canada Canadian French AS5051AW XMi 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 LX AV 30J 00 1 LX AV AS5051AW 30J 00 XMI 2 2 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 LX AV AS5051AW 305 00 XMi 1 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 USA LX AV AS5051AW Canada 305 00 XMI 8 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 AS505 ACLA LX AV AS5051AW 1AWX Spani
61. WD1200BEVS TOSHIBA WD WD2500BEVS 22UST0 ML125 LF MK1646GSX LF 22UST0 ML125 MB sector Data heads 3 3 4 Drive Format Spindle 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed RPM Performance Specifications SATA SATA SATA SATA Max media 540 540 540 850 transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 5V DC 5 tolerance Chapter 1 33 Optical Disc Drive Vendor amp model name TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS L633A LF PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ 870A LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GSA T50N LF SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD 7560S LF PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS 8A2S LF Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 08Mbytes sec Buffer Buffer Memory Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD multi session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 9GB 4 7GB DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD 8 CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book Model 8 2 Standard Data CD ROM XA Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Mode2 Form1 8 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio Text Video Video CD W
62. WER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 681 AFRICA BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27 01518 2701518581 pr POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN SWISS LL S BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 591 71 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 701 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SPIN ITALY 27 01518 611 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 27 01518 711 BK POWER CORD 2 5A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 631 AFRICA BK INDIA POWER CORD 10A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 721 AFRICA BK INDIA TVT POWER conn 25A 250V AUSTRALIA aaa T Frown conn aGAjAGNZ ausa TT rer CORD 7a av ausies TTT VV T POWER CORD TA 125V 29IN JAPAN e7 og ta ter TT Chapter 6 139 POWER CORD 7A 250V 2PIN KOREA 27 01518 531 EUIS POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27 01518 761 Case Cover Bracket Assembly SRKERSPEAEREORT ns 9810 BRACKET amp SPEAKER FOR TV Freer sue worren akiai TT TT TT sMenser E TV PPRESSDUMMYONID enno C L NEWONDUMMYOND T ienas TT AA A ET I lt T ote cove TTT ei TTT VV UNROWDGOWR TT TT TT TT azansonoz TT eee coves ae TT TT UPPER CASE W SPEAKER amp E KEY 60 AQ301 002 CABLE amp POWER CABLE amp FINGERPRINT HOLE LCD COVER 15 4 W BACKLIGHT 60 AR501 005 MODULE amp ANTENNA LCD BEZEL 15 4 W MICROPHONE 60 AR501 004 LCD BRACKET W HINGE LEFT 33 AR501 004 LCD BRACKET W HINGE RIGHT 33 AR501 005 COMBO MODULE BLU RAY 2X 6M AR501 001 Combo Module ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7MM TRAY KO 0020E 002 DL 2X
63. WX 305 00 XMi Mi 5 XPHVN1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN AS505 Singapore 1AWX Mi LX AV AS5051AW 305 00 XMI 6 XPHWSG2 1W UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN LX AV AS5051AW 305 01 XMi 1 XPHXC1 UMAC 1 512 120 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 S2 AV AS5051AW 305 00 XMi i 2 512 120 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 S2 AV 305 00 2 2 512 100 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 S2 AV 305 00 3 2 1G 160 BT 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 LX AV 305 01 6 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 LX AV 305 01 5 1 512 120 6L 5R CB bg 0 3 C AN ACLA Portuguese AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 2WXM i AS505 5WXM i AS505 China 1AWX Ci i 1AWX Appendix A GCTWN GCTWN GCTWN Hong Kong China Ci N N120 GB5 4 K N N120 GB5 4 K ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N141 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII6 G NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT X ATH54 13BG NSM8 ABT FOX X ATH54 BRM 13BG 2 0 NSM8 JABT_ N X ATH54 13BG X X N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K S0512 N120 MBII6 GB5 4 K ATTL5 N141 SO512 SO512 N100 NSM8 ABT FOX 0 WXGA MBIl6 MBIl6 GB5 4 X ATH54 BRM G K 13BG 2 0 N160 FOX GB5 4 BRM KS 2 0 ATTL6 N141 SO1G 0 WXGA BII5 G ATMK N141 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 G A
64. XX XXXXXXXXXXXX Esc Enter F10 Chapter 2 39 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options Information Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions d N L r5 5 E To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility 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 40 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Information CPU Type CPU Speed IDEO Model N IDEO Serial N Main Securit Intel Boot Exit Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T9400 2 53 GHz 2553832 ame XXXXXXXXXXX XX umber XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX
65. able 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 VI Table of Contents System Specifications 1 SALES 6 An a ie Ace in a a a SD a a i L m aes 1 System Block Diagrami 15 sn m Gad Sued etek wee aras dodo a eee 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 kk kk kK KK KK KK KK KI KII KK KI KI KI KIR KIRI KI KK eee KK KK k 5 PUR a a 8 INCI a OR S na a g s ik Na d px ru a ua Bae os Dodd 12 EAS y AUCH BUNONS ciedrs songs dan madonna wae g ae 12 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Las 13 Touchpad basics with two click buttons kk KK as 13 sing the Keyboard 4 5 miss geek eed ot eats k ees Bee hee ed aq D epo dun 15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 0000 eee RR KIR eee 15 Windows Keys 000 ccc ee eee hr 16 FOL OS rai rasa pea een elute dos Me BUR uM etii d ARUM I ee oe 17 Special Key only for certain models KK KK KIRR KRI RIK R KIR IK SJ 18 Acer Empowering Technology d bh kl kn k A Wa ba a e dk eens 19 Launching Acer Empowering Technology Ls 19 Empowering Technology password aa 20 Acer eAudio Management only for certai
66. 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 u Use Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 3 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Drag Click and Tap twice at the same speed hold then as double clicking a mouse use finger on button rest your finger on the the touchpad touchpad on the second tap to drag the and drag the cursor cursor Access context Click once menu Scroll Swipe up down left right using Acer FingerNav 4 way control function Manufacturing option Touchpad basics with two click buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two click buttons 1 2 3 Q Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor Chapter 1 13 u Press the left 2 and right 3 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 Execute Ouickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a Mouse Buon
67. ar HE 102 Access Point 802 11g D Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a b g Wireless 108AG Access Point 802 11n Belkin NTMIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802 11n Bluetooth Device Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson T610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 170 Appendix B PCMCIA Test Wireless Lan Card Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802 11a Not recommended for wireless ready NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802 11a model ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone OL1ACC 21581 3G GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5 in 1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test SD MS MMC SM CF Microdrive XD SD Card Apacer 128 256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB 150x Hi Speed KINGMAX 1GB 66x Hi Speed SanDisk 1GB RiDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card MS Card Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 1GB MS PRO Sony 2GB MS PRO MMC Card SanDisk 32MB Transcend 64 128MB Transcend 256MB SanDisk RS MMC 128MB PQI RS MMC 256MB Transcend 512MB A DATA Turbo 200X 2GB MMC Card XD Card Apacer 256 512MB SanDisk 2GB Olympus 512MB CF Card Apacer 256 512 SanDisk 2GB Appendix B 171 172 Appendix B Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you are a distributo
68. ard Device Configuration 45 Security 43 44 System Security 50 Board Layout Top View 131 brightness hotkeys 17 caps lock on indicator 12 computer on indicator 7 12 CPU 77 CPU Fan True Value Table 31 DIMM Module 63 Display 4 display hotkeys 17 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 116 Euro 18 External CD ROM Drive Check 112 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 59 Features Fingerprint Board 91 Flash Utility 51 foc cable 106 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 135 Hard disk 33 Hard Disk Drive Module 66 HDD 33 Hibernation mode hotkey 17 Hot Keys 15 Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 129 Jumper and Connector Locations 131 Top View 131 Keyboard 35 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Inout Device Check 112 Launch Board 90 LCD Bezel 103 LCD Brackets 107 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 102 LCD with the Brackets 104 lower cover 62 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 71 Mainboard 94 175 media access U on indicator 12 Memory Check 113 Model Definition 146 Modem Board 65 Undetermined Problems 130 utility BIOS 39 51 V view Notebook Manager left 8 hotkey 17 rear 10 num lock right 8 on indicator 12 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 170 Online Support Information 173 WLAN Board 63 Panel 5 Bottom 11 left 5 PC Card 12 Power System Check 113 Battery Pack 115 Power Adapter 114 Processor 31 Screw List 58 speakers hotkey 17 System Block Diagram 4 System Check Proce
69. asi ssa fhe akli di S Lacie de dln i ar dd b ka 117 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes ka san aa hah A Wa ls ba ee dal al tenes 120 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message KR cee KI IK YJ 125 Incermitient PEODIGRTIS sa etre cure saus ed hb i 9d bus a Y wal n a VD hd Ros 129 Undetermined Problems i hee meme A KK KI e tmr xad 130 Jumper and Connector Locations 131 Top and Bottom View i kk kk kk kk kk KK KK KI KK KK KI KIR KK KK KK KK KK kK kk k 131 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery XW a 133 Clearing Password Check 0 0 aa 133 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk anl nal W Waci Al a lain daka 134 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 135 Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z Series Exploded Diagram 136 Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z EM S 2 1 Linui ia sakas aga 2j Q in 146 VIII Table of Contents Model Definition and Configuration 146 Test Compatible Components 169 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test LL RR RR KS KI 170 Online Support Information 173 Index 175 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer s many feature Platform Intel Centrino 2 processor technology featuring un Intel Core 2 Duo processor Mobile Intel PM45 GM45 Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 5150 5350 Subject to availability Intel Pentium Core processor Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Acer InviLink Np
70. btain 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 Power failure The power indicator does Power System Check on page 113 not go on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error codes are indicated Message on page 116 Undetermined Problems on page 130 POST detects an error and displayed Error Message List on page 117 messages on screen Other symptoms i e LCD display problems Power On Self Test POST Error or others Message on page 116 Symptoms cannot be re created Use the customer reported symptoms and intermittent problems go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 116 Intermittent Problems on page 129 Undetermined Problems on page 130 Chapter 4 111 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 reguired 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 pro
71. cates the computer s battery status NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Arcade 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 You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status button indicator of wireless LAN communication manufacturing option Bluetooth communication Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the button indicator status of Bluetooth communication manufacturing option Launch Acer Arcade utility only for certain models Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology user Technology programmable 12 Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader Q Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor u Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection
72. connect the LCD connectors LCD is blank But you can see POST on an LCD inverter ID external CRT LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep power on indicator turns on and a Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power No beep during POST but system runs Speaker correctly System board Chapter 4 119 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Hg ATC TA on Di able Non Maskable rerum NM T Du a E e T p WiWgesstemhadwae TT on raz chpselwih inia POST values o anos S an hWueOPUrgseS TT I TT TT TT abe GPU sane TT on iain caches oW POST vals T Eh TT ze VO component p TT ze ne ea bus DE Ho TT TT race Power Management 11h Load alternate registers with initial POST values boot Ha TT nine PT Bs Vesterng devces Da TT TT itz keyboard conver TT TTT Inilalize cache before memory ausus TT ES mein TT an TT TT T z DIMA coniroller itafzanen Hay Ress Programmable erp Controler ap Sel E segment register o4 s an rasisms TT TT EE TT TT TT Ansze nnaw TT Hm TT TT nice POST emo Manager EE TT TT Gar 215 KE base AM 2Eh 1 3 4 3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory
73. d Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e 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 Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter Hew Password Contirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field Press e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter 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 setup Notice Changes have been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses u 46 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password st
74. d lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies according to the language settings Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access freguently used functions and manage your new Acer system Activated by pressing the Empowering Key it provides access to the following utilities NOTE The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary E Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system only for certain models Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption only for certain models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer ri india di accesses system information and adjusts nS 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 bottom of the active window Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology 1 2 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop To hide the toolbar press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button 4 on t
75. down at 105 C H W shot down at 110 C BIOS System Memory Supports DIMM voltage 1 8V and 0 9V Supports DIMM package 200 pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications Chapter 1 31 32 Memory Combinations 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB LC TT 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 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 Features Integrated 10 100 BASE T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v2 2 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_ 2 0 F W 300 Data throughput 723 bps full speed data rate Protocol Bluetooth 1 1 Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1 2 when SIG specification is ratified Chapter 1 Bluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802 11b g Chipset WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 Data throughput 11 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp HGST WD1600BEVT SEAGATE SATA WD WD3200BEVT Model Name HTS542512K9SA00 22ZCTO ST9250827AS 22ZCTO ML125 BRONCO B LF HITACHI TOSHIBA SEAGATE HTS541616J9SA00 MK2546GSX LF ST9120817AS LF LF HGST TOSHIBA SEAGATE SATA HTS542525K9SA00 MK1246GSX LF ST9160827AS LF
76. dures 112 System Memory 31 System Utilities 39 Test Compatible Components 169 Top 131 touchpad hotkey 17 using 13 Touchpad Check 115 Troubleshooting 111 176
77. e Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 6 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 7 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 9 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 10 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 11 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 12 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 13 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 14 See Removing the CPU on page 77 15 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 16 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 17 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Chapter 3 88 18 Disconnect the cable from the E key board Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 6 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 7 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 9 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 10 See Remov
78. e 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 Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board 127 Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Touchpad does not work Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 130 128 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 4 129 Undetermined Problems 130 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 F
79. ed to control the settings in these cases 43 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Intel Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD BIOS Password 44 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password 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 Set User 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 Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password Password on Boot Defines whether a password is reguired or not Disabled or Enabled while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all reguires the Supervisor password for changes
80. ee External Diskette Drive Check on page 112 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM ATS or Software NMI Failed DIMM m Swenben Fail Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 118 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and System Check on page 113 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Reconnect the DIMM LED board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 113 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Re
81. er 4 113 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 OV Ground 4 1 If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 If the voltage is within the range do the following Q Replace the System board u Ifthe problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 130 u 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 Ifthe operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 115 114 Chapter 4 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 3 Ifthe voltage is still less than 7 5 Vdc after recharging replace t
82. er and all power and signal cables from the system 3 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly seguence Observe the order of the seguence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List M2 x L4 Black 86 00E13 524 M2 5x L10 86 00F84 73A 8 5 58 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly seguence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Y UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK l l SD DUMMY CARD pu CL Captive Screwx6 Bx1 LOWER
83. er eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology Fn F3 Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer y Management Empowering Technology lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Oa Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save 8 power Press any key to return MIRI NE Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off m Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off HEN RN Brightness up Increases the screen brightness CUT Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn A Volume up Increases the sound volume only for certain models Fn v Volume down Decreases the sound volume only for certain models Chapter 1 17 Special Key only for certain models You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 key 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 fagi2 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hol
84. er 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 plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans Balanced High performance and Power saver View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs For more power options click b in the Acer ePower Management utility or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options You can also create customized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below 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 Fe Enter a name for your new power plan Ghoose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on If necessary change the display sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use d ee E Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management Fi application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar The quick menu appears Select the power plan you want to switch to 2 You may
85. ertain models Scroll Lock Fn When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press lt F12 gt the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the key caps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor embedded keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows key Application key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt amp gt Open or close the Start menu lt 25 gt D Display the desktop lt 25 gt E Open Windows Explore lt fs gt lt F gt Search for a file or folder lt fs gt lt G gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt g gt lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or
86. g Technology password To set the password refer to the section Empowering Technology password 4 Empowering Technology I rn Acer eRecovery Management d Restore Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 62 in the Acer System User s Guide NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Chapter 1 Management s Backup factory default to CD DVD 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 25 Acer eSettings Management ci Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation un Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system 2 Empowering Technology v Va Acer eSetting Management Ej Boot Options BIOS Passwords V 6 G Processor Memory Multimedia Network Summary Product Name Operating System XXXXXXKXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXKXXXX Processor XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Sys
87. gram 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 Seeif 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
88. he 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 Chapter 4 115 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 116 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 als
89. he image below Chapter 2 53 system Disabled 114452 u If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem you can run BIOS PW EXE 1 Key in bios pw 14452 0 2 Choose one upper case string Microsoft Windows EP Version 5 1 2608 CC gt Copyright 1985 20601 Microsoft Corp C2 Documents and Settings MNS4 gt d D thios_pw 14452 B unlockb exe v1 4 I July 1997 u X Reboot the system and key in qjjg9vy or O7yqmjd to BIOS user password 54 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 liu 20067 047 703 55 56 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Reguirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools U U DL Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic 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 Chapter 3 57 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapt
90. he 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 a desktop shortcut To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications 1 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 guick menu appears below the toolbar The guick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and guickly Aor Sedo Miana ge m ent tp Lk 1 gw Cu io de F1 Le Ie Fal T8 LAT ta T8 LT g L La uc ta TR LT O ef za u HE Bn E C las ical 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu NOTE You may also double click or right click to run Acer eAudio Management and right click i to run Acer ePower Management from the system tray Chapter 1 19 Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data To set the Empowering Technology password 1 Launch Acer eRecovery Management 2 Click the Restore tab 3 Click Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up 4 Click Create a new password Empowering Techno NM ss You can also use this
91. hite Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW 8 HSRW Orange Book Part Volume1 amp Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Book 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 9G DVD R Book 2 0 4 7G General amp Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM 8 CPRM DVD R Dual Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating Chapter 1 Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 8 MAX4411 Audio onboard or optional Built in Compatibility HD audio Interface S PDIF output for PCM or AC 3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal speaker Quantity Yes 2 1 5W speakers Video Memory Chipset VGA CARD NB9P GS Intel GMA970 VGA OHCI USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Two on the right side one on the front Serial port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup System Board Major Chips Core logic Mobile IntelB GM945 PM945 ICH8M Express Chipset G nVidia GeForce 9300 GS 9600M GT UMA USB 2 0 Intel ICH8M Super I O controller N A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Wireless 802 11 b g WLAN 802 11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 PCMCIA 5in 1 Card Reader JMicron Cardreader JMB385 Audio Codec
92. i MCEESJ UMAC 2 512 120 6L 5R_bg_0 3 C_AN AS5051AW XMi MCEDEA UMAC 2 512 120 AS5051AW XMi 2 512 120 AS5051AW XMi 2 512 120 ATMK N141 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 G ATMK N14 1 SO512 36 WXGA MBII5 ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA ATMK N14 1 36 WXGA S0512 MBII5 N120 GB5 4 K S0512 MBII5 K N120 GB5 4 N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K N120 GB5 4 K NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG NSM8 ABT X BRM4 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG N120 NSM8 ABT GB5 4 X BRM4 K 318BG S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 NSM8 JABT_ N X BRM4 318BG X X S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 S0512 MBII5 Appendix A Holland LX AV 30J 06 9 Italy LX AV 30J 07 1 Denmark LX AV 30J 07 4 France LX AV 30J 06 3 Norway LX AV 30J 07 3 Norway LX AV 30J 07 5 Russia LX AV 30J 08 0 LX AV 30J 08 AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi AS505 EMEA 1AWX Mi EMEA AS50
93. ing the Middle Cover on page 73 11 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 12 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 13 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 14 See Removing the CPU on page 77 15 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 16 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 17 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 18 Remove the four screws 4 x A securing the speaker module 19 Remove the cable that is glued to the speaker module Chapter 3 89 20 Remove the speaker module from the upper case Removing the Launch Board 90 oe TER VER SSS rt A A A 112222 42 eO iw oY eS YS PR See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 See Removing the CPU on page 7
94. ion switch Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer Chapter 1 Left View Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV connector for Aspire 5930 series only LR Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network port External display ano to a display device VGA port e g external monitor LCD projector HDMI Connects to a television or display device with HDMI input et eSATA USB 2 0 e SATA Connects to USB 2 0 or eSATA devices only for certain models Note If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time 5 in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC IM Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD un Picture Card xD 1 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player 9 stereo walkman 8 Chapter 1 FJ Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones L Q Headphones speaker Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers A line out jack with headphones S PDIF support Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs LI disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the co
95. ironment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Aspire 5930 5930Z 5730Z series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 169 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Westinghouse W37G HP LP2065 HP S9500 USB Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool USB Mouse OWCM USB Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Logitech First Wheel Mouse Dell by Logitech Dell Internet Navigator Keyboard Dell Smart Card Keyboard HP USB Optical Austin Mouse Belkin Miniglow Optical USB Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse RB129AA USB Speaker Joystick Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker SC UC78 Panasonic USB Speaker EAB MPC57USB USB Storage Drive lomega USB Zip 250MB Transcend 80G HDD Plextor DVD R RW LG DVD R RW sony DVD R RW USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera A20953 001 Orange Micro USB 2 0 Web Cam USB HUB and Others A TEN UH 204 IOGEAR 4 Port Hub Corega CG WLUSBST 11 USB Printer Scanner HP 450WBT Deskjet Printer USB Flash Drive Sony Memory Key 128MB Sony Micro Vault Pro USD 5G IBM 128MB Memory Key IBM 512MB Memory Key Apacer Handy Drive Apacer The USB Flash Drive 256MB USB ODD Logitec CDRW DVDROM combo LG DVD R RW sony DVD R RW 1394 Camera Sony DV TRV10 Access Point 802 11a Intel Pro Wireless 5000 NetGe
96. liary Input Device Check on page 112 Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 112 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 112 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM Pe m Emend System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM ME m mentes 00000 Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead Replace and run Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to Setup reconfigure system time then reboot system oystem CMOS checksum bad Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Chapter 4 117 Error Message List System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplete Default Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility configuration used RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility CMOS DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility S
97. lify M 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g U DD System Memory u Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM support U Upto 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics u 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Q Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset Intel GMA X4500HD Q NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS 9600M GT Q Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T Storage subsystem u 2 5 hard disk drives Q Optical drive options Blu ray Disc V DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive Q 5 in 1 card reader Special keys and controls Q 88 89 93 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Empowering Key Easy launch buttons WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Acer Arcade Acer MediaTouch keys play pause stop previous next Volume wheel Acer Media Center remote control U DD Ghapter 1 1 Audio Dolby certified surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low frequency effects S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital soeakers Acer PureZone technology with two built in stereo microphones Communication L DL L Acer Video Conference featuring sIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Acer Video Conference Manager software Acer PureZone technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 Acer InviLink NplifyTM 802 11b g Draft N
98. ll partially exposed NS Chapter 3 69 70 10 Remove the two screws C securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Y Ax2 KEYBOARD MIDDLE COVER HEAT SINK FAN ji SCREW X 5 CPU SCREW X4 VGA POWER CPU VGA BOARD THERMAL MODULE Bx2 Ex2 Ax2 i LCD MODULE CPU VGA CARD Bx13 Ax3 UPPER CASE Ax4 Axa Ax 4 MEDIA E KEY SPEAKER N LAUNCH TOUCHPAD BOARD BOARD MODULE BOARD BOARD BRACKET Ax1 y Y Y v U AUDIO USB SUBWOOFER BLUETOOTH BOARD TOUCHPAD FINGERPRINT MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE MODULE Screw List Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case 3 72 Chapter 3 4 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard 4 A A EI L E e MS V V 9 241 Ma Vor rh A 7 T i 4 oe TA MN PA TA Jjjj Su Mey Tui PS A sis on a 4 dn Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing
99. losing the LCD LCD cover switch System board 126 Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 System hangs intermittently Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices See Save to Disk S4 on page 37 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See Save to Disk S4 on page 37 LCD cover switch System board 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 Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board USB does not work correctly System board Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not work Chapter 4 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 cabl
100. mputer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera RF in port Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner devices for Aspire 5930 series only as Modem RJ 11 port Connects to a phone line Ghapter 1 9 Rear View DC in jack Ventilation slots Connects to an AC adapter Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 Bottom View Chapter 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Battery release Releases the battery for removal latch Battery lock Locks the battery in position Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output for Aspire 5930 series only Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after and cooling fan prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active G Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated R Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Ue Power Indicates the computer s power Us status Battery Indi
101. n models 0005 21 Acer ePower Management aa 22 Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models 23 Acer eRecovery Management KIRI eee tenes 24 Acer eSettings Management kaka 26 Windows Mobility Center s4x awel anka Qira iais 27 Using the System Utilities 0 kK KK KK KK KK as 28 Acer GridVista dual display compatible is 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 0 0 ees 31 System Utilities 39 BIOS Sep UNY L Lia 325s ius a EE aA I MR eee E AF ie du 39 Navigating the BIOS Utility llle 40 INTOKIMAUOW 22 cuan mue beey LDERA 0 tebe PU isis deiude i n 41 cl eU cce 42 wena cc 44 i 48 zi mL rp 49 EXE ra oar uia es daos D dios ovt Dd sto io Gai Ties Siras equae 50 BIOS Fl sh HDUIiby viue ae Sh rue Rl ea Nea cR a hee ae ac A e do e Ps 51 Remove HDD BIOS Utility 2 0 0 ks san aa 2j4 3 2 25 ee III 52 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57 Disassembly Requirements kk kk kk kk KK KK KK KI KK KIR KIRI KIR KK KI KK KIR KK k 57 General formatin 5 u arid d k a i dc des aa et emd black daveb dee dee doe 58 Pre disassembly Instructions llle 58 Disassembly PIOCESS weed ota th fais tase deban A On ze out A qd A Aa k 58 External Module Disassembly Process a 59 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart R R
102. nd suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed Format HH MM SS with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 640MB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size Be Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or Option Enabled or Disabled 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 Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN Option Enabled or Disabled remote server F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables D2D Recovery function The Option Enabled or Disabled function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller Option AHCI or IDE should operate 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 allow
103. ng the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 see Removing the LCD Module on page 79 Remove the four screw covers from the LCD bezel 11 Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel y 1 Chapter 3 103 WARNING Be careful when trying to lift up the LCD bezel The top of the LCD bezel is glued to the LCD module 12 Disconnect the microphone cable and remove the bezel from the LCD panel N U vas N Removing the LCD module with the Brackets See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 see Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 M M qe c See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 104 Chapter 3 8 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 9 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 103 10 Disconnect the cable from the web camera 11 Disconnect the backlight cable from the connector a y 4 LL BY pme p a ai a F p V y f A i Chapter 3 105 13 Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Removing the
104. ngerprint cable from the fingerprint board 21 Remove the four screws A securing the bracket to the upper case t1 0300ZHf 191 10527 05 Chapter 3 93 23 Remove the fingerprint board module WARNING The touchpad board is glued to the upper case only remove the touchpad board if it is defective Removing the Main Board 94 ae nS UD DP p See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 See Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 68 Chapter 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 See Removing the CPU on page 77 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Disconnect the USB cable from the USBCN1 connector on the main board pP
105. ntel 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 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures 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 Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date information avail
106. o 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 130 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 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Eguipment 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 110 System disabled Incorrect password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxi
107. ollow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 113 1 Power off the computer Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU Remove or disconnect all of the following devices EK B5 J 2 COD CEP 2 d a Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly Chapter 4 Jumper and Connector Locations Top and Bottom View 37 EE ego a f e GT TI y 18 Chapter 5 131 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REV REMARK 20 20334 015 TBD 1 20 80701007 TBD 1 20 80988 001 Dock 1 20F0754 022 TBD 1 20 F0984 002 TBD 1 20 F0984 004 Speaker Blue tooth 2 20 F0993 040 LVDS 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 20 F1000 003 TBD 20 F1002 005 DC in 20F1031 230 TBD 1 20 10067 001 TBD 13 20 K0174 01
108. on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Power Board on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 See Removing the CPU on page 77 See Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only on page 78 See Removing the LCD Module on page 79 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 81 Chapter 3 18 Disconnect the cable from the audio board module and remove it from the subwoofer the cable is glued to the subwoofer y JS T F P yu 4 p bee Chapter 3 99 Removing the Subwoofer and the Bluetooth Modules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 6 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 7 See Removing the TV Tuner Board
109. ou may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Flash 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 Chapter 2 51 Remove HDD BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD BIOS method Remove HDD Password u Ifyou key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below ji rrr n HE EE N UI u Ifyou need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD PW EXE 1 Key in hdd pw 15494 0 2 Select 2 3 Choose one upper case string ox i WINDOWS system3 27 cmd exe oa xi cd password P xj ERST E E eR ui b di Uolume in drive F has no label al Volume Serial Humber is D4F6 6236 Directory of F vpasswvord RS SES BIOS PU EXE HDD Pu EXE 2 Filets gt 35 354 bytes 2 Pirts 487 895 6846 bytes free cnassuordfhdd pu 15494 WH J willl May ZHMI be genereted gt Scan Code 2 2 Upper case ASCII Code 3 7 Lower case AS Code Enter unur choice AKJFH42 HU ET OVE F axpassword gt Q Reboot system and key in OKJFN42 or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password 52 Chapter 2 Remove BIOS Password u If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time System Disabled would display on the screen See t
110. ove it down the USB CDROM list Press lt Esc gt to escape the menu Chapter 2 49 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility Information Main Securit Intel Boot Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to save Changes CMOS F1 Esc Enter The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS 50 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is reguired for the following conditions Q New versions of system programs New features or options u Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Flash 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 Flash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you use the Flash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash y
111. r dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities U oO Spare parts lists u TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Q Detailed information on Acer s International Traveller s Warranty ITW Q Returned material authorization procedures u An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 173 174 Appendix C AFLASH Utility 51 Antennas 108 Audio 35 Battery Pack 60 BIOS 31 vendor 31 Version 31 BIOS Utility 39 51 Navigating 40 Onbo
112. r Board Modules on page 64 Bmw om oc Remove the two screws A securing the modem card ap ateuwe 141 FCC ID QO5 BRCM1018 K 4324A 8RCM1018 CM ID 2005DJ0891 jil Q T Chapter 3 65 5 Lift the modem board from the system 6 Disconnect the cable from the modem board Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 Remove the one screw A securing the hard disk drive module 1 66 Chapter 3 4 Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector NOTE To prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it 6 Remove the two screws D securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket Chapter 3 67 1 2 M3 x L4 2 Removing the Optical Drive Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 UL d Ww gw Helease the antenna cables from the latches as shown 6 Remove the one screw B from the bottom panel m C Bre NS Cod 68 Chapter 3 7 8 Carefully pull out the odd drive tray until the part of the module is visible and then slowly push back to close the tray into the module with the module sti
113. rformance Balanced Power saver Battery 99 2 Hours 39 Min remaining On Battery Plugged In CPU speed LCD brightness Graphics power mode Turn off the display after 15 Min Put the computer to sleep after 30 Min Hibernate the computer after 4 Hours New power plan 5 x Gy Acer eDataSecurity Management gi only for certain models Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons lt is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for guick 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 Password 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 Chapter 1 23 If you set a different password to encrypt a file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file 2 Acer eDataSecurity Manageme N Create Master Password The Master Password serves two purposes a 1 To grant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 To provide you with a last resort to decrypt any files previously encrypted Please record and keep itin a secure place and never disclose itto anyone else Enter Master Password pes
114. rings do not match the screen will display the following message setup Warning Password da nat match Re enter Password Chapter 2 47 Intel The Intel screen allows the user to set the Legacy OS Boot CPU MCH ICH and ACPI Control Sub Menu and the Video Repost Information Main security Intel Boot Exit Enabled The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Legacy OS Boot Let you choose which to boot first EFI or Legacy Option Enabled or Disabled OS CPU Control Sub Menu These items control various CPU parameters MCH Control Sub Menu These items control various MCH parameters Be ICH Control Sub Menu These items control various ICH parameters re HEE Ez ACPI Control Sub Menu These items control various ACPI parameters ey E EE EEE Video Repost Select if a Video Repost is to be performed Option Linux Enabled or Disabled during resume from S3 48 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Main Securit Item Specific Help Boot priority order IDE CD XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX Use f or lt i gt to select a device then PCI LAN Network Boot USB HDD press lt F6 gt to move it up the list or lt F5 gt nas E to m
115. s enter to BIOS Setup menu However once it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps Power Off a system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW Gap on M B as picture Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap Plug in AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power Button to power on the system till BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu If there is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and try again NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Chapter 5 133 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS lt is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block
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117. switch users if you re not connected to a network domain lt fs gt lt M gt Minimizes all windows lt 25 gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box lt amp gt T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt 25 gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center lt 35 gt X Open Windows Mobility Center lt 25 gt BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box lt 25 gt lt SHIFT M gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt amp gt TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D lt amp gt lt SPACEBAR gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt amp lt F gt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt lt gt TAB Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys lt Fn gt lt F2 gt Acer eSettings Launches Ac
118. tem Memory XXXXMB Hard Drive XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX GB CD DVD Drive XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Audio Edit Asset Tag 26 Chapter 1 Windows Mobility Center U UU L r Tr Vl Windows Mobility Center cak ai Display M Fully charged lt TE brightness N 4 Mute w 100 AM TTD la B Balanced Turn wireless off Brightness Volume Battery Status Wireless Network No display No sync z i cites connected partnerships d m Connect display Sync settings Turn on External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings accr Customized by Acer Inc Sharing Servic User Guide ik O aa Bluetooth Off FE Drivers and i Utilities Disable Add device Launch Shared Folder Bluetooth Software Page 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 volume power plan wireless networking on off external display settings synchronization status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overview sharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device if applicable and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key lt 25 gt lt X gt
119. tes and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system 37 38 Chapter 1 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 F2 during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 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 lt F12 gt during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Main Securit Intel Boot EXE CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T9400 2 53 GHz CPU Speed 290 GHZ IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX KBC Version XX XX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 5930 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX
120. the Battery Pack on page 60 2 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover Chapter 3 73 3 Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover Removing the Power Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 Disconnect the cable from the Power Board connector 4 74 Chapter 3 4 Remove the one screw A securing the Power Board to the upper case A Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 3 Remove the two screws A securing the heatsink fan module in place m Ze es V 1 F im an EE E Ruf sils ju cPES4 t me Ahm oF T T n T TTT T I Chapter 3 75 4 Lift the heatsink fan module and disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board KE ya lt 3 Cs A Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 Bw qe Remove the four screws securing the VGA board heatsink module Discrete Model only and the five screw securing the CPU heatsink module 76 Chapter 3 Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system Removing the CPU mr SY TE Chapter 3 See Removing the Batter
121. y Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 Using a flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise to release the CPU gt Ti 6 Lift up carefully to remove the CPU Removing the VGA Board Discrete Model only 78 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the Heatsink Fan Module on page 75 See Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module on page 76 sl E 9 YS Remove the two screws A securing the VGA board to the main board Chapter 3 6 Remove the VGA board from the main board Removing the LCD Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 60 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 61 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 61 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 62 See Removing the DIMM on page 63 See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 63 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 66 oe TER VER SSS rt See Removing the Keyboard on page 72 e See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 h n Turn over the system and remove the two screws B from the bottom of the left and right hinges Chapter 3 79 80
122. ze BIOS Area Wh Erbe Non Maskable Interrupts Ni 7 8an iii Extended BIOS Data Area 88n Testand initalize PS mouse TTT aerial feppy controler TS 8Fh Determine number of ATA drives optional 93h Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards wn sal cp ROM Tor Boot TS wn C C ar huge ES segment register TTT Sm Fu Mut Processor table short beeps on checksum failure wn Check tor SMART drive lapionai wm shdew option ROMS TTT n j Set up Power Management TTT Sh TTT niais security engine optional Sh ale hardware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives an TT ime TT an TT TT TT desteyek An TT raz Temats TT TT TT A TT ZA an TT same i2 eyare TT TT DN TT T TA EC TT KT TT TT Rh TT TT TT deatrenn TT TT TT B2h POST done prepare to boot operating system 122 Chapter 4 E PROBE 0 gan T tele DM paramos gen iais Option ROMS Bh TT arpa Seeks Bh Dsp MultBoot menu TT gun TTT Gearsereen eptena _grh ekv and backup remindere en TT TT TT TT Ne TT C tine POST Error Manager PEM ca TT TTT can TT TT i evor pay funeton Gan TT TT Iitalize system evor hander C PhPmidiOMOS piod cen ias notebook deeking egtienal C ni notebeok demo lt can TT eck Cora ceh TT ate ehecksum tony p TT TT 1 TTT Initialize the chipset EBTT TT mtaize PIGandba TTT Ep raz Memo pe En o o enese TT C E Boot BK

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