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Aspire 8930 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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8930 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 3
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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 4
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 5
(e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such 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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 6
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Express Chipset ‰ Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, or Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection System memory ‰ Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support ‰ Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics ‰ 18 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 8
HDMI™ port with HDCP support ‰ Consumer infrared (CIR) port ‰ External display (VGA) port ‰ Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support ‰ Microphone-in jack ‰ Line-in jack ‰ Ethernet (RJ-45) port ‰ Modem (RJ-11) port ‰ DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment ‰ Temperature: z operating: 5°C to - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 9
System Block Diagram Chapter 1 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 10
Board Layout Top View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location TOP view Name Description CN1 LCM Cable CNTR CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR CN4 Power - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 11
16 17 18 19 20 21 Name CN501 CN502 CN500 Jack500 CN503 CN507 CN511 CN514 CN515 Jack501 Jack502 Jack503 CN510 U510 CN516 CN517 CN505/506 CN512 CN508 CN504 CN509 Bottom view Description Battery CNTR CPU Socket FAN Cable CNTR RJ45 VGA Port HDMI Port HDMI Port USB Port USB Port SPDIF MIC jack Line in - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 12
tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Acer PureZone Display screen Power button Status indicators CineDash media console Keyboard Palmrest Touchpad Description Two internal stereo microphones - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 13
for video communication. (for selected models) Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology. Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Easy-launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program. Closed Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item Speakers 6-in-1 card reader - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 14
Left View No. 1 Icon Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 4 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, (VGA) port LCD - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 15
when the optical drive is active. indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 5 Emergency eject Ejects the optical drive tray when the Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 16
bay Description Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery bay Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 17
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 11 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 18
Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 19
left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Execute Select Drag Swipe up/down/ left/right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (for selected will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Chapter 1 13 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 20
full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad lot of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 21
can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 22
output and the BIOS utility. To Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 23
Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center then press the symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 24
For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the window.Launching Acer Empowering Technology icon at the buttom of the active To launch Acer Empowering Technology: ‰ Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop. ‰ To hide the toolbar - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 25
eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select favorite tunes, in vivid detail. To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side ofthe Acer eAudio Management window. Chapter 1 19 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 26
If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation like LCD brightness and CPU speed. 1. Switch to Battery status The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 27
Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. Chapter 1 21 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 28
with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Pas word. You will use this password - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 29
optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.system's HDD. Usercreated backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: ‰ Password protection. ‰ Recovery of - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 30
Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. 24 Chapter - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 31
on/off, external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 32
System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 33
monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 34
of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. 28 Chapter - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 35
1066 MHz 1.5V and 0.9V 204-pin soDIMM Lan Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol PCI-E Giga LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification ATHEROS_AR8121 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 36
Item Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location V.92 RJ11 Left side Specification Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Built-in ICH9M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 37
Dual 10.Reads and writes DVD-RAM Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC889X Built-in Stereo 24 bit stereo full duplex HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 38
control Express Card Interface Item Express card controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Interface System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 CardReader MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 a+b+g Audio Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Built-in ICH9M - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 39
of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification ITE 8512E 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & Model Name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 40
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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 41
run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 42
the boot options. Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 43
installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 44
screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 45
Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Serial port Parallel port Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 46
is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password HardDisk Security Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 47
on the screen. 3. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 48
parameter to "Set". 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 49
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 50
Parameter Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 44 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 51
a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 52
would display on the screen. See the image below. If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run unlock6.EXE 1. Key in "unlock6 error code 205" 2. Select "2" 3. Choose one HDD password Reboot system and key in "R6PI11X" or "MI8N4KK" to HDD user password. Then the HDD password will be - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 53
on how to disassemble the notebook computer Aspire 8930 for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: ‰ Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ‰ Small Philips screw driver ‰ hilips screwdriver ‰ Plastic - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 54
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 48 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 55
Procedure Flowchard The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 56
LCM module disassembly flow chart 50 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 57
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 51 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 58
Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU Removing the HDD 1. Remove the six screws fastening the CTO cover. 2. Detach the CTO cover from the notebook. Removing the Wireless Cover & RAM Module 3. Remove - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 59
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card and System Fan 5. Disconnect the main and auxiliary antennae from the TV card. 6. Loose two screws from the TV card. 7. Remove the TV card from the machine. 8. Remove HDD module as shown. 9. Remove FAN cable from the machine. 10. Loose the FAN screw. - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 60
holding the finger heatsink. 13. Detach the finger heatsink from the main board. 14. Then take out the CPU heatsink from the main board. 15. Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wise) then remove the CPU carefully. 16. Remove the Express dummy card. 54 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 61
17. Remove the card reader dummy. Removing the ODD 18. Remove the screw fastening the optical disk drive module on the bottom. 19. Use a tool to push the optical disk drive module outwards and remove the ODD module. Removing the Hinge cover 20. Remove two hinge cover screws. 21. Then detach the - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 62
Removing the BTCB screws 22. Loose 21 screws from BTCB. 23. Detach Switch cover. 24. Disconnect Media board FFC from the Switch cover. 56 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 63
25. Then remove the switch cover from the machine. Chapter 3 57 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 64
Disassembling the Main Unit 1. Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. 2. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board . 7. Pull out the Power cable. 8. Pull out the Wireless antenna. 9. Release four TPCB locker then remove the TCB from machine. 10. Disassembling the LED boards. 58 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 65
11. Loose the LED boards four screws. 12. Loose four LCM hinge screws. 13. Then remove LCM module from the machine. Chapter 3 59 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 66
Remove I/O baord and Main Board. 14. Remove the daughter board from the machine. 15. Loose two Modem card screws. 16. Disconnect Modem card cable. 17. Remove Modem card from the M/B. 18. Disconnect Speaker cable from the MB and loose the MB screw. 19. Remove M/B from the BTCB. 20. Remove RJ11 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 67
21. Remove the USB board from BTCB. Chapter 3 61 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 68
Disassembly LCM module 1. Remove six LCM bezel mylar. 2. Loose 10 LCM bezel screws. 3. Remove LCM bezel. 4. Disconnect Inverter cable and Back LED board cable. 5. Remove Inverter from BTCB. 6. Loose four LCD scrws from the hinge. 7. Disconnect CCD cable. 8. Remove the LCD panel. 62 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 69
9. Loose four LCD hinge screws, then remove two hinges from LCD panel. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; two on each side. 2. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the HDD foil. Chapter 3 63 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 70
Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive. 64 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 71
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 72
. 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: ‰ Numeric - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 73
does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 74
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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 75
can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 82. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 76
Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 77
drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 78
BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 79
on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors Chapter 4 73 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 80
POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 81
system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 82
check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 83
). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 77 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 84
Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 67. Battery pack System board Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 85
resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. System hangs 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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 86
. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 87
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 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 88
all of the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 89
and connector location TOP view No. Name Description 1 CN1 LCM Cable CNTR 2 CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR 3 CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR 4 CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR 5 CN4 Power Cable CNTR 6 U6 South Bridge 7 CN12 I/O Board CNTR 8 CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR 9 CN14 MDC CNTR 10 CN13 BT - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 90
USB Port 10 Jack501 SPDIF 11 Jack502 MIC jack 12 Jack503 Line in jack 13 CN510 Speaker Cable CNTR 14 U510 North Bridge 15 CN516 HDD Socket 16 CN517 HDD Socket 17 CN505/506 DIMM Socket 18 CN512 ODD CNTR 19 CN508 PCI-E Socket 20 CN504 PCI-E Socket 21 CN509 VGA Card Socket 84 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 91
information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 92
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Aspire 8930 FRU List Accessory Category Adapter Category Battery Category Board Category Part Name and Description REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B EU REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B TC REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B SC REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B EN WISTRON ACER XPRESS - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 107
Name and Description MODEM BOARD MDC 1.5 FOXCONN T60M951.36 (AGERE 1.5_ 3.3V) AUSTRALIA APPROVED Acer Part No. FX.22500.023 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM-00372-012 56.APQ0N.001 POWER BUTTON BOARD 55.ASY0N.002 HOTKEY BOARD 55.AP50N.001 TOUCHPAD BUTTON - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 108
PowerIC w/DP support Ver. A3 MSI VGA Card nVidia 9EGEH GDDRIII 512M 800MHz 32*32 MXM III w/ HDCP VG.9PG06.006 VG.9PG0Y.005 VG.9EG06.001 Part Name and 3PIN TAIWAN POWER CORD 2PIN JAPAN POWER CORD 3PIN ARGENTINA HOTKEY BOARD CABLE Acer Part No. 27.AAMVN.001 27.AAMVN.002 27.AAMVN.008 27.AAMVN.010 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 109
CABLE 50.AP50N.006 DC-IN CABLE BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE MODEM CABLE 50.AP50N.007 50.AP50N.008 50.AP50N.009 MODEM CABLE WITH RJ11 50.AP50N.010 FINGER PRINT BOARD CABLE 50.APQ0N.001 LCD/CAMERA CABLE 18.4" WUXGA/ WXGA+ LCD/CAMERA CABLE 18.4" WUXGA/ WXGA+ LCD/CAMERA CABLE 18.4" WXGA+ 50.AP50N - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 110
001 57.ASY0N.002 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY Category Part Name and Description TOUCHPAD BRACKET Acer Part No. 33.ASY0N.001 UNILOAD COVER 42.AP50N.002 UNILOAD COVER FOR 2ND HDD WITH 12.5MM 42.ASY0N.002 MINI DUMMY CARD 42.AP50N.003 SD DUMMY CARD 42.APQ0N.009 LOWER CASE WITH TV PORT LOWER - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 111
Name and Description OPTICAL BRACKET Acer Part No. 33.AAMVN.002 VGA BRACKET BOTTOM 33.AP70N.001 VGA BRACKET TOP 33.APQ0N.003 VGA BRACKET BOTTOM 33.AKE0N.005 LCD COVER 18.4" 60.AP50N.005 LCD BEZEL 18.4" 60.ASY0N.003 LCD BRACKET RIGHT 33.AP50N.001 LCD BRACKET LEFT 33.AP50N.002 HINGE - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 112
CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 35W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA 2.8G 6M 1066 35W Acer Part No. KC.73501.DPP KC.84001.DPP KC.86001.DPP KC.95001.DPP KC.94001.DTP KC.96001.DTP Part Name and Description ODD SONY BD COMBO 12.7MM TRAY DL 2X BC-5500S LF W/O BEZEL SATA - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 113
HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER Category HEATSINK Category Part Name and Description HDD 120GB SATA 5400RPM SEAGATE 5400RPM SATA WD WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 ML160 LF F/ W:11.01A11 HDD500GB 5400RPM SATA HGST HTS545050KTA300 LF F/W:C60G Acer Part No. KH.12001.032 KH.12004.008 KH.12007.016 KH.12008.019 KH.16001.034 KH - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 114
INVERTER BOARD TDK-TBD489NR INVERTER BOARD TDK-TBD489NR Acer Part No. 19.AP50N.001 19.AP50N.001 Part Name and Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1 88KS BLACK US INTERNATIONAL (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.297 KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1 88KS BLACK KB.INT00.298 US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 115
Name and Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1 89KS BLACK NORWEGIAN (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.310 KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1 89KS BLACK LUXEMBOURGISH (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.311 KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1 88KS BLACK KOREAN (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.312 KEYBOARD 17_18KB-FV1 88KS BLACK JAPANESE (GLOSSY) KB.INT00.313 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 116
W/ ANTENNA &CCD 0.3M LCD MODULE 18.4" WXGA+ GLARE W/ ANTENNA &CCD 0.3M LCD 18.4" WXGA+ SAMSUNG LTN184KT01-A01 GLARE LF 220NIT 8MS 800:1 Acer Part No. 6M.AP50N.002 6M.AP50N.001 LK.18406.002 Part Name and Description MAINBOARD AS8930G INTEL PM45 ICH9 LF Acer Part No. MB.ASZ0B.001 MEMORY Category - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 117
SCREW M2.5X0.45 SCREW I M2.5 3MM M 4.5MM 0.8MM NI PATCH SCREW BNI PAT SCREW PAN M2*0.4 6.0MM MACH 3.0MM 0.7MM CROSS NI SCREW SCREW Acer Part No. 86.APQ0N.004 86.APQ0N.001 86.AP50N.001 86.TLT0N.002 86.AP50N.002 86.TCXVN.006 86.AAMVN.001 - Acer Aspire 8930G | Aspire 8930G Service Guide - Page 118
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