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guide. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Copyright Copyright © 2011 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 3
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: ! WARNING: Indicates a potential for personal injury. ! CAUTION: a task. NOTE: NOTE: Follow local regulations for battery and circuit board disposal. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted in yellow. The following - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
up-to-date information available on the regional Web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be noted in this printed service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: The Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 5
1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
LED 18.4 1-38 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-39 Graphics Controller 1-39 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-40 Bluetooth Interface 1-40 Bluetooth Module 1-41 Camera 1-41 Mini Card 1-41 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-42 Audio Interface 1-43 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-43 Battery 1-43 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 7
3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Dummy Card Removal 3-8 Dummy Card Installation 3-8 Logic Door Removal 3-9 Logic Door Installation 3-9 Battery Cable Removal 3-11 Battery Cable Installation 3-11 Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 3-12 Lower Cover DIMM Module Installation 3-12 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 8
Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard Installation 3-27 Function Board Removal 3-28 Function Board - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 9
10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Other Functions Failure 4-14 ODD Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-21 Undetermined Problems 4-21 Post Codes 4-22 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password 5-6 BIOS Recovery - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 10
CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 Aspire 8951G 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 x - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 11
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 12
1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 13
LED 18.4 1-38 Display Supported Resolution (LCD 1-39 Graphics Controller 1-39 Display Supported Resolution (GPU 1-40 Bluetooth Interface 1-40 Bluetooth Module 1-41 Camera 1-41 Mini Card 1-41 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-42 Audio Interface 1-43 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-43 Battery 1-43 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
1-4 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
(3 MB L3 cache, 2.30/2.50/2.60 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90/3.20/3.30 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Intel® Core™ i3-2310M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.10 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Mobile - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 16
) decoding MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX® decoding HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Audio 0 Optimized Output technologies Acer CineSurround with five built-in speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass subwoofer supporting low-frequency - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 17
RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R supporting online video calls Acer PureZone technology Wireless and Networking 0 WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 18
8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 5.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 19
port HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in to 80% Software 0 Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe® Reader® 9.1 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 20
Kong, Korea) WildTangent® (US, Canada only) Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials 2011 Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 21
Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam 2 Display screen Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 22
right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Acer Bio-Protection Supports Acer FingerNav 4-way control function Fingerprint reader (only for certain models). 9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 11 Microphone - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
a media console that allows the user to control Acer clear.fi and Windows Media Player. Figure 1-2. Acer MediaRemote To detach the touchpad, slide the touchpad release latch and lift the MediaRemote from the touchpad dock. See Touchpad Removal. ! CAUTION: The MediaRemote uses magnets to hold - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 24
is fully charged. The MediaRemote is already paired with the computer. Status light 0 The status light (just above the Touchpad Mode button) indicates connection and battery status. Table 1-2. Status light Light No light Blue Blue flash Slow orange flash Quick orange flash Charging Fully charged - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 25
main menu in clear.fi. Video Open the Video section of clear.fi. Music Open the Music section of clear.fi. Media console 0 Press the Touchpad Mode button again to activate the media console. NOTE: NOTE: When playing a file using clear.fi, the media console will turn on automatically. It will - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
. If the touchpad controls do not match the orientation of the MediaRemote, tilt the MediaRemote (at least 30º) for a couple of seconds. Pairing the MediaRemote 0 If the MediaRemote is fully charged but does not work correctly with the computer, pair the devices. Turn off the MediaRemote - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 27
1 Communication key 2 Multi-in-1 card reader 3 Touchpad release latch Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. in to remove/install the card. Only one card can be installed at any given time. Lifts the touchpad and allows it to be removed. Hardware Specifications - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 28
player) Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, line-out jack with headphones). S/PDIF support. 8 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 30
release latch Slide to connect the internal battery. NOTE: The computer's battery is embedded and not removable. NOTE: To completely power off the system (equivalent to removing the battery), slide the battery reset switch to the disconnect battery position. In this position, the computer will - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 31
two buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Table 1-10. Touchpad Function Main TouchPad (1) Right Button (2) Left Button (3) Execute Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 32
down arrow keys are pressed respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. (Table 1-12) - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 33
Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) + Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar + Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: + Break: Show the System Properties dialog box + U: Open Ease of Access Center Application key This key has the same effect as - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 34
used to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return Turns the touchpad on and off + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 35
Table 1-14. Keyboard Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness up + Brightness down + Volume up + Volume down + Play/Pause + Stop + Previous + Next Description Increases the screen - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 36
support USB 6 & 7 eSATA/USB Combo Conn. USB 9 (Debug) USB Port x 3 Dual way USB 3, 11, 12 (Debug) Bluetooth USB 4 CCD USB 8 FingerPrint USB 2 Detachable Touchpad Chip NEC PCI-Express UPD720200F1 USB charger MAX14566AE USB 3.0 Conn . PCIe Mini Card WLAN USB 10 1H IEEE1394 & Media Cardreader - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 37
0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 25.4 cm 10.00 in Width 37.7 cm 14.84 in Height (front to rear) 3.4 cm 1.34 in Weight (equipped with optical 2.53 kg drive, flash drive, and battery) 5.6 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 90W - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 38
VGA LAN USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel® Ibex 256-KB shared instruction/data second -level cache (L2) for each core Up to 8-MB shared instruction/data last -level cache (L3), shared among all cores Full support of ACPI C - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 39
Speed (RPM) Fan On = 45°C; Fan Off = 40°C 3100 Fan On = 55°C; Fan Off = 50°C 3550 Fan On = 70°C; Fan Off = 65°C 3900 Fan On = 77°C; Fan Off = 74°C 4150 Fan On = 82°C; Fan Off = 80°C N/A Throttling 50%: On= 83°C; OFF= 81°C OS shut down at 85°C; H/W shut down at 85°C SPL Spec (dBA) 31 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 40
= 50°C 3550 Fan On = 68°C; Fan Off = 60°C 3900 Fan On = 81°C; Fan Off = 73°C 4150 Fan On = 92°C; Fan Off = 86°C N/A OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 105°C SPL Spec (dBA) 31 34 37 40 5V System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 41
Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) Slot 3 (MB) Memory Combinations (continued) 1024 1024 1024 0 0 0 0 0 2048 0 2048 0 2048 0 0 0 0 2048 0 2048 2048 2048 2048 0 2048 0 0 0 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 0 2048 0 2048 2048 2048 2048 0 0 0 0 0 4096 0 4096 0 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 42
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Specification NVidia N12P-GS/N12E-GE GB2-128/ GB3-128 PCIE X 16 They support POWERPLAYTM 8.0 support LVDS / Engine and Memory / DP Spread Spectrum Support H.264 implementation is based on the ISO/IEC 14496-10 specification. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 43
45 Right side Integrated 10/100/1000base-T transceiver Automatic MDI crossover function PCIe v1.1 compliant 10/100/1000BASE-T full-duplex Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T keyboard US/UK - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Specification Vendor & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B9A 300, WD WD5000BPVT22HXZT1 TOSHIBA MK6459GSXP, WD WD6400BPVT22HXZT1 Western Digital WD7500BPVT, SEAGATE ST9750423AS Capacity (GB) 500 640 750 Bytes per sector 512 512 512, 512 Data heads 4, 3 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 45
Sustained: Max 3.6 (24x) Sustained: Max 10.08 MB/sec 1.5 MB SATA DVD 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD±R Dual DVD-RAM CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & ) - MPEG1 CD-R (Orange Book Part ‡U) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part‡V Volume1 & Volume2) Super Audio CD - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 46
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6 (24x) Sustained: Max 10.8 (8x) Buffer Memory 1MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format DVD: 7GB), DVD-R DL DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW DVD-RAM (4.7GB) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (multisession), Video - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 47
Ver.2.1) DL: 8.5GB (Ver.3.0) DVD-RW: 4.7GB (Ver.1.2 / Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0) DVD-RAM: 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver.2.2) DVD+R SL: 4.7GB (Ver.1.3) DL: 8.5GB (Ver.1.2) "Orange Book Part 2": read & write) CD-RW (Conforming to "Orange Book Part 3": read & write) Drawer type manual load / - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 48
(Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) LCD Inverter (N/A) Item Vendor & Model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Specification CMO N184H6-L02 469.13 (18.47") 408.6 (H) x 234.24 (V) 16 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 49
YES YES YES YES YES Graphics Controller VGA Chip Supports Item Specification Nvidia N12P-GS/N12E-GE They support Microsoft® DirectX 11 with shader Model 8.0 support LVDS / Engine and Memory / DP Spread Spectrum Support H.264 implementation is based on the ISO/IEC 14496-10 specification. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 50
YES YES YES 48 bits YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070, Foxconn Bluetooth ATH BU12 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 2.1 + EDR 2.1/3.0+EDR USB 2.0 JST - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 51
Point-to-multipoint operation External USB interface for data Onboard antenna and SMA RF connector Coexistence support Item Controller Features Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth ATH BU12 Single-chip Bluetooth v2.1/3.0+EDR integrated solution USB 2.0 full-speed device interface with - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 52
-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain (+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input Supports external PCBEEP input and step playback volume control 1.5dB/step recording volume control High pass filter to cancel DC offset from AD converter Jack detection function is supported when device - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 53
5 (2 Watt/15cc Chamber / 18) , Subwoofer(3 Watt/ > 60cc Chamber / 24) Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Foxconn Atheros HB97 Liteon Atheros HB97 11-54 Mbps, up to 300 Mbps for Draft-N b, g, n PCI-E Battery Item Vendor & Model name - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 54
1 1 left side Specification Specification 120W 1.8A Max at 120W I^2t at 264V More than 87% of average efficiency of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load tested at 115Vac and 230Vac. 1-44 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 55
Maximum supported size Features Specification JMB388-QGAZ0A QFN 16G Compliant with PCI Express Base Spec. Revision 1.1 Compliant with 1394 Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) Release 1.1 Compliant with SD Spec. Part 1 Physical Layer Spec. Version 3.00 Compliant with SD Spec. Part A2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 56
Lock Item System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification Compliant with Memory Stick xD-Picture CardTM Host Compliance Design Check Spec. Version 1.20D Compliant with xD-Picture CardTM Format Spec. Version 1.11 Compliant with System - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 57
Direct memory access controller DMA5 Not applicable DMA6 Not applicable DMA7 Not applicable *ExpressCard controller can use DMA Function System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard Not in use Not in use Direct memory access controller Not in use Not in use Not in use System CMOS/real-time clock Not - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 58
CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller 1-48 Hardware Specifications and - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 59
® HD Graphics Family Intel® HD Graphics Family Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources PCI BUS Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Intel® 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 60
7090-7093 7094-7097 FFFF System Function (shipping configuration) Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller Motherboard resources 1-50 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 61
System I/O Address Specifications I/O address (hex) 220 - 22F 230 - 26D 26E - 26 278 - 27F 280 - 2AB 2A0 - 2A7 2A8 - 2E7 2E8 - 2EF 2F0 - 2F7 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 31F 320 - 36F 370 - 377 378 - 37F 380 - 387 388 - 38B 38C - 3AF 3B0 - 3BB 3BC - 3BF 3C0 - 3DF 3E0 - 3E1 3E2 - 3E3 3E8 - 3EF 3F0 - 3F7 3F8 - - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 62
1-52 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 63
CHAPTER 2 System Utilities - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 64
2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-13 Exit 2-14 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 2-16 WinFlash Utility 2-18 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-19 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-19 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-23 Using Boot Sequence Selector 2-23 Using - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 65
need to be run. Refer to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted at the bottom of screen. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to Disabled. To change the boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 66
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7300 2.00GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: V1.00 ATI V008.050I.0-26.00 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Max - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 67
Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter Description CPU Type CPU (central processing unit) master ATAPI Model Name Model name of Optical device installed in system System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 68
Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Total memory available Available memory for video Shows OEM - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 69
(local area network) Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 70
Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Exit Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 71
Parameter Description Password on Boot ! CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Refer to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Option Disabled or Enabled Shows if password is required during system - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 72
Notice a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. If new password and Not Match a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 73
] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-7. Removing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Type current password in Enter Current Password parameter to Clear. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 0 1. Use the and keys to - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 74
Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Set. c. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 6. If current password and new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown (Figure 2-10). If it is not shown, go to step 7. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] Figure - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 75
Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. HDD: Hitachi HTS545032B9A300 2. ATAPI CDROM: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ8A2AS 3. USB FDD: 4. Network Boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5. USB HDD: 6. USB >SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-13 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 76
allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit 2-13. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-13. Table 2-4. BIOS Exit Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 77
available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used. Refer to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 78
. F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Enter Change Values Select>SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-14. Change BIOS Boot priority Order 4. Copy ZRH_101 to USB HDD. 5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer. 6. Execute ZRH_101.exe to update - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 79
BIOS flash process begins. (Figure 2-16) 1.4c X.XXx ZRJXXXXXXXX ZRJXXXXXXXX 00..0085XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Figure 2-16. Updating Flash ROM Blocks 7. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 80
to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-18) ZRJ V0.05 ZRJ V0.08 Figure 2-18. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: If the error message appears, check the system BIOS ROM-file size. 2-18 System Utilities - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 81
password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Clearing HDD Passwords 0 This section provides details about removing an HDD password from the BIOS. If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated. (Figure - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 82
NOTE: NOTE: A key code is generated for use with unlocking utility. Make note of this code. 3. On a separate, compatible device, boot to DOS. 4. Execute UnlockHD.exe (Figure 2-22) to create a password unlock code. Use the format with the code noted in the Figure 2-21. Example: - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 83
will prompt for the password at system POST or upon entering the BIOS setup menu. There are two methods for clearing the BIOS password. A hardware method and a software method. Hardware Method 0 1. Remove AC adapter. 2. Locate the CMOS jumper point (A). (Figure 2-24) A Figure 2-24. CMOS Jumper - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 84
prompt, enter ClearSuPw.exe. (Figure 2-26) Figure 2-26. Clear Supervisor Password Utility 2. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is shown, supervisor password has been removed. 2-22 System Utilities - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 85
allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. To use the Boot Sequence Selector, ID is a digit from 1 to 4. d:\BOOTSEQ>bs *** Boot Sequence Selecter Version 0.03 *** Create by Rockwell Chuang 10/01/2005. Usage: BS [ 1 2 3 4 ] BS 1 : [ Floppy ] => [HardDisk] => [ - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 86
information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending it to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following: 1. Boot to DOS. 2. At - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 87
3. Press 1 to modify asset tag key. (Figure 2-29) Figure 2-29. Asset Tag Menu Item 4. Press 2 to modify the product number key. (Figure 2-30) Figure 2-30. Product Name Menu Item System Utilities 2-25 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 88
5. Press 3 to modify serial number key. Figure 2-31. Serial Number Menu Item 6. Press 4 to modify the 1394 GUID number key. Figure 2-32. 1394 GUID Number Menu Item 2-26 System Utilities - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 89
7. Press 0 to exit. Figure 2-33. Exit Menu Item 8. At the command prompt, type VEEPROM to write any changes in the data to the EEPROM. C:\VEEPROM_ Figure 2-34. VEEPROM Command Prompt NOTE: NOTE: When using any of the write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective. System - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 90
Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 0 Use MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (e.g. Notepad) to open and edit the MAC.CFG file. (Figure 2-35) MAC.CFG - Notepad File Edit Format View Help Title= MAC Address byte WriteData='001122334455' StartAddr=7A - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 91
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CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 94
3-14 HDD Brackets Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 95
Assembly Installation 3-52 CPU Removal 3-53 CPU Installation 3-53 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-55 LCD Module Installation 3-55 Speaker Module Removal 3-56 Speaker Module Installation 3-57 Battery Removal 3-58 Battery Installation 3-58 DC-IN Cable Removal 3-59 DC-IN Cable - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 96
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procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration. Cable paths and positioning may also differ from the actual model. During the removal and installation of components, make sure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are installed in the same - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 98
Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. RTC PCH Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow 3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 99
(A) from the system. (Figure 3-2) 2. Remove all cables and peripherals from system. A Figure 3-2. AC Adapter 3. Place system on a stable work surface. 4. Move battery disconnect switch (B) on logic door to remove power. (Figure 3-3) B Figure 3-3. Battery Disconnect Switch Machine Maintenance - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 100
Dummy Card Removal 0 1. Push in dummy card (A) to release from spring latch. (Figure 3-4) 2. Remove dummy card. A Figure 3-4. Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) 2. Push card until spring latch locks. 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 101
(A) from lower cover. (Figure 3-5) B A Figure 3-5. Logic Door 2. Lift logic door from slot (B) on lower cover. 3. Remove logic door. Logic Door Installation 0 1. Align logic door flanges into slots (C) on lower cover. (Figure 3-6) C Figure 3-6. Logic Door Slots on Lower Cover Machine Maintenance - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 102
2. Install and secure screws (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-5) ID Size Quantity Screw Type A M2.5x4.0 6 3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 103
Battery Cable Removal 0 Prerequisite: Logic Door Removal 1. Locate battery cable (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-7) FA B E C D Figure 3-7. Lower Cover Overview 2. Disconnect battery cable (A) from mainboard connector (F). Battery Cable Installation 0 1. Connect battery cable (A) to mainboard - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 104
Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Locate DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module) module (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-7) 2. Open module clips (A) to unlock module. (Figure 3-8) C A A B D Figure 3-8. DIMM Module(s) in Lower Cover 3. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 105
Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Locate main HDD module (C) on lower cover. (Figure 3-7) ! CAUTION: HDD module is connected to mainboard. Use caution when removing module. 2. Use mylar tabs (A) to lift HDD module until HDD cable clears lower cover. ( - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 106
0 Prerequisite: Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal (as required for Secondary HDD) 1. Remove screws (A) from HDD brackets. (Figure 3-10) A B B A Figure 3-10. HDD Module Brackets 2. Remove HDD brackets (B) from HDD module. HDD Brackets Installation 0 1. Install HDD brackets (B) to HDD - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 107
Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Locate WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) module (E) on mainboard. (Figure 3-7) 2. Disconnect WLAN main (A) and auxiliary (B) antenna cables from WLAN module connectors (F). (Figure 3-11) C E B F D A Figure 3-11. WLAN Module 3. Remove - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 108
Touchpad Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Locate touchpad removal switch (A). (Figure 3-12) A Figure 3-12. Touchpad Removal Switch 2. Move and hold switch as shown in Figure 3-13. Figure 3-13. Removing Touchpad 3. Remove touchpad. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 109
Touchpad Installation 0 1. Locate mainboard connector (A) in touchpad bay. (Figure 3-14) A B Figure 3-14. Touchpad Installation 2. Connect touchpad (B) to mainboard connector. 3. Install logic door. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 110
(B). B A C Figure 3-15. ODD Cable 3. Remove screw (C) from lower cover. 4. Push ODD module bracket (D) from ODD slot. (Figure 3-16) D E Figure 3-16. Pushing ODD Module through Slot 5. Remove ODD module (E). 6. Disconnect ODD cable from ODD module connector. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 111
tray release button (F) on ODD bezel to eject ODD tray. (Figure 3-17) F Figure 3-17. ODD Eject Button 8. Slide ODD tray (F) from ODD module. (Figure 3-18) F Figure 3-18. ODD Bezel Removal 9. Unlock latch (G) to separate ODD bezel (H) from tray. (Figure 3-19) H G Figure 3-19. ODD Latch and Bezel - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 112
) K J Figure 3-20. ODD Bracket 12. Remove ODD bracket. ODD Module Installation 0 1. Install ODD bracket (K) to ODD module. (Figure 3-20) 2. Install and secure screws (J) from ODD bracket to ODD module. 3. Install ODD bezel (H) to ODD tray (F). (Figure 3-18) 4. Install and secure latch (G) to tray - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 113
Keyboard Assembly Removal 0 Prerequisite: Touchpad Removal ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 1. Remove screws (A) and (B) from lower cover. (Figure 3-21) A C A B A Figure 3-21. Lower Cover Screws 2. Remove screws (C) - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 114
assembly. (Figure 3-22) Figure 3-22. Top of Keyboard Assembly. ! CAUTION: Keyboard assembly is connected to upper cover. Use caution when removing. 4. Separate upper corner (D) of keyboard assembly from upper cover. (Figure 3-23) D Figure 3-23. Separate Keyboard Assembly 5. Move along top edge - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 115
! CAUTION: Keyboard FPC and LED keyboard backlight cable are connected to mainboard. Use caution when removing keyboard assembly. 6. Turn keyboard assembly as shown in Figure 3-24. E F Figure 3-24. Keyboard Assembly Flipped Over 7. Disconnect keyboard FPC (E) from mainboard connector. 8. Disconnect - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 116
Keyboard Assembly Installation 0 1. Turn keyboard assembly as shown in (Figure 3-24). 2. Connect keyboard LED backlight cable (F) to mainboard connector. 3. Connect keyboard FPC (E) to mainboard connector. 4. Locate keyboard assembly flanges (G). (Figure 3-25) G Figure 3-25. Keyboard Assembly - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 117
over to show bottom of lower cover. 9. Install and secure screws (C) in ODD bay to lower cover. (Figure 3-21) 10. Install and secure screws (A) and (B) to lower cover. 11. Install touchpad. 12. Install ODD module 13. Install main HDD module. 14. Install lower cover DIMM module. ID Size A M2.5x6 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 118
Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Keyboard Assembly Removal 1. Remove screws (A) from keyboard assembly. (Figure 3-27) C B A A Figure 3-27. Bottom Side of Keyboard Assembly 2. Remove left (B) and right (C) brackets from keyboard. 3. Remove keyboard from upper cover. 3-26 Machine Maintenance - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 119
(D) on keyboard assembly. (Figure 3-28) D Figure 3-28. Inserting Keyboard into Guides 2. Insert keyboard into guides. 3. Align left (B) and right (C) brackets on keyboard. (Figure 3-27) 4. Install and secure screws (A) to keyboard assembly. 5. Install keyboard assembly. ID Size Quantity Screw - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 120
Function Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Keyboard Assembly Removal 1. Locate function board (A) on upper cover. (Figure 3-29) A C B Figure 3-29. Upper Cover Overview 2. Disconnect function board FFC (D) from function board connector (E). (Figure 3-30) F G A G G E D 3-28 Figure 3- - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 121
(F) from upper cover. 4. Remove function board (A) from guidepins (G) on upper cover. Function Board Installation 0 1. Align function board (A) with guidepins (G). (Figure 3-30) 2. Install function board on upper cover. 3. Install and - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 122
1. Locate DIMM module bracket (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-29) 2. Remove screw (A) and DIMM module bracket from upper cover. (Figure 3-31) A B Figure 3-31. DIMM Module Screw 3. Open module clips (C). (Figure 3-32) E C C D 3-30 Figure 3-32. DIMM Module(s) - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 123
4. Disconnect DIMM module (D) from mainboard connector (E). 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining DIMM module. Upper Cover DIMM Module Installation 0 1. Connect DIMM module (D) to mainboard connector (E). (Figure 3-32) 2. Press on module until clips (C) lock into place. 3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 124
3-29) 2. Disconnect power board FFC (A) from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-31) D C E B AE Figure 3-34. LAN Board 3. Remove screw (D) from upper cover. 4. Lift and remove power board (C) from upper cover slot and guidepins (E). Power Board Installation 0 1. Align and install power board - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 125
Upper Cover DIMM Module Removal Power Board Removal 1. Disconnect LVDS cable (A) from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-35) F E D A C B Figure 3-35. Upper Cover 2. Disconnect microphone cable (C) from mainboard connector (D). 3. Remove LVDS cable from guides (F). 4. Remove microphone cable from - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 126
(G) through lower cover opening (H). (Figure 3-36) H G Figure 3-36. WLAN Cables on Lower Cover 6. Turn computer to show upper cover. 7. Remove WLAN main and auxiliary cables (G) from guides (J). (Figure 3-37) J G Figure 3-37. Removing WLAN Cables from Guides 3-34 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 127
Q P Figure 3-38. Upper Cover FFC Connections 9. Disconnect LAN board FFC (M) from mainboard connector (N). 10. Disconnect fingerprint scanner FFC (P) from mainboard connector (Q). 11. Remove screws (R) from lower cover. (Figure 3-39) R Figure 3-39. Upper Cover Cables and Screws Machine Maintenance - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 128
from upper cover. Use caution when removing upper cover. 12. Lift side (S) of upper cover until separated from lower cover. (Figure 3-40) U S Figure 3-40. Lifting Upper Cover to Clear Touchpad Connector 13. Rotate upper cover until opening clears touchpad connector (U). 14. Lift side (S) of upper - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 129
T V Figure 3-42. Installing Upper Cover Latch 2. Install upper cover so touchpad connector (U) is inserted through opening in upper cover. (Figure 3-40) 3. cover. 11. Secure microphone cable (C) to guide (E). (Figure 3-35) 12. Secure LVDS cable (A) to guide (F). 13. Connect microphone cable (C) to - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 130
ID Size R M2.5x4.0 Quantity 5 Screw Type 3-38 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 131
fingerprint scanner FFC (B) from fingerprint scanner connector (C). 3. Remove screw (D) securing bracket to upper cover. 4. Lift and remove bracket (E) from latch (F) and guidepin (G). (Figure 3-44) F G E Figure 3-44. Removing Fingerprint Scanner Bracket Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-39 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 132
5. Remove fingerprint scanner from upper cover. Fingerprint Scanner Installation 0 1. Align and install fingerprint scanner module (A) to guidepin (G) on upper cover. (Figure 3-43) 2. Install fingerprint scanner bracket (E) - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 133
) B A C Figure 3-45. Lower Cover Overview 2. Remove Bluetooth module and adhesive from lower cover. 3. Disconnect Bluetooth cable (D) from Bluetooth module connector. (Figure 3-46) E D Figure 3-46. Bluetooth Module 4. Remove adhesive (E) from Bluetooth module. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-41 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 134
Bluetooth Module Installation 0 1. Install adhesive (E) to Bluetooth module. (Figure 3-46) 2. Connect Bluetooth cable (D) to Bluetooth module connector. 3. Install Bluetooth module (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-45) 4. Install upper cover. 3-42 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 135
FFC (A) from USB board connector (C). (Figure 3-47) A B C D Figure 3-47. USB Board 3. Remove screw (D) from lower cover. 4. Lift USB board tab (E) until clear of guidepin (F). (Figure 3-48) F E G Figure 3-48. Removing USB Board 5. Remove USB board from USB port slots on lower cover. Machine - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 136
USB Board Installation 0 1. Align and install USB ports (G) to USB port slots on lower cover. (Figure 3-48) 2. Align USB board to guidepin (F). 3. Install USB board on lower cover. 4. Install screw (D) to lower cover. (Figure 3-47) 5. Connect USB FFC (A) to USB board connector (C). 6. Install upper - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 137
cover. (Figure 3-45) 2. Disconnect DT cable (A) from DT module connector (B). (Figure 3-49) A C DB E Figure 3-49. DT Module 3. Remove screw (D) from lower cover. 4. Remove DT module (C). DT Module Installation 0 1. Align DT module (C) to guidepin (E). (Figure 3-49) 2. Install DT module on lower - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 138
DT cable (A) from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-50) L K B E D H J G CF A Figure 3-50. Mainboard Connectors 2. Remove DT cable from guide (C). 3. Disconnect Bluetooth cable (D) from mainboard connector (E). 4. Disconnect USB board FFC (F) from mainboard connector (G). 5. Disconnect upper - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 139
! CAUTION: Use caution when installing mainboard. Forced installation may damage left side connectors. ! CAUTION: After mainboard removal, use caution not to damage touchpad connector 8. Lift mainboard from side (N) until clear of bottom speaker module (Q). (Figure 3-52) N P Q Figure 3-52. Lifting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 140
connector (J). 6. Connect USB board FFC (F) to mainboard connector (G). 7. Connect Bluetooth cable (D) from mainboard connector (E) 8. Install DT cable (A) to guide (C). 9. Connect DT cable (A) to mainboard connector (B). 10. Install upper cover. ID Size M M2.5x4.0 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 141
1. Locate heatsink (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-53) A B Figure 3-53. Heatsink 2. Remove screws (B) from lower cover. 3. Remove heatsink from mainboard. PCH Heatsink Installation 0 1. Install heatsink to mainboard (Figure 3-53) 2. Install and secure screws (B) to lower cover. 3. Install mainboard - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 142
mainboard. (Figure 3-54) A B Figure 3-54. RTC Battery Removal. 2. Remove RTC battery from RTC battery holder (B). + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. RTC Battery Installation 0 1. Install RTC battery (A) to RTC battery holder (B). (Figure 3-54) 2. Install lower cover. 3-50 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 143
thermal assembly (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-55) 2. Disconnect fan cable (B) from mainboard connector. B A C5 C4 C1 C7 C6 C3 C2 Figure 3-55. Thermal Assembly 3. Loosen captive screws (C1 - C7) on thermal assembly. (Figure 3-55) 4. Remove thermal assembly from mainboard. Machine Maintenance - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 144
applying. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: PSX-D 1. Remove all traces of thermal grease from CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton screws (C5 - C7) to mainboard. 6. Connect fan cable (B) to mainboard connector. 7. Install mainboard. 3-52 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 145
Locate CPU module (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-57) B D C A Figure 3-57. CPU in Socket 2. Turn captive screw (B) left 180º to release module. 3. Remove CPU module from socket. CPU Installation 0 1. Align CPU marker (C) with socket marker (D) and install CPU (A) in socket. (Figure 3-57) 2. Turn screw - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 146
Figure 3-58. Mainboard Recycling + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for circuit board disposal. 3-54 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 147
screws (A) from LCD hinges on lower cover. A B BA Figure 3-59. LCD Module 3. Lift and remove LCD module from lower cover guidepins (B). LCD Module Installation 0 1. Install and align LCD hinges to lower cover guidepins (B). (Figure 3-59) 2. Install and secure screws (A) to - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 148
assembly (A) on lower cover. (Figure 3-60) A C A B Figure 3-60. Bottom Speaker Assembly 2. Remove screw (B) on bottom right speaker. 3. Remove bottom speaker assembly cable (C) from lower cover guides. 4. Remove bottom speaker assembly from lower cover. 5. Locate upper speaker assembly (D) on - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 149
and secure screws (E) to lower cover. 4. Install bottom speaker assembly (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-60) 5. Install bottom speaker assembly cable (C) to guides. 6. Install and secure screw (B) to lower cover. 7. Install mainboard. ID Size Quantity Screw Type B M2.5x6.2 Ni 1 E M2.5x6.2 Ni - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 150
Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Speaker Module Removal 1. Locate battery cable (A) in lower cover. (Figure 3-62) C B A Figure 3-62. Battery Cable 2. Push battery cable through lower cover slot (B). 3. Remove battery (C) from lower cover. Battery Installation 0 1. Install battery (C) on lower cover. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 151
1. Locate DC-IN cable (A) on lower cover. (Figure 3-63) B A Figure 3-63. DC-IN cable 2. Remove DC-IN cable from guides on lower cover. 3. Remove DC-IN cable connector (B) from lower cover. DC-IN Cable Installation 0 1. Install DC-IN cable connector (B) to lower cover. (Figure 3-63) 2. Install - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 152
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CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 154
On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Other Functions Failure 4-14 ODD Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-21 Undetermined Problems 4-21 Post Codes 4-22 4-2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 155
about troubleshooting common problems associated with the notebook. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be performed as described. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 156
of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Remove any recently installed software. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 157
the following: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 4. Connect all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Troubleshooting 4-5 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 158
modules. 10. Remove the drives (refer to Maintenance Flowchart). 11. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Abnormal on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. Refer to the User Manual for instructions on - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 159
LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following: Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 160
Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure 4-8 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 161
Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 162
Sound Problems 0 Perform the following: 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start Control Panel driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range: Click the volume icon on the taskbar 4-10 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 163
Control Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 164
Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Right on-screen prompts to complete the test. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 165
USB Failure 0 If the USB fails, perform the following: Figure 4-8. USB Failure Troubleshooting 4-13 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 166
DVD. c. When the Install Windows screen appears, click Next. d. Select Repair your computer. e. When the System Recovery Options screen appears, click Next. f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. g. Select - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 167
not burn correctly DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps Optical drive not found or not active: Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS setup LED does not flash when the computer starts up The tray does not eject Access failure screen is shown The ODD is noisy Perform - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 168
mark, uninstall and reinstall the driver. 9. If the exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists, remove any recently installed software and changed even when Windows is reinstalled or the drive is moved to another computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel System Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 169
Desktop disc recording panel, select the writable ODD from the drop down list. Click OK. 7. Confirm that the software used for burning discs is the factory default. If using different software, refer to the software's user manual. Troubleshooting 4-17 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 170
. 3. Remove the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. Refer to Online Support Information. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. 4-18 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 171
ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables. 5. If HDD information is missing from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 6. Replace the Motherboard. Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 172
Restore. 9. If the issue is resolved, repeat Step 8 and select an earlier time and date. 10. Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors. For more information refer to Windows Help and Support. 11. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 12. Remove - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 173
power from the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 174
InsydeH2ODDT™ Reserve OEM Reserve Reserved POST RAM SEC 04 PCIE MMIO Base Address initial SEC 05 CPU Generic MSR initialization SEC 06 Setup CPU speed SEC 07 Cache as RAM test SEC 08 Tune CPU frequency ratio to maximum level SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache 4-22 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 175
Memory test PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI 82 Start to use Memory PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory PEI 84 Recovery device Initialization PEI 85 Found Recovery image PEI 86 Recovery image not found PEI 87 Load Recovery Image completed Troubleshooting 4-23 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 176
DXE 4C Fail to initial Variable Service DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE 51 8259 Initialization DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE 53 SATA Controller EarlyInitialization Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 177
service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS 18 Error report device initialization Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 178
controller initialization BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver controller initialization BDS 1F SATA controller initialization BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS 21 ISA BUS driver Save S3 resume required data in RAM BDS 2E Last Chipset initial before boot - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 179
to Boot Legacy OS. BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS 35 Fast Recovery Start Flash. * 3rd party relate functions - during S3 resume PEI C4 Start to restore system configuration PEI C5 Restore system configuration stage1 PEI C6 Restore system configuration stage2 Troubleshooting 4-27 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 180
C8 Multi-processor initial during S3 resume PEI C9 Start to restore system configuration in SMM PEI CA Restore system configuration in SMM complete PEI CB Back to OS Functionality 0xA0 Identify Flash device in SMM SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial SMM 0xA6 OS call ACPI enable function SMM - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 181
low speed device DDT Cable Transmission Error (Get descriptor fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set Debug mode fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set address fail) Troubleshooting 4-29 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 182
4-30 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 183
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 184
Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 5-2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 185
DDR Socket CN17 CN5 Keyboard Connector CN18 CN3 Power/LAN Connector CN16 CN6 Keyboard Backlight Connector CN14 U1 EC Control U18 Description Bluetooth Connector DT Connector Center/Front/Subwoofer Connector Card Reader 1394 Connector SURR Connector ALC669 codec Jumper and Connector - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 186
, U7, U12, U13 CN10 Finger Connector Description DMIC Connector LVDS/CCD Connector GPU RAM CN22 CN23 CN25 PJ1 CN20, CN21 PJ2 U28 CN30 CN34 CN19 U27,U31 U30 Socket U41 CN19 FAN Connector U35 U30 GPU U40 U33, U32, U31, U27 GRU RAM CN29 Description USB3.0 Card Reader BIOS/ME ROM PCH - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 187
Line in Connector CN23 CN32 MIC Connector CN22 CN33 SPDIF Connector PJ2 Description HDD Connector HDD Connector CPU Socket GPS Connector ODD Connector WLAN Connector Battery Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 188
Clearing Password and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the BIOS password and recovering the BIOS for the Aspire 8951G. Clearing Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 189
7. Restart the system and press F2 to enter BIOS Utility Setup menu. 8. If no password prompt is shown, BIOS password is cleared. 9. If password prompt is shown, repeat steps 1 through 7. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 190
. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware if a previous BIOS flashing process has failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey 0 To enable the BIOS Recovery process, use the function hotkey, Fn + Esc, during BIOS POST. The AC adapter and battery are required to be installed during this - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 191
(read-only memory) file, ZRH.fd, to root directory of USB HDD. Make sure that there is no other BIOS file is saved in the same directory. 3. Insert USB HDD into USB port. 4. Remove battery power and AC power adapter. Refer to Getting Started. 5. Press Fn + ESC button and hold while plugging in - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 192
5-10 Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 193
CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 194
Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-15 6-2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 195
Aspire 8951G. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: NOTE: When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on the regional web or channel. Part number changes will not be noted on the printed Service - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 196
Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 13 1 12 11 10 2 9 3 8 4 5 7 6 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No. 1 LCD Module 2 Bluetooth Module 3 Battery 4 ODD Module 5 Lower Cover 6 1st HDD Module 7 2nd HDD Module 8 DIMM Module 9 CPU 10 Mainboard Description P/N 6M.RJ207.003 BH.21100.010 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 197
No. 11 Upper Cover 12 Keyboard 13 Keyboard Cover Description P/N 60.RJ207.001 KB.I170A.302 60.RJ207.003 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 198
+OBL LED LF AP.12001.009 AP.12003.003 Battery PANASONIC AS11B Li-Ion 4S2P PANASONIC 8 cell 6000mAh Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.073 WN6603AH Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 43227 2x2 BGN NI.23600.087 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 (T77H114.01) BT 3.0 BH.21100.010 Foxconn Bluetooth - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 199
.003 27.A50V7.001 27.A99V7.004 27.A03V7.004 27.A99V7.002 27.TATV7.001 27.A99V7.005 27.S0607.001 50.RJ207.001 BLUETOOTH CABLE (5/6PIN) 50.RJ207.002 RF DONGLE CABLE FFC- USB BOARD TO M/B 50.RJ207.003 50.RJ207.004 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 200
Category Description FFC- SWITCH BOARD TO M/B FFC- FP BOARD TO M/B P/N 50.RJ207.005 50.RJ207.006 FFC- POWER BOARD TO M/B (RJ45) CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE 50.RJ207.007 60.RJ207.001 LOWER CASE 60.RJ207.002 KB FRAME DETACHABLE TP MODULE KB BRACKET - R KB BRACKET - L FINGER PRINT - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 201
Description P/N 42.RJ207.002 CPU/PROCESSOR DVD RW DRIVE RAM SUPPORT BARKET 33.RJ207.003 CPU Intel Core i7 i7-2630QM PGA ODD TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633F LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ8A0 LF W/O bezel 1.01 SATA Fix - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 202
BDC-TD03RT F/W:1.20 STN BSQ ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT30N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA (HF + Windows 7 + 3D) ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-6E2SH LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Win7 + 3D F/W:GN003J 4K KH.50001.017 KH.50007.010 KH.50008.021 KH.50004.003 6-10 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 203
. CABLE FOR 1ST HDD HDD CONN. CABLE FOR 2ND HDD 50.RJ207.009 50.RJ207.010 Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Chinese Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Greek Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Thailand Texture KB.I170A.302 KB.I170A.307 KB.I170A.320 FRU (Field - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 204
US w/ Canadian French Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 104KS Black Danish Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 104KS Black Nordic Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 104KS Black Spanish Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 104KS Black FR - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 205
Texture Keyboard ACER AF7B_A10B GF7T 103KS Black Korean Texture P/N KB.I170A.314 KB.I170A.324 KB.I170A.313 KB.I170A.311 LED LCD FLASH MODULE 18.4 WUXGA GLARE 6M.RJ207.003 W/ANTENNA*3 MAINBOARD MEMORY MAINBOARD HM65 N12EGE 2G(B3 SETPPING CHIPSET)W/O CPU RAM,W/CARD READER RTC BATTERY USB3 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 206
Category HEATSINK Description Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB HMT351S6AFR8C-H9 LF 256*8 0.055um Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB NT2GC64B88B0NS-CG LF 256*8 0.055um THERMAL MODULE 45W DIS P/N KN.4GB09.002 KN.4GB0G.003 60.RJ207.004 SPEAKER SPEAKER SET (W/ R/L) - SUB WOOFER SPEAKER SET (W/ - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 207
Screw List Category Description SCREW SCREW M2-0.4*2-I(BNI)(NYLOK)(7,0.6)IRON SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK K SCREW M2.5*6.2-I(NI)(NYLOK)IRON SCREW M2.5*6.5-I(BZN(NYLOK-RED) SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*3.0-I IRON SCREW M3.0*3.5-I(NI)(NYLOK)STEEL 0 P/N 86.W4107.002 86.T23V7.009 86.PTN07. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 208
6-16 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 209
CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 210
Aspire 8951G 7-3 7-2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 211
Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8951G 0 Model AS8951G-2314G50 Mnkk Country P/N DE LX.RJ402 .002 AS8951G-2414G1. RO 5TMnkk LX.RJ302 .004 AS8951G-2414G1T FR Mnkk LX.RJ402 .001 AS8951G-2414G64 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 212
Model AS8951G-2414G75 Mnkk AS8951G-2416G64 Mnkk AS8951G-2416G64 Mnkk AS8951G-2418G64 Mnkk AS8951G-2418G75 Bnkk AS8951G-2418G75 Bnkk AS8951G-2418G75 Bnkk AS8951G-2418G75 Bnkk AS8951G-2418G75 Bnkk Country P/N RU LX.RJ402 .003 TR LX.RJ402 .012 TR LX.RJ402 .013 HK LX.RJ302 .002 BE LX. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 213
Model Country P/N AS8951G-2418G75 AL/MK LX.RJ402 Mnkk .016 AS8951G-2418G75 CH Mnkk LX.RJ402 .009 AS8951G-2418G75 CH Mnkk LX.RJ402 .010 AS8951G-2418G75 RS/BA LX.RJ402 Mnkk .017 AS8951G-2418G75 SI/HR Mnkk LX.RJ402 .015 AS8951G-2544G62 IT Mnkk LX.RJ302 .001 AS8951G-2548G1. RO 5TMnkk - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 214
LX.RJ202 .043 AS8951G-2631287 NL Wnkk LX.RJ202 .041 AS8951G-263161.5 AL/MK LX.RJ202 TBnkk .038 AS8951G-263161.5 DE TBnkk LX.RJ202 .009 AS8951G-263161.5 ES TBnkk LX.RJ202 .029 AS8951G-263161.5 RS/BA LX.RJ202 TBnkk .036 AS8951G-263161.5 RU TBnkk LX.RJ202 .012 RO EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 215
4G+4G+4G+4G/750+750/BT/8L3.0/5 R/CBUL_bgn_FP_1.3HD_AL_ZH31 AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk W7HP64ASCZ2 MC N12EGE2GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 4G+4G+4G+4G/750+750/BT/8L3.0/5 R/CBUL_bgn_FP_1.3HD_AL_SK11 AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC N12EGE2GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 4G+4G+4G+4G/750+750/BT/8L3.0/5 R/CBUL_bgn_FP_1 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 216
MC N12PGS1GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 2*2G/640/BT/8L3.0/5R/CBUL_bgn_FP _1.3HD_AL_ES61 AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk W7HP64SCASCN1 MC N12EGE2GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 2*2G/750/BT/8L3.0/5R/CBUL_bgn_FP _1.3HD_AL_SC11 AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC N12EGE2GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 2*2G/750/BT/8L3.0/5R/CBUL_bgn_FP _1.3HD_AL_DE11 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 217
Model Country P/N AS8951G-2636G75 SI/HR Mnkk LX.RJ502 .010 AS8951G-2636G75 ZA Mnkk LX.RJ202 .032 AS8951G-2638G1. CA 28TBnkk LX.RJ202 .025 AS8951G-2638G1. AU/NZ LX.RJ202 5TBnkk .013 AS8951G-2638G1. DE 5TBnkk LX.RJ202 .023 AS8951G-2638G1. DK 5TBnkk LX.RJ202 .016 AS8951G-2638G1. FR - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 218
W7HP64ASCH1 MC N12EGE2GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 2*4G/500+500/BT/8L3.0/5R/CBUL_bg n_FP_1.3HD_AL_IT41 AS8951G-2638G1TMnkk W7HP64ASES1 MC N12EGE2GBCFPkkQ_3D4V3UJ 2*4G/500+500/8L3.0/5R/CBUL_bgn_ FP_1.3HD_AL_ES51 7-10 Model Definition and Configuration - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 219
Model AS8951G-2638G1T Mnkk AS8951G-2638G1T Wnkk AS8951G-2638G75 Bnkk AS8951G-2638G75 Bnkk AS8951G-2638G75 Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75 Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75 Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75 Wnkk AS8951G-2638G87 Bnkk Country P/N ZA LX.RJ202 .031 HK LX.RJ202 .039 HK LX.RJ502 .008 RU LX.RJ202 .011 GR LX. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 220
Model AS8951G-2728G1. 5TMnkk AS8951G-2728G75 Mnkk AS8951G-2728G75 Mnkk AS8951G-282161.5 TBnkk AS8951G-2828G1T Mnkk AS8951G-2828G1T Mnkk AS8951G-2828G1T Wnkk Country P/N PH LX.RJ207 .002 SG LX.RJ502 .001 SG LX.RJ502 .002 PL LX.RJ202 .010 RS/BA LX.RJ202 .047 SI/HR LX.RJ202 .048 HK - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 221
Model Country P/N BOM Name AS8951G-2414G64 DE Bnkk LX.RJ402.007 AS8951G_N12PGS1GBCFP kk_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2414G64 DK Mnkk LX.RJ402.006 AS8951G_N12PGS1GBCFP kk_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2414G64 IN Mnkk LX.RJ402.008 AS8951G_N12PGS1GBCFP kk_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2414G64 PL Mnkk LX.RJ402.014 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 222
.5 AL/MK LX.RJ202.038 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP TBnkk kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-263161.5 DE TBnkk LX.RJ202.009 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-263161.5 ES TBnkk LX.RJ202.029 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-263161.5 RS/BA LX.RJ202.036 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP TBnkk kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 223
Model Country P/N BOM Name AS8951G-2634G1T FR Bnkk LX.RJ202.002 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2634G1T FR Mnkk LX.RJ202.018 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2634G50 GR Mnkk LX.RJ207.001 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2634G64 IN Mnkk LX.RJ502.007 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 224
Model Country P/N BOM Name AS8951G-2638G1. SG 5TBnkk LX.RJ502.006 AS8951G_N12PGS1GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2638G1. DK 5TMnkk LX.RJ202.004 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2638G1. GR 5TMnkk LX.RJ202.027 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2638G1. RO 5TMnkk LX.RJ202.049 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 225
Model Country P/N BOM Name AS8951G-282161.5 PL TBnkk LX.RJ202.010 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2828G1T RS/BA LX.RJ202.047 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP Mnkk kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2828G1T SI/HR Mnkk LX.RJ202.048 AS8951G_N12EGE2GBCFP kkQ_3D4V3UJ AS8951G-2828G1T HK Wnkk LX.RJ202.046 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 226
.5TMnkk SG LX.RJ202.020 NLED18.4WUXGAGL AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk SG LX.RJ202.021 NLED18.4WUXGAGL AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk Czech LX.RJ202.044 NLED18.4WUXGAGL AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk DE LX.RJ202.026 NLED18.4WUXGAGL AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk JP LX.RJ202.030 NLED18.4WUXGAGL AS8951G-2634G1.5TBnkk GCTWN - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 227
Model AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1TBnkk AS8951G- - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 228
5TMnkk AS8951G-2548G87Mnkk AS8951G-263121.5TBnkk AS8951G-2631275Bnkk AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk Country P/N VRAM 1 Memory 1 RO LX.RJ302.004 2G-DDR3 (128*16*8) SO2GBIII10 FR - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 229
.5TMnkk SG LX.RJ202.021 2G-DDR3 (128*16*8) SO4GBIII10 AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk Czech LX.RJ202.044 2G-DDR3 (128*16*8) SO4GBIII10 AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk DE LX.RJ202.026 2G-DDR3 (128*16*8) SO4GBIII10 AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk JP LX.RJ202.030 2G-DDR3 (128*16*8) SO4GBIII10 AS8951G-2634G1.5TBnkk GCTWN - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 230
Model AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1TBnkk AS8951G-2638G1TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1TMnkk AS8951G-2638G1TWnkk AS8951G-2638G75Bnkk AS8951G-2638G75Bnkk AS8951G-2638G75Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75Wnkk AS8951G-2638G87Bnkk AS8951G-2728G1.5TMnkk AS8951G- - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 231
AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-2634G1 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 232
-2634G50Mnkk GR LX.RJ207.001 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G-2634G64Mnkk IN LX.RJ502.007 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk CN LX.RJ202.005 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk DE LX.RJ202.008 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk DK LX.RJ202.017 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G-2634G75Mnkk IT LX.RJ202.033 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 233
Model AS8951G-2638G75Mnkk AS8951G-2638G75Wnkk AS8951G-2638G87Bnkk AS8951G-2728G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2728G75Mnkk AS8951G-2728G75Mnkk AS8951G-282161.5TBnkk AS8951G-2828G1TMnkk AS8951G-2828G1TMnkk AS8951G-2828G1TWnkk Country P/N Memory 2 SG LX.RJ502.004 SO4GBIII10 DE LX.RJ202.034 SO4GBIII10 DK LX. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 234
.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-2634G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2634G1TBnkk AS8951G-2634G1TMnkk AS8951G-2634G50Mnkk AS8951G-2634G64Mnkk AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk AS8951G-2634G75Mnkk - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 235
Model Country P/N Memory 4 AS8951G-2636G75Mnkk ZA LX.RJ202.032 N AS8951G-2638G1.28TBnkk CA LX.RJ202.025 N AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk AU/NZ LX.RJ202.013 N AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk DE LX.RJ202.023 N AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk DK LX.RJ202.016 N AS8951G-2638G1.5TBnkk FR LX.RJ202.003 SO2GBIII10 AS8951G - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 236
AS8951G-2548G1.5TMnkk AS8951G-2548G87Mnkk AS8951G-263121.5TBnkk AS8951G-2631275Bnkk AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-2631287Wnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk Country P/N HDD 2(GB) DE LX.RJ402.002 N RO LX.RJ302.004 N750GB5.4KS_4K FR LX - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 237
263161.5TMnkk SG LX.RJ202.021 N750GB5.4KS_4K AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk Czech LX.RJ202.044 N750GB5.4KS_4K AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk DE LX.RJ202.026 N750GB5.4KS_4K AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk 007 N AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk CN LX.RJ202.005 N AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk DE LX.RJ202.008 N AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk DK LX. - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 238
2414G64Mnkk AS8951G-2414G64Mnkk AS8951G-2414G64Mnkk AS8951G-2414G75Mnkk AS8951G-2416G64Mnkk Country P/N Wireless LAN1 DE LX.RJ402.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN RO TR LX.RJ402.012 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 N 7- - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 239
263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TBnkk AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk AS8951G-263161.5TMnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-2634G1.5TBnkk Country P/N Wireless BGN Bluetooth BT - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 240
Wireless LAN1 AS8951G-2634G1TBnkk FR LX.RJ202.002 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN AS8951G-2634G1TMnkk FR LX.RJ202.018 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN AS8951G-2634G50Mnkk GR LX.RJ207.001 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN AS8951G-2634G64Mnkk IN LX.RJ502.007 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk 004 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 N BT - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 241
AS8951G-2828G1TMnkk AS8951G-2828G1TWnkk Country P/N Wireless LAN1 SG LX.RJ502.003 3rd WiFi LX.RJ202.048 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN HK LX.RJ202.046 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 -2418G75Mnkk Country P/N NB Chipset Battery Adapter DE LX.RJ402.002 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 242
AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-263161.5TWnkk AS8951G-2634G1.5TBnkk AS8951G-2634G1TBnkk AS8951G-2634G1TMnkk AS8951G-2634G50Mnkk AS8951G-2634G64Mnkk AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk AS8951G-2634G75Bnkk AS8951G-2634G75Mnkk AS8951G-2634G75Mnkk AS8951G-2636G75Mnkk Country P/N NB Chipset Battery - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 243
Model Country P/N NB Chipset Battery Adapter AS8951G-2636G75Mnkk SI/HR LX.RJ502.010 HM65 8CELL3.0 120W-DE AS8951G-2636G75Mnkk ZA LX.RJ202.032 HM65 8CELL3.0 120W-DE AS8951G-2638G1.28TBnkk - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 244
Model AS8951G-2828G1TWnkk Country P/N NB Chipset Battery Adapter HK LX.RJ202.046 HM65 8CELL3.0 120W-DE 7-36 Model Definition and Configuration - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 245
CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 246
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 Aspire 8951G 8-4 8-2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 247
are tested under Windows® 7 environment. 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 8951G. Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 248
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 0 Aspire 8951G 0 Vendor Type Description P/N 2nd HDD 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N750GB5.4KS _4K HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 750GB MK7559GSXP, 500GB KH.50001.017 ST9500325AS,9HH134-189, Wyatt with new pcb SATA 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 8-4 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 249
.21000.060 Battery 60001535 PANASONIC 8CELL3.0 Battery PANASONIC AS11B Li-Ion 4S2P PANASONIC 8 cell 6000mAh Main COMMON AS11B5E BT.00805.018 Bluetooth 10001018 HON BT 3.0 HAI Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070 CPU Intel Core i3 i3-2350M PGA 2.3G KC.23501.DMP 35W 2/4 Test Compatible Components 8-5 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 250
.QMP FP.22000.007 KF.1200N.001 KH.75004.001 KH.50004.003 KH.64004.003 KH.50008.021 KH.64008.005 KH.75008.009 8-6 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 251
ACER AF7B_A10B AF7B Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Legend Backlit-Painting KB.I170A.297 LAN 10004786 REALTEK RTL8111EA Realtek RTL8111EA NI.22400.053 LCD 10001038 CMO NLED18.4WU LED LCD CMO 18 4GB NT4GC64B8HB0NS-CG LF 256*8 0.055um KN.4GB03.005 Test Compatible Components 8-7 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 252
.G6501.001 KI.G6501.004 ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-6E2SH LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Win7 + 3D) KO.0040F.006 8-8 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 253
Encryption ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ240AF LF W/O bezel SATA Zero Power (HF+Windows 7) ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ8A0 LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7) Foxconn Yentai Factory ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ8A0 LF W/O bezel 1.01 SATA Fix - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 254
Description N QMI Y2011 SM81_HR Speaker P/N KI.22800.011 SP.24200.001 USB Controller USB 3.0 LC.24500.001 UMA (Intel) KI.23200.038 VGA Chip Wireless LAN Broadcom 43227 2x2 BGN Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) WN6603AH NI.23600.087 NI.23600.073 8-10 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 255
Vendor Type 10001067 INTEL INT6205H 23707801 3rd WiFi 2x2 FOXCONN TW BGN Description Lan Intel WLAN TBD Taylor Peak 2x2 AGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) P/N KI.TPH01.001 NI.23600.072 Test Compatible Components 8-11 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 256
8-12 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 257
CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 258
Introduction 9-3 9-2 - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 259
offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs (Technical Announcement - Acer Aspire 8951G | Acer Aspire 8951G Notebook Service Guide - Page 260
9-4 Online Support Information