Aspire 2930 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Audio Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones • Chapter 1 Chapter 1...
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* •...
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Environment Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% • NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference only.
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View Icon Chapter 1 Item Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for certain models).
Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left (left, center* and and right mouse buttons. right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Status indicators...
Chapter 1 Item External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV. connector Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera).
Rear View Bottom View Icon Item Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot computer security lock. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Item Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager, you can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and •...
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. Chapter 1 Function Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology. Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology.
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 You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Chipset Features CPU core voltage System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 512MB...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Hitachi Model 5K250-250 Name 5K250-160 Capacity 250, 160 (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 4, 3 Drive Format Disks 2, 2 Spindle 5400 speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal 643 ~ 665 transfer...
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Item Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD-R DL Version 3.0.
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Specification Specification Insyde BIOS code v0.17-T01 Serial Flash Memory 8 pins SOIC Flash ROM 1MB- Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2 •...
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Item Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Item Chipset Features Memory Card Reader Item Chipset Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Features Modem Item...
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Item Type Finger Print Board Item Chipset Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 Specification Aspire 12"...
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Main Advanced System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quick Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode ↑↓...
Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the default values.
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Parameter Video Enter the Video Configuration menu. Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu. Configuration Chipset Enter the Chipset Configuration menu. Configuration ACPI Table/ Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control Features Control menu. Express Card Disable or Enable the Express Card solution for windows Standby and Hibernation.
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Advanced Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Power on password ↑↓...
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive).
Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Information Main Advanced Advanced CPU Control Platform Power Management ACPI S3: W ake on PME W ake on Modem Ring Quickly S4 Resume Auto wake on S5 ↑↓...
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The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Advanced CPU Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. Control Platform Power Enter the Platform Power Management management menu.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Information Main Advanced Boot priority order: 1.
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes ↑↓ Help Select Item ←→ Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. • Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility.
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In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. Flash is complete when the following message displays. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command.
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the InsydeFlash Utility: Double click the InsydeFlash executable. The InsydeFlash program begins updating the BIOS. IMPORTANT:Do not turn off the computer during the update process. When the upgrade finishes successfully, close all applications and reboot to complete the upgrade. Chapter 2...
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user. To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps: Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.
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Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: Key in bios_pw 14452 0 Select one string from the list. Chapter 2...
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Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below 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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Loosen the 3 captive screws on the WLAN and Memory covers. WLAN Cover 3. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 4. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Chapter 3 Memory Cover...
Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47. 3. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to the AUX connector.
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5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Chapter 3...
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47. 3. Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M3*5...
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5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. HDD left side HDD right side Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 NOTE: Replace the screws according to the numbering sequence as shown in the previous image. 6.
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Loosen the screw to remove the ODD cap. 3. Remove the single securing screw. Step ODD Module M2.5*8 4. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove from the computer. Size Quantity Screw Type...
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5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 IMPORTANT:Do not remove the ODD bezel by pulling on it entirely or damage will occur. 6.
Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47. IMPORTANT:It is advisable to use a plastic pry during this procedure. 2. Use a pry to release the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket. 3.
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Remove Switch Cover Keyboard Remove USB Board Thermal Module Screw List Step Switch Cover M2.5*5 Speaker Module M2.5*4 LED Board M2*3 Power Board M2*3 LCD Module M2.5*5 M2.5*4 M2*3...
Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2.
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5. While holding the corner, firmly move the Switch Cover back (A) and forth (B) to release the locking catches (four in front and four in back) on the back and front of the Switch Cover. 6. Repeat the wiggling procedure until the Switch Cover is removed. 7.
Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57. 2. Grasp the middle of the keyboard and firmly and lift up to remove. 3. Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to release the FFC from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
Removing the Speaker Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. 2. Remove the four securing screws. Step Speaker Module M2.5*4 3. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling. 4. Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown. Size Quantity Screw Type...
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5. Remove both Speaker Modules. Chapter 3...
Removing the Antenna 1. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47. 2. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 48. 3. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. 4.
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7. Place the computer rightside up, and remove the cables from the housing. Chapter 3...
Removing the LED Board 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. 2. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the single securing screw. Step LED Board M2*3 4. Grasp the top side of the LED Board and pivot upwards to remove. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the Power Board 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59. 2. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC. 3. Remove the single securing screw. Step Power Board M2*3 4. Using your finger lift the bottom side of the Power Board to remove. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the Antenna cables. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 62. 2. Remove the LED Board. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 64. 3. Remove the Power Board. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 65. 4.
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7. Disconnect the Ground cable as shown. 8. Disconnect the two cables as shown. NOTE: The Power Board must be removed to expose the LCD cables. 9. Grip the LCD and carefully remove the module from the chassis. IMPORTANT:Place the LCD module face up on a clean surface to prevent scratching or damage. Chapter 3...
Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the ExpressCard dummy card. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 45. 2. Remove the Switch Board. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 64. 3. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66. 4.
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6. Disconnect the four cables from the mainboard as shown. Release the securing latch and disconnect (A) as shown. Release the securing latch and disconnect (C) as shown. Chapter 3 Release the securing latch and disconnect (B) as shown. Release the securing latch and disconnect (D) as shown.
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IMPORTANT:Do not lift the entire Upper Case up at the same time or damage may occur. 7. Grasp the top right corner of the Upper Case and pivot upwards. 8. Continue prying the right upwards until the right side is at a 45 degree angle. 9.
Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the Finger Print Reader bracket. Step Finger Print M2*3 Reader 3. Remove the bracket as shown. 4. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the TouchPad Bracket 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” on page 71. 2. Lift up the locking lever (1) and remove the Touch Pad FFC from the Touch Pad board (2). NOTE: To replace the Touch Pad, the entire Upper Cover must be replaced. 3.
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4. Grasp the left side of the bracket and angle upwards to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68. 2. Remove the three securing screws. Step Launch Board M2*3 3. Remove the Launch Board from the upper cover. IMPORTANT:Take note of the FFC and ensure it does not catch on the upper cover. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68. 2. Unlock the securing latch and release the FFC. 3. Remove the securing screw. Step USB Board M2*3 4. Grasp the module by the ends and lift to remove. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the I/O Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68. 2. Remove the single securing screw. Step I/O Board M2*3 3. Grasp the module by the end, pivot and lift the board to remove. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the USB Board. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 75. 2. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the base. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable and remove the module. Chapter 3...
Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68. 2. Peel back the adhesive strip to expose the cabling. 3. Remove the cable as shown. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the modem module. Step Modem Module M2*3 Size...
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5. Lift the module from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68. 2. Remove the Bluetooth Module. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 77. 3. Remove the three securing screws. Step Mainboard M2*3 4. Remove the DC-IN jack from its socket. Size Quantity Screw Type...
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5. Lift the cable from the housing guide as shown. 6. Ensure the modem cable is disconnected from the bottom of the mainboard as well. 7. Pry the edge of the Lower Base outward then lift and pivot the Mainboard slightly upwards. Do not pull up completely.
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8. Continue to pry the base outward, while lifting the mainboard at the same time. 9. Once the bottom of the mainboard is clear of the lower case, continue lifting the mainboard. Take note of the DC-IN cable. 10. Remove the Mainboard from the lower base. Chapter 3...
Removing the RJ-11 Jack 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. Locate the RJ-11 cable end and remove to the mylar cover. 3. Remove the RJ-11 jack. 4. Turn the Lower Base over and pull back the mylar cover to release the cabling. Chapter 3...
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5. Ensure all parts of the cabling are no longer secure to the base, and pull the cable completely through to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the Fan/Thermal Module 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. Disconnect the Fan cable from the mainboard. 3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws in numerical order from 4 to 1. IMPORTANT:Lift the Fan/Thermal Module by the thermal assembly to avoid damage to the CPU 4.
Removing the CPU 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. Take note of the indicators on the socket cam screw. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket screw counter-clockwise until it indicates unlocked. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66. 2. Remove the four rubber covers and screws. Step LCD Bezel M2.5*5 3. Starting from the inside edges, pry the inside of the bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until the bezel is removed.
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4. Lift up the bezel and disconnect the MIC module. 5. Remove the bezel from the LCD module. Chapter 3...
Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 88. 2. Pull back the adhesive strip to expose the cabling. 3. Remove the single securing screw. Step Inverter Board M2.5*4 4. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module. Size Quantity Screw Type...
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5. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. Chapter 3...
Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 88. 2. Remove the single securing screw. Step Camera Module M2.5*4 IMPORTANT:Be careful when using a sharp tool to remove the cable or camera module. The surface of the LCD panel can be easily scratched.
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4. Lift the camera module as shown, but do not remove completely. 5. Hold the connector with one hand and pull the Camera Module to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 88. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module. IMPORTANT:The correct screw sockets are indicated by a mark on the hinge. Step LCD Panel M2.5*4 3.
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD Panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 94. 2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Remove the mylar strips securing the FPC cable. 3. Grasp the pull-tab and disconnect the cable from the panel. 4.
5. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel as shown. Removing the LCD Antenna 1. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Antenna cables. 2. Pull up on the ends of the Antennas and remove the mylar strip from both Antennas. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD MIC 1. Remove the padding to expose the mylar cover. 2. Pull back the tabs to expose the MIC cable. 3. Grip the MIC cable and gently remove it from the back cover. Chapter 3...
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Insert the MIC cable along the mylar tabs as shown. 3. Replace the padding over the mylar cover. 5. Replace both Antennas, take note of screw socket facing upwards. 2. Replace the tabs over the cable to secure in place. 4.
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6. Replace the eleven (11) adhesive strips to secure the Antenna cables. 7. Secure the top of the brackets in place and pivot the brackets towards the LCD Panel as shown. 8. Replace the four securing screws (two on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Chapter 3...
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9. Connect the LCD cable to the panel. 10. Replace the cable and press down attach the adhesive strips. 11. Insert the top of LCD Panel first and tilt down in place. IMPORTANT:Ensure all cabling is tucked correctly in the back cover. 12.
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13. Hold the connector with one hand and insert the Camera Module as shown. 15. Replace the bracket over the Camera Board. 17. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. Chapter 3 14. Lower the camera module as shown 16.
18. Insert the right side and lower Module in place. 19. Replace the single securing screw. 20. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cabling in place. NOTE: Ensure all cabling is tucked in under the adhesive strip to prevent damage. Replacing the LCD Bezel 1.
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2. Insert the cabling inside the hinge wells to prevent damage or fraying. 3. Starting from the bottom and moving left to right, firmly press down to ensure the bezel is situated correctly (four locations on each side). 4. Replace the four screws and the rubber caps provided. Chapter 3...
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU socket side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU socket as shown. Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 3.
Replacing the RJ-11 Jack 1. Insert the RJ-11 cable through the housing well and replace the cable cover to secure in place. 3. Replace the RJ-11 Jack and tuck in cabling in the housing well to prevent damage. Chapter 3 2.
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboard is facing down (the Heatsink and CPU are not visible). Place the Mainboard in the chassis, making sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover, and the screw sockets are visible through the mainboard. 2.
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6. Replace the three securing screws. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Modem Module 1. Align the connectors on the mainboard and the module and insert the module in place. 3. Connect the modem cable to the module. Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Reconnect the cable to the module as shown. 2.
Replacing the I/O Board 1. Insert the board at an angle, pivot and set it down in place. Replacing the USB Board 1. Align the USB board with the screw socket and replace the single securing screw. Replacing the Launch Board 1.
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORTANT:The TouchPad cannot be removed individually. To replace the TouchPad, replace the entire Upper Cover. 1. Insert the bracket at an angle as shown. 2. Replace the single securing screw. 3. Insert the FFC flush with the connector and lock the securing latch. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper cover. 2. Align the bracket and replace over the board. NOTE: Carefully insert the FFC cable ends fully into the connector. Take care to line up the cable square with the connector before securing the FFC connector latch.
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3. Press down around the edges of the casing to snap it into place. 4. Connect the four cables to the mainboard as shown. Chapter 3...
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Insert the FFC flush with the connector and secure the latch as shown. Insert the FFC flush with the connector and secure the latch as shown. 5. Replace the five securing screws on the top panel. Chapter 3 Insert the FFC flush with the connector and secure the latch as shown.
6. Turn over the computer and replace the eight securing screws on the bottom panel. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the LCD Module hinges with the alignment pins and gently set down. 2. Connect the two cables as shown. Chapter 3...
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3. Replace the ground screw cable and screw and replace the four securing screws on the hinges. Ground Screw Ground Cable 4. Secure the cables in place as shown. Chapter 3...
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5. Insert the Antenna Cables through the Upper Cover. Make sure they are accessible from the underside. 6. Turn the computer over and pull the antenna cables until they are taunt. 7. Place the antenna cables in the cable channel and insert them through the casing into the WLAN bay. 8.
Replacing the Power Board 1. Place the Power Board in its location and replace the screw. Replacing the LED Board 1. Place the LED Board in its location and replace the screw. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replace both speaker modules as shown. Chapter 3 2.
2. Insert the cables flush with the connectors. 3. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cabling. 4. Replace the four securing screws. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace keyboard cable to the mainboard, and 2. Turn the keyboard over and insert the bottom secure the locking latch.
Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Insert the bottom edge of the Switch Cover into the chassis. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 3. Connect the three antenna cables to the module. Chapter 3 2.
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Slide the HDD in the carrier as shown. 3. Replace the HDD in the bay as shown. 2. Replace the four screws (two on each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. 4.
Replacing the ODD Module 1. Insert the bezel into the module as shown. 3. Insert the ODD module into the bay as shown. Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Turn the ODD Module around and secure the bracket with the two screws, as provided.
3. Replace the WLAN cover as shown. 4. Tighten the single securing screw. Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays 1. Insert the Express Card and push into the slot until 2. Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush flush with the chassis cover.
Common Problems 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. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is selected.
Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 42. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
Touch Pad Failure If the Touch Pad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. •...
Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: Audio CDs do not play when loaded •...
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Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
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Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
MediaTouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not...
Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual.
Issue” on page 126.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST codes, drivers, and keys for the POST. Port 80 POST Codes The following table details the Port 80 POST codes and drivers used in the POST. Driver Name PeiEventLog OemServices SioInit MonoStatusCode PentiumMCpuPeim PlatformStage1 Variable...
POST Keys and Messages The following keys are available during POST. Function Enter into Setup Menu Enter into Boot Manager The following messages display during POST: Before press function key CPUID: XXXXXX Press F2 go to Setup Utility Press F12 go to Boot Manager Press [PXE HOT KEY] go to PXE Setup Menu After press function key If user pressed F2...
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 2930. Aspire 2930 provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Item...
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
LCD Panel Number LCD_COVER_SUB_ASSY ANTENNA H-CONN SET 043 LOGO BACK LIGHT M/B-LCD Cable MIC SET LCD_CAMERA_BRK_ASSY LCD_BEZEL_SUB_ASSY INVERTER CAMERA Module HINGE_L HINGE_R Chapter 6 Description Part Number 60.ART02.004 50.ART02.001 50.ART02.006 23.ART02.002 33.ART02.006 60.ART02.005 19.ART02.001 57.ART02.001 33.ART02.005 33.ART02.004...
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DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PANASONIC UJ-870A DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PLDS DS-8A2S ODD BEZEL-SUPER MULTI ODD BRACKET Blueray Drive BLUE RAY MODULE BR-DVD DRIVE SONY BC-5500S ODD BEZEL-BR ODD BRACKET Description Acer PN 6M.ART02.003 42.ART02.009 33.ART02.002 6M.ART02.004 KU.0080D.029 KU.0080D.034 KU.00805.044 KU.00807.059 KU.0080F.001 42.ART02.007...
862G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Germany 843G25Mn AS2930- EMEA France 733G32Mn AS2930- EMEA France 733G25Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.014 AS2930-842G25Mn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_TH22 LX.APY0X.015 AS2930-862G32Bn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_FP_1.0D_HG_TH22 LX.APY0X.013 AS2930-842G25Mn EM...
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AS2930- EMEA Eastern 733G25Mn Europe AS2930- EMEA Slovenia/ 733G25Mn Croatia AS2930- EMEA Portugal 733G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.095 AS2930-732G25Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_DE13 LX.APY0X.096 AS2930-843G32Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_DE13 LX.APY0X.103 AS2930-734G32Mn VHP32ATES1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_ES22 LX.APY0X.100...
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733G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Switzerland 733G25Mn AS2930- EMEA 733G25Mn AS2930- CHINA Hong Kong 732G16Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.076 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATES1 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_ES22 LX.APY0X.077 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EL32 LX.APY0X.078 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EL22 LX.APY0X.079...
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China 842G16Mn AS2930- CHINA Hong Kong 842G16Mn AS2930- GCTWN 944G32Mn AS2930- EMEA South Africa 844G32Mn Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.001 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP64ATCA2 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_FR31 LX.APY0X.002 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP64ATCA2 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EN11 LX.APY0X.003 AS2930-844G32Mn EM VHP64ATEA3 MC UMACOF 2*2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_ES21...
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Hungary 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Eastern 844G32Mn Europe AS2930- EMEA Slovenia/ 844G32Mn Croatia Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.042 AS2930-844G32Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_FR23 LX.APY0X.021 AS2930-844G32Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_abg_FP_1.0D_HG_RU11 LX.APY0X.043 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_NO13...
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Middle East 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Switzerland 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA 844G32Mn Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.034 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATPT1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_PT12 LX.APY0X.035 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATES1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_ES22 LX.APY0X.036 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EL32 LX.APY0X.037...
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AS2930- CHINA Hong Kong 582G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 593G25Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.056 AS2930-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATZA2 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EN16 LX.APY0X.057 AS2930-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_FR23 LX.APY0X.058...
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582G32Mn AS2930- Indonesia 581G25Mn AS2930- Singapore 732G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Germany 733G32Mn AS2930- Malaysia 731G16Mn Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.188 AS2930-734G32Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC UMACOF 2*2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n_FP_1.0D_HG_EN15 LX.APY0X.189 AS2930-734G32Mn VHP32ATRU1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n_FP_1.0D_HG_RU11 LX.APY0X.179 AS2930-733G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_FP_1.0D_HG_ZH31...
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843G32Mn Europe AS2930- EMEA Eastern 843G32Mn Europe AS2930- EMEA Eastern 843G32Mn Europe Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.149 AS2930-732G16Mn EM VHP32ATMY1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EN14 LX.APY0C.001 AS2930-731G25Mn LINPUSAMY1 UMACOF 1*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EN11 LX.APY0X.148 AS2930-732G25Mn EM VHP32ATMY1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EN14...
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Middle East 843G32Mn AS2930- Philippines 732G16Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 843G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 843G32Mn Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.131 AS2930-843G32Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_FI12 LX.APY0X.130 AS2930-843G32Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_RU21 LX.APY0X.129 AS2930-843G32Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_PL11...
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AS2930- Singapore 862G16Mn AS2930- Singapore 582G16Mn AS2930- EMEA Germany 732G32Mn AS2930- GCTWN 864G32Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.115 AS2930-843G32Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_EN15 LX.APY0X.114 AS2930-843G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACOF 2G+1G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_AR23 LX.APY0X.113 AS2930-843G32Mn EM...
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AS2930- EMEA France 734G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Norway 584G32Mn AS2930- Singapore 860525Mn AS2930- Singapore 940525Mn Acer Part No Description LX.APY0X.175 AS2930-592G25Mn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_TH22 LX.APY0X.166 AS2930-842G32Mn VHP32ATTW1 MC UMACOF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_TC11 LX.APY0X.171 AS2930-584G32Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC UMACOF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_1.0D_HG_NL13...
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860516Mn AS2930- Singapore 940516Mn AS2930- Singapore 840525Mn AS2930- Vietnam 842G25Mn AS2930- Philippines 841G16Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.041 AS2930-842G25Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_1.0D_HG_EN12 LX.ART0X.042 AS2930-862G25Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_1.0D_HG_EN12 LX.ART0X.043 AS2930-942G25Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_1.0D_HG_EN12 LX.ART0X.044...
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AS2930- EMEA Eastern 844G32Mn Europe AS2930- EMEA Denmark 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Eastern 844G32Mn Europe Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.054 AS2930-842G16Mn EM VHP32ATPH1 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN14 LX.ART0X.055 AS2930-842G25Mn EM VHP32ATPH1 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN14 LX.ART0X.056 AS2930-862G25Mn EM VHP32ATPH1 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN14...
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EMEA Middle East 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 844G32Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 844G32Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.012 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC UMACO 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_RU21 LX.ART0X.013 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATNL1 MC UMACO 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_NL12 LX.ART0X.014 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATLU1 MC UMACO 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_IT42...
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Vietnam 731G16Mn AS2930- ACLA- 584G32Mn Portuguese AS2930- ACLA- 584G32Mn Spanish AS2930- ACLA- 584G32Mn Spanish Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.030 AS2930-844G32Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC UMACO 2*2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_FR23 LX.ART0X.032 AS2930-844G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACO 2*2G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_AR13 LX.ART0X.033 AS2930-844G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC UMACO 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_IT42...
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Philippines 592G25Mn AS2930- Malaysia 582G25Mn AS2930- Philippines 592G32Mn AS2930- Philippines 732G32Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.194 AS2930-592G32Mn EM VHP32ATXC2 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 320/6L/5R/CB_n_1.0D_HG_XC21 LX.ART0X.193 AS2930-592G32Mn EM VHP32ATEA1 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 320/6L/5R/CB_n_1.0D_HG_ES22 LX.ART0X.192 AS2930-592G32Mn EM VHP32ATEA3 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 320/6L/5R/CB_n_1.0D_HG_ES22...
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583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 581G12Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.061 AS2930-732G16Mn EM VHP32ATPH1 MC UMACO 2*1G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_PH_HG_EN14 LX.ART0C.008 AS2930-731G16Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACO 1*1G/160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_PH_HG_EN11 LX.ART0X.060 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_IT12...
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Czech 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Eastern 583G25Mn Europe AS2930- EMEA Eastern 583G25Mn Europe Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.152 AS2930-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME4 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN11 LX.ART0X.153 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_IT42 LX.ART0X.154 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATGB1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN14 LX.ART0X.137...
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583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.122 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_RU11 LX.ART0X.123 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_CS21 LX.ART0X.124 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_FI12...
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AS2930- EMEA Norway 733G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Russia 733G25Mi AS2930- EMEA Sweden/ 733G25Mn Finland Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.106 AS2930-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_FR23 LX.ART0X.105 AS2930-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN15 LX.ART0X.104 AS2930-583G25Mn EM...
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733G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Turkey 733G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 733G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 733G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.088 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATCZ2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_SK11 LX.ART0X.089 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_ENG1 LX.ART0X.086 AS2930-733G25Mn VHP32ATEU6 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_CS21 LX.ART0X.085...
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583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Luxembourg 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Norway 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Russia 583G25Mi Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.073 AS2930-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN15 LX.ART0X.067 AS2930-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_FR23 LX.ART0X.068 AS2930-733G25Mn EM...
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Israel 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Italy 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Turkey 583G25Mn AS2930- EMEA Middle East 583G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.163 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATSE1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_FI12 LX.ART0X.164 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATCZ2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_SK11 LX.ART0X.165 AS2930-583G25Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_1.0D_HG_ENG1 LX.ART0X.159...
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AS2930Z- EMEA Czech 322G32Mn AS2930Z- Singapore 321G16Mn AS2930Z- CHINA China 322G16Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ART0X.140 AS2930-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_AR13 LX.ART0X.139 AS2930-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_EN15 LX.ART0X.138 AS2930-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATME3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_FR23...
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323G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA South Africa 323G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Denmark 323G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA France 323G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0C.012 AS2930Z-321G16Mn LINPUSAID1 UMACO 1*1G/160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_ID22 LX.ARU0Y.009 AS2930Z-321G16Mn EM VHB32ATPH1 MC UMACO 1*1G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_PH_HG_EN14 LX.ARU0Y.008 AS2930Z-341G16Mn EM VHB32ATPH1 MC UMACO 1*1G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_PH_HG_EN14...
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AS2930Z- EMEA Slovenia/ 323G25Mn Croatia AS2930Z- EMEA Portugal 323G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Spain 323G25Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.114 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_DE13 LX.ARU0X.113 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_NL13 LX.ARU0X.112 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATNL1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_NL12 LX.ARU0X.111...
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EMEA 323G25Mn AS2930Z- Singapore 321G16Mn AS2930Z- Singapore 321G16Mn AS2930Z- Singapore 321G16Mn AS2930Z- Singapore 321G16Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.094 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EL32 LX.ARU0X.093 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EL22 LX.ARU0X.092 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATIL1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_HE11 LX.ARU0X.091...
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AS2930Z- EMEA Middle East 322G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Middle East 322G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Switzerland 322G25Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.080 AS2930Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC UMACO 1*2G/160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_ZH31 LX.ARU0X.001 AS2930Z-321G16Mn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACO 1*1G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_TH22 LX.ARU0C.001 AS2930Z-321G16Mn LINPUSATH1 UMACO 1*1G/160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_N_HG_EN11 LX.ARU0C.003...
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Eastern 323G25Mn Europe AS2930Z- EMEA Eastern 323G25Mn Europe AS2930Z- EMEA Eastern 323G25Mn Europe Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.040 AS2930Z-322G25Mn VHP32ATGB1 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EN14 LX.ARU0X.038 AS2930Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATZA2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EN16 LX.ARU0X.037 AS2930Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_FR23...
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EMEA South Africa 322G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Middle East 323G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Middle East 323G25Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.019 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_RU21 LX.ARU0X.020 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_PL11 LX.ARU0X.021 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATHU1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_HU11...
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EMEA Eastern 322G25Mn Europe AS2930Z- EMEA Eastern 322G25Mn Europe AS2930Z- EMEA Eastern 322G25Mn Europe Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.006 AS2930Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EN15 LX.ARU0X.007 AS2930Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_AR23 LX.ARU0X.004 AS2930Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATME4 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EN11...
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Middle East 342G25Mn AS2930Z- EMEA Middle East 343G32Mn AS2930Z- CHINA China 321G16Mn AS2930Z- 323G25Mn Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.060 AS2930Z-322G25Mn VHP32ATEU1 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_CS21 LX.ARU0X.059 AS2930Z-322G25Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_FI12 LX.ARU0X.058 AS2930Z-322G25Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC UMACO 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_RU21...
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321G16Mn AS2930Z- Canada 323G25Mn AS2930Z- Canada 323G25Mn AS2930Z- Canada 323G25Mn AS2930Z- 323G25Mn AS2930Z- 323G25Mn Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.147 AS2930Z-321G25Mn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACO 1*1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_TH22 LX.ARU0X.146 AS2930Z-341G25Mn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACO 1*1G/ 250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_TH22 LX.ARU0X.119 AS2930Z-341G16Mn EM VHP32ATTH1 MC UMACO 1*1G/ 160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_PH_HG_TH22...
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AS2430- CHINA China 571G12Mn AS2430- CHINA China 571G16Cn AS2430- CHINA China 571G16C Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARU0X.134 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATUS1 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_EN34 LX.ARU0X.133 AS2930Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATXC2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_XC22 LX.ARU0X.135 AS2930Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATXC2 MC UMACO 2G+1G/ 250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_1.0D_HG_XC21 LX.ARU0X.132...
Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system ® ® functions are tested under Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
AFLASH Utility Battery Pack BIOS package password control ROM size ROM type vendor Version BIOS Supports protocol 23–35 BIOS Utility Advanced Boot Exit Navigating Onboard Device Configuration Power Save and Exit Security System Security Bluetooth module Board Layout Top View brightness hotkeys Camera Module...
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LCD Bezel LCD Brackets LCD Failure LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Panel LED board Lower Cover Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Mainboard media access on indicator MediaTouch Button Failure Memory Check Model Definition Modem Failure Modem Module No Display Issue Notebook Manager hotkey num lock on indicator...