Acer Aspire 2930 Series Notebook
Manufacturer:
Model:
Aspire 2930 Series
Date:
2008
Class:
Type:
SubType:
Information
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
System Memory
• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB
using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
• 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800
• Graphics • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel®
Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD)
Storage subsystem
• 2.5"
Hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 5-in-1 card reader
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
Manual type:
Service Manual
Pages:
250
Size:
10.22 Mbytes (10711752 Bytes)
Language:
english
Revision:
Manual-ID:
Date:
unknown
Quality:
Electronic document, no scan, very well readable.
Upload date:
03 July 2016
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Downloads:
706
Information
System Specifications 1
Features ... .
... .1
System Block Diagram ... .
... .4
Your
Acer Notebook tour ... .
... .5
Front View ... .
... .5
Closed Front View ... .
... .6
Left View ... .
... .7
Right View ... .
... .7
Rear View ... .
... .8
Bottom View ... .
... .8
Indicators ... .
... .9
Easy-Launch Buttons ... .
... .9
Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) ... .
... .10
Using the Keyboard ... .
... .11
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad ... .
... .11
Windows Keys ... .
... .12
Hot Keys ... .
... .13
Special Key (only for certain models) ... .
... .13
Using the System Utilities ... .
... .14
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) ... .
... .14
Hardware Specifications and Configurations ... .
... .16
System Utilities 23
BIOS Setup Utility ... .
... .23
Navigating the BIOS Utility ... .
... .23
Information ... .
... .24
Main ... .
... .25
Advanced ... .
... .26
Security ... .
... .28
Power ... .
... .31
Boot ... .
... .33
Exit ... .
... .34
BIOS Flash Utilities ... .
... .35
DOS Flash Utility ... .
... .35
WinFlash Utility ... .
... .37
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility ... .
... .38
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41
Disassembly Requirements ... .
... .41
General Information ... .
... .42
Pre-disassembly Instructions ... .
... .42
Disassembly Process ... .
... .42
External Module Disassembly Process ... .
... .43
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart ... .
... .43
Removing the Battery Pack ... .
... .44
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card ... .
... .45
Removing the SD dummy card ... .
... .46
Removing the Lower Covers ... .
... .47
Removing the WLAN Module ... .
... .48
Removing the
Hard disk Drive Module ... .
... .50
Removing the Optical Drive Module ... .
... .52
Removing the DIMM Modules ... .
... .54
Main Unit Disassembly Process ... .
... .55
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart ... .
... .55
Removing the
Switch Cover ... .
... .57
Removing the Keyboard ... .
... .59
Removing the Speaker Module ... .
... .60
Removing the Antenna ... .
... .62
Removing the LED Board ... .
... .64
Removing the Power Board ... .
... .65
Removing the LCD Module ... .
... .66
Removing the Upper Cover ... .
... .68
Removing the Finger Print Reader ... .
... .71
Removing the TouchPad Bracket ... .
... .72
Removing the Launch Board ... .
... .74
Removing the USB Board ... .
... .75
Removing the I/O Board ... .
... .76
Removing the Bluetooth Module ... .
... .77
Removing the
Modem Module ... .
... .78
Removing the Mainboard ... .
... .80
Removing the RJ-11 Jack ... .
... .83
Removing the Fan/Thermal Module ... .
... .85
Removing the CPU ... .
... .86
LCD Module Disassembly Process ... .
... .87
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart ... .
... .87
Removing the LCD Bezel ... .
... .88
Removing the Inverter Board ... .
... .90
Removing the Camera Module ... .
... .92
Removing the LCD Panel ... .
... .94
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable ... .
... .95
Removing the LCD Antenna ... .
... .96
Removing the LCD MIC ... .
... .97
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure ... .
... .98
Replacing the LCD Panel ... .
... .98
Replacing the LCD Bezel ... .
... .102
Main Module Reassembly Procedure ... .
... .104
Replacing the CPU ... .
... .104
Replacing the Thermal Module ... .
... .104
Replacing the RJ-11 Jack ... .
... .105
Replacing the Mainboard ... .
... .106
Replacing the
Modem Module ... .
... .108
Replacing the Bluetooth Board ... .
... .108
Replacing the I/O Board ... .
... .109
Replacing the USB Board ... .
... .109
Replacing the Launch Board ... .
... .109
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket ... .
... .110
Replacing the Finger Print Reader ... .
... .111
Replacing the Upper Cover ... .
... .111
Replacing the LCD Module ... .
... .114
Replacing the Power Board ... .
... .117
Replacing the LED Board ... .
... .117
Replacing the Speaker Module ... .
... .117
Replacing the Keyboard ... .
... .118
Replacing the
Switch Cover ... .
... .119
Replacing the WLAN Module ... .
... .119
Replacing the
Hard disk Drive Module ... .
... .120
Replacing the DIMM Modules ... .
... .121
Replacing the ODD Module ... .
... .122
Replacing the Lower Covers ... .
... .122
Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays ... .
... .123
Troubleshooting 125
Common Problems ... .
... .125
Power On Issue ... .
... .126
No Display Issue ... .
... .127
Random Loss of BIOS Settings ... .
... .128
LCD Failure ... .
... .129
Built-In Keyboard Failure ... .
... .129
Touch Pad Failure ... .
... .130
Internal Speaker Failure ... .
... .130
Internal Microphone Failure ... .
... .132
HDD Not Operating Correctly ... .
... .133
ODD Failure ... .
... .134
USB Failure (Rightside) ... .
... .137
Modem Function Failure ... .
... .137
Wireless Function Failure ... .
... .138
EasyTouch Button Failure ... .
... .138
MediaTouch Button Failure ... .
... .139
Fingerprint Reader Failure ... .
... .139
Thermal Unit Failure ... .
... .140
HDTV
Switch Failure ... .
... .140
External Mouse Failure ... .
... .141
Other Failures ... .
... .141
Intermittent Problems ... .
... .142
Undetermined Problems ... .
... .142
POST Codes Tables ... .
... .143
Port 80 POST Codes ... .
... .143
POST Keys and Messages ... .
... .145
Jumper and Connector Locations 147
Top View ... .
... .
. .147
Bottom View ... .
... .148
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery ... .
... .149
Clearing Password Check ... .
... .149
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk ... .
... .150
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151
Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams ... .
... .152
Upper/ Lower Cover ... .
... .152
LCD Panel ... .
... .153
Aspire 2930 FRU List ... .
... .154
Screw List ... .
... .162
Model Definition and Configuration 164
Aspire 2930 Series ... .
... .164
Test Compatible Components 229
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ... .
... .230
Online Support Information 235
Index 237
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