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Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series
Service Guide
PRINTED IN T
AIW
AN
Service guide files and
updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to
http://csd.acer
.com.tw
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Revision History
2
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications
11
Features
11
Storage Subsystem
12
Input Devices
12
System Block Diagram
14
Your Acer Notebook Tour
15
Front View
15
Closed Front View
16
Left View
16
Right View
17
Rear View
17
Bottom View
18
Indicators
19
Easy-Launch Buttons
19
Touchpad Basics
20
Using the Keyboard
22
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
22
Windows Keys
23
Hot Keys
24
Special Key
25
Acer Empowering Technology
26
Empowering Technology Password
26
Acer Enet Management
26
Acer Epower Management
28
Acer Eaudio Management
30
Acer Epresentation Management
30
Acer Edatasecurity Management (for Selected Models)
31
Acer Elock Management
32
Acer Erecovery Management
33
Acer Esettings Management
34
Windows Mobility Center
35
Using the System Utilities
36
Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible)
36
Launch Manager
37
Norton Internet Security
37
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
39
System Utilities
49
BIOS Setup Utility
49
Navigating the BIOS Utility
50
Information
51
Main
52
Security
54
Setting a Password
55
Removing a Password
56
Changing a Password
56
Boot
58
Exit
59
BIOS Flash Utility
60
Removing HDD Utility
61
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
63
Disassembly Requirements
63
General Information
64
Pre-Disassembly Instructions
64
Disassembly Process
64
External Module Disassembly Process
65
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
65
Removing the Battery Pack
66
Removing the SD Dummy Card
66
Removing the Expresscard Dummy Card
67
Removing the Lower Cover
67
Removing the DIMM
69
Removing the WLAN Board Modules
70
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
71
Removing the Optical Drive Module
73
Main Unit Disassembly Process
75
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
75
Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module
75
Removing the CPU
77
Removing the Keyboard
79
Removing the LCD Module
80
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case
84
Removing the Launch Board
87
Removing Thetouch Pad Board Module
88
Removing the Main Board
90
Removing the Speaker Modules
92
Removing the Modem Board
93
Removing the Bluetooth Board
95
LCD Module Disassembly Process
96
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
96
Removing the LCD Bezel
97
Removing the LCD Module with the Brackets
98
Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable
100
Removing the LCD Brackets
102
Removing the Antennas
103
Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera
104
Troubleshooting
107
System Check Procedures
108
External Diskette Drive Check
108
External CD-ROM Drive Check
108
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
108
Memory Check
109
Power System Check
109
Check the Power Adapter
110
Touchpad Check
111
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
112
Index of Error Messages
113
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
116
Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
121
Intermittent Problems
125
Undetermined Problems
126
Jumper and Connector Locations
127
Top View
127
Bottom View
128
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
129
Clearing Password Check
129
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
130
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
131
Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Exploded Diagram
132
Aspire 2920/2920Z/2420 Series
140
Model Definition and Configuration
140
Test Compatible Components
163
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
164
Online Support Information
167
Index
169
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Acer Aspire 2420 Series Specifications
General
Memory
Up to 2GB DDR2
Hard Drive
40/60/80/100 GB
Wireless
802.11b/g
Operating System
Windows XP
Battery
6-cell Li-ion
Ports
3 x USB 2.0, VGA
Weight
2.4 kg
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