Acer Aspire 8943G Series User Manual

Aspire 8943G Series
Service Guide
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Acer Aspire 8943G Series Specifications

General

Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Storage	Up to 1TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Weight	4.6 kg (10.14 lbs)
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Card Reader	5-in-1 card reader
HDMI	Yes
Processor	Intel Core i7
Display	18.4-inch, 1920x1080
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR3
Optical Drive	Blu-ray Disc / DVD-Super Multi DL drive
Audio	Dolby Home Theater v3
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Webcam	Acer Crystal Eye webcam
Battery	8-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 4800 mAh

Summary

System Specifications

Features

Provides a brief summary of the computer's many features.

System Block Diagram

Illustrates the overall system architecture and component connections.

Notebook Tour

Provides an overview of the notebook's features and functions.

Using the Keyboard

Details the usage of the keyboard, including lock keys and embedded numeric keypad.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Details the technical specifications and configurations of the system hardware components.

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Describes the BIOS Setup Utility for hardware configuration.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Provides instructions on navigating the BIOS utility menus.

Security

Details parameters for safeguarding and protecting the computer from unauthorized use.

BIOS Flash Utility

Explains the process for updating the BIOS flash memory.

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Provides methods for removing HDD and BIOS passwords.

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Lists the necessary tools and requirements for disassembling the computer.

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Provides essential steps to follow before starting the disassembly procedure.

Disassembly Process

Outlines the overall process for disassembling the notebook computer.

External Module Disassembly Process

Details the step-by-step procedure for disassembling external modules.

Removing the Battery Pack

Provides instructions on how to safely remove the battery pack.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Details the procedure for removing the hard disk drive module.

Removing the DIMM Module

Provides instructions on how to remove the DIMM memory module.

Removing the Keyboard

Details the procedure for carefully removing the keyboard.

Removing the Mainboard

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing the mainboard.

Removing the CPU

Details the procedure for safely removing the CPU.

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Illustrates the sequence for disassembling the LCD module.

Removing the LCD Hinge Bezel

Provides steps to remove the LCD hinge bezel.

Removing the LCD Bezel

Details the procedure for removing the LCD bezel.

Removing the LCD Panel

Provides instructions on how to remove the LCD panel.

LCD Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the Power Board

Details the steps for replacing the power board.

Replacing the LCD Panel

Provides instructions on how to replace the LCD panel.

Main Unit Reassembly Process

Replacing the Front Speakers

Details the procedure for replacing the front speakers.

Replacing the Mainboard

Provides instructions on how to replace the mainboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Details the procedure for replacing the keyboard.

Replacing the Upper Cover and LCD Module

Provides steps to replace the upper cover and LCD module.

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Guides users through common computer problems and their solutions.

Power On Issue

Troubleshooting steps for when the system does not power on.

No Display Issue

Troubleshooting steps for when the display does not work.

LCD Failure

Troubleshooting steps for LCD failures.

HDD Not Operating Correctly

Troubleshooting steps for when the Hard Disk Drive is not operating correctly.

Intermittent Problems

Addresses troubleshooting for intermittent system hang problems.

Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Top View

Diagram illustrating the location of jumpers and connectors on the mainboard's top view.

Mainboard Bottom View

Diagram showing jumpers and connectors on the mainboard's bottom view.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedure for clearing passwords and recovering BIOS settings.

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

Describes BIOS recovery procedures using a crisis disk.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagrams

Provides exploded diagrams of the main assembly and LCD assembly.

Main Assembly

Lists the FRU parts for the main assembly of the computer.

LCD Assembly

Lists the FRU parts for the LCD assembly of the computer.

FRU List

Provides a comprehensive list of Field Replaceable Units for ordering.

Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 8943G

Details the specific model configurations for the Aspire 8943G series.

Test Compatible Components

2nd HDD

Lists compatible second HDD models tested with the system.

CPU

Lists compatible CPU models tested with the system.

Wireless LAN1

Lists compatible Wireless LAN models tested with the system.

Online Support Information