Acer Aspire 2930 Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
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...

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Special keys and controls
•88-/89-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•Energy Star 4.0
Dimensions and weight
•304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches)
•2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Privacy control 
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer...

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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. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 

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System Block Diagram
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SATA ODD Connector
RJ45
LAN(GbE)RTL8111C
BIOS
Headphone
SPDIF Jack
New Card
page 26Line in Jack
Line in Jack
page 25page 26ALC888HD CodecAudio AMP
MIC ARRAYpage 25
USB x1(Camara)
CRT
PAGE 24Docking CONN
CRT
DVI-D Conn.Thermal Sensor
EMC1402-1
Clock Generator
SLG8SP553V
Fan Control
Mobile Penym
uFCPGA-478 CPU
FSB
Mini-Card X 1
667/800/1066MHz 1.05VH_A#(3..35)
H_D#(0..63)
FCBGA 1329
Intel Cantiga GM
Power On/Off CKT.
LPC BUS
DC/DC Interface...

Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound 
recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for 
certain models).
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
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Closed Front View
9 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. 
*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer 
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for 
certain models).
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
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Left View
Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
2 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
5 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
Note: Push to remove/install the card.
No.IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 ports Connect...

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Rear View
Bottom View
No.ItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible 
computer security lock.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do...

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the 
computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser...

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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 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint...