Acer Aspire 4920 Service Guide

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Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform 
TIntel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.2/2.4 GHz, 800 MHz 
FSB) and T7100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) supporting Intel 64 architecture
TMobile Intel GM965/PM965 Express chipset
TIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) or 3945BG (dual-mode 802.11b/g) 
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
Display and Graphics
T14.1 WXGA high brightness (200-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 
supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
T16 ms response time
TATI Mobility™ Radeon® X2500 (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM) with HyperMemory™ supporting 
Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and PCI Express® (for selected models) 
or
Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media 
Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of 
dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to 350 MB of dynamic system memory), supporting Microsoft
® DirectX 9 
and DirectX 10 (for selected models)
TDual independent display support
T16.7 million colors 
TMPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration) 
TS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support 
TAcer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies
Storage Subsystem
T80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive 
TDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 
T5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), 
Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) 
Audio
TDolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
TDolby Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby PRO 
LOGIC® II, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker technologies
TIntel High Definition Audio support
TS/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
TMS-Sound compatible
System Specification
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TAcer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo 
cancellation, and noise suppression technologies
Input Devices
T88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted T cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
TSeamless touchpad with 4-way scroll button
T12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, 
international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys
TEmpowering Key
TEasy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
TAcer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys
TAcer Media Center remote control (optional) 
Communication
TAcer Video Conference featuring:
tIntegrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
tAcer PureZone technology
tOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
TWLAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g), or 3945BG (dual-mode 
802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
TWPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) (for selected models)
TLAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
TModem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Interface
TExpressCard™/54 slot
T5-in-1 card reader (SD™/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
TFour USB 2.0 ports
TIEEE 1394 port
TConsumer infrared (CIR) port
TExternal display (VGA) port
TS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 
THeadphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
TMicrophone-in jack
TLine-in jack
TEthernet (RJ-45) port
TModem (RJ-11) port
TDC-in jack for AC adapter
Power Subsystem
TACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
T53.3 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) (for selected models) / 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery 
pack (6-cell) 
(for selected models)
T3-pin 65 W AC adapter (for selected models)
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t2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
t3.5-hour charge-in-use
T3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology (for selected models):
t80% charge in 1 hour
t2-hour rapid charge system-off
t3-hour charge-in-use
Dimensions and weight
TWidth: 344 mm (13.5 inches)
TDepth: 246 mm (9.7 inches) 
THeight: 37/42 mm (1.45/1.65 inches)
TWeight (approximately, with 6-cell battery): 2.65 kg (5.84 lbs.) (configuration may vary by models)
Environment
TTemperature:
tOperating: 5 C to 35 C
tNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C
THumidity (non-condensing):
toperating: 20% to 80%
tNon-operating: 20% to 80%°°
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Your Acer Notebook Tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View
#ItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the 
computers functions and components. 
6 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
7 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the 
computers functions and components. 
10 Click buttons (left, center 
and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; 
the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
11 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
12 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
13 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
14 MediaTouch keys Touch-sensitive keys which function as play/pause, stop, previous, next 
and record.
15 Acer Arcade For use with Acer Arcade media playing program.
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Closed Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 Unlimited volume control 
wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out.
2 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo 
walkman, mp3 player)
5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack with 
S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones).
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Left View
#IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security 
lock.
2 External display (VGA) 
portConnects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
5 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/
PA L )  p o r tConnects to a television or display device with S-video input.
6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
8 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.
9 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-
Picture Card.
Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Right View
Rear Panel
#IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
#ItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Bottom Panel
#IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)
6 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
NOTE: Battery LED status during charging:
• Amber: Charging. 
• Green: Charging complete.
IconFunctionDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers batttery status.
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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key 
< > and one user-programmable button.
Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. 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. 
IconFunctionDescription
Wireless communication button/
indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the 
status of wireless LAN communication.
Web browser  Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the 
status of Bluetooth communication.
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility
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