Acer Aspire 6930g Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor
•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor*
•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
System Memory
•Dual-Channel SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2...

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Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Intel® Turbo Memory supported*
•Optical drive options:
•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•5-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Dolby®-epitomized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* 
supporting low-frequency effects
•True5.1-channel surround sound output
•High-definition audio support
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
•Acer PureZone...

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Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•71 W 4800 mAh*
•48.8 W 4400 mAh*
•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
•ENERGY STAR® 4.0
Special keys and controls
•105/106-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
•Acer EasyPort IV connector*
•ExpressCard™/54 slot
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
•5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
•3 USB 2.0 ports
•USB 2.0 / eSATA port *
NOTE: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time.
•HDMI™ port with...

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System Block Diagram
Azalia
ODD (SATA)
(RTS5158E)
FSB
XTAL
32.768KHz
Media 
Cardreader
SATA1
XTAL
14.318MHz
CIR
XTAL
32.768KHz
PCI-Express
X4 DMI interface
Fan Driver
USB Port x 3
EC (WPC775LDG)
LPC
Penryn 479
USB 2.0
ICS: ICS9LPRS365BGLFT
SELGO: SLG8SP512K05
HDD (SATA) *2
Thermal Sensor
ICH9M
SPI ROM
Cantiga
Card Reader
Connector
Touch Pad
USB11CCDGiga-LANATHEROS
XTAL
25MHz
Transformer
USB0, 4, 7
SATA0
NB
SB
667/800/1067 Mhz
K/B COON.
CLOCK GENERATOR
SATA4
PCIE-6
(AR8121)
RJ45
MMB
667/800...

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 Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication (only for 
certain models).
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output (Configuration
may vary by models).
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)...

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Closed Front View
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer.
8 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).
9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse....

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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
3 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain 
models).
4 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
5
HDMIHDMI port Supports high definition digital video 
connections (only for certain models).
6
 /  
e SATAUSB 2.0 / 
e SATA portConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA...

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
5 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. 
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject 
hole to eject the optical drive...

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
5 Hard disk bay-
SecondaryHouses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws) (only for certain models).
6 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
7 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool,...

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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 battery 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, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail...