Acer Aspire 8930 Service Guide

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8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
8Ch Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fixup Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on 
checksum failure.
99h Check for...

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C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)
C7h Initialize notebook docking late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
D2h Unknown interrupt
E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize the system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC...

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
LCD backlight doesnt work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup 
Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function 
key doesnt work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Power Management-Related Symptoms
The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power 
adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 
67. 
Hold and press the power switch for more than 
4 seconds.  
System board
Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 67.  Battery pack
System board
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly
System...

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The system doesn’t enter standby mode after 
closing the LCD See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 34.
LCD cover switch
System board
The system doesnt resu me from hibernation 
mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 34.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesnt resume from standby 
mode after opening the LCD. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 34.
LCD cover switch
System board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go 
higher than 90%.  Remove battery pack and let it...

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Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Modem-Related Symptoms
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined 
Problems” on page 82.
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System configuration does not match the 
installed devices.  Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load 
Default Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
External display does not work correct ly. Press Fn+F5,...

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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a 
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement 
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the syst em board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected,  do not replace any FRU.
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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, 
whether a short circuit is suspected, or  whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE:  Verify that all attached devices  are supported by the computer.
NOTE:  Verify that the power supply being used at the time  of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power 
System...

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Top View
Aspire8930 M/B layout and connector location
TOP view
No.NameDescription
1 CN1 LCM Cable CNTR
2 CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR
3 CN2 LED Board Cable CNTR
4 CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR
5 CN4 Power Cable CNTR
6 U6 South Bridge
7 CN12 I/O Board CNTR
8 CN15 Speaker Cable CNTR
9 CN14 MDC CNTR
10 CN13 BT Cable CNTR 11 CN11 Touch Pad FFC CNTR
12 CN9 Media consle Board CNTR 
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Bottom View
Bottom view
No.NameDescription
1 CN501 Battery CNTR
2 CN502 CPU Socket
3 CN500 FAN Cable CNTR
4 Jack500 RJ45
5 CN503 VGA Port
6 CN507 HDMI Port
7 CN511 HDMI Port
8 CN514 USB Port
9 CN515 USB Port
10 Jack501 SPDIF 11 Jack502 MIC jack
12 Jack503 Line in jack
13 CN510 Speaker Cable CNTR
14 U510 North Bridge
15 CN516 HDD Socket
16 CN517 HDD Socket
17 CN505/506 DIMM Socket
18 CN512 ODD CNTR
19 CN508 PCI-E Socket
20 CN504 PCI-E Socket
21 CN509 VGA Card Socket