Acer Aspire 8930q Service Guide

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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 
71. 
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 71. 
Battery pack
System board
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly
System...

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Peripheral-Related Symptoms
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after 
closing the LCDSee “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 37.
LCD cover switch
System board
The system doesnt resume from hibernation 
mode.See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 37.
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 37.
LCD cover switch
System board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go 
higher than 90%. Remove...

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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 88.
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, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement 
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an...

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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 failing 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 Check” on...

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Top View
Aspire8930Q M/B layout and connector location
TOP view
No.NameDescription
1 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR
2 CN6 Power Board FFC CNTR
3 CN3 LED Board Cable CNTR
4 CN1 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 CN510 HDMI Port
8 CN513 USB Port
9 CN515 USB Port
10 Jack501 SPDIF
11 Jack502 MIC jack
12 Jack503 Line in jack
13 CN511 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 

Chapter 691
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 8930Q. Refer 
to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available 
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on 
the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your...

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Aspire 8930Q Exploded Diagram 

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