Acer Aspire 8930q Service Guide

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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 
						

							6Chapter 1
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Front View 
						

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No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the 
status of the computers functions and components.
5 CineDash media 
consoleThe CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive 
entertainment interface.
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you 
use the computer.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a 
computer mouse.
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 BioProtect 
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way  
control function. 
(for selected models)
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the 
status of the computer’s functions and components.
11 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
(for selected models)
12 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology.
13 Speakers  Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
14 Easy-launch button Buttons for launching frequently used program. 
						

							8Chapter 1
Closed Front View
Rear view
No.IconItemDescription
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 6-in-1 card reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus), Memory Stick (MS), 
Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out 
earthshaking movie-house audio.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use. 
						

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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
4 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, 
LCD projector).
5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
6 DISPLAY port Supports high definition digital video connections.
7 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
8 USB 2.0 / 
eSATA portConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for 
certain models).Note:  If you plug an eSATA device 
you will have three USB ports available in the mean 
time.
9 Headphones/
speaker/line-out jack 
with S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones).
10 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
11 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, 
stereo walkman). 
						

							10Chapter 1
Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 ExpressCard/54 slot Acceots one ExpressCard/54 module.
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.
6 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
7 TV-in port Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner 
devices (for selected models).
8 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock. 
						

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Base view
No.IconItemDescription
1 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws).
2 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
3 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.
4 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 
						

							12Chapter 1
Acer CineDash media console
Acer CineDash media console is a touch-sensitive entertainment interface that features an ultra-smooth 
surface, inviting to the touch. Total media control - including instant access to Acer Arcade™ Deluxe - provides 
a new, exciting way to launch and control entertainment. Functions are activated by simply tapping the function 
with your finger, while you can adjust volume by sliding your finger around the volume meter. 
						

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NOTE: I* depends on file format
No.ItemAlbumVideoPlay MovieMusic
1 Hold N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 Mute Mute/unmute audio
3 Arcade Return to Main page
4 Back Go back one step
5 Enter 1. Function button: Perform selected function
2. View image 
fullscreen2. Watch video 
fullscreen2. Perform movie 
menu function2. Play 
highlighted 
track
6Slide 
counter 
clockwise 
from topSelect previous item Select previous 
menu itemSelect previous 
item
7Slide 
clockwise 
from 
bottomSelect next item Select next menu 
itemSelect next item
8 Left arrow Select previous item Select previous 
menu itemSelect previous 
item
9 Right 
arrowSelect next item Select next menu 
itemSelect next item
10 Play/
PausePlay/pause 
slideshowPlay/pause video Play/pause movie Play/pause music
11 Stop 1. Stop slideshow
2. Stop playing 
music1. Stop playing 
video fullscreen
2. Stop playing 
musicStop movie Stop playing 
music
12 Next Jump to next 
image in 
slideshowJump to next 
video and play 
fullscreenJump to next 
chapter/title and 
play fullscreenJump to and play 
next track
13 Forward N/A Fast forward* 
1.2x, 1.4x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32xJump forward 5 
sec and keep 
playing
14 Rewind N/A Rewind* 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x Jump back 5 sec 
and keep playing
15 Previous Jump to previous 
image in 
slideshowump to previous 
video and play 
fullscreenJump to previous 
chapter/title and 
play fullscreenJump to and play 
previous track
16 Vol Up/
downIncrease/decrease volume 
						

							14Chapter 1
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. 
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Power Indicates the computer’s power status.
2 Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.
3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
5 Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.