Acer Aspire 8942 Service Guide
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Chapter 11 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Operating System • Genuine Windows 7® Platform •Intel® Core™ i7 processor* •Intel® Core™ i5 processor* •Intel® Core™ i3 processor* • Intel® HM55 Express Chipset • ATI Mobility Radeon ™ HD 5650 or 5850 System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 18.4” TFT LCD •...
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2Chapter 1 Audio •Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer • True5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Acer Purezone technology with two built-in stereo microphones Dimensions and Weight • 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm (17.34 x 11.62 x 1.22/1.73 inches) • 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.) with 8-cell battery Communication • Acer Video...
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Chapter 13 I/O interface • ExpressCard®/54 slot • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader * • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • IEEE 1394 port • HDMI ™ port with HDCP support • DISPLAY port • eSATA port • External display (VGA) port • Consumer infrared (CIR) port •RF-in jack * • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C •...
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4Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Azalia ODD (SATA) X'TAL 32.768KHz SATA1 X'TAL 14.318MHz CIR X'TAL 32.768KHz PCI-Express X4 DMI interface Fan Driver USB Port x 5 EC (WPC775C) USB 2.0 SELGO: SLG8SP585V HDD (SATA) *2 SPI ROM Touch Pad USB 8CCD Giga-LANBroadcom X'TAL 25MHz Transformer USB 1, 3, 11, 12 SATA0 K/B COON. CLOCK GENERATOR SATA5 PCIE-6 BCM57780 RJ45 ConnectorMMB 800/ 1066 MHzDDR IIIDual Channel Speaker Rear Audio Amp & Head phone Line in Audio CODEC Int. D-MIC Mini Card USB10 & 13...
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Chapter 15 Front View IconItemDescription 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication. 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. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 1011 13 14 15 12
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6Chapter 1 5 Backup key Launches backup management software. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8...
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Chapter 17 Closed Front View Rear View # Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control. 3 Speakers Dolby 5.1 speakers deliver stereo audio output. ItemDescription 1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking...
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8Chapter 1 Left View #IconItemDescription 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 DISPLAY DISPLAY port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 eSATA e SATA port Connects to eSATA devices (only for certain models). 7 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0...
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Chapter 19 Right View IconItemDescription 1 USB 2.0 port Connects 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 hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the...
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10Chapter 1 Bottom View 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 Hard drive bay- SecondaryHouses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws) (for certain models only). 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computers hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory 7 Ventilation slots and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool,...