Acer Aspire 8942 Service Guide

Appendix B291
Test Compatible Components
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system 
functions are tested under Microsoft Windows 7 with backwards compatibility with Windows XP. 
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. 
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 8942G Compatibility Test 
Report released by the Acer Mobile System...

292Appendix B
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test
ComponentBrandTy p eDescription
2nd HDD
HGST N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 
Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F
TOSHIBA N160GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX 
Libra SATA LF F/W: FG011J
WD N160GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT-
22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11
WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 
ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11
WD N640GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BEVT-
22A0RT0, ML320...

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TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX 
Libra SATA LF F/W:FG001J
TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5 5400rpm 320GB MK3263GSX 
SATA 8MB 68P LF F/W:FG020J
TOSHIBA N500GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX 
Libra SATA LF F/W:FG001J
WD N160GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT-
22ZCTO ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11
WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 
ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11
WD N640GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BEVT-
22A0RT0,...

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HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X 
GT30N LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7)
PANASONIC NBDRW4XS ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X 
UJ230A LF W/O bezel FW 1.10 SATA (Windows 7)
PANASONIC NBDRW4XS ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X 
UJ240A LF W/O bezel SATA (HF+Windows 7)
PLDS NBDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S 
LF W/O bezel SATA (Windows 7)
PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X 
DS-8A3S LF W/O bezel SATA
PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS...

Appendix C295
Online Support Information
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch 
office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information 
sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acers Website offers you convenient and valuable...

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A
AFLASH Utility 39
B
Battery Pack
Removing
 52
BIOS
ROM type
 17
vendor 17
Version 17
BIOS Utility 31–39
Boot 37
Exit 38
Navigating 31
Onboard Device Configuration 35
Save and Exit 38
Security 34
System Security 38
Bluetooth Board
Removing
 94, 158
Board Layout
Top View
 207
C
Camera Board
Removing (flush)
 127
Removing (standard) 117
Replacing (flush) 136
Replacing (standard) 130
Common Problems 192
CPU 110
Replacing 144
D
DIMM Modules
Removing
 62
Display 4
E
Express Dummy Card
Removing
 53...

298
Kensington Lock Bracket
Removing
 101, 153
Keyboard
Removing
 69
Keyboard Failure 196
L
Launch Board
Removing
 81, 171
LCD Bezel
Replacing (flush)
 140
Replacing (standard) 134
LCD Bezel Cap
Removing (flush)
 121
Replacing (flush) 142
LCD Brackets
Removing (flush)
 128
Removing (standard) 118
Replacing (flush) 136
Replacing (standard) 130
LCD Cable
Replacing (flush)
 136
Replacing (standard) 130
LCD Failure 195
LCD Module
Disassembly
 111
Removing 74
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 130
LCD Panel...

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Speaker Module
Removing
 106, 148
Standard Bezel Disassembly
Flowchart
 111
Standard LCD Bezel
Removing
 112
Subwoofer
Removing
 103, 150
Switch Cover
Removing
 71, 180
System
Block Diagram
 4
T
Test Compatible Components 291
Thermal Grease 146, 147
Thermal Module
Removing
 107
Replacing 147
TouchPad Board
Removing
 90, 161
TouchPad Failure 197
TouchPad Lock Board
Removing
 87, 165
Troubleshooting
Built-in KB Failure
 196
Internal Microphone 199
Internal Speakers 198
LCD Failure 195
No Display 193...

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