Acer Aspire 9300 Service Guide

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from 
unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in  boldface are the default and 
suggested  parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Supervisor Password Is N/A N/A
User Password Is N/A N/A
HDD Password Is N/A N/A
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator  password. When set, this password 
protects the BIOS  Setup Utility from...

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Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length           No more than 8 characters
Characters    0-9,A-Z  (not case sensitive) 
While these fields are highlighted and press “Ente r”,  a window similar to the following is shown: 
If there is an old password then set up will prompt with the following win dow instead and a current password 
will be required to be entered at...

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User can now type password in field “Enter New Password”, and re-enter password in field “Confirm New 
Password” for verification. 
If the verification is OK: 
The password setting is complete after user presses enter. 
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password: 
If the new password and confirm new  password strings do not match: 
Setup Notice 
Changes have been saved. 
[ continue] 
Setup Warning 
Invalid password 
Re-enter Password 
[ continue] 
Setup...

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable 
devices includes the distette drive in module  bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM 
in module bay and onboard LAN device.
.
ParameterDescription
Boot priority order Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down  arrows select a device.  and  movew the device up 
or down.  and  specifies the device fixed or 
removable.
>
 exclude or include the device to boot.
 enables...

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Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS
Exit Discarding 
Changes Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP items
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items
Save Changes  Save Setup Data to CMOS
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Security Boot
Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Dicarding...

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General Information
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below:
TWrist ground strap and conductive ma t for preventing electrostatic discharge
TSmall Philips screw driver
TFlat head screw driver
THexagonal driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly and reassembly and 
instructs you how to remove the components.
Screws List
No.DescriptionPart No.
a SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5   34.00015.081
b SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI        86.T39V1.002 c SCRW M2.5*6 ~ L-CASE + U-CASE    86.00D28.330
d SCRW M2*L3   86.00D29.620
e SCRW M2.5*5 WAFER B-ZN ROHS 86.00D47.630 f SCREW M2*L3 NYLOK CR 3+      86.00E25.723 

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g SCREW M2*L3 NON-NYLOK CR3+   86.00E31.723
h SCREW M2.5*L6  NYLOK CR3+        86.00E33.736
i SCREW M2.5*L8  NYLOK CR3+        86.00E34.738
j SCREW M2*L8  NI NON-NYLOK   86.00E35.228
k SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)    86.9A524.4R0 l SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI    86.9A552.4R0
m SCREW NI M2*6L       86.9A552.6R0 n SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK)   86.9A523.3R0
Screws List
No.DescriptionPart No. 

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Disassembly Procedure
Removing the Battery Pack
1.Unlock the battery pack.
2.Slide the battery latch, hold it then remove the battery.
Removing the HDD Module
1.Release the three screws fastening the HDD module cover.
2.Detach the HDD module cover.
3.Release the two screws holding the HDD module  then pull the HDD module as arrow indicates 
and remove the HDD module. 

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the RAM Modules
1.Release the two screws securing  the wireless LAN card cover.
2.Remove that cover.
3.Disconnect the wireless antennae.  The black is the main cable and the white is the auxiliary 
one.
4.Press the left and the right latches to pop up the wireless LAN card.