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  • Page 1 Aspire 6920 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire6920 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Operating system: Windows Vista™ ® Windowsl Vista Capable PCs come with Windows NOTE: ® to Windows Vista . For more information on Windows to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista. Platform and memroy •...
  • Page 8 • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 6-in-1 card reader Input devices • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer CineDash media console capacitive human interface device, including: capacitive human interface device. Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam •...
  • Page 9 Environment • Temperature: operating: 5 C to 35 C ° • Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C • Humidity (non-condensing): • operating: 20%~80% • Non-operating: 20%~80% • Chapter 1 ° ° °...
  • Page 10 System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 11: Board Layout

    Board Layout Chapter 1...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer. Chapter 1...
  • Page 14 Closed Front View Chapter 1...
  • Page 15 Left View Chapter 1...
  • Page 16 Right View Chapter 1...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1...
  • Page 18 Base view Chapter 1...
  • Page 19 NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Chapter 1...

  • Page 20: Touchpad Basics

    The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:...
  • Page 21 Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

  • Page 22: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.

  • Page 23: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Chapter 1...

  • Page 24: Special Key

    Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: Chapter 1...
  • Page 25 The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the < press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1.

  • Page 26: Acer Empowering Technology

    Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system.

  • Page 27: Acer Eaudio Management

    7 Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked. 8 Click OK to set the password. Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers...

  • Page 28: Acer Epower Management

    To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. AC Mode (Adapter mode) The default setting is “Maximum Performance.”...

  • Page 29: Acer Edatasecurity Management

    Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password. You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD).
  • Page 30 Chapter 1...

  • Page 31: Acer Erecovery Management

    Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.

  • Page 32: Acer Esettings Management

    Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: Chapter 1...

  • Page 33: Windows Mobility Center

    • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set an asset tag for your system. Windows Mobility Center Chapter 1...
  • Page 34 The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings.

  • Page 35: Using The System Utilities

    Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.

  • Page 36: Launch Manager

    NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application. Chapter 1...

  • Page 37: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size...

  • Page 38: Memory Combinations

    Chipset Supports LAN protocol PCI-E Giga LAN connector type LAN connector location Features NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

  • Page 39: Bluetooth Interface

    2048MB 2048MB LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol PCI-E Giga LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface...
  • Page 40 Protocol Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0 Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 4 for Toshiba and HGST Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5...
  • Page 41 Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance DVD-SuperMulti Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Support disc formats Loading mechanism Chapter 1 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec.

  • Page 42: Audio Interface

    HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes/2(3W speakers) DMA channel 0 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Acer MXM compatible Specification Built-in ICH8M USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller One on the left side;...

  • Page 43: System Board Major Chips

    Chapter 1 Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification Built-in ICH8M 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm Left Side PCI Express Controller Intel PM965/GM965 + ICH8M Acer MXM compatible ATHEROS_AR8121 Built in ICH8M Jmicro JMB385 Foxconn T60M951 Foxconn T60H928.01 Built-in ICH8-M Realtek ALC889X Specification ITE 8512E...
  • Page 44 Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 16.0" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness...

  • Page 45: Lcd Inverter

    Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range(C) LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) AC Adaptor Item Input rating Maximum input AC current...
  • Page 46 Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state.

  • Page 47: System Utilities

    System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 48: Invoking Bios Setup

    Invoking BIOS Setup The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system. The features are divided into 6 parts as follows: Information Display the system informations.
  • Page 49 Information NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
  • Page 50 Parameter Description UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2...
  • Page 51 Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. Chapter 2...
  • Page 52 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. System Date Sets the system date. System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
  • Page 53 Advanced The Advanced screen displays advanced settings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Serial port Parallel port Chapter 2 Description Displays the settings of the serial port Shows the settings of the parallel port Option Enabled...
  • Page 54 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2...

  • Page 55: Removing A Password

    The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password HardDisk Security Password on Boot NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password.

  • Page 56: Changing A Password

    Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
  • Page 57 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2...
  • Page 58 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. Chapter 2...
  • Page 59 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

  • Page 60: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
  • Page 61 Remove HDD password Utility This section provide you with removing HDD password method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below. If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run unlock6.EXE Key in “unlock6 error code 205”...
  • Page 62 Then the HDD password will be unlocked and will auto into Windows after reboot. Chapter 2...

  • Page 63: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer Aspire 6920 for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge...

  • Page 64: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.

  • Page 65: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3...

  • Page 67: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Release the battery. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3...
  • Page 68 Removing the HDD/Memory Module/Wireless LAN Card/TV Tuner Card/ System Fan/Thermal Modules/CPU Removing the HDD Remove the six screws fastening the CTO cover Detach the CTO cover from the notebook. Removing the Wireless Cover & RAM Module Remove one screw to release the Wireless cover Remove the Wireless cover from the notebook.
  • Page 69 Disconnect the main and auxiliary antennae from the wireless LAN card. Then take out the wireless LAN card from the main unit. 10. Loose two screws from the TV card. 11. Remove the TV card from the machine. 12. Remove the two screws from the Wireless card. 13.
  • Page 70 Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU 19. Remove the two screws holding the finger heatsink. 20. Detach the finger heatsink from the main board. 21. Then take out the CPU heatsink from the main board. 22. Use a flat screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn counter clock-wise) then remove the CPU carefully. 23.
  • Page 71 Removing the ODD and Dummy cards 25. Remove the screw fastening the optical disk drive module on the bottom. 26. Use a tool to push the optical disk drive module outwards and remove the ODD module Removing the Hinge cover 27.

  • Page 72: Removing The Btcb Screws

    Removing the BTCB screws 29. Loose 21 screws from BTCB. 30. Detach Switch cover. 31. Disconnect Media board FFC from the Switch cover Chapter 3...

  • Page 73: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Turn over the keyboard as the image shows. Disconnect the Keyboard FFC from the main board Then remove the keyboard from the main unit. Remove the 18 screws fastening the upper case and the lower case assembly as shown. Disconnect the FFC from the main board.
  • Page 74 Disassembling the LED boards 11. Loose the LED boards four screws. 12. Remove two LED boards from the machine. 13. Loose four LCM hinge screws. 14. Then remove LCM module from the machine. Chapter 3...
  • Page 75 Remove I/O baord and Main Board. 15. Loose the daughter board screw then remove the daughter board from the machine. 16. Disconnect four cables on the M/B as shown. 17. Loose the M/B screw, remove RJ11 connector from the BTCB. 18.

  • Page 76: Disassembly Lcm Module

    19. Disconnect LED/B cable and USB/B FFC. 20. Remove the USB board from BTCB.. 21. Loose two Modem card screws. 22. Disconnect Modem card cable. 23. Remove Modem card from the M/B. Disassembly LCM module Remove six LCM bezel mylar. Loose 11 LCM bezel screws.
  • Page 77 Remove the Inverter board. Loose four LCD hinge screws, then remove two hinges from LCD panel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 78: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; two on each side. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from the HDD foil. Disassembling the ODD Module Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket. Then remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive.

  • Page 79: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 80: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 81: Memory Check

    If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

  • Page 82: Check The Power Adapter

    Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

  • Page 83: Check The Battery Pack

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 84: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.

  • Page 85: Error Message List

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes <No error code> <No error code> Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...
  • Page 86 Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed...
  • Page 87 Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

  • Page 88: Phoenix Bios Beep Codes

    Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 89 Code Chapter 4 Beeps 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled...
  • Page 90 Code Beeps Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 91 Code Code Chapter 4 Beeps Unknown interrupt Beeps Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type...

  • Page 92: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
  • Page 93 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
  • Page 94 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.

  • Page 95: Intermittent Problems

    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 intermittent problem, do the following: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 96: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 81.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive...

  • Page 97: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5...
  • Page 98 Bottom View Chapter 5...
  • Page 99 Chapter 5...
  • Page 100 Chapter 5...
  • Page 101 Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
  • Page 102 Aspire6920 Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
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  • Page 106 REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B TC REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B SC REMOTE CONTROLLER FOMOSA21 RC804V-B EN WISTRON ACER XPRESS CARD PHONE KIT REV 2.0 EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET ADAPTER 65W 3PINS DELTA SADP-65KB DFA YELLOW 1.7X5.5X11 LF LEVEL4 ADAPTER 65W 3PINS LITEON PA-1650-02AC 1.7X5.5X11 LF...
  • Page 107 BOARD Chapter 6 BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SANYO AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SONY AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL PANASONIC AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL SIMPLO AS-2007B 3S2P 4400MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SANYO AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL SONY AS-2007B 4S2P 4800MAH BATTERY LI-ION 8CELL PANASONIC AS-2007B 4S2P...
  • Page 108 MAINBOARD AS6920 INTEL GM965 ICH8M ATHEROS AR8121 LF LED BOARD RIGHT LED BOARD LEFT TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD HOTKEY BOARD MEDIA BOARD MODULE MB.APD0B.001 55.APQ0N.009 55.APQ0N.010 55.APQ0N.004 55.APQ0N.002 55.APQ0N.005 Chapter 6...
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 POWER BUTTON BOARD E-KEY BOARD USB BOARD W/O TV CABLE USB BOARD WITH TV CABLE I/O BOARD VGA CARD nVidia NB8P-GS DDRII 512MB 400MHz 32*16 MXM II W/ HDCP (IEC VBIOS) 55.APQ0N.003 55.APQ0N.006 55.APQ0N.008 55.AP40N.001 55.APQ0N.007 55.AKE0N.004...
  • Page 110 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11AGN INTEL 4965AGN MOW1 MINI PCI WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11AGN INTEL 4965AGN MOW2 MINI PCI WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11AGN INTEL 4965AGN ROW MINI PCI MINI WIRELESS BOARD 802.11ABG MOW1 INTEL MM872612 MINI WIRELESS BOARD 802.11 ABG MOW2 INTEL MM872659 MINI WIRELESS BOARD 802.11 ABG ROW INTEL...
  • Page 111 CABLE Chapter 6 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM- 00372-012 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN MC4Z MDC1.5_3 3.3V T60M955.00 MODEM BOARD MDC 1.5 FOXCONN T60M951.41 (AGERE 1.5_ 3.3V) MODEM BOARD MDC 1.5 FOXCONN T60M951.36 (AGERE 1.5_ 3.3V) AUSTRALIA APPROVED POWER CORD 3PIN USA POWER CORD 3PIN EUR POWER CORD 3PIN SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 3PIN...
  • Page 112 "LCD/CAMERA CABLE 16"" WUXGA/WXGA" "LCD/CAMERA CABLE 16"" WXGA" DC-IN CABLE DC-IN CABLE MODEM CABLE WITH RJ11 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE FINGER PRINT BOARD CABLE HOTKEY BOARD CABLE 50.APQ0N.012 50.APQ0N.013 50.APQ0N.011 50.APD0N.001 50.APQ0N.010 50.APQ0N.009 50.APQ0N.001 50.APQ0N.002 Chapter 6...
  • Page 113 CAMERA Chapter 6 POWER BUTTON BOARD CABLE TOUCH BUTTON BOARD CABLE MEDIA BOARD CABLE E-KEY BOARD CABLE USB BOARD CABLE TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.APQ0N.003 50.APQ0N.004 50.APQ0N.005 50.APQ0N.006 50.APQ0N.007 50.APQ0N.008...
  • Page 114 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY CAMERA 0.3M SUYIN CAMERA 0.3M CHICONY MINI DUMMY CARD SD DUMMY CARD BD COMBO BEZEL SUPER-MULTI BEZEL "LCD COVER 16"" W/ ANTENNA & MIC" "LCD BEZEL 16""" LCD BRACKET RIGHT 57.APQ0N.001 57.APQ0N.002 42.APQ0N.008 42.APQ0N.009 42.APQ0N.005 42.APQ0N.004 60.APQ0N.005 60.APQ0N.004 33.APQ0N.004 Chapter 6...
  • Page 115 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET LEFT UPPER CASE W/ FINGER PRINT HOLE TOUCHPAD BRACKET LOWER CASE LOWER CASE LOWER CASE LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER UNILOAD COVER 33.APQ0N.005 60.APQ0N.002 33.APQ0N.001 60.APN0N.001 60.APD0N.001 60.AP40N.001 60.APQ0N.001 42.APQ0N.001 42.APQ0N.002...
  • Page 116 MPCI COVER OPTICAL BRACKET KENSINGTON BRACKET HINGE COVER ASSEMBLY LEFT HINGE COVER ASSEMBLY RIGHT 42.APQ0N.003 33.AAMVN.002 33.APQ0N.006 42.APQ0N.007 42.APQ0N.006 Chapter 6...
  • Page 117 CPU/PROCESSOR Chapter 6 VGA BRACKET TOP VGA BRACKET BOTTOM CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9500 PGA 2.6G 6M FSB800 PENRYN CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9300 PGA 2.5G 6M FSB800 PENRYN CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T8300 PGA 2.4G 3M FSB800 PENRYN CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T8100 PGA 2.1G 3M FSB800 PENRYN CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T7800 PGA 2.6G 4M FSB800...
  • Page 118 DVD RW DRIVE HEATSINK CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUAL- CORE T2370 PGA 1.73G 1M FSB533 ODD BD COMBO DL 2X SONY BC-5500A LF W/O BEZEL 1.B1 PATA ODD BD COMBO DL 2X PANASONIC UJ-120B LF W/O BEZEL PATA DVD-RW DRIVE 8X SUPER- MULTI TRAY PIONEER DVR- KD08RS LF W/O BEZEL F/ W:1.00 PATA...
  • Page 119 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER Chapter 6 CPU HEATSINK FOR 965GM CPU HEATSINK FOR 965PM CPU HEATSINK FINGER CPU HEATSINK FINGER HDD 120GB SATA 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9120817AS CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LEO BS I LF F/W:LB213J HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF F/W:C31P HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA...
  • Page 120 INVERTER KEYBOARD HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LEO BS LF F/W:LB113J HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542516K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF F/W:C31P HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO ML160 LF F/W:11.01A11 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9250827AS CORSAIR LF F/W:3.AAA HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LEO BS LF F/W:LB013J...
  • Page 121 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SWEDISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SPANISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SLOVAK (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK SLO/CRO (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK RUSSIAN (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK PORTUGUESE (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK POLISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1...
  • Page 122 MEMORY KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK DANISH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK CZECH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK TRADITIONAL CHINESE (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK CANADIAN FRENCH (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 89KS BLACK BELGIUM (GLOSSY) KEYBOARD 15_16KB-FV1 88KS BLACK ARABIC/ ENGLISH (GLOSSY)
  • Page 123 MISCELLANEOUS SPEAKER SCREW Chapter 6 SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 LF SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T2864QZ3- CE6 LF SODIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 SODIMM DDRII 667 2GB SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3- CE6 LF LCD CHUSION VGA BOARD INSULATOR...
  • Page 124 SCREW I M2 6MM M 4.5MM 86.APQ0N.004 0.8MM PHIL BK PATCH SCREW I M2.5 2.5MM MACH 86.APQ0N.005 4.5MM 0.8MM CROSS BNI PATCH Chapter 6...

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