Megapixel digital camera, built-in, Energy Star | Acer 8935G

Optical Drive

•Fixed type

•SATA Interface

•Optical: BD Combo/Super-multi

•G-base

Audio

•Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

•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 microphone

Digital Camera

•1 megapixel digital camera, built-in

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 Conference, featuring:

•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

•Acer PureZone technology*

•WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*

•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

•Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

Privacy control

•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

•User, supervisor, and HDD password control

•Kensington Lock (7.5mm)

Power subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

•71 W 4800 mAh battery

•3-pin 120 W AC adapter

•ENERGY STAR®*

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Chapter 1

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Acer 8935G Fixed type Sata Interface Optical BD Combo/Super-multi Base, Megapixel digital camera, built-in, Energy Star

Contents

Acer Aspire 8935G Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Gives precautionary measures to ProblemsProcedures Following conventions are used in this manual Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 215 Acer SM80 Series Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many featuresTFT LCD Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD Aspect ratio Chapter Acpi 71 W 4800 mAh battery Pin 120 W AC adapter Fixed type Sata Interface Optical BD Combo/Super-multi BaseMegapixel digital camera, built-in Energy Star Interface 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device System Block Diagram DDR Power button Turns the computer on and off Chapter Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Icon Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active HDDDown and media play/pause, stop, previous, next With mute and hold keys Closed Front View Rear View Left View DisplayHdmi ExpressCard/54 Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module Slot Right View Optical drive ejectAlso available Chapter Bottom View TouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad Using the Keyboard Key TypesIcon Key Type Description Windows Keys Key DescriptionFunctions System Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Remarks Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor SpecificationProcessor Specifications CPU Northbridge Specification Southbridge SpecificationChipset Intel Gmch GM45 Package Pin Fcbga Chipset VGA Subsystem Specification System Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory VGA controller Specification LAN Interface SpecificationVGA Chipset AMDM96-XT Wireless Module 802.11b/g Specification Bluetooth SpecificationModem Specification USB Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface cont’d Specification Internal Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications WD800BEVT WD1200BEVT WD1600BEVT WD2500BEVT WD3200BEVT Vendor HTS545050B9 HTS545040B9 Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Transfer rate Mbits/sec Max Data Super-Multi Drive Module Specification WritingReading Write Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Specification CD-ROM CD-RWDVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-R ver1.0 Audio Interface Specification Audio Amplifier Specification Subwoofer Speaker SpecificationFront Speaker Specification Center Speaker Specification Digital Camera Specification Power and Keyboard Controller SpecificationBattery Specification Cell Sony AS-2007B/SIMPLO AS Card Reader Specification Express Card Specification Chapter Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionUuid Main Parameter Description Format/Option Disabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Changing a Password Boot IDE CD HL-DT-ST Dvdram GT20N-S2USB HDD USB KEY Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Page WinFlash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD Password Removing Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Input Output Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part Number External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Door Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*4 Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Remove the two screws securing the hard disk to the carrier Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD1 Carrier M3*3Remove the HDD from the carrier Chapter Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD2 Carrier M3*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the TV Tuner Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type TV Tuner M2*3 Remove the TV Tuner as shown Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Detach the Wlan Module from the Wlan socket Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the Switch Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*4 Removing the LCD Module Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6.5 Removing the Upper Cover Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*4 Red callout Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2*3 Green callout Remove the Upper Cover as shown Removing the Launch Board Removing the Volume Control Board Volume Control M2*3 Board Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover Chapter Removing the Power Saving Board FFC Removing the Media Board Lift the Media Board clear of the Upper Cover Removing the TouchPad Lock Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Finger Print Reader Bracket Removing the TouchPad Board Finger Print M2*3 Reader Chapter Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover Removing the RTC Battery Removing the Bluetooth Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Board M2*3 Remove the Bluetooth Board from the Lower Cover Chapter Removing the USB Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Removing the Power Saving Board Power Saving M2.5*4 Board Remove the board from the chassis Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4Chapter 103 104 Chapter Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket Removing the TV Tuner Antenna Removing the Subwoofer Step Size Quantity Screw Type SubwooferChapter 107 108 Chapter Removing the Hinge Supports Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Supports M2.5*4 Removing the Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module Removing the Thermal Module Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink Removing the Graphics Card Step Size Quantity Screw Type Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Standard LCD Bezel Page 118 Chapter Removing the LCD Panel LCD Panel M2.5*4 Red callout M2*3 Green callout Chapter 119 120 Chapter Removing the Camera Board Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3Page Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 LCD Panel M2*3 LCD Brackets Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 126 Chapter Removing the Flush LCD Bezel 128 Chapter LCD Panel M2.5*4 Red callout M2*3 Green callout Chapter 129 130 Chapter Removing the Camera Board 132 Chapter Page LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Standard Bezel LCD Module Reassembly-LCD PanelPage 136 Chapter Chapter 137 Replacing the LCD Bezel Page Flush Bezel LCD Module Reassembly-LCD Panel Page 142 Chapter Chapter 143 144 Chapter Page Replacing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap Page Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the Graphics Card Chapter 149 Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 Heatsink Replacing the Thermal Module Connect the fan cable to the Mainboard Chapter 151 Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Hinge Supports Chapter 153 Replacing the Subwoofer Page 156 Chapter Replacing the Mainboard Kensington Lock M2*3 BracketChapter 157 158 Chapter Replacing the Power Saving Board Insert the board into the chassis as shown Chapter 159 Power Saving M2.5*4 Board Replacing the USB BoardInsert the single securing screw into the board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Replacing the Bluetooth Board Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Board Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard Chapter 163 Replacing the RTC Battery Replacing the TouchPad Board Finger Print M2*3 Reader Chapter 165 166 Chapter Page Replacing the Finger Print Reader Bracket Finger Print M2*3 Reader Bracket Replacing the TouchPad Lock Board 170 Chapter Replacing the Media Board Replacing the Power Saving Board FFC Replacing the Volume Control Board 174 Chapter Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Upper Case Upper Cover M2.5*4 Red callout M2*3 Green calloutPage 178 Chapter Replacing the LCD Module 180 Chapter Page 182 Chapter Replacing the Power Board 184 Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Replacing the Keyboard Page External Module Reassembly Instructions Replacing the Wlan ModuleInsert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket Connect the two antenna cables to the module Replacing the TV Tuner Module Chapter 189 Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ModulePlace the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower CoversInsert the Lower Cover as shown Chapter 191 Tighten the seven captive screws in the Lower Door Replacing the Battery Replacing the SD Dummy Card 194 Chapter Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shuts down Intermittently No Display Issue Start Random Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video Display LCD Failure Chapter 199 Built-In Keyboard Failure TouchPad Failure Chapter 201 Internal Speaker Failure OkokSwap M/B Microphone Problems Internal Microphone Failure Select Set up microphone HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer Select Startup Repair Intermittent Problems USB Right Up/Down Side FailureOther Failures Undetermined Problems Dimm Post Codes Chipset Post CodesCode Beeps Post Routine Description 208 Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Top View PU5 CRTPU6 MXM-3 Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password Check Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot Block FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Acer SM80 Exploded Diagrams Main ChassisDescription Acer P/N LCD Assembly LCD Assembly Non-Bezel Battery Acer SM80 FRU ListCategory Description Acer PN Adapter Board Category Description Acer PN Cable Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Category Description Acer PN CPU/Processor Super MultidriveCombo Drive Sata LF F/WFG001J Sata LF F/WFG011JSata LF F/W FG011J HDD Bracket Assy Keyboard LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD Antenna *3LCD Cable for CCD LCD Cover Assy W/ANTENNA *3 LCD Bezel Assy for CCD W/GLASS Bezel CAP W/MMB1, Logo CableLCD Bracket W/HINGE for Glass R LCD Bracket W/HINGE for Glass L LCD Bezel Assy for CCD LCD Bracket W/HINGE RLCD Bracket W/HINGE L LED LCD Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD Antenna *2 Remote Control MemoryThermal Module Speaker Screw List Category Description Acer PN Screw Chapter 229 Appendix a Acer SM80 SeriesAppendix a 230 Appendix a Appendix a 232 AAP Appendix a 234 Appendix a Appendix a 236 China Appendix a 238 TWN Gctwn Appendix a Appendix a 240 Appendix a Appendix a 242 Appendix a Appendix a 244 AAP Appendix a 246 LCD VGA Vram Appendix a 248 N320GB 9A4G64Wn Appendix a 250 64*16*8 4KS 251 Appendix a 252 N320GB 954G64Wn Appendix a 254 N320GB 654G32Mi Appendix a 256 N320GB 644G32Mi Appendix a 258 ODD Appendix a 260 SP1x2MMW SS801U 9A4G64Wn AS8935G Appendix a 262 SP1x2MMW SS801U 874G50Bn 263 Appendix a 264 SP1x2MMW SS801U 964G57Wn AS8935G Appendix a 266 SP1x2MMW SP1x2MABG SS801U 654G32Mi AS8935G Appendix a 268 SP3x3MMW SS801U 904G100Bn AS8935G Appendix a 270 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test LITE-ON Audio Codec Appendix B 273 Bluetooth Camera Card Reader Appendix B 275 Appendix B Appendix B 277 Appendix B Finger Print Reader Appendix B 279 Appendix B Appendix B 281 282 Appendix B 283 HDD2 Appendix B 285 286 Appendix B 287 AS8935GN10PGE1 Appendix B 289 LAN Appendix B 291 Micron SO1GBIII10 Hynix SO2GBIII10 Appendix B 293 BTCFPbkV3 HMT112S6AFP6C-G7N0 LF 64*16 0.065um AS8935GM96XT1G Appendix B 295 ODD Appendix B 297 BTCFPbkQV3 TS-L633B LF W/O bezel Sata AS8935GM96XT1G Appendix B 299 Appendix B Software Appendix B 301 TV Antenna VGA Chip WiFi Antenna Appendix B 303 Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix C 306 Index 307 ODD 308 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