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Speaker Module

Removing 110, 152

Standard Bezel Disassembly

Flowchart 115

Standard LCD Bezel

Removing 116

Subwoofer

Removing 107, 154

Switch Cover

Removing 75, 184

System

Block Diagram 4

T

Test Compatible Components 271

Thermal Grease 150, 151

Thermal Module

Removing 111

Replacing 151

TouchPad Board

Removing 94, 165

TouchPad Failure 201

TouchPad Lock Board

Removing 91, 169

Troubleshooting

Built-in KB Failure 200

Internal Microphone 203

Internal Speakers 202

LCD Failure 199

No Display 197

Other Failures 205

Power On 196

TouchPad 201

TV Tuner Antenna

Removing 106, 156

TV Tuner Module

Removing 67, 189

U

Undetermined Problems 206

Upper Cover

Removing 81

Upper Cover Disassembly

Flowchart 71

USB Board

Removing 100, 160

utility

BIOS 35–43

V

Volume Control Board

Removing 86, 173

W

Windows 2000 Environment Test 272

WLAN Board 69

WLAN Cover

Removing 59

WLAN Module

Removing 69

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Contents

Acer Aspire 8935G Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Following conventions are used in this manual Gives precautionary measures toProblems Procedures Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 215 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Acer SM80 Series Chapter FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features TFT LCD Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD Aspect ratio Energy Star Acpi 71 W 4800 mAh battery Pin 120 W AC adapterFixed type Sata Interface Optical BD Combo/Super-multi Base Megapixel digital camera, built-in 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Interface DDR System Block Diagram Icon Description Power button Turns the computer on and off ChapterYour Acer Notebook tour Front View With mute and hold keys Indicates when the hard disk drive is activeHDD Down and media play/pause, stop, previous, next Rear View Closed Front View ExpressCard/54 Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module Slot Left ViewDisplay Hdmi Optical drive eject Right ViewAlso available Chapter Bottom View Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad TouchPad Basics Key Types Using the KeyboardIcon Key Type Description Key Description Windows KeysFunctions Hotkey Icon Function Remarks System Hotkeys Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities CPU Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Processor Specifications Chipset Northbridge SpecificationSouthbridge Specification Chipset Intel Gmch GM45 Package Pin Fcbga VGA Subsystem Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory System Memory Specification AMDM96-XT VGA controller SpecificationLAN Interface Specification VGA Chipset USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g SpecificationBluetooth Specification Modem Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface cont’d Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification Internal WD800BEVT WD1200BEVT WD1600BEVT WD2500BEVT WD3200BEVT Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Vendor HTS545050B9 HTS545040B9 Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Transfer rate Mbits/sec Max Data Write Super-Multi Drive Module SpecificationWriting Reading CD-ROM CD-RW Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module SpecificationDVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-R ver1.0 Audio Interface Specification Center Speaker Specification Audio Amplifier SpecificationSubwoofer Speaker Specification Front Speaker Specification Sony AS-2007B/SIMPLO AS Digital Camera SpecificationPower and Keyboard Controller Specification Battery Specification Cell Express Card Specification Card Reader Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description InformationUuid Parameter Description Format/Option Main Clear or Set Disabled orSecurity Parameter Description Option Setting a Password Changing a Password USB KEY BootIDE CD HL-DT-ST Dvdram GT20N-S2 USB HDD Exit Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Page WinFlash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Removing Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Output Input Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Door Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*4 Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD1 Carrier M3*3 Remove the two screws securing the hard disk to the carrierRemove 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type TV Tuner M2*3 Removing the TV Tuner Module Remove the TV Tuner as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Removing the Wlan Module Detach the Wlan Module from the Wlan socket Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Process Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Keyboard Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Switch Cover Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*4 Removing the Power Board 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 Remove the Upper Cover as shown Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2*3 Green callout Removing the Launch Board Volume Control M2*3 Board Removing the Volume Control 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Board M2*3 Removing the Bluetooth Board Remove the Bluetooth Board from the Lower Cover Chapter Removing the USB Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Power Saving M2.5*4 Board Remove the board from the chassis Removing the Power Saving Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Removing the MainboardChapter 103 104 Chapter Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket Removing the TV Tuner Antenna Step Size Quantity Screw Type Subwoofer Removing the SubwooferChapter 107 108 Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Hinge Supports M2.5*4 Removing the Hinge Supports Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module Removing the Speaker Module Removing the Thermal Module Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink Step Size Quantity Screw Type Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 Removing the Graphics Card Removing the CPU Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the Standard LCD Bezel Page 118 Chapter LCD Panel M2.5*4 Red callout M2*3 Green callout Chapter 119 Removing the LCD Panel 120 Chapter Removing the Camera Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC CablePage LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 LCD Panel M2*3 LCD Brackets Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap 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 Standard Bezel LCD Module Reassembly-LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly ProcedurePage 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 Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly Procedure Chapter 149 Replacing the Graphics Card Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 Heatsink Replacing the Graphics Card Heatsink Connect the fan cable to the Mainboard Chapter 151 Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the Speaker Module Chapter 153 Replacing the Hinge Supports Replacing the Subwoofer Page 156 Chapter Kensington Lock M2*3 Bracket Replacing the MainboardChapter 157 158 Chapter Insert the board into the chassis as shown Chapter 159 Replacing the Power Saving Board Replacing the USB Board Power Saving M2.5*4 BoardInsert the single securing screw into the board Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2.5*4 Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Bluetooth Board Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard Chapter 163 Replacing the RTC Battery Finger Print M2*3 Reader Chapter 165 Replacing the TouchPad Board 166 Chapter Page Finger Print M2*3 Reader Bracket Replacing the Finger Print 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 Upper Cover M2.5*4 Red callout M2*3 Green callout Replacing the Upper CasePage 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 Connect the two antenna cables to the module External Module Reassembly InstructionsReplacing the Wlan Module Insert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket Chapter 189 Replacing the TV Tuner Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Dimm ModulesPlace the HDD in the HDD carrier Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ODD ModuleInsert the Lower Cover as shown Chapter 191 Tighten the seven captive screws in the Lower Door Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 194 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Common Problems Computer Shuts down Intermittently Power On Issue Start No Display Issue Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios Settings Chapter 199 LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure Chapter 201 TouchPad Failure Okok Internal Speaker FailureSwap M/B Internal Microphone Failure Microphone Problems Select Startup Repair Select Set up microphoneHDD Not Operating Correctly Select Repair your computer USB Right Up/Down Side Failure Intermittent ProblemsOther Failures Dimm Undetermined Problems Chipset Post Codes Post CodesCode Beeps Post Routine Description 208 Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Top View MXM-3 PU5CRT PU6 Clearing Password Check Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Bios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Main Chassis Acer SM80 Exploded DiagramsDescription Acer P/N LCD Assembly LCD Assembly Non-Bezel Board BatteryAcer SM80 FRU List Category Description Acer PN Adapter Cable Category Description Acer PN Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Super Multidrive Category Description Acer PN CPU/ProcessorCombo Drive Keyboard Sata LF F/WFG001JSata LF F/WFG011J Sata LF F/W FG011J HDD Bracket Assy LCD Cover Assy W/ANTENNA *3 LED LCD Flush Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCDAntenna *3 LCD Cable for CCD LCD Bracket W/HINGE for Glass L LCD Bezel Assy for CCD W/GLASSBezel CAP W/MMB1, Logo Cable LCD Bracket W/HINGE for Glass R LED LCD Module 18.4 Wuxgag W/CCD Antenna *2 LCD Bezel Assy for CCDLCD Bracket W/HINGE R LCD Bracket W/HINGE L Speaker Remote ControlMemory Thermal Module Category Description Acer PN Screw Screw List Chapter 229 Acer SM80 Series Appendix aAppendix a 230 Appendix a Appendix a 232 AAP Appendix a 234 Appendix a Appendix a 236 China TWN Gctwn Appendix a 238 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 Appendix B Test Compatible Components LITE-ON Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Appendix B 273 Audio Codec Camera Bluetooth Appendix B 275 Card Reader Appendix B Appendix B 277 Appendix B Appendix B 279 Finger Print Reader Appendix B Appendix B 281 282 Appendix B 283 HDD2 Appendix B 285 286 Appendix B 287 AS8935GN10PGE1 Appendix B 289 LAN Micron SO1GBIII10 Appendix B 291 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 Appendix B 301 Software VGA Chip TV Antenna Appendix B 303 WiFi Antenna Appendix B Appendix C Online Support Information 306 307 Index 308 ODD 309 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