Acer Aspire 3935 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in certain models of your notebook. 3 First things first We would like to all models in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how to functions or features which are marked in the model you for making an Acer notebook...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in certain models of your notebook. 3 First things first We would like to all models in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User Guide. Follow the instructions on how to functions or features which are marked in the model you for making an Acer notebook...
Acer Aspire 3935 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...function. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Volume Up/ Volume Down Increase system volume/decrease system volume. 5 Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 12 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal...
...function. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Volume Up/ Volume Down Increase system volume/decrease system volume. 5 Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 12 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal...
Acer Aspire 3965 Series Service Guide
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... Disassembly 38 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 38 Removing the Middle Cover 39 Removing the Keyboard 39 Removing the LCD Module 40 Removing the Upper Case 43 Removing the Speakers 45 Removing the Thermal Bracket 46 Removing the Fingerprint Reader Board 47 vii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide System Utilities Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 Accessing the Setup Utility 18 Navigating through the Setup Utility 19 Setup Utility Menus 19 Chapter 3 - Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons...
... Disassembly 38 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 38 Removing the Middle Cover 39 Removing the Keyboard 39 Removing the LCD Module 40 Removing the Upper Case 43 Removing the Speakers 45 Removing the Thermal Bracket 46 Removing the Fingerprint Reader Board 47 vii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide System Utilities Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 Accessing the Setup Utility 18 Navigating through the Setup Utility 19 Setup Utility Menus 19 Chapter 3 - Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons...
Acer Aspire 3965 Series Service Guide
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... Acer Aspire 3935 FRU List 82 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Clearing a BIOS Password 63 Unlocking the Hard Drive 64 BIOS Recovery 64 Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 64 Performing a BIOS Recovery 65 POST Error Indicators 65 POST Error Messages 65 POST Beep Codes 67 BIOS Beep Codes for Boot Block in Cable 56 LCD Module Disassembly 57 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 57 Removing the LCD Bezel 58 Removing the LCD Panel 59 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 61 Removing the CCD Board 62 Chapter 4 - Test Compatible Components 119 Index 123 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide...
... Acer Aspire 3935 FRU List 82 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Clearing a BIOS Password 63 Unlocking the Hard Drive 64 BIOS Recovery 64 Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 64 Performing a BIOS Recovery 65 POST Error Indicators 65 POST Error Messages 65 POST Beep Codes 67 BIOS Beep Codes for Boot Block in Cable 56 LCD Module Disassembly 57 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 57 Removing the LCD Bezel 58 Removing the LCD Panel 59 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 61 Removing the CCD Board 62 Chapter 4 - Test Compatible Components 119 Index 123 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide...
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Component Buttons with LED indicator Software Description • Power (white) • Volume adjust (blue) • Volume mute (blue) • WWAN (green) • WLAN (orange) • Bluetooth (blue) • Backup (blue) • PowerSmart (green) • Touchpad (orange) Aspect Operating system support System utilities Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista • Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility - Go to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 3 for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, ...
Component Buttons with LED indicator Software Description • Power (white) • Volume adjust (blue) • Volume mute (blue) • WWAN (green) • WLAN (orange) • Bluetooth (blue) • Backup (blue) • PowerSmart (green) • Touchpad (orange) Aspect Operating system support System utilities Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista • Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility - Go to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 3 for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, ...
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... Aspire 3935 Service Guide Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Lights up white when the computer is turned on and off. The computer is in DC mode or is in standby mode. Lights up blue when volume is activated. The computer is being charge. • Flashing orange - Top View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Component Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button/indicator Volume mute Volume control buttons/ indicators Caps Lock indicator Keyboard Touchpad Media activity indicator Power indicator Battery indicator Function Web camera...
... Aspire 3935 Service Guide Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Lights up white when the computer is turned on and off. The computer is in DC mode or is in standby mode. Lights up blue when volume is activated. The computer is being charge. • Flashing orange - Top View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Component Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button/indicator Volume mute Volume control buttons/ indicators Caps Lock indicator Keyboard Touchpad Media activity indicator Power indicator Battery indicator Function Web camera...
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...the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 5 WLAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Backup button/indicator Num Lock indicator NOTE: The 3G feature is only available for certain models. NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is only available for certain models. Palmrest Touchpad button/ indicator 3G WWAN communication button/ indicator Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving mode. The button lights up blue during the backup process. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output...
...the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 5 WLAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/ indicator Backup button/indicator Num Lock indicator NOTE: The 3G feature is only available for certain models. NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is only available for certain models. Palmrest Touchpad button/ indicator 3G WWAN communication button/ indicator Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving mode. The button lights up blue during the backup process. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output...
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... Function System property Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Opens the System Property panel for displaying system information. Turns the speakers on . Decreases the sound volume. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen...
... Function System property Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Opens the System Property panel for displaying system information. Turns the speakers on . Decreases the sound volume. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Turns the display screen...
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...off . Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical drive; In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of an optical disc drive. Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones. Line-out jack (with S/PDIF support) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). accepts CDs or DVDs. Right View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Optical disc drive (ODD) ODD access indicator ODD eject button Emergency eject hole 2.5-in jack Enable the computer...
...off . Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical drive; In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of an optical disc drive. Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones. Line-out jack (with S/PDIF support) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). accepts CDs or DVDs. Right View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Optical disc drive (ODD) ODD access indicator ODD eject button Emergency eject hole 2.5-in jack Enable the computer...
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... their power state changed dynamically. All devices in this state. • Sleeping - BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 The computer consumes a small amount of the system to have the software optimize for the real-time clock, power consumption is run. Webcam Item Brand Model Resolution Lens DV capability Specification Suyin Camellia 0.3M 2G Yes AC Adapter Item Brand Model...
... their power state changed dynamically. All devices in this state. • Sleeping - BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 The computer consumes a small amount of the system to have the software optimize for the real-time clock, power consumption is run. Webcam Item Brand Model Resolution Lens DV capability Specification Suyin Camellia 0.3M 2G Yes AC Adapter Item Brand Model...
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... technical support. Field CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Displays the processor model. Displays the processor speed. Displays the model name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 20 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Displays the system serial number. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model...
... technical support. Field CPU Type CPU Speed IDE0 Model Name IDE0 Serial Number IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Displays the processor model. Displays the processor speed. Displays the model name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 20 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Displays the system serial number. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model...
Acer Aspire 3965 Series Service Guide
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... from the Setup Utility. Keyboard shortcut: F10· Discards changes made and closes the Setup Utility. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Keyboard shortcut: F9 Discards all Setup parameters. Exit The Exit menu screen lists the exit options to CMOS. Saves all changes made to the Setup Utility. 26 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
... from the Setup Utility. Keyboard shortcut: F10· Discards changes made and closes the Setup Utility. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Keyboard shortcut: F9 Discards all Setup parameters. Exit The Exit menu screen lists the exit options to CMOS. Saves all changes made to the Setup Utility. 26 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
Acer Aspire 3965 Series Service Guide
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..., remove the tool from the computer. 3. While resting the tool on page 30. 4. Clearing a BIOS Password To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you made and close the Setup Utility. H/W Gap G26 Default Setting Open (normal) Function Short to an electrical outlet. 8. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the procedures for performing a BIOS recovery, clearing the BIOS pasword and unlocking the HDD. It also lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions.
..., remove the tool from the computer. 3. While resting the tool on page 30. 4. Clearing a BIOS Password To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you made and close the Setup Utility. H/W Gap G26 Default Setting Open (normal) Function Short to an electrical outlet. 8. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the procedures for performing a BIOS recovery, clearing the BIOS pasword and unlocking the HDD. It also lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions.
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... following when restoring the BIOS settings: Make sure the battery pack is connected to a UPS unit during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. Write down the generated master password. 6. Decompress the Crisis Package Source. 4. To unlock the hard drive: 1. Press Enter to go into an available USB port. 3. Note that the computer is installed to the system and that all data on the Start button. 6. Select...
... following when restoring the BIOS settings: Make sure the battery pack is connected to a UPS unit during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. Write down the generated master password. 6. Decompress the Crisis Package Source. 4. To unlock the hard drive: 1. Press Enter to go into an available USB port. 3. Note that the computer is installed to the system and that all data on the Start button. 6. Select...
Acer Aspire 3965 Series Service Guide
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... a device configuration. IMPORTANT: If your Acer service provider. POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended that you press the Enter key to boot successfully. It is detected during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup Utility will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of the messages marked below lists the messages that the BIOS has defined and can display. Error Messages Stuck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used...
... a device configuration. IMPORTANT: If your Acer service provider. POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended that you press the Enter key to boot successfully. It is detected during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup Utility will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of the messages marked below lists the messages that the BIOS has defined and can display. Error Messages Stuck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used...
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... Description POST device initialization 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 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... Description POST device initialization 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 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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.... Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 73 If the touchpad still does not work, then replace the FPC on the computer. 5. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following procedures in a short period of the failure is connected correctly, check if LS851 JP1 Pin6 = 5V are found, replace the FRU. 3. Rerun the test to the touchpad pointer. For example Syn touch driver. 2. If yes, then replace switch board...
.... Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 73 If the touchpad still does not work, then replace the FPC on the computer. 5. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following procedures in a short period of the failure is connected correctly, check if LS851 JP1 Pin6 = 5V are found, replace the FRU. 3. Rerun the test to the touchpad pointer. For example Syn touch driver. 2. If yes, then replace switch board...
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... indicator 4 location 6 part number 83 release latch 8 remove 30 specifications 15 troubleshooting 72 BIOS check version 20 Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 specifications 15 BIOS crisis recovery disk 64 BIOS recovery 64 BIOS setup utility access 18 boot drive sequence 25 Boot menu 25 Exit menu 26 General Help window 19 hardware information display 20 Information menu 20 Item Specific Help panel 19 legend bar 18 Main menu 21 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide menu bar 18 navigation keys 19 POST error indicators 65 Security menu 22 system defaults 26 system passwords 22 block diagram...
... indicator 4 location 6 part number 83 release latch 8 remove 30 specifications 15 troubleshooting 72 BIOS check version 20 Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility 17 specifications 15 BIOS crisis recovery disk 64 BIOS recovery 64 BIOS setup utility access 18 boot drive sequence 25 Boot menu 25 Exit menu 26 General Help window 19 hardware information display 20 Information menu 20 Item Specific Help panel 19 legend bar 18 Main menu 21 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide menu bar 18 navigation keys 19 POST error indicators 65 Security menu 22 system defaults 26 system passwords 22 block diagram...
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... hardware configuration utility 17 exploded view 80 FRU list 82 information display 20 model configurations 92 specifications 9 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 heat sink fan cable connector 76 part number 87 remove 54 hotkeys 6 HSF, see heat sink fan 54 humidity 3 I I/O board 56 I/O controller 1 ICH9M 76 Information menu 20 intermittent problems 73 K Kensington lock slot 8 keyboard connector 75 part number 89 remove 39 specifications 2, 11 troubleshooting 71 L LAN port 8 LCD bezel part number 86 remove 58 LCD bezel rubber pad part number 91 remove 58 LCD case, part number 86 LCD module disassembly...
... hardware configuration utility 17 exploded view 80 FRU list 82 information display 20 model configurations 92 specifications 9 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 heat sink fan cable connector 76 part number 87 remove 54 hotkeys 6 HSF, see heat sink fan 54 humidity 3 I I/O board 56 I/O controller 1 ICH9M 76 Information menu 20 intermittent problems 73 K Kensington lock slot 8 keyboard connector 75 part number 89 remove 39 specifications 2, 11 troubleshooting 71 L LAN port 8 LCD bezel part number 86 remove 58 LCD bezel rubber pad part number 91 remove 58 LCD case, part number 86 LCD module disassembly...
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... Security menu 22 sleep mode description 15 hotkey 6 software specifications antivirus 15 operating system 3 power management 3 solid state drive part number 89 specifications 14 speakers connector 75 hotkey 4, 6 location 5 part number 91 remove 45 specifications AC adapter 15 antivirus 15 audio 10 battery pack 15 BIOS 15 Bluetooth 10 card reader 11 display 14 Ethernet controller 10 fingerprint reader 11 keyboard controller 11 memory 11 memory module 12 optical disc drive 14 power management 15 processor 9 SATA hard disk drive 12 solid state drive 14 system chipsets 9 video controller 9 webcam...
... Security menu 22 sleep mode description 15 hotkey 6 software specifications antivirus 15 operating system 3 power management 3 solid state drive part number 89 specifications 14 speakers connector 75 hotkey 4, 6 location 5 part number 91 remove 45 specifications AC adapter 15 antivirus 15 audio 10 battery pack 15 BIOS 15 Bluetooth 10 card reader 11 display 14 Ethernet controller 10 fingerprint reader 11 keyboard controller 11 memory 11 memory module 12 optical disc drive 14 power management 15 processor 9 SATA hard disk drive 12 solid state drive 14 system chipsets 9 video controller 9 webcam...