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Acer Aspire 3935 Notebook Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site; for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Acer Aspire 3935 Notebook Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site; for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Date Chapter Updates ii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Acer Aspire 3935 Notebook Computer Service Guide.
Date Chapter Updates ii Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Acer Aspire 3935 Notebook Computer Service Guide.
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... without the prior written permission of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide iii All rights reserved. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Disclaimer The information in any form or...
... without the prior written permission of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide iii All rights reserved. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Disclaimer The information in any form or...
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Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide.
Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide.
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...WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide v In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the ... available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. To better ...
...WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide v In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the ... available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of a machine (e.g. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. To better ...
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... 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 Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons 2 Software 3 Ergonomics and Security 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System...
... 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 Features and Specifications Features 1 Hardware 1 Display and Camera 2 Keyboard and Pointing Device 2 LED Indicators and Buttons 2 Software 3 Ergonomics and Security 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System...
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...LCD Panel 59 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 61 Removing the CCD Board 62 Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List Acer Aspire 3935 Exploded Diagram 80 Acer Aspire 3935 FRU List 82 Appendix A - Model Definition and Configurations 92 Appendix A - Table of Contents Removing the Microphone 48 Removing the... Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 73 Online Support Information 74 Chapter 5 - Test Compatible Components 119 Index 123 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide viii System Architecture Mainboard Layout 75 Top View 75 Bottom View 76 Block Diagram 77 Chapter 6 -
...LCD Panel 59 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 61 Removing the CCD Board 62 Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List Acer Aspire 3935 Exploded Diagram 80 Acer Aspire 3935 FRU List 82 Appendix A - Model Definition and Configurations 92 Appendix A - Table of Contents Removing the Microphone 48 Removing the... Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 73 Online Support Information 74 Chapter 5 - Test Compatible Components 119 Index 123 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide viii System Architecture Mainboard Layout 75 Top View 75 Bottom View 76 Block Diagram 77 Chapter 6 -
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or 1.8-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 Wake-on the model purchased. The exact ...MS PRO) cards • 1.8- Features This tables in this section list the features and environmental requirements of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio Description Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor or Intel Celeron...EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) / Bluetooth 2.1 • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • VGA port • Ethernet port (RJ-45) • Three USB 2.0 ports ...
or 1.8-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 Wake-on the model purchased. The exact ...MS PRO) cards • 1.8- Features This tables in this section list the features and environmental requirements of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio Description Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor or Intel Celeron...EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) / Bluetooth 2.1 • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • VGA port • Ethernet port (RJ-45) • Three USB 2.0 ports ...
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..., 1024×768, and 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Keyboard Pointing device Description • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard... Buttons Component LED indicators Description • Num Lock (blue) • Caps Lock (blue) • Media activity (blue) • Power (blue/orange) • Battery (blue/orange) 2 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
..., 1024×768, and 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Keyboard and Pointing Device Component Keyboard Pointing device Description • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard... Buttons Component LED indicators Description • Num Lock (blue) • Caps Lock (blue) • Media activity (blue) • Power (blue/orange) • Battery (blue/orange) 2 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 20% to page 75 for more information • Acer Backup Management • ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard • Energy Star-compliant Ergonomics and Security Aspect Ergonomics Security ... various system operations • User-programmable launch button for configuring the system hardware and related function. Go to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 3 Component Buttons with LED indicator Software Description • Power (white) • Volume adjust (blue) • Volume...
...Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 20% to page 75 for more information • Acer Backup Management • ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard • Energy Star-compliant Ergonomics and Security Aspect Ergonomics Security ... various system operations • User-programmable launch button for configuring the system hardware and related function. Go to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 3 Component Buttons with LED indicator Software Description • Power (white) • Volume adjust (blue) • Volume...
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... the computer's power status. • Blue - Indicates the computer's battery status. • Blue - battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Lights up blue when there is activated. The computer is in DC mode or is in standby mode. The button lights...models. Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 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 ...
... the computer's power status. • Blue - Indicates the computer's battery status. • Blue - battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Lights up blue when there is activated. The computer is in DC mode or is in standby mode. The button lights...models. Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 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 ...
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...4-way control function. NOTE: The Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader feature is activated. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Acer PowerSmart button/indicator Speakers Press to launch the Acer Backup Management utility and perform a data backup. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 5 The button lights up blue ...disables the 3G Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) function. The button lights up orange when the WLAN function is the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. The button lights up green when this happens. Press to put your hands when you use the...
...4-way control function. NOTE: The Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader feature is activated. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Acer PowerSmart button/indicator Speakers Press to launch the Acer Backup Management utility and perform a data backup. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 5 The button lights up blue ...disables the 3G Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) function. The button lights up orange when the WLAN function is the Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. The button lights up green when this happens. Press to put your hands when you use the...
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... blank Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Opens the System Property panel for displaying system information. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other...
... blank Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Opens the System Property panel for displaying system information. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other...
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... ODD tray when the computer is active. Left View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon SPDIF Component DC-in jack Function Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 7 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...
... ODD tray when the computer is active. Left View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon SPDIF Component DC-in jack Function Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 7 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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... the computer's memory modules. Some keyless models are also available. 3 Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to secure the lock. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component...
... the computer's memory modules. Some keyless models are also available. 3 Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to secure the lock. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component...
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... output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 9
... output Specification Integrated in the Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 667 MHz / 800 MHz / 1066 MHz Yes LVDS, SDVO, TV Out, CRT, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 9
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... Item Model Version EDR support Practical data rate Specification Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (backward compatible with 1.1, 1.2) Yes 2.1 Mbit/s Broadcom BCM2046 Bluetooth 2.1 (backward compatible with 2.0, 1.1, 1.2) 10 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide microphone-in and line-out jacks WLAN Item Model Connector interface IEEE WLAN standard Radio on/off control5 Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specification Intel WiFi...
... Item Model Version EDR support Practical data rate Specification Broadcom Blutonium BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (backward compatible with 1.1, 1.2) Yes 2.1 Mbit/s Broadcom BCM2046 Bluetooth 2.1 (backward compatible with 2.0, 1.1, 1.2) 10 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide microphone-in and line-out jacks WLAN Item Model Connector interface IEEE WLAN standard Radio on/off control5 Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specification Intel WiFi...
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Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 11 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Brand Features Specification Winbond WPCE773LAODG Darfon • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad, inverted-T cursor ...
Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 11 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Brand Features Specification Winbond WPCE773LAODG Darfon • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad, inverted-T cursor ...
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... 600 G/2ms 0 to 60 °C 5.0 78.5 x 54.0 52 Toshiba MKxx17GSG Series MK8017GSG 80 8 5400 5.55 1.5 15 500 G/2ms 5 to 55 °C 8.0 78.5 x 54.0 60 12 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Memory Module Item Brand Part name Density Data rate RoHS compliant Specification Elpida EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E 1 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT8JSF12864HY-1G1 Samsung...
... 600 G/2ms 0 to 60 °C 5.0 78.5 x 54.0 52 Toshiba MKxx17GSG Series MK8017GSG 80 8 5400 5.55 1.5 15 500 G/2ms 5 to 55 °C 8.0 78.5 x 54.0 60 12 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Memory Module Item Brand Part name Density Data rate RoHS compliant Specification Elpida EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E 1 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT8JSF12864HY-1G1 Samsung...
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... size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
... size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13