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... amber when the battery is active. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN button/indicator communication. (only for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain...Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
... amber when the battery is active. Indicates the status of 3G WWAN button/indicator communication. (only for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain...Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area...
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Rear view # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item 5-in-1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Rear view # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. English 7 Closed front view # Icon 1 Item 5-in-1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for removal.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. 10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for removal.
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...2.5" hard disk drive* / 1.8" solid state drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory...x 768 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with 4 cell battery pack band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth...
...2.5" hard disk drive* / 1.8" solid state drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory...x 768 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with 4 cell battery pack band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* • WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth...
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... 27 System Screw List 28 Pre-disassembly Procedure 28 External Modules Disassembly 29 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 29 Removing the Battery Pack 30 Removing the SD Dummy Card 30 Removing the Lower Case Cover 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing ... 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 ...
... 27 System Screw List 28 Pre-disassembly Procedure 28 External Modules Disassembly 29 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 29 Removing the Battery Pack 30 Removing the SD Dummy Card 30 Removing the Lower Case Cover 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing ... 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 ...
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... 0-99%,4.5-5 hours for 0-100% (charge-in-use) • Dimension (W × D × H): 323 × 236 x 20/25.4 mm (12.8 × 9.3 × 0.8/1 in) • Weight (with 4 cell battery pack): 1.9 kg (4.18 lb) Display and Camera Component Display type Webcam Description • 13.3" HD LCD panel • Supported resolutions: 1366×768, 1280×... LED Indicators and 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
... 0-99%,4.5-5 hours for 0-100% (charge-in-use) • Dimension (W × D × H): 323 × 236 x 20/25.4 mm (12.8 × 9.3 × 0.8/1 in) • Weight (with 4 cell battery pack): 1.9 kg (4.18 lb) Display and Camera Component Display type Webcam Description • 13.3" HD LCD panel • Supported resolutions: 1366×768, 1280×... LED Indicators and 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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for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • ...of 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 ...
for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • ...of 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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... on. • Orange - The computer is below critical level; Indicates the computer's battery status. • Blue - For entering data into your computer. Indicates the computer's power status. • Blue - battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 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...
... on. • Orange - The computer is below critical level; Indicates the computer's battery status. • Blue - For entering data into your computer. Indicates the computer's power status. • Blue - battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 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...
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... the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Close Front View Item 1 Icon Rear View Component 5-in the hotkey combination. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen...
... the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Close Front View Item 1 Icon Rear View Component 5-in the hotkey combination. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen...
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Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Locks the battery pack in position. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Enable the computer to secure the lock. Item 7 Icon Component Kensington lock notch Function Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based...
Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Locks the battery pack in position. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Enable the computer to secure the lock. Item 7 Icon Component Kensington lock notch Function Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based...
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...state. Except for performance or battery life. The user can be off , and so on without damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel. - • Soft Off - BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 Webcam Item...-65KB B FJG SADP-65KB B FJA 19.5 V 65 W Hipro HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W Lite-On PA-1650-02AC 19 V 65 W Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic 2900 mAh 5800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh 8 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P Lithium-ion, ...
...state. Except for performance or battery life. The user can be off , and so on without damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel. - • Soft Off - BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 Webcam Item...-65KB B FJG SADP-65KB B FJA 19.5 V 65 W Hipro HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W Lite-On PA-1650-02AC 19 V 65 W Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic 2900 mAh 5800 mAh 4 cells, 2.0 mAh 8 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-ion, 4S1P Lithium-ion, ...
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... this utility to change the BIOS settings from the default or current configuration. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 17 IMPORTANT: If you are the default and suggested parameter settings. System Utilities Chapter...
... this utility to change the BIOS settings from the default or current configuration. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 17 IMPORTANT: If you are the default and suggested parameter settings. System Utilities Chapter...
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Push against the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out (a). 2. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack (a) and then remove Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. all the way through to the unlock position (1). 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Pull the SD dummy card out of its bay (b). Slide and hold the battery latch the battery pack from its slot (b). 30 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
Push against the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out (a). 2. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack (a) and then remove Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. all the way through to the unlock position (1). 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Pull the SD dummy card out of its bay (b). Slide and hold the battery latch the battery pack from its slot (b). 30 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 31 Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. Loosen the screws securing the lower case cover. Pry loose the lower case cover from the main unit to remove it. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 3 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 3. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2.
Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 31 Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. Loosen the screws securing the lower case cover. Pry loose the lower case cover from the main unit to remove it. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 3 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 3. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2.
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Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E13.524 3. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 35 Removing the WWAN (3G) Module 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 30. 2. 5. Remove the WLAN module from the main unit to remove it. Loosen the screw securing the WWAN module compartment cover. Pry loose the WWAN module compartment cover from its slot.
Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E13.524 3. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 35 Removing the WWAN (3G) Module 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 30. 2. 5. Remove the WLAN module from the main unit to remove it. Loosen the screw securing the WWAN module compartment cover. Pry loose the WWAN module compartment cover from its slot.
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The Bluetooth module is still connected to the mainboard so simply lay it . 3. The RTC battery is still connected to the mainboard so simply lay it down on the lower case. 4. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to remove it the down on the lower case. 5. Release the Bluetooth module from the lower case. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00H50.624 52 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Detach the RTC battery from its upper case latches to the lower case.
The Bluetooth module is still connected to the mainboard so simply lay it . 3. The RTC battery is still connected to the mainboard so simply lay it down on the lower case. 4. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to remove it the down on the lower case. 5. Release the Bluetooth module from the lower case. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00H50.624 52 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Detach the RTC battery from its upper case latches to the lower case.
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Turn the mainboard over to access the RTC battery and Bluetooth module cable connectors. 8. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a red rectangle as shown in the above image. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 53 IMPORTANT: A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a red rectangle in the above image. Detach the RTC...
Turn the mainboard over to access the RTC battery and Bluetooth module cable connectors. 8. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a red rectangle as shown in the above image. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 53 IMPORTANT: A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a red rectangle in the above image. Detach the RTC...
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... 3. Press F10 to turn on page 31. 5. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 Locate the G26 gap. Press the power button to save the changes you need to short the two contacts on page 30. 4. Reinstall the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 11. Clearing a...the computer and press F2 during bootup to the instructions described on the hardware gap together. 7. To clear a BIOS password: 1. Remove the battery pack according to access the Setup Utility. 12. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This ...
... 3. Press F10 to turn on page 31. 5. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 Locate the G26 gap. Press the power button to save the changes you need to short the two contacts on page 30. 4. Reinstall the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 11. Clearing a...the computer and press F2 during bootup to the instructions described on the hardware gap together. 7. To clear a BIOS password: 1. Remove the battery pack according to access the Setup Utility. 12. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This ...
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...will be prepared in the USB storage device into an unbootable state. Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system and that all data on the Start button. 6. Reboot the computer. 7. BIOS Recovery An interruption during the... the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide To unlock the hard drive: 1. Click No if you need to access and execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and...
...will be prepared in the USB storage device into an unbootable state. Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system and that all data on the Start button. 6. Reboot the computer. 7. BIOS Recovery An interruption during the... the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide To unlock the hard drive: 1. Click No if you need to access and execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and...
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...The table below with a device configuration. IMPORTANT: If your Acer service provider. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to diagnostic mode and will automatically reboot. 4. Follow the instructions on page 71. RTC battery Run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the system... system. RTC battery Run the BIOS Setup Utility to display recommendations. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Mainboard Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 65 Default configuration...
...The table below with a device configuration. IMPORTANT: If your Acer service provider. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to diagnostic mode and will automatically reboot. 4. Follow the instructions on page 71. RTC battery Run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the system... system. RTC battery Run the BIOS Setup Utility to display recommendations. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Mainboard Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 65 Default configuration...