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... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is... Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left...
... Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is... Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left...
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Rear view # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to remove/install the card. 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. Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: Push to remove/install the card. 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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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. 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.
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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 ...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 ...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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... Process 27 Equivalent Torque Values 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 the Hard Disk Drive 33... 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
... Process 27 Equivalent Torque Values 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 the Hard Disk Drive 33... 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
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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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Go 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... rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Kensington lock Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service...
Go 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... rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Kensington lock Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service...
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... only available for certain models. Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Adjusts or mute the sound volume. battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Lights up blue when Caps Lock is activated. The computer is in standby mode. Lights up blue when there is hard drive, optical ...
... only available for certain models. Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Adjusts or mute the sound volume. battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Lights up blue when Caps Lock is activated. The computer is in standby mode. Lights up blue when there is hard drive, optical ...
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... on . Close Front View Item 1 Icon Rear View Component 5-in-1 card reader Function Supports MMC, SD, xD, MS, and MS PRO cards. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys...
... on . Close Front View Item 1 Icon Rear View Component 5-in-1 card reader Function Supports MMC, SD, xD, MS, and MS PRO cards. Item 1 Component Battery pack 6 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys...
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... to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Battery bay Battery lock Memory compartment HDD bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Function Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Some keyless models are also available. 3 Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to...
... to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Battery bay Battery lock Memory compartment HDD bay Ventilation slots and cooling fan Battery release latch Function Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Some keyless models are also available. 3 Ethernet port (RJ-45) Connects to...
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...SADP-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, ...off (from the end user's perspective, the display is zero. Except for performance or battery life. BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 It is run. The computer consumes a minimal amount of power, user...
...SADP-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, ...off (from the end user's perspective, the display is zero. Except for performance or battery life. BIOS Setup and Antivirus Item Setup utility Antivirus Specification Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility McAfee Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 15 It is run. The computer consumes a minimal amount of power, user...
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... Utility is booted. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. You will be defective. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 17 Replace the RTC battery with a new one. You must run this Service Guide. In the descriptive tables following conditions: • When changing the system...
... Utility is booted. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. You will be defective. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 17 Replace the RTC battery with a new one. You must run this Service Guide. In the descriptive tables following conditions: • When changing the system...
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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. 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 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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. 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 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Type M2 x L4 Quantity 3 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 3. Loosen the screws securing the lower case cover. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2. Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 31 Pry loose the lower case cover from the main unit to remove it. Removing the Lower Case Cover 1.
Type M2 x L4 Quantity 3 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 3. Loosen the screws securing the lower case cover. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2. Part Number 86.00E13.524 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 31 Pry loose the lower case cover from the main unit to remove it. Removing the Lower Case Cover 1.
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Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 30. 2. Pry loose the WWAN module compartment cover from its slot. Removing the WWAN (3G) Module 1. Loosen the screw securing the WWAN module compartment cover. 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 Remove the WLAN module from the main unit to remove it. 5.
Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 30. 2. Pry loose the WWAN module compartment cover from its slot. Removing the WWAN (3G) Module 1. Loosen the screw securing the WWAN module compartment cover. 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 Remove the WLAN module from the main unit to remove it. 5.
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Detach the RTC battery from its upper case latches to the mainboard so simply lay it . Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the mainboard so simply lay it down on the lower case. 4. Release the Bluetooth module from the lower case. The Bluetooth module is still connected to the lower case. 3. The RTC battery is still connected to remove it the down on the lower case. 5. 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 mainboard so simply lay it . Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the mainboard so simply lay it down on the lower case. 4. Release the Bluetooth module from the lower case. The Bluetooth module is still connected to the lower case. 3. The RTC battery is still connected to remove it the down on the lower case. 5. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00H50.624 52 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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.... 8. Follow the local regulations for disposing it. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a red rectangle as shown in the above image. Disconnect the RTC battery and Bluetooth module cable from the upper case. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 53 6. Detach the RTC battery and follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit...
.... 8. Follow the local regulations for disposing it. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a red rectangle as shown in the above image. Disconnect the RTC battery and Bluetooth module cable from the upper case. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 53 6. Detach the RTC battery and follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit...
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...Press F9 to clear the user and supervisor passwords. While resting the tool on the system. 9. Reinstall the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 11. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 To clear a BIOS password: 1. Press the power button to turn on the two contacts, plug one ...the tool from the computer. 3. It also lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Remove the battery pack according to access the Setup Utility. 12. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Turn on the hardware ...
...Press F9 to clear the user and supervisor passwords. While resting the tool on the system. 9. Reinstall the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 11. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 To clear a BIOS password: 1. Press the power button to turn on the two contacts, plug one ...the tool from the computer. 3. It also lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Remove the battery pack according to access the Setup Utility. 12. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Turn on the hardware ...
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.... Select WINCRIS.EXE and then select Run as administrator. 5. 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. Write down the generated master password. 6. When the...master password and unlock your hard drive. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Decompress the Crisis Package Source. 4. Note that the computer is connected to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process. ...
.... Select WINCRIS.EXE and then select Run as administrator. 5. 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. Write down the generated master password. 6. When the...master password and unlock your hard drive. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Decompress the Crisis Package Source. 4. Note that the computer is connected to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process. ...
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... 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 If your system fails after you correct the error before proceeding, even if the computer appears to update the BIOS... time, then reboot system. Mainboard Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. RTC battery Mainboard Select "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence: See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" section on the screen. The ...
... 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 If your system fails after you correct the error before proceeding, even if the computer appears to update the BIOS... time, then reboot system. Mainboard Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. RTC battery Mainboard Select "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence: See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" section on the screen. The ...