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... like center* and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Power1...
... like center* and right) the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Power1...
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... to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. only for certain models). Lights up whenthe optical drive is turned off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Houses the computer's hard disk (Secured with screws; Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Ejects the optical disk from the...
... to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. only for certain models). Lights up whenthe optical drive is turned off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Houses the computer's hard disk (Secured with screws; Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Ejects the optical disk from the...
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...Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 323 (W) x 236 (D) x 20/25.4(H) mm...MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone • 1.8" / 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/...
...Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 323 (W) x 236 (D) x 20/25.4(H) mm...MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone • 1.8" / 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/...
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... 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 Removing the WLAN Module 34 Removing the WWAN (3G) Module 35 Main Unit Disassembly 38 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 38 Removing the Middle... 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
... 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 Removing the WLAN Module 34 Removing the WWAN (3G) Module 35 Main Unit Disassembly 38 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 38 Removing the Middle... 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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...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 Touchpad Board 49 Removing the Cover Switch Cable 49 Removing the Optical Disc Drive 50 Removing ...Intermittent Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 73 Online Support Information 74 Chapter 5 - 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 ...
...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 Touchpad Board 49 Removing the Cover Switch Cable 49 Removing the Optical Disc Drive 50 Removing ...Intermittent Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 73 Online Support Information 74 Chapter 5 - 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 ...
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...only. south bridge • Two DIMM slots supporting DDR3 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) • Maximum memory of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD); Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of 8 GB using two 4 GB soDIMM... digital speakers • High-definition audio system • MS-Sound compatible • Microphone-in solid state drive (SSD) • Slim type Super Multi optical disc drive (ODD) • Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet; or 1.8-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1
...only. south bridge • Two DIMM slots supporting DDR3 1066 MHz modules (PC3-8500) • Maximum memory of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD); Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of 8 GB using two 4 GB soDIMM... digital speakers • High-definition audio system • MS-Sound compatible • Microphone-in solid state drive (SSD) • Slim type Super Multi optical disc drive (ODD) • Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet; or 1.8-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1
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... muted. Lights up blue when volume is hard drive, optical drive, or memory card activity. Indicates the computer's power status. • Blue - Indicates the computer's battery status. • Blue - battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide System Tour The pictures and tables... webcam feature 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...
... muted. Lights up blue when volume is hard drive, optical drive, or memory card activity. Indicates the computer's power status. • Blue - Indicates the computer's battery status. • Blue - battery requires charging. 4 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide System Tour The pictures and tables... webcam feature 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...
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... accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones. 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 ... devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical disc from external microphones. In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of an optical disc drive. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical...
... accepts CDs or DVDs. Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones. 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 ... devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical disc from external microphones. In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of an optical disc drive. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical...
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... P9500 2.53 GHz 6 MB C0 System Chipsets Item North bridge South bridge Specification Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 82801IBM I/O Controller Hub (ICH9M) System Controllers Item Hard drive Memory Video VGA memory Audio Wireless LAN Antenna WWAN (3G) Ethernet Modem Bluetooth Keyboard Card reader Fingerprint reader CardBus Specification Integrated in the ICH9M Integrated... 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
... P9500 2.53 GHz 6 MB C0 System Chipsets Item North bridge South bridge Specification Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset 82801IBM I/O Controller Hub (ICH9M) System Controllers Item Hard drive Memory Video VGA memory Audio Wireless LAN Antenna WWAN (3G) Ethernet Modem Bluetooth Keyboard Card reader Fingerprint reader CardBus Specification Integrated in the ICH9M Integrated... 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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Samsung M471B5673DZ1-CF8 M471B5673EH1-CF8 Hard Disk Drive SATA Hard Drives 60-and 80-GB HDD Item Product Model Capacity (GB) Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Data buffer (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Latency average (ms) ... 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...
Samsung M471B5673DZ1-CF8 M471B5673EH1-CF8 Hard Disk Drive SATA Hard Drives 60-and 80-GB HDD Item Product Model Capacity (GB) Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Data buffer (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Latency average (ms) ... 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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Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 17 The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS). System Utilities ...to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration including: • Setting the system time and date • Configuring the hard drives • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup...
Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 17 The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS). System Utilities ...to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration including: • Setting the system time and date • Configuring the hard drives • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup...
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... number of the computer. Displays the system serial number. Displays the system asset tag number Displays the official model name of the hard drive installed on the secondary IDE master. Displays the current system BIOS version. Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of your ... standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the optical disc drive installed in the Information menu screen. Displays the model name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 20 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
... number of the computer. Displays the system serial number. Displays the system asset tag number Displays the official model name of the hard drive installed on the secondary IDE master. Displays the current system BIOS version. Information The Information menu screen displays a summary of your ... standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the optical disc drive installed in the Information menu screen. Displays the model name of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). 20 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...factory defaults. When disabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST. Disabled Enabled Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 21 If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to configure the basic system settings. Information Phoenix... Menu D2D Recovery Description Value Sets the system time. Main The Main menu screen allows you see the system initialization details on the hard drive to store the operation system. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATAMode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
...factory defaults. When disabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST. Disabled Enabled Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 21 If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to configure the basic system settings. Information Phoenix... Menu D2D Recovery Description Value Sets the system time. Main The Main menu screen allows you see the system initialization details on the hard drive to store the operation system. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATAMode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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... NOTE: If you do not intend to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI and RAID features when the computer boots up . Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide When set this password will restrict a user's access to boot up the system. Field SATA Mode Description Select the SATA controller operating mode... password status. Only the following table describes the parameters in the Setup Utility. When enabled, the user or supervisor password will be set to the hard disk drive.
... NOTE: If you do not intend to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI and RAID features when the computer boots up . Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide When set this password will restrict a user's access to boot up the system. Field SATA Mode Description Select the SATA controller operating mode... password status. Only the following table describes the parameters in the Setup Utility. When enabled, the user or supervisor password will be set to the hard disk drive.
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4. Retype the new password to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility. Press F10 to the Setup Utility. The same thing applies if you ... the HDD password, you need to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Press Enter. 6. Go to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide You will have limited access to save the new password. 5. Go to page 64 for instructions. Type the original password, then press Enter...
4. Retype the new password to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility. Press F10 to the Setup Utility. The same thing applies if you ... the HDD password, you need to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Press Enter. 6. Go to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide You will have limited access to save the new password. 5. Go to page 64 for instructions. Type the original password, then press Enter...
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Hard disk drive 2 3. Network boot 5. External USB optical drive To set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Press F5 or F6 to move it down the boot sequence. 3. Press to save the ...searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. External USB keyboard 8. Optical disc drive 4. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Hard disk drive 1 2. External USB HDD 6. External USB floppy drive 7. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: ...
Hard disk drive 2 3. Network boot 5. External USB optical drive To set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Press F5 or F6 to move it down the boot sequence. 3. Press to save the ...searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. External USB keyboard 8. Optical disc drive 4. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Hard disk drive 1 2. External USB HDD 6. External USB floppy drive 7. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: ...
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Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 3. Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to slide the HDD assembly from its connector, and then remove the HDD assembly from its compartment. 4. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 33 Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket.
Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 3. Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to slide the HDD assembly from its connector, and then remove the HDD assembly from its compartment. 4. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 33 Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket.
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... if you need to access and execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code. Unlocking the Hard Drive To regain access to your hard drive. Open the computer in step 4, then press Enter. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5. BIOS... the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Keep the default settings and then click on the USB storage device will cause the system to...
... if you need to access and execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code. Unlocking the Hard Drive To regain access to your hard drive. Open the computer in step 4, then press Enter. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5. BIOS... the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Keep the default settings and then click on the USB storage device will cause the system to...
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...(battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 72 Reconnect the LCD cable. Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD panel Mainboard No beep, power-on indicator turns on LCD during POST.... Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Mainboard Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Error Messages... is during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Mainboard 66 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
...(battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 72 Reconnect the LCD cable. Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD panel Mainboard No beep, power-on indicator turns on LCD during POST.... Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Mainboard Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Error Messages... is during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Mainboard 66 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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... printer USB hub USB WLAN stick USB modem USB hard drive USB optical drive Compatible Device ViewSonic G220F Westinghouse W37G (HDMI) Panasonic TC-37MPK (VGA/HDMI) Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD Acer AL1521 15" (DVI) Acer AL1721 17" (DVI) Acer P243W 24" (resolution:1920x1200; ports: D-Sub, DVI...Modem 3G Transcend 2.5" Portable 80 GB HDD Logitec CD-RW+ DVD-ROM combo drive Plextor DVD+R/RW Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 119 Refer to the Acer Aspire 3935 Vista Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested for components, ...
... printer USB hub USB WLAN stick USB modem USB hard drive USB optical drive Compatible Device ViewSonic G220F Westinghouse W37G (HDMI) Panasonic TC-37MPK (VGA/HDMI) Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD Acer AL1521 15" (DVI) Acer AL1721 17" (DVI) Acer P243W 24" (resolution:1920x1200; ports: D-Sub, DVI...Modem 3G Transcend 2.5" Portable 80 GB HDD Logitec CD-RW+ DVD-ROM combo drive Plextor DVD+R/RW Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 119 Refer to the Acer Aspire 3935 Vista Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested for components, ...