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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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Appendix A - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List Acer Aspire 3935 Exploded Diagram 80 Acer Aspire 3935 FRU List 82 Appendix A - Test Compatible Components 119 Index 123 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide viii 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 the Mainboard 51 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly...
... Appendix A - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List Acer Aspire 3935 Exploded Diagram 80 Acer Aspire 3935 FRU List 82 Appendix A - Test Compatible Components 119 Index 123 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide viii 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 the Mainboard 51 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly...
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...the supervisor password, you made and close the Setup Utility. Go to save the new password. 5. To remove a system password: 1. Press F10 to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you will be prompted to the...prompted to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Retype the new password to short the G26 hardware gap located near the HDD connector (SATA1). Resetting a system password: If you have limited access to confirm the password removal. 4. To regain access to your computer if...
...the supervisor password, you made and close the Setup Utility. Go to save the new password. 5. To remove a system password: 1. Press F10 to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you will be prompted to the...prompted to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Retype the new password to short the G26 hardware gap located near the HDD connector (SATA1). Resetting a system password: If you have limited access to confirm the password removal. 4. To regain access to your computer if...
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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. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 3. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 33 Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket.
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. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 3. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 33 Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket.
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... password, you do not want to create the crisis disk. 7. To unlock the hard drive: 1. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide BIOS Recovery An interruption during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. When...into an available USB port. 3. Eject and reconnect the USB removable storage device from the computer, and make sure it contains the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 3. Unlocking the Hard Drive To regain access to your hard drive. Press Enter to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process...
... password, you do not want to create the crisis disk. 7. To unlock the hard drive: 1. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide BIOS Recovery An interruption during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. When...into an available USB port. 3. Eject and reconnect the USB removable storage device from the computer, and make sure it contains the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 3. Unlocking the Hard Drive To regain access to your hard drive. Press Enter to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process...
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... When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive 4. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Power on touchpad board. Run... Undetermined Problems NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time). Power off the computer. 2. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 73 For example Syn touch driver. 2. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ...
... When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive 4. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Power on touchpad board. Run... Undetermined Problems NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time). Power off the computer. 2. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 73 For example Syn touch driver. 2. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ...
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... 83 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 ... part number 86 remove 58 LCD bezel rubber pad part number 91 remove 58 LCD case, part number 86 LCD module disassembly CCD board 62 flowchart 57 LCD bezel 58 LCD panel 59 LCD panel brackets 61 remove from main unit 40 WLAN antennas 62 WWAN antennas 62 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
... 83 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 ... part number 86 remove 58 LCD bezel rubber pad part number 91 remove 58 LCD case, part number 86 LCD module disassembly CCD board 62 flowchart 57 LCD bezel 58 LCD panel 59 LCD panel brackets 61 remove from main unit 40 WLAN antennas 62 WWAN antennas 62 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...modes 15 Power On Self Test, see POST 65 power-on password 22 PowerSmart button 5 processor check type 20 part number 87 remove 55 socket 76 specifications 9 R Return Merchandise Authorization 79 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 79 RTC battery BIOS error 17 connector ...drive 14 power management 15 processor 9 SATA hard disk drive 12 solid state drive 14 system chipsets 9 video controller 9 webcam 15 WLAN controller 10 WWAN controller 10 SSD, see solid state drive 14 supervisor password clear 63 description 22 system architecture 77 system chipsets 9 system date 21 126 Acer Aspire 3935...
...modes 15 Power On Self Test, see POST 65 power-on password 22 PowerSmart button 5 processor check type 20 part number 87 remove 55 socket 76 specifications 9 R Return Merchandise Authorization 79 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 79 RTC battery BIOS error 17 connector ...drive 14 power management 15 processor 9 SATA hard disk drive 12 solid state drive 14 system chipsets 9 video controller 9 webcam 15 WLAN controller 10 WWAN controller 10 SSD, see solid state drive 14 supervisor password clear 63 description 22 system architecture 77 system chipsets 9 system date 21 126 Acer Aspire 3935...