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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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...the Processor 55 Removing the I/O Board 56 Removing the DC-in Flash ROM 70 Troubleshooting Procedure 71 System Check Procedures 71 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 ...- System Architecture Mainboard Layout 75 Top View 75 Bottom View 76 Block Diagram 77 Chapter 6 - 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...
...the Processor 55 Removing the I/O Board 56 Removing the DC-in Flash ROM 70 Troubleshooting Procedure 71 System Check Procedures 71 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 ...- System Architecture Mainboard Layout 75 Top View 75 Bottom View 76 Block Diagram 77 Chapter 6 - 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...
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...files to update the BIOS firmware. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to the failed computer. 3. In some cases an error message may indicate a problem with an asterisk (*), write down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. It is detected during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup Utility will...Configuration Data Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Mainboard Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 65 Shut down the code and message and contact your Acer service provider. When the process is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. Others ...
...files to update the BIOS firmware. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to the failed computer. 3. In some cases an error message may indicate a problem with an asterisk (*), write down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. It is detected during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup Utility will...Configuration Data Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Mainboard Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 65 Shut down the code and message and contact your Acer service provider. When the process is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. Others ...
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... opens. • There are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of a computer problem. 1. Boot from the computer when performing an assembly or disassembly procedure. 4. If the error persists, do the following procedures in...keyboard cable connection is pass. 3. Follow the on the mainboard. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 71 External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Perform the following procedures to recreate the failure by attempting to isolate the possible problem a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. 1. Reconnect the keyboard ...
... opens. • There are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of a computer problem. 1. Boot from the computer when performing an assembly or disassembly procedure. 4. If the error persists, do the following procedures in...keyboard cable connection is pass. 3. Follow the on the mainboard. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 71 External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Perform the following procedures to recreate the failure by attempting to isolate the possible problem a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. 1. Reconnect the keyboard ...
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...DIMM is properly installed into the connector. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery pack. If the problem is properly connected to the system. 4. Power off the system. 2. There are correct. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the ... to identify whether a problem occurs while the battery pack during recharge or discharge: 1. Open Power Management in the test items. 4. Memory Check NOTE: Make sure that power supply. Follow on indicator does not light up , replace the AC/DC charger board. 72 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide b. If ...
...DIMM is properly installed into the connector. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery pack. If the problem is properly connected to the system. 4. Power off the system. 2. There are correct. 3. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the ... to identify whether a problem occurs while the battery pack during recharge or discharge: 1. Open Power Management in the test items. 4. Memory Check NOTE: Make sure that power supply. Follow on indicator does not light up , replace the AC/DC charger board. 72 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide b. If ...
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... = 5V are found, replace the FRU. 3. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 73 For example Syn touch driver. 2. If not, then go to switch board FPC is connected correctly, then check if the FFC on touchpad board. This symptom is connected properly. 4. Power off the computer. 2. If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then...
... = 5V are found, replace the FRU. 3. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 73 For example Syn touch driver. 2. If not, then go to switch board FPC is connected correctly, then check if the FFC on touchpad board. This symptom is connected properly. 4. Power off the computer. 2. If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then...
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...) For these to us. 74 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide However some information sources will require a user ID and password. We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included a PDF file to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and... email contacts for all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to your Acer products. In the Technical Information section you are : ...
...) For these to us. 74 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide However some information sources will require a user ID and password. We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have included a PDF file to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and... email contacts for all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to your Acer products. In the Technical Information section you are : ...
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... 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 menu 20 intermittent problems 73 K Kensington lock slot 8 keyboard connector 75 part number 89 remove 39 specifications 2, 11 troubleshooting 71 L LAN port 8 LCD bezel part number 86 remove 58... 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
... 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 menu 20 intermittent problems 73 K Kensington lock slot 8 keyboard connector 75 part number 89 remove 39 specifications 2, 11 troubleshooting 71 L LAN port 8 LCD bezel part number 86 remove 58... 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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... 5 troubleshooting 73 troubleshooting BIOS recovery 64 clear BIOS password 63 clear HDD password 64 online support information 74 POST error indicators 65 procedures 71 U undetermined problems 73 upper case part number 85 remove 43 USB 2.0 port compatibility tests 119 location, left 7 location, right 7 user password clear 63 description 22 V VGA port... connection 37 module compartment cover, part number 85 module compartment cover, remove 35 module slot 76 module, part number 84 module, remove 35 specifications 10 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 127
... 5 troubleshooting 73 troubleshooting BIOS recovery 64 clear BIOS password 63 clear HDD password 64 online support information 74 POST error indicators 65 procedures 71 U undetermined problems 73 upper case part number 85 remove 43 USB 2.0 port compatibility tests 119 location, left 7 location, right 7 user password clear 63 description 22 V VGA port... connection 37 module compartment cover, part number 85 module compartment cover, remove 35 module slot 76 module, part number 84 module, remove 35 specifications 10 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 127