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.../disables the wireless LAN function. communication 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 and... right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off...
.../disables the wireless LAN function. communication 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 and... right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off...
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... drive tray when the computer is active. 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 2.5" HDD Bay USB 2.0 port Kensington lock slot Description Internal optical drive; only for certain models). accepts CDs or DVDs.
... drive tray when the computer is active. 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 2.5" HDD Bay USB 2.0 port Kensington lock slot Description Internal optical drive; only for certain models). accepts CDs or DVDs.
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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 (12.8 x 9.3 x 0.8/1 inches) • 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs.) with two built-in ...• 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 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display...
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 (12.8 x 9.3 x 0.8/1 inches) • 1.9 kg (4.18 lbs.) with two built-in ...• 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 850/1900/2100 MHz and quad- 11 English Specifications Operating system Platform System memory Display...
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...in this section are for digital speakers • High-definition audio system • MS-Sound compatible • Microphone-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio Description Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor or Intel Celeron 2 Series Processor ...Picture Card (xD), Memory Stick (MS), and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) cards • 1.8- or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD); Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on -LAN ready • WLAN: Intel WiFi Link ...
...in this section are for digital speakers • High-definition audio system • MS-Sound compatible • Microphone-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio Description Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor or Intel Celeron 2 Series Processor ...Picture Card (xD), Memory Stick (MS), and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) cards • 1.8- or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD); Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on -LAN ready • WLAN: Intel WiFi Link ...
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... High-capacity, 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 ...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) ...
... High-capacity, 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 ...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) ...
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.... Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 7 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of...
.... Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 7 Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of...
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... security lock. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Houses the computer's hard disk. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Item 7 Icon Component Kensington lock notch Function Connects 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. Enable the computer to secure the lock. Note...
... security lock. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Houses the computer's hard disk. Releases the battery pack for removal. 8 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Item 7 Icon Component Kensington lock notch Function Connects 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. Enable the computer to secure the lock. Note...
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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) Interface transfer rate (... 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) Interface transfer rate (... 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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... WD Scorpio Blue HS16VJF MK1629GSG HTS543216L9A300 ST9160310AS WD1600BEVT SATA 1.5 SATA 3.0 1.8 inch 2.5-inch 512 5400 250-GB HDD Item Product Model Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Toshiba Hitachi Travelstar MKxx29GSG Series... 320-GB HDD Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
... WD Scorpio Blue HS16VJF MK1629GSG HTS543216L9A300 ST9160310AS WD1600BEVT SATA 1.5 SATA 3.0 1.8 inch 2.5-inch 512 5400 250-GB HDD Item Product Model Interface Form factor Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Toshiba Hitachi Travelstar MKxx29GSG Series... 320-GB HDD Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545032B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.5 ST9320320AS Toshiba MKxx55GSX MK3255GSX WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 13
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SSDSA1MH080G1 80 Samsung 128GB MLC SSD 128 Intel X18-M Mainstream SATA SSD - 500-GB HDD Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9500325AS ... Backlight LED Contrast ratio 500:1 Response time (ms) 8 Optical coating Anti-glare Interface LVDS LPL LP133WH2 13.3 Wide XGA LED 500:1 16 Anti-glare 14 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
SSDSA1MH080G1 80 Samsung 128GB MLC SSD 128 Intel X18-M Mainstream SATA SSD - 500-GB HDD Item Product Model Form factor Interface Sector size (bytes) Rotational speed (RPM) Specification Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300 2.5 inch SATA 3.0 512 5400 Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9500325AS ... Backlight LED Contrast ratio 500:1 Response time (ms) 8 Optical coating Anti-glare Interface LVDS LPL LP133WH2 13.3 Wide XGA LED 500:1 16 Anti-glare 14 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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...menu options excluding Load Setup Defaults A supervisor password must first be required to configure the user password. Referred to configure the HDD password. Security The Security menu screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from hibernation mode. Press Enter to ...Interface), the SATA controller enables its AHCI and RAID functions when the computer boots up when Password on password. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide It can be required during boot-up time. When set , this user password. Value AHCI IDE NOTE: If ...
...menu options excluding Load Setup Defaults A supervisor password must first be required to configure the user password. Referred to configure the HDD password. Security The Security menu screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from hibernation mode. Press Enter to ...Interface), the SATA controller enables its AHCI and RAID functions when the computer boots up when Password on password. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide It can be required during boot-up time. When set , this user password. Value AHCI IDE NOTE: If ...
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...to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Type the original password, then press Enter. 3. Press F10 to save the changes you need to your hard drive. To regain access to short the G26 hardware gap located near the HDD connector (SATA1). Resetting a system ... supervisor password, you need to save the new password. 5. Press F10 to generate a master password and unlock your computer if you lose the HDD password, you made and close the Setup Utility. To remove a system password: 1. Select a password parameter, then press Enter. To clear ...
...to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Type the original password, then press Enter. 3. Press F10 to save the changes you need to your hard drive. To regain access to short the G26 hardware gap located near the HDD connector (SATA1). Resetting a system ... supervisor password, you need to save the new password. 5. Press F10 to generate a master password and unlock your computer if you lose the HDD password, you made and close the Setup Utility. To remove a system password: 1. Select a password parameter, then press Enter. To clear ...
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...devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to escape the menu. Network boot 5. External USB keyboard 8. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Press to boot the operating system. External USB HDD 6. External USB floppy drive 7. Hard disk drive 2 3. Hard disk drive 1 2. Press F5 ...(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXXXX-(X 3: Network Boot: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to...
...devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to escape the menu. Network boot 5. External USB keyboard 8. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Press to boot the operating system. External USB HDD 6. External USB floppy drive 7. Hard disk drive 2 3. Hard disk drive 1 2. Press F5 ...(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) 2: CD/DVD: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXXXX-(X 3: Network Boot: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB Key: 7: USB CD/DVD ROM: Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to...
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket. Remove the HDD module from its 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. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 3. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 33
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket. Remove the HDD module from its 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. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 3. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 33
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.... Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the procedures for performing a BIOS recovery, clearing the BIOS pasword and unlocking the HDD. Turn on page 30. 4. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 It also lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Remove the...the Setup Utility. 12. Unplug the power cord from the hardware gap. 10. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Reinstall the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 11. Remove the lower case cover according to ...
.... Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes the procedures for performing a BIOS recovery, clearing the BIOS pasword and unlocking the HDD. Turn on page 30. 4. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 It also lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Remove the...the Setup Utility. 12. Unplug the power cord from the hardware gap. 10. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Reinstall the HDD module, battery pack, and the lower case cover. 11. Remove the lower case cover according to ...
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...8. Prepare a removable USB storage device with a capacity size greater than 10MB. Select WINCRIS.EXE and then select Run as administrator. 5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: Make sure the.... 4. Reboot the computer. 7. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide To unlock the hard drive: 1. Note that the computer is connected to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code.
...8. Prepare a removable USB storage device with a capacity size greater than 10MB. Select WINCRIS.EXE and then select Run as administrator. 5. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: Make sure the.... 4. Reboot the computer. 7. Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide To unlock the hard drive: 1. Note that the computer is connected to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code.
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...; Mainboard Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor is during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Mainboard 66 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide But you can see POST on an LCD panel external CRT. Mainboard No beep, power-on indicator turns on... beep during POST. Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Mainboard Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect the HDD connector. Select "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence: Operating system not found Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if ...
...; Mainboard Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor is during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Mainboard 66 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide But you can see POST on an LCD panel external CRT. Mainboard No beep, power-on indicator turns on... beep during POST. Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Mainboard Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect the HDD connector. Select "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence: Operating system not found Run the BIOS Setup Utility to check if ...
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... connector Heat sink fan cable connector Processor socket VGA port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Line-out jack (with S/PDIF support) HDD module connector Intel ICH9M chipset Bluetooth module cable connector ODD module connector WLAN module slot Mobile Intel GM45 or GL40 GMCH RTC battery cable connector 76 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
... connector Heat sink fan cable connector Processor socket VGA port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Line-out jack (with S/PDIF support) HDD module connector Intel ICH9M chipset Bluetooth module cable connector ODD module connector WLAN module slot Mobile Intel GM45 or GL40 GMCH RTC battery cable connector 76 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
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... reader board bracket TOUCHPAD BRACKET ODD bracket OPTICAL BRACKET ODD cover ODD bezel ODD DUMMY COVER FOR 2.5" HDD DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI BEZEL DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI SLOT-IN BEZEL 42.PAD01.001 33.PAD01.001 33.PAD01.002 42.PAD01.007 42.PAD01.005 42.PAD01.006 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 85
... reader board bracket TOUCHPAD BRACKET ODD bracket OPTICAL BRACKET ODD cover ODD bezel ODD DUMMY COVER FOR 2.5" HDD DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI BEZEL DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI SLOT-IN BEZEL 42.PAD01.001 33.PAD01.001 33.PAD01.002 42.PAD01.007 42.PAD01.005 42.PAD01.006 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 85
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... SD dummy card LCD case LCD bezel LCD glass Part Name HDD BRACKET 1.8 HDD BRACKET 2.5 Part Number 33.PAD01.003 33.PAD01.004 HDD COVER FOR 5MM 1.8" HDD&SDD HDD COVER FOR 5MM 1.8" HDD&SDD HDD COVER FOR 8MM 1.8" HDD&SDD HDD COVER FOR 8MM 1.8" HDD&SDD 60.4BT09.001 42.PAD01.002 60.4BT05.001 42.PAD01.008 CARD... CLASS W/CAMERA HOLE 60.PAD01.004 LCD GLASS 13.3 LCD GLASS 13.3 LCD GLASS 13.3 60.4BT33.001 60.4BT35.001 60.4BT14.001 86 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide
... SD dummy card LCD case LCD bezel LCD glass Part Name HDD BRACKET 1.8 HDD BRACKET 2.5 Part Number 33.PAD01.003 33.PAD01.004 HDD COVER FOR 5MM 1.8" HDD&SDD HDD COVER FOR 5MM 1.8" HDD&SDD HDD COVER FOR 8MM 1.8" HDD&SDD HDD COVER FOR 8MM 1.8" HDD&SDD 60.4BT09.001 42.PAD01.002 60.4BT05.001 42.PAD01.008 CARD... CLASS W/CAMERA HOLE 60.PAD01.004 LCD GLASS 13.3 LCD GLASS 13.3 LCD GLASS 13.3 60.4BT33.001 60.4BT35.001 60.4BT14.001 86 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide