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... communication. (only for three-step data backup. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area ... blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For...
... communication. (only for three-step data backup. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 11 Palmrest Comfortable support area ... blue when in AC mode. 9 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 8 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For...
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...) Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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; Houses the computer's hard disk (Secured with screws; Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000...
...) Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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; Houses the computer's hard disk (Secured with screws; Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000...
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...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 (12.8 x 9.3 x 0.8/1 inches)...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 ...
...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 (12.8 x 9.3 x 0.8/1 inches)...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 ...
Acer Aspire 3965 Series Service Guide
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... Dual channel SDRAM support • 5-in this section list the features and environmental requirements of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. or 1.8-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 Wake-on the model purchased. north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio ... GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) / Bluetooth 2.1 • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • VGA port • Ethernet port (RJ-45) • Three USB 2.0 ports • ... PRO (MS PRO) cards • 1.8- or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD);
... Dual channel SDRAM support • 5-in this section list the features and environmental requirements of the Acer Aspire 3935 system. or 1.8-in and line-out jacks Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 1 Wake-on the model purchased. north bridge • Intel I /O ports Audio ... GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) • WPAN: Bluetooth 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) / Bluetooth 2.1 • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • VGA port • Ethernet port (RJ-45) • Three USB 2.0 ports • ... PRO (MS PRO) cards • 1.8- or 2.5 inch SATA hard disk drive (HDD);
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Go to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 3 for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • 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...
Go to 80% RH non-condensing Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 3 for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • 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...
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... the optical drive is off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the ODD tray when the computer is active. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 7 In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of an optical disc drive. Left View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon SPDIF Component DC-in jack Function.... Line-out jack (with S/PDIF support) Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical drive;
... the optical drive is off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the ODD tray when the computer is active. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 7 In certain models, houses a second hard disk instead of an optical disc drive. Left View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon SPDIF Component DC-in jack Function.... Line-out jack (with S/PDIF support) Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Ventilation slots External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in HDD bay USB 2.0 port Function Internal optical drive;
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.... Enable the computer to secure the lock. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. 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. Some keyless models are also available. 3 Ethernet...
.... Enable the computer to secure the lock. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. 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. Some keyless models are also available. 3 Ethernet...
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... EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E HMT125S6AFP8C-G7 2 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT16JSF25664HY1G1D1. 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 (Gbps) Seek... 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
... EBJ21UE8BAU0-AE-E HMT125S6AFP8C-G7 2 GB 1066 MHz Yes Micron MT16JSF25664HY1G1D1. 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 (Gbps) Seek... 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
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...[Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Displays the user password status. Press Enter to configure the HDD password. Referred to the Setup menus. When enabled, the user or supervisor password will restrict a user's access to as power-on Boot...The Security menu screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from hibernation mode. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Field Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set...
...[Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Displays the user password status. Press Enter to configure the HDD password. Referred to the Setup menus. When enabled, the user or supervisor password will restrict a user's access to as power-on Boot...The Security menu screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from hibernation mode. Disabled Enabled 22 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Field Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set...
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... press Enter. If you made and close the Setup Utility. To regain access to your computer if you lose the HDD password, you will be able to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Type the original password, then press Enter. 3. Press Enter. 5. Resetting a system password: If you have forgotten the... forget the supervisor password, you need to save the new password. 5. You will not be prompted to short the G26 hardware gap located near the HDD connector (SATA1). To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you forget the...
... press Enter. If you made and close the Setup Utility. To regain access to your computer if you lose the HDD password, you will be able to page 63 for instructions. 24 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Type the original password, then press Enter. 3. Press Enter. 5. Resetting a system password: If you have forgotten the... forget the supervisor password, you need to save the new password. 5. You will not be prompted to short the G26 hardware gap located near the HDD connector (SATA1). To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you forget the...
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... boot 5. External USB optical drive To set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Press F10 to escape the menu. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Press or to move the selected device up or down the list. Press F5 or F6 to move it down the...Information Phoenix SecureCore(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 move ...
... boot 5. External USB optical drive To set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Press F10 to escape the menu. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 25 Press or to move the selected device up or down the list. Press F5 or F6 to move it down the...Information Phoenix SecureCore(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 move ...
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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. 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 HDD module from its bracket. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. 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. 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 HDD module from its bracket. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case Cover" procedure on page 31. 2. Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket.
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Turn off the computer and unplug all the peripherals connected to load the system defaults. 13. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Press F9 to it. 2. Press F10 to save the changes you need to short the two ...the procedures for performing a BIOS recovery, clearing the BIOS pasword and unlocking the HDD. Unplug the power cord from the hardware gap. 10. Remove the lower case cover according to clear the user and supervisor passwords. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 H/W Gap G26 Default Setting Open (normal) Function Short to the...
Turn off the computer and unplug all the peripherals connected to load the system defaults. 13. It is between the HDD connector and the south bridge chip 6. Press F9 to it. 2. Press F10 to save the changes you need to short the two ...the procedures for performing a BIOS recovery, clearing the BIOS pasword and unlocking the HDD. Unplug the power cord from the hardware gap. 10. Remove the lower case cover according to clear the user and supervisor passwords. Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 63 H/W Gap G26 Default Setting Open (normal) Function Short to the...
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Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5. Set up warning dialog box appears, click OK to create the crisis disk.... storage device from the computer, and make sure it contains the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 3. Write down the generated master password. 6. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. a power outage) can corrupt the BIOS code, which will be prepared in a computer...
Type the following three files: • BIOS.wph • MINIDOS.sys • PHLASH16.exe 64 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5. Set up warning dialog box appears, click OK to create the crisis disk.... storage device from the computer, and make sure it contains the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 3. Write down the generated master password. 6. In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in a DOS environment. 2. a power outage) can corrupt the BIOS code, which will be prepared in a computer...
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... 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 ...beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor is during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Mainboard 66 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Error Messages Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Hard disk drive Mainboard...
... 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 ...beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor is during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker Mainboard 66 Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide Error Messages Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Hard disk drive Mainboard...
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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