Acer Aspire 4935 Service Guide

Chapter 381
WARNING:Care must be taken when removing the Upper Base from the Lower Base to prevent damage or 
stress to the surface.
5.Ease the lower casing outward to clear the securing clips and pry apart the left side as shown, and lift the rear 
edge of the Upper Base upward.
6.Ease the lower casing outward to clear the securing clips and pry apart the right side as shown. Lift the rear 
edge of the Upper Base upward.
7.Completely remove the Upper Base from the Lower Base. 

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Removing the Finger Print Reader
NOTE: Only the Discrete SKU supports Finger Print Reader technology.
1.See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 79.
2.Remove the single securing screw on the bracket.
3.Lift the bracket clear of the casing.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Finger Print 
ReaderM2*3 1 

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4.Lift the FFC, as shown, to disengage the adhesive and remove the Finger Print Reader Board from the casing. 

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket
1.See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 79.
2.Lift the FFC, as shown, to disengage the adhesive.
3.Open the FFC locking latch as shown and remove the FFC.
4.Remove the two screws from the TouchPad Bracket and remove it from the casing.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TouchPad 
BracketM2*3 2 

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5.Remove the TouchPad Bracket from the Upper Base. 

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Removing the eKey Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 79.
2.Remove the single securing screw from the board.
3.Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive strip.
4.Remove the eKey Board from the Upper Base.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ekey Board M2.5*3 1 

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Removing the Media Board
WARNING:Care must be taken when removing the Media Board Cover from the Upper Base to prevent 
damage or stress to the surface.
1.See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 79.
2.Lift up the FFC to detach the adhesive.
3.Turn the Upper Base over. Pry the bottom edge of the Media Board Cover up and remove it from the Upper 
Base.
NOTE: The use of a plastic pry may aid cover removal.
4.Gently remove the Backlight Panel from the Media Board Cover as shown. 

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5.Using a plastic tool, press down the pin securing the Media Board in place and slide the Media Board in the 
direction of the arrow to release the locking pins.
6.Lift the Media Board from the Upper Base and feed the FFC through the casing to remove the Media Board. 

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Removing the USB Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 79.
2.Remove the single securing screw from the USB board.
3.Open the FFC locking latch and remove the FFC from the Mainboard.
4.Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive from the casing.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
USB Board M2.5*3 1 

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5.Lift the USB Board clear of the casing.