Acer Aspire 5935 Service Guide

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
System Memory
• Dual-Channel SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 15.6 HD 1366 x 768*
• 15.6 Full HD 1920 x 1080*
• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
• ATI Mobility™ Radeon HD 4570*
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130M*
TV Tuner
• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Storage subsystem
• 2.5 hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• 6-in-1 card reader
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Audio
• Dolby® -optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
• True5.1-channel surround sound output
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones
• • MS-Sound compatible
Dimensions and Weight
• 382 (W) x 274 (D) x 26/39.5 (H) mm (15.0 x 10.8 x 1.0/1.6 inches)
• 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Communication
• Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
• Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control 
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
• ENERGY STAR®
Special keys and controls
• 86-/87-/91-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• ExpressCard®/54 slot
• 6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMCPlus/MS/MS PRO/xD) 
						

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• USB 2.0 port
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• External display (VGA) port
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• RF-in jack*
• eSATA port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
• Temperature:
• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. 
NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on 
the model purchased. 
						

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System Block Diagram 
						

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication.
2 Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output (configuration may vary by models).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
5 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step 
data backup.
Bluetooth 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication 
(only certain models).
Wireless LAN 
communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless LAN function. 
Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
6 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like 
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NOTE: 1The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
Closed Front View
7 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Power
1Indicates the computers power status.
Battery
1Indicates the computers battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the 
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC 
mode.
8 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right)The left and right buttons function like the left and 
right mouse buttons. 
*The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection 
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way 
control function (only for certain models).
9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you 
use the computer.
11 TouchPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off.
12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume 
(up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, 
next); with mute and hold keys.
13 Acer PowerSmart 
keyPuts your computer into power-saving mode.
14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save 
power. Press any key to return.
No.IconItemDescription
1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
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Rear View
Left View
No.ItemDescription
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out 
earthshaking movie-house audio.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable 
around an immovable object such as a table or 
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the 
notch and turn the key to secure the lock. 
Some keyless models are also available.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
4 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
5
HDMIHDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 
(only for certain models).
6
eSATAeSATA port Connects to eSATA devices.
7 USB  2.0  ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB 
camera).
8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD 
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)
Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones.
Headphones/ 
speaker/line-out 
jack with S/PDIF 
supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones).
9 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
						

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Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 6-in-1 Card Reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCPlus), Memory Stick (MS), 
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card 
can operate at any given time.
2
13944-pin IEEE 1394 
portConnects to IEEE 1394 devices.
3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
4 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
5 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
6 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. 
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject 
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer 
is off.
7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
8 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner devices 
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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
4 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. 
						

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TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function 
(only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down 
and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the 
right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to 
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not 
increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (4)Main touchpad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold, then use 
finger on the touchpad to 
drag the cursorTap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button); rest your finger on 
the touchpad on the second 
tap and drag the cursor
Access 
context menuClick once