Acer Aspire 5942 Service Guide

							Chapter 399
Replacing the VGA/MXM Card
NOTE: The following procedure outlines the installation steps for models supporting VGA Cards. The 
procedure for MXM Cards requires two screws, though the remaining steps are identical.
1.Insert the card in to the Mainboard connector as 
shown.2.Replace the single screw securing the card to the 
Mainboard.
NOTE: MXM cards are secured with and additional screw as indicated by the green callout. 
						

							100Chapter 3
Replacing the Mainboard
1.Insert the Mainboard in to the Lower Cover, left side first. Ensure that the I/O ports on the left side of the 
Mainboard are located correctly through the Lower Case.
2.Pivot the Mainboard in to the Lower Cover as 
shown.3.Replace the single screw securing the Mainboard 
to the Lower Cover. 
						

							Chapter 3101
Replacing the Hinge Wells
Replacing the Card Reader Board
1.Replace the left and right Hinge Wells in the Lower Cover as shown. Ensure that the Wells are seated 
correctly on the locating pins.
2.Replace the two screws to secure the Hinge Wells in the Lower Cover.
1.Insert the Card Reader Board right side first as 
shown. Ensure that the I/O ports on the right side of 
the board are located correctly through the Lower 
Case. 2.Lower the board in to place and press down as 
indicated to connect the board to board interface. 
						

							102Chapter 3
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
3.Replace the four screws to secure the Card Reader Board to the Lower Cover.
1.Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as 
shown.2.Place the module in the Lower Cover. Ensure that 
the module is seated correctly on the locating pins.
3.Run the cable along the cable channel as shown, and connect it to the Mainboard. 
						

							Chapter 3103
Replacing the Subwoofer
Replacing the USB Board
1.Place the module in the Lower Cover. Ensure that 
the module is seated correctly on the locating pins.2.Run the cable along the cable channel using all 
available clips.
3.Connect the Subwoofer cable to the Mainboard as shown.
1.Place the board in the Lower Cover. Ensure that 
the board is seated correctly on the locating pins.2.Replace the single screw securing the board to the 
Lower Cover. 
						

							104Chapter 3
Replacing the Saddles
1.Align the screw holes and locating pins on the Saddles and the Lower Cover and replace the Saddles.
2.Replace the two screws to secure the Right Saddle to the Lower Cover.
NOTE: The Left Saddle is not secured with screws. 
						

							Chapter 3105
Replacing the LCD Module
IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD 
Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced.
1.Align the LCD hinges with the Lower Cover screw holes and replace the LCD Module.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the cables pass through the Hinge Wells as shown to avoid trapping when the Upper 
Cover is replaced.
2.Replace the four screws to secure the LCD Module to the Lower Cover. 
						

							106Chapter 3
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
IMPORTANT: The TouchPad cannot removed from the Upper Cover. Replace the entire Upper Cover if the 
TouchPad malfunctions.
1.Insert the TouchPad Bracket into the upper cover so the tabs slide into the securing slots in the upper cover. 3.Run the Conductive cable along the cable channel 
using all the cable clips.4.Run the LVDS cable along the cable channel using 
all the cable clips.
5.Connect the LVDS cable to the Mainboard as 
shown.6.Connect the Conductive cable to the Mainboard as 
shown. 
						

							Chapter 3107
2.Insert the two screws to secure the TouchPad Bracket in place.
3.Adhere the Finger Print Reader protection strip to the TouchPad Bracket as shown.
4.Connect the TouchPad FFC to the TouchPad and close the locking latch.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TouchPad 
BracketM2.5*3 2 
						

							108Chapter 3
5.Adhere the TouchPad FFC to the touchpad bracket as shown.
Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader
1.Place the Finger Print Reader into the bracket as shown.
2.Insert the two screws to secure the Finger Print Reader to the bracket.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Finger Print 
ReaderM2*3 2