Acer Aspire 5942g Service Guide

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Replacing the Media Board
1.Insert the FFC into the penetration in the Upper Cover (1) and place the Media Board into the Upper Cover (2) 
as shown.
2.Press down on the board so the securing clips engage and push the Media Board in the direction of the arrow 
(2).
3.Turn the Upper Cover over. Insert the Media Board cover into the Upper Cover as shown; a click indicates the 
securing clips have engaged.
2
1
1
2
Securing Clip 

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4.Turn the Upper Cover over and adhere the Media Board FFC to the upper cover.
Replacing the Upper Cover
1.Insert the Upper Cover into the assembly back edge first as shown.
2.Work along the casing on the right and left sides toward the front edge, pressing the casing together. A click 
indicates the securing clips have engaged. 

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3.Starting on the front left side of the casing and working along toward the right, press the upper and lower 
covers together as shown. A click indicates the securing clips have engaged.
4.Connect the following FFCs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F, and G) to the Mainboard.
NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage.
A
B
CD
E
F
G 

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5.Replace the Keyboard Cover and insert the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover.
6.Turn the computer over. Connect the Launch Board FFC connector and lock the FFC connector.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Keyboard Cover M2.5*5 1 

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7.Turn the computer over. Insert the twenty-three screws on the bottom panel.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover
(red callout)M2.5*8 18
Upper Cover
(blue callout)M2.5*5 2
Upper Cover
(green callout)M2.5*3 3 

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Replacing the Keyboard
8.Insert the Keyboard backlight FFC and lock the connector.
9.Connect the Keyboard FFC and lock the connector.
10.Slide the keyboard away from the LCD screen to engage the securing tabs on the keyboard. 

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11 .Press down around the edges of the Keyboard to secure it in place.
Replacing the WLAN Module
1.Insert the WLAN Module into the mini-card socket. 
2.Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN Module. 
IMPORTANT: The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. 

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3.Replace the Mini-Card Bracket as shown.
4.Insert the two screws to secure the Mini-Card Bracket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 2 

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Replacing the DIMM Modules
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Insert the DIMM Module in place.2.Press down to lock the DIMM module in place.
1.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.2.Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure 
the carrier.
3.Insert the HDD SATA interface connector as 
shown.4.Place the HDD into the chassis as shown to 
engage the interface. 

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Replacing the ODD Module
1.With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 
ODD bezel on the new ODD Module.2.Secure ODD bracket with two screws.
3.Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 
the module is flush with the chassis.4.Replace the single screw to secure the Module.