Acer Aspire 8935g Service Guide

Chapter 3111
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 103.
2.Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard.
3.Loosen the six captive screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 6 to screw 1) securing the Thermal 
Module in place.
4.Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
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11 2Chapter 3
Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 111.
2.Remove the two screws (in reverse numerical order from 2 to 1) securing the Graphics Card Heatsink to the 
Mainboard.
3.Lift the heatsink away from the Graphics Card as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Graphics Card 
HeatsinkM2.5*6.5 2
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Chapter 311 3
Removing the Graphics Card
1.See “Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink” on page 112.
2.Remove the single screw securing the Graphics Card to the Mainboard.
3.Remove the Graphics Card from the Mainboard connector.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 1 

11 4Chapter 3
Removing the CPU 
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 111.
2.Turn the securing screw 180° to release the CPU from the socket.
3.Remove the CPU from the socket as shown.
IMPORTANT: The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may 
malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 

Chapter 311 5
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
The SM80 ships with either a Standard Bezel or Flush Bezel with glass panel LCD Module. The following 
sections detail the two distinct procedures, beginning with the Standard Bezel detailed below.
Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2 86.N1407.003
M2.5*5 2 86.ARE07.004
LCD Panel M2.5*4 6 86.N1407.003
M2*3 1 86.S0207.001
LCD Brackets M2*3 8 86.S0207.001
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LCD Panel
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LCD Bezel
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11 6Chapter 3
Removing the Standard LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 78.
2.Remove the four screw caps and screws from the LCD Bezel.
3.Starting from the inside bottom edge, pry the Bezel away from the panel. Move along the bottom edge toward 
the hinges as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Standard LCD Bezel
(red callout)M2.5*4 2
Standard LCD Bezel
(green callout)M2.5*5 2 

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4.Pry apart the right the left hinge wells as shown.
5.Pry apart the upper right and left corners of the bezel.
6.Pry apart the top edge of the bezel as shown.
7.Lift the bottom edge of the bezel away from the LCD Module as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not completely remove the bezel; the Microphone cable is still attached to the bezel. 

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8.Flip the bezel over to expose the Microphone cable and module.
9.Disconnect the Microphone cable connector as shown and remove the bezel from the LCD Module. 

Chapter 311 9
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Standard LCD Bezel” on page 116.
2.Remove the seven screws securing the LCD Panel to the cover.
NOTE: The six bracket screws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Remove the screws in reverse order 
from 3 to 1.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel
(red callout)M2.5*4 6
LCD Panel
(green callout)M2*3 1
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3.Remove the LVDS and Antenna cables from the left and right hinge wells as shown. Ensure that the cables are 
free from all cable clips.
4.Lift the panel front edge first as shown and flip it over to expose the Camera Module.
IMPORTANT: Do not completely remove the panel; the Camera cable is still attached to the back of the panel.
5.Disconnect the Camera connector as shown and remove the panel from the LCD cover.