Acer Aspire 8935g Service Guide

Chapter 3151
Replacing the Thermal Module
IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal 
Module.
The following thermal grease types are approved for use:
•Silmore GP50
•Honeywell PCM45F-SP
•ShinEtsu 7762
The following thermal pads are approved for use:
• Eapus XR-PE
1.Remove all traces of thermal grease from the CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl 
Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 
2.Apply a small...

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Replacing the Speaker Module
1.Using both hands, insert the Speaker Module into the Lower Cover as shown.
2.Replace the six screws to secure the Speaker Module in place.
NOTE: The screws securing the Speaker Module in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the 
washers are replaced before replacing the screws.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Speaker Module 6 

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Replacing the Hinge Supports
1.Insert the left and right Hinge Supports into the Lower Cover as shown.
2.Insert the six screws (three each side) to secure the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Hinge Supports M2.5*4 6 

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Replacing the Subwoofer
IMPORTANT: Avoid contact with the speakers when inserting or removing the subwoofers. Contact with the 
subwoofers may result in damage.
1.Using both hands, insert the Subwoofer into the Lower Cover as shown.
2.Insert the four screws to secure the Subwoofer to the Lower Cover.
NOTE: The screws securing the Subwoofer in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the 
washers are replaced before replacing the screws.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Subwoofer 4 

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3.Insert the Subwoofer cable into the cable channel. Ensure that the cable passes under all cable clips. 

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Removing the TV Tuner Antenna
1.Insert the TV Tuner Antenna into the Lower Cover, making sure the cable passes through the slot in the wall of 
the well.
2.Push the Antenna cable through the casing as shown.
3.Remove the Antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 

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Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket
1.Insert the bracket into the Lower Cover.
NOTE: The TV Tuner Antenna located under the bracket may lift away with the bracket. 
2.Insert the single screw to secure the Kensington Lock Bracket into the Lower Cover.
Replacing the Mainboard
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Kensington Lock 
BracketM2*3 1 

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Removing the Mainboard
1.Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, 
dust-free surface.
2.Connect the Speaker and Subwoofer cables to the Mainboard. 

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3.Insert the three screws to secure the Mainboard to the Lower Cover.
Replacing the Power Saving Board
1.Insert the board into the chassis as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*4 3 

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2.Insert the single securing screw into the board.
Replacing the USB Board
IMPORTANT: The USB FFC is supplied as part of the Lower Cover. If the USB FFC is defective, replace the entire 
Lower Cover.
1.Insert the USB Board into the Lower Cover as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Power Saving 
BoardM2.5*4 1