Acer Aspire 8935g Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor*
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300
System Memory
• Dual-Channel SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB...

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Optical Drive
• Fixed type
•SATA Interface
• Optical: BD Combo/Super-multi
•G-base
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
• MS-Sound compatible
• Acer Purezone technology with two built-in microphone
Digital Camera
• 1 megapixel digital camera, built-in
Dimensions and Weight
• 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 31/43.8 (H) mm...

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Special keys and controls
• 103-/104-/107-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
• ExpressCard®/54 slot
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• 6-in-1 card reader(SD/MMC/MMC4.0/MS/MS Pro/XD) 
• 4* USB 2.0 jacks
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• DISPLAY port
• eSATA port
• External display (VGA 15-pins) port
• Consumer infrared (CIR) port
• RF-in jack*
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• Modem...

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System Block Diagram
Azalia
ODD (SATA)
FSB
P29
XTAL
32.768KHz
P3
P28
SATA1
XTAL
14.318MHz
CIR
XTAL
32.768KHz
P22
PCI-Express
X4 DMI interface
Fan Driver
P22
USB Port x 4
P30EC (WPC775C)
LPC
Penryn 479
USB 2.0P12,P13,P14,P15
P2 SELGO: SLG8SP513VTR
P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11
HDD (SATA) *2
Thermal Sensor
ICH9M
P3, P4
SPI ROM
Cantiga
Touch Pad
P29USB10CCDGiga-LAN
P20
Broadcom
XTAL
25MHz
P30P20
Transformer
USB1, 2, 3, 8
SATA0
NB
SB
667/800/1067 Mhz
K/B COON.
CLOCK GENERATOR
SATA4
PCIE-3
P30 P29...

Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication.
2  Microphone  Internal microphone for sound recording. 
3  Display screen  Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 
4  Power button  Turns the computer on and off. 
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5  Backup key  Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step 
data backup. 
Bluetooth 
communication 
button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the 
status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain 
models) 
Wireless LAN 
communication 
button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates 
the status of wireless LAN communication. 
6  Keyboard  For entering data into your computer. 
7  Touchpad  Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...

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Closed Front View
Rear View
# Icon Item Description 
1 6-in-1 card 
reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),  MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), MultiMediaCardplus (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  CIR receiver  Receives signals from a remote control.  
ItemDescription
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out 
earthshaking movie-house audio.
2 Ventilation slots...

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Left View
#IconItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
3 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, 
LCD projector).
4 DISPLAY DISPLAY port Supports high definition digital video connections.
5 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
6 eSATA e SATA port Connects to eSATA devices (only for certain models).
7 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0...

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Right View
IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, 
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive.
5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole 
to eject the optical drive tray when the...

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Bottom View
IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Hard drive bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).
5 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory
6 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged 
use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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