Acer Aspire 8935G User Manual

Chapter 381
Removing the Upper Cover
IMPORTANT: The TouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Cover. If the TouchPad is defective, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 78.
2.Turn the computer over. Remove the fifteen screws on the bottom panel.
 
3.Disconnect the indicated FFCs (A, B, C, D, and E) from 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....

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4.Open the locking latch on A and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
5.Open the locking latch on B and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
6.Open the locking latch on C and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard. 

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7.Open the locking latch on D and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
8.Open the locking latch on E and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
9.Remove the eleven screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover
(red callout)M2.5*4 10 

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10.Remove the Upper Cover as shown.Upper Cover
(green callout)M2*3 1
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type 

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Removing the Launch Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 81.
2.Turn the Upper Cover over. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the Launch Board.
3.Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover 

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Removing the Volume Control Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 81.
2.Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the Media Board.
3.Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the Volume Control Board.
4.Remove the two screws securing the board to the Upper Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Volume Control 
BoardM2*3 2 

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5.Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover. 

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Removing the Power Saving Board FFC
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 81.
2.Lift the protective covering and FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive.
3.Continue lifting the FFC away from the Upper Cover as shown.
4.Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover. 

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Removing the Media Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 81.
2.Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the Media Board.
3.Remove the FFC from the Upper Cover by peeling back the adhesive as shown.
4.Carefully pry up the edge of the Media Board as shown.
NOTE: The Media Board is secured in place with strong adhesive; ensure that the board is not deformed 
during removal. 

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5.Lift the Media Board clear of the Upper Cover.