Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide

Chapter 3121
Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.
2.Remove the two screw caps and screws securing the Bezel Cap to the LCD Module.
3.Pinch the right hinge cover as shown to release the internal securing pins. Lift the right side of the Bezel Cap 
as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 2 

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4.Pinch the left hinge cover as shown to release the internal securing pins. Lift the left side of the Bezel Cap as 
shown.
5.Rotate the Bezel Cap away from the LCD Module and remove the cap from the module. 

Chapter 3123
Removing the Flush LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.
2.Starting in the centre and working toward the top corners, pry apart the top edge of the LCD Module as shown.
3.Lift the front edge of the bezel away from the LCD Module as shown.
4.Apply pressure in the direction of the arrow (1) and lift the right side of the bezel away from the LCD Module 
(2).
IMPORTANT: Do not completely remove the bezel; the Microphone cable is still attached to the bezel.
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5.Apply pressure in the direction of the arrow (1) and lift the left side of the bezel away from the LCD Module (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not completely remove the bezel; the Microphone cable is still attached to the bezel.
6.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.
7.Flip the bezel over to expose the Microphone cable and module.
8.Disconnect the Microphone cable connector...

Chapter 3125
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap” on page 121.
2.Remove the nine 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 8
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. 

Chapter 3127
Removing the Camera Board
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 115.
2.Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module. 

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 115.
2.Remove the eight securing screws (four each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
3.Remove the brackets from the LCD Panel.
4.Turn the panel over. Lift the cable as shown to detach the adhesive from the panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*3 8 

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5.Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector.
6.Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel as shown. 

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
The Aspire 8940 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 Reassembly—LCD Panel
1.Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as 
shown.2.Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable 
in place.
3.Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable...