Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide

Chapter 3131
4.Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the panel. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) in the 
brackets as shown.
5.Align the Camera Board with the locating pins on the LCD Module and place the board as shown.
6.Press down as shown to secure the board in place with adhesive.
7.Place the LCD Panel adjacent to the LCD Module as shown and connect the Camera cable to the Camera 
Module. 

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8.Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Module. 
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cable is not trapped under the panel.
9.Run the LVDS and Antenna cables through the hinge wells as shown.
10.Secure the LCD module with seven securing screws. 

Chapter 3133
NOTE: The six bracket screws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Replace the screws in order from 1 to 3.
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134Chapter 3
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Place the LCD Bezel adjacent to the LCD Module as shown and connect the Microphone cable.
2.Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Module. 
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables are not trapped in the hinge wells. 

Chapter 3135
3.Press down around the perimeter of the bezel to secure it in place.
4.Replace the four screws securing the bezel to the LCD Module.
IMPORTANT: The Standard Bezel is secured with two different screw types: M2.5*4—red callout and 
M2.5*5—green callout. Ensure that the correct screws are used during reassembly. 

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Flush 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 in place.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cable runs between the green callouts to avoid trapping when the panel is 
replaced in the LCD Module. 

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4.Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the panel. Replace the eight screws (four on each side) in the 
brackets as shown.
5.Align the Camera Board with the locating pins on the LCD Module and place the board as shown.
6.Press down as shown to secure the board in place with adhesive.
7.Place the LCD Panel adjacent to the LCD Module as shown and connect the Camera cable to the Camera 
Module. 

138Chapter 3
8.Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Module. 
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cable is not trapped under the panel.
9.Run the LVDS and Antenna cables through the hinge wells as shown.
10.Secure the LCD module with nine securing screws. 

Chapter 3139
NOTE: The six bracket screws are numbered from 1 to 3 on each bracket. Replace the screws in order from 1 to 3.
1 2 332
1 

140Chapter 3
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Place the LCD Bezel adjacent to the LCD Module as shown and connect the Microphone cable.
2.Flip the LCD Panel over and place it in the LCD Module.