Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide

Chapter 3181
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Switch Cover
(red callout)M2.5*6.5 9
Switch Cover
(green callout)M2.5*4 4 

182Chapter 3
Replacing the Keyboard
1.Place the keyboard face down on the upper cover.
2.Connect the Keyboard cable by inserting the cable into the Mainboard and closing the locking latch. 

Chapter 3183
3.Connect the Backlight cable inserting the cable into the Mainboard and closing the FFC latch.
4.Flip the keyboard over and slide the bottom tabs into the holes in the upper cover.
5.Press the Keyboard into the Upper Cover until all the securing clips snap into place. 

184Chapter 3
External Module Reassembly Instructions
Replacing the WLAN Module 
1.Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket.2.Replace the single screw to secure the module.
3.Connect the two antenna cables to the module.
NOTE: The black antenna cable connects to the upper terminal and the white antenna cable to the lower 
terminal.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 2 

Chapter 3185
Replacing the TV Tuner Module
1.Insert the TV Tuner as shown.
2.Connect the Antenna cable to the TV Tuner as shown.
NOTE:  When reattaching the Antenna, ensure the cable is tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.
3.Insert the single screw to secure the TV Tuner to the Mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TV Tuner M2*3 1 

186Chapter 3
Replacing the DIMM Modules
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Insert the DIMM Module in place.2.Press down to lock the DIMM module in place.
1.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.2.Replace the two screws to secure the carrier.
3.Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 
place.4.Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to 
connect the interface. 

Chapter 3187
Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Insert the Lower Cover as shown.  1.With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the ODD cover on the new ODD Module.
2.Secure ODD bracket with two screws.3.Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 
the module is flush with the chassis.
4.Replace the single screw to secure the Module. 

188Chapter 3
2.Tighten the seven captive screws in the Lower Door.
    

Chapter 3189
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
Push the SD Dummy into the slot until an audible click indicates that the card is correctly inserted.
Replacing the Battery
1.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the 
release position (1), insert the battery pack and 
press down (2).2.Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to 
secure the battery in place.
1
2 

190Chapter 3