Acer Aspire 8940 Service Guide
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Chapter 361 4.Remove the two screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. 5.Remove the HDD from the carrier. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type HDD2 Carrier M3*3 2
62Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1.See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3.Remove the DIMM module. 4.Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
Chapter 363 Removing the TV Tuner Module 1.See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2.Disconnect the Antenna cable from the TV Tuner as shown. NOTE: When reattaching the Antenna, ensure the cable is tucked into the chassis to prevent damage. 3.Remove the single screw securing the TV Tuner to the Mainboard. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type TV Tuner M2*3 1
Chapter 365 Removing the WLAN Module 1.See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 55. 2.Disconnect the Antenna cables from the WLAN Module. NOTE: The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage. 3.Remove the single screws securing the WLAN Module to the Mainboard StepSizeQuantityScrew Type WLAN Module M2*3 2
66Chapter 3 4.Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket.
Chapter 367 Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List StepScrewQuantityPart No. Switch Cover M2.5*6.5 9 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 4 86.D01V7.001 Power Board M2.5*4 3 86.D01V7.001 LCD Module M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001 Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 9 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 5 86.D01V7.001 M2*3 1 86.S0207.001 Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Media Board Remove External Modules before proceeding Upper Cover Rem ove Launch BoardRem ove Volume Control BoardRem ove Finger Print Reader Bracket Lower Cover (see page 99) Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Power Saving Board FFCRem ove TouchPad Lock Board Rem ove Finger Print Reader
68Chapter 3 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List StepScrewQuantityPart No. Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.S0207.001 USB Board M2.5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 Power Saving Board M2.5*4 1 86.D01V7.001 Mainboard M2.5*4 3 86.D01V7.001 Kensington Lock BracketM2*3 1 86.S0207.001 Subwoofer M*3 4 86.S0207.001 Hinge Supports M2.5*4 6 86.D01V7.001 Speaker Module M2*3 6 86.S0207.001 Graphics Card HeatsinkM2.5*6.5 2 86.ARE07.001 Graphics Card M2.5*6.5 1 86.ARE07.001 Rem ove Graphics Card Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Upper Cover Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove CPU Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove Power Saving Board Rem ove Subwoofer Rem ove Hinge Supports Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Kensington Lock Bracket Rem ove TV Tu ner AntennaRem ove Speaker Module Rem ove Graphics Card Heatsink
Chapter 369 Removing the Keyboard 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2.Press the six securing clips inward to release the Keyboard from the Upper Cover. 3.Lift the centre of Keyboard up as shown. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the computer; the Keyboard FFCs are still connected. 4.Turn the Keyboard over and place it on the TouchPad area to expose the FFC cables.
70Chapter 3 5.Disconnect the Backlight cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Mainboard. 6.Disconnect the Keyboard cable by opening the FFC latch and removing the cable from the Mainboard. 7.Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover.