Acer Aspire 8942 Service Guide

Chapter 3111
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
The Aspire 8942G ships with either a Standard Bezel or Flush Bezel with glass panel LCD Module. The 
following sections detail the two (2) distinct procedures, beginning with the Standard Bezel detailed below.
Standard Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2 86.N1407.003
M2.5*5 2 86.ARE07.004
LCD Panel M2.5*4 6 86.N1407.003
M2*3 1 86.S0207.001
LCD Brackets M2*3 8 86.S0207.001
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LCD Panel
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LCD...

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Removing the Standard LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.
2.Remove the four (4) screw caps and screws from the LCD Bezel.
3.Starting from the inside bottom edge, pry the Bezel away from the panel. Move along the bottom edge toward 
the hinges as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Standard LCD Bezel
(red callout)M2.5*4 2
Standard LCD Bezel
(green callout)M2.5*5 2 

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4.Pry apart the right the left hinge wells as shown.
5.Pry apart the upper right and left corners of the bezel.
6.Pry apart the top edge of the bezel as shown.
7.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. 

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8.Flip the bezel over to expose the Microphone cable and module.
9.Disconnect the Microphone cable connector as shown and remove the bezel from the LCD Module. 

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Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Standard LCD Bezel” on page 112.
2.Remove the seven (7) screws securing the LCD Panel to the cover.
NOTE: The six (6) 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 6
LCD Panel
(green callout)M2*3 1
1 2 332
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 311 7
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 (8) 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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Flush Bezel LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel Cap M2.5*4 2
LCD Panel M2.5*4 8
M2*3 1
LCD Brackets M2*3 8
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LCD Panel
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LCD Bezel
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LCD FPC Cable
Remove LCD
Panel from  Main
Unit before
proceeding
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LCD BracketsRem ove
Camera Module
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Bezel Cap