Acer Aspire 8942 Service Guide
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Chapter 3121 Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap 1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 2.Remove the two (2) 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
122Chapter 3 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. 1 2
124Chapter 3 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 as shown and remove the bezel from the LCD Module. 12
Chapter 3125 Removing the LCD Panel 1.See “Removing the Flush LCD Bezel Cap” on page 121. 2.Remove the nine (9) 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 8 LCD Panel (green callout)M2*3 1 1 2 332 1
126Chapter 3 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.
128Chapter 3 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
Chapter 3129 5.Carefully lift the adhesive tape protecting the cable connector. 6.Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel as shown.
130Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 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 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.