Acer Aspire 4935 Service Guide

							Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor
•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
System Memory
•Dual-Channel SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display and graphics
•16:9 aspect ratio
•14 HD 1366 x 768
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (for Aspire 4935)
•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS (for Aspire 4935G)
Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Optical drive option:
•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•6-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
•True5.1-channel surround sound output
•High-definition audio support
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
•Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones
•MS-Sound compatible
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Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
•Acer PureZone technology*
•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
•WLAN:
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™:
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready
Dimensions and Weight
•342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches)
•2.4 kg (5.30 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Privacy control 
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8 W 4400 mAh
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
•ENERGY STAR® 4.0*
Special keys and controls
•88-/89-/93-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
•ExpressCard™/54 slot
•6-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMCplus™/MS/MS PRO/xD)
•USB 2.0 port
•USB 2.0 / eSATA port*
NOTE: If you plug an eSATA device you will have two USB ports available in the mean time.
•Consumer infrared (CIR) port
•HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
•External display (VGA) port 
						

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•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support*
•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference 
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 
						

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System Block Diagram
Power On/Off CKT.Touch Pad
CRT Conn.
LPC BUS
uFCBGA-1329
H_A#(3..35)H_D#(0..63)
MDC 1.5
Conn
Int.KBD PCI-Express
BANK 0, 1, 2, 3
USB conn x3
667/800/1066MHz
ALC888S-VC
DMI
DC/DC Interface CKT.
Intel Penryn Processor
3.3V 48MHz
FSBClock Generator
ICS9LPRS387
EC I/O Buffer Fan Control
Power Circuit DC/DC
uPGA-478 Package
200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2Intel Cantiga
BIOS
1.8V DDRII 533/667
page 4,5,6
HDA Codec
Memory BUS(DDRII)
BGA-676HD Audio
Intel ICH9-M
Thermal Sensor
ENE KB926
Audio AMP
LCD Conn.
VGABluetooth
Conn
3.3V 24.576MHz/48Mhz
Phone Jack x3
Dual Channel
USB/B Conn.
HDMI Conn.
EMC 1402
FUN Conn.
CIR
USB port 1
LVDS
LVDS TMDS
C-Link
MINI Card x2
CMOS
Camera
WLAN, Robson2
PCI-Express
USB port 0, 2, 5
USB
(Socket P)
E_KEY/B Conn.
16X
S-ATA
GMCH HDA
Finger PrintAES1610
RTC CKT.
Card Reader
JMB385
Media/B Conn.
LS-4494P
VGA HDA
LS-4498P LS-4493P
LS-4492P
LS-4495P
New Card
SocketLAN(GbE)ATHEROS AR8121
RJ45
port 2
ESATA 
Conn.CDROM 
Conn.
port 1 port 0
SATA HDD
Conn.
POWER SW  
						

							Chapter 15
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye 
webcamWeb camera for video communication (only for 
certain models).
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output (Configuration may 
vary by models).
4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer. 
						

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Closed Front View
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
9 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. 
*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer 
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for 
certain models).
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse.
11 Acer MediaTouch 
keysFor use with Acer Arcade and other media 
playing programs.
12 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used 
programs. 
13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
No.IconItemDescription
1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control
2 6-in-1 card 
readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), MultiMediaCardplus™(MMCplus™), 
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS 
PRO), and xD-Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only 
one card can operate at any given time.
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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
3 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4
HDMIHDMI port Supports high definition digital video 
connections (only for certain models).
5
 / 
e SATAUSB 2.0 / 
eSATA portConnects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only 
for certain models).
Note: If you plug an eSATA device you will 
have two USB ports available in the mean time.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices 
(e.g. USB mouse, USB camera).
7 Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jack with S/PDIF 
supportConnects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
Microphone jack  Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD 
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
8 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
						

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
5 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. 
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject 
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the 
computer is off.
6 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects to a phone line.
7 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
No.ItemDescription
1 Ventilation 
slotsEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 
						

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
4 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan. 
						

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light 
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
IconFunctionDescription
Wireless communication 
switchEnables/disables the wireless function. 
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication 
switchEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)