User ManualTable of ContentsFeatures7System Block Diagram10Your Acer Notebook tour11Right View14Indicators16Easy-Launch Buttons16Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)17Using the Keyboard18Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad18Windows Keys19Hot Keys20Special Key (only for certain models)21Acer Empowering Technology22Launching Acer Empowering Technology22Empowering Technology password23Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models)24Acer ePower Management25Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models)26Acer eRecovery Management27Acer eSettings Management29Windows Mobility Center30Using the System Utilities31Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)31Hardware Specifications and Configurations33System Specifications7BIOS Setup Utility41Navigating the BIOS Utility42Information43Main44Security46Boot50Exit51BIOS Flash Utility52Remove HDD Password53System Utilities41Disassembly Requirements55General Information56Pre-disassembly Instructions56Disassembly Process56External Module Disassembly Process57External Modules Disassembly Flowchart57Removing the Battery Pack58Removing the SD dummy card59Removing the ExpressCard dummy card60Removing the Lower Cover60Removing the DIMM62Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules62Removing the WLAN Board Modules65Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 168Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 270Removing the Optical Drive Module73Main Unit Disassembly Process76Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart76Removing the Middle Cover77Removing the Keyboard78Removing the Power Board79Removing the Heatsink Module82Removing the CPU84Removing the Discrete Board Module (For Discrete Models Only)86Removing the LCD Module88Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case91Removing the E-Key Board97Removing the Fingerprint Board99Removing the Touchpad Board101Removing the Modem Board104Removing the Main Board105Removing the Speaker Module107Removing the Subwoofer109Removing the USB Board Module110LCD Module Disassembly Process113LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart113Removing the LCD Bezel114Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets115Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable117Removing the LCD Brackets120Removing the Antennas120Removing the Web Camera122Machine Disassembly and Replacement55System Check Procedures124External Diskette Drive Check124External CD-ROM Drive Check124Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check124Memory Check125Power System Check125Touchpad Check127Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message128Index of Error Messages129Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes132Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message137Intermittent Problems141Undetermined Problems142Troubleshooting123Motherboard145Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery147Clearing Password Check147BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk149Jumper and Connector Locations145FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List151Aspire 8735/8735G/8735ZG Series Exploded Diagram152Model Definition and Configuration166Aspire 8735/8735G/8735ZG Series166Test Compatible Components167Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test168Online Support Information171Size: 12.1 MBPages: 172Language: EnglishOpen manual