Acer Aspire 3935 - Removing the Middle Cover; Removing the Keyboard

Acer Aspire 3935 Service Guide 39
Removing the Middle Cover
1. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case Cover” procedure on page 31.
2. Perform the “Removing the WLAN Module” procedure on page 34.
3. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to pry loose the middle cover. Start on the right side, continue to the center
side, move towards the left side, then finally on the hinge sides until the middle cover is released from the
upper case.
4. Detach the middle cover from the upper case and turn it over the keyboard (a) to access its underside.
Open the media board cable connector (b) and disconnect the media cable (c).
5. Carefully pry loose the media board from the middle cover to detach it.
CAUTION: The media board is glued to the upper case. Remove the media board only if it is defective.
IMPORTANT: A circuit board that is >10 cm
2
has been highlighted with a red rectangle as shown in the above
image. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board.
Removing the Keyboard
1. Perform the “Removing the Middle Cover” procedure on page 39.
2. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to push the latches on the top side of the keyboard.