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... Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the...Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the DIMM Module 51 Removing the Heatsink Module 52 Removing the CPU 54 Removing the Optical Drive Module 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 57 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 57 ...
... Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the...Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the DIMM Module 51 Removing the Heatsink Module 52 Removing the CPU 54 Removing the Optical Drive Module 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 57 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 57 ...
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Removing the Heatsink Module NOTE: There are going to use the Discrete model. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. The UMA version looks like the ..." on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 44. 2. For this section, we are two version of heatsink module. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on...
Removing the Heatsink Module NOTE: There are going to use the Discrete model. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 51. 7. The UMA version looks like the ..." on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 44. 2. For this section, we are two version of heatsink module. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on...
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8. UMA Chapter 3 53 NOTE: For the UMA model, loosen the four screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. Loosen the six screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown.l 1 2 4 3 9.
8. UMA Chapter 3 53 NOTE: For the UMA model, loosen the four screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. Loosen the six screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown.l 1 2 4 3 9.
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...same for all the models. 1. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the... SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 50. 6.
...same for all the models. 1. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the... SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 50. 6.
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... "Removing the CPU" on page 52. 8. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Chapter 3 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing...
... "Removing the CPU" on page 52. 8. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Chapter 3 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing...
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See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part ...
See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part ...
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... page 46. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Middle...
... page 46. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Middle...
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... CPU" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Removing the LCD Module 1. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack...
... CPU" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Removing the LCD Module 1. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack...
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See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 8. Carefully remove the LCD module from its connector on the main board. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2. NOTE: When connecting the cables back to the unit, please note that the ...
See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 52. 8. Carefully remove the LCD module from its connector on the main board. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2. NOTE: When connecting the cables back to the unit, please note that the ...
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.... 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 48. 5. 18. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the CPU" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle...
.... 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 48. 5. 18. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the CPU" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle...
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See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the CPU" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 54. 10. See "Removing the Hard ...
See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the CPU" on page 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 54. 10. See "Removing the Hard ...
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... page 46. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 16. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 60. 12. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 52. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on the modem board...
... page 46. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 16. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 60. 12. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 52. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on the modem board...
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... Pack" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the main board. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 69. 16. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 55. 10. See...
... Pack" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the main board. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 69. 16. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 55. 10. See...
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See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 63. 14. ...
See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 63. 14. ...
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See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 71. 17. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the ...
See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 71. 17. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the ...
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..." on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the LCD bezel. 14. Remove the six screw covers on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 52. 8. Remove the six screws (E) on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the...
..." on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the LCD bezel. 14. Remove the six screw covers on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 52. 8. Remove the six screws (E) on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the...
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..." on page 45. 3. 15. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 79 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 78. See "Removing the LCD...
..." on page 45. 3. 15. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 79 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 78. See "Removing the LCD...
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... Middle Cover" on page 78. 14. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the CPU" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. See "Removing the...
... Middle Cover" on page 78. 14. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the CPU" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. See "Removing the...
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.... 4. Removing the FPC Cable 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 60. 12. 11. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 78. 14.
.... 4. Removing the FPC Cable 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 60. 12. 11. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 78. 14.
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See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets" on page 46. 4. NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless ...
See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets" on page 46. 4. NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless ...