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...BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover ... DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 ...
...BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover ... DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 ...
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...application) threads and they execute. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. OS initiated shutdown. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. G1 Sleeping - It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. S4 Non-Volatile ...state. System Power Management Item Power management system Power global states Specification ACPI 3.0-compliant G3 Mechanical Off - It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state G0 Working - No user mode or system mode code is zero. G2/S5 Soft Off ...
...application) threads and they execute. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. OS initiated shutdown. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. G1 Sleeping - It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. S4 Non-Volatile ...state. System Power Management Item Power management system Power global states Specification ACPI 3.0-compliant G3 Mechanical Off - It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state G0 Working - No user mode or system mode code is zero. G2/S5 Soft Off ...
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... the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power Button Board 3-23... Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-40 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-41 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the LCD Panel 3-43 Removing the LCD...
... the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 3-18 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-21 Removing the Power Button Board 3-23... Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-40 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-41 Removing the Camera Board 3-42 Removing the LCD Panel 3-43 Removing the LCD...
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...The product previews seen in the same position. Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 0 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to... be applied during the replacement and reassembly process. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the removal and...
...The product previews seen in the same position. Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 0 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to... be applied during the replacement and reassembly process. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the removal and...
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Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system.
Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system.
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... Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L3 (black) M2.5 x L5 M2 x 3 Thermal Screw Quantity 10 10 27 1 5 Acer Part Number 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J40.323 86.00J51.535 N/A Machine Maintenance 3-7 For example, if you want to any of ... then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: External Module Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly The ...
... Screw M2 x L3 M2 x L3 (black) M2.5 x L5 M2 x 3 Thermal Screw Quantity 10 10 27 1 5 Acer Part Number 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J40.323 86.00J51.535 N/A Machine Maintenance 3-7 For example, if you want to any of ... then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: External Module Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly The ...
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External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 REMOVE BATTERY PACK DIMM COVER DIMM MODULES KEYBOARD ODD MODULE ODD BRACKET Figure 3-2. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Screw List Step DIMM Cover Disassembly ODD Disassembly ODD Bracket Disassembly Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 1 2 2 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 3-8 Machine Maintenance
External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 REMOVE BATTERY PACK DIMM COVER DIMM MODULES KEYBOARD ODD MODULE ODD BRACKET Figure 3-2. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Screw List Step DIMM Cover Disassembly ODD Disassembly ODD Bracket Disassembly Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 1 2 2 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 3-8 Machine Maintenance
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DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover to release the DIMM cover, and then detach the cover from the computer. 3-10 Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4.
DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover to release the DIMM cover, and then detach the cover from the computer. 3-10 Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4.
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Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Take care not to the lower case. Upper Case Screws - Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Base Side Table 3-7. Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process.
Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Take care not to the lower case. Upper Case Screws - Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Base Side Table 3-7. Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process.
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Figure 3-10. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Figure 3-11. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
Figure 3-10. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Figure 3-11. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
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Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. 5. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. Detach the bracket from the module. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Figure 3-12.
Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. 5. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. Detach the bracket from the module. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Figure 3-12.
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... DC IN MODULE Figure 3-15. Screw List Step Palmrest Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly Mainboard Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly Battery Connector Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 ×... M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 - Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 M2 × 3 Quantity 17 3 3 1 1 4 1 5 2 1 1 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86....
... DC IN MODULE Figure 3-15. Screw List Step Palmrest Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly Mainboard Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly Battery Connector Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 ×... M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 - Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 M2 × 3 Quantity 17 3 3 1 1 4 1 5 2 1 1 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86....
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Remove the seventeen base side screws securing the upper case to 3-12. 2. Upper Case Screws - Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-16. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 17 Screw Type 3. Base Side Table 3-16. Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to the lower case.
Remove the seventeen base side screws securing the upper case to 3-12. 2. Upper Case Screws - Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-16. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 17 Screw Type 3. Base Side Table 3-16. Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to the lower case.
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4. Upper Case Screws - Top Side Table 3-18. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-18. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Figure 3-17. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19
4. Upper Case Screws - Top Side Table 3-18. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-18. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Figure 3-17. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19
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Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Touchpad Screws Table 3-22. Touchpad Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-23. 4. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly. Screw Type Figure 3-23. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly. Figure 3-22. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-22 Machine Maintenance
Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Touchpad Screws Table 3-22. Touchpad Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-23. 4. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly. Screw Type Figure 3-23. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly. Figure 3-22. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-22 Machine Maintenance
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Figure 3-24. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Turn the upper case over. 4. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Power Button Cable 3. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Figure 3-25. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
Figure 3-24. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Turn the upper case over. 4. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Power Button Cable 3. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Figure 3-25. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
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Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. Machine Maintenance 3-25 Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. SATA Board Screw Table 3-27. Screw Step SATA Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-28. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. SATA Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-28. Removing the SATA Board 0 1. Figure 3-27.
Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. Machine Maintenance 3-25 Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. SATA Board Screw Table 3-27. Screw Step SATA Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-28. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. SATA Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-28. Removing the SATA Board 0 1. Figure 3-27.
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Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Figure 3-31. Figure 3-32. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-27 WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the mainboard. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 3. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Figure 3-31. Figure 3-32. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-27 WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the mainboard. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 3. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
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Figure 3-36. Figure 3-37. Mainboard 3-30 Machine Maintenance Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. 9. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly. Screw Step Mainboard Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 1 Screw Type NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-37. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10.
Figure 3-36. Figure 3-37. Mainboard 3-30 Machine Maintenance Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. 9. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly. Screw Step Mainboard Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 1 Screw Type NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-37. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10.
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Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Fan Cable 3. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Figure 3-40. Figure 3-39. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Machine Maintenance Removing the Thermal Module 0 1.
Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Fan Cable 3. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Figure 3-40. Figure 3-39. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Machine Maintenance Removing the Thermal Module 0 1.