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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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...damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel. Also known as hibernation state. This off . A special global system state that allows system context to disassemble the machine in this state. S4 Non-Volatile Sleep - No user mode or system mode code is zero. G2/S5... Soft Off - It is lost to disassemble the machine in this state G0 Working - no electrical current is running through a mechanical means; The computer dispatches user mode (application)...
...damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel. Also known as hibernation state. This off . A special global system state that allows system context to disassemble the machine in this state. S4 Non-Volatile Sleep - No user mode or system mode code is zero. G2/S5... Soft Off - It is lost to disassemble the machine in this state G0 Working - no electrical current is running through a mechanical means; The computer dispatches user mode (application)...
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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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...position. The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to be applied during the replacement and reassembly process. Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 0 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures ...on how to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. During the removal ...
...position. The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to be applied during the replacement and reassembly process. Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 0 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures ...on how to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. During the removal ...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. AC Adapter 3. Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. 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. Figure 3-1.
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. AC Adapter 3. Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. 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. Figure 3-1.
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....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 Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: External Module Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. For example...
....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 Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: External Module Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. For example...
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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 Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. 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.
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 Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. 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.
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Figure 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. 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. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2.
Figure 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. 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. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2.
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Upper Case Screws - Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Base Side Table 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-7. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to the lower case.
Upper Case Screws - Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Base Side Table 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-7. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to the lower case.
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Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Figure 3-10. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-11. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Figure 3-10. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-11. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance 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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5. Figure 3-12. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Detach the bracket from the module. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6.
5. Figure 3-12. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Detach the bracket from the module. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6.
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... 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 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 - 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 - Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. Screw List Step Palmrest Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly...
... 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 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 - 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 - Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. Screw List Step Palmrest Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly...
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Base Side Table 3-16. Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to the lower case. Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-16. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 17 Screw Type 3. Remove the seventeen base side screws securing the upper case to 3-12. 2.
Base Side Table 3-16. Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to the lower case. Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-16. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 17 Screw Type 3. Remove the seventeen base side screws securing the upper case to 3-12. 2.
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4. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Top Side Table 3-18. Upper Case Screws - Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 Figure 3-18. Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Figure 3-17.
4. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Top Side Table 3-18. Upper Case Screws - Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 Figure 3-18. Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Figure 3-17.
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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. Screw Type Figure 3-23. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-22 Machine Maintenance 4. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly. Figure 3-22. Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly.
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. Screw Type Figure 3-23. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-22 Machine Maintenance 4. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly. Figure 3-22. Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly.
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Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Power Button Cable 3. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Figure 3-24. Turn the upper case over. 4. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2).
Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Power Button Cable 3. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Figure 3-24. Turn the upper case over. 4. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2).
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Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. 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. 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. Figure 3-27. Removing the SATA Board 0 1. SATA Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-28.
Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. 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. 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. Figure 3-27. Removing the SATA Board 0 1. SATA Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-28.
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Figure 3-32. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the mainboard. WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 3. Figure 3-31. 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 Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
Figure 3-32. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the mainboard. WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 3. Figure 3-31. 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 Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
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Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. 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. Mainboard 3-30 Machine Maintenance Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-37. Figure 3-36. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10. 9.
Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. 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. Mainboard 3-30 Machine Maintenance Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-37. Figure 3-36. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10. 9.
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Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Figure 3-39. Fan Cable 3. Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Figure 3-40. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Machine Maintenance Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module.
Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Figure 3-39. Fan Cable 3. Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Figure 3-40. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Machine Maintenance Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module.
