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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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... Soft Off - System Power Management Item Power management system Power global states Specification ACPI 3.0-compliant G3 Mechanical Off - no electrical current is lost to disassemble the machine in this state. This off . The computer consumes a minimal amount of power, user mode threads are not being executed, and the system "appears... be saved and restored (relatively slowly) when power is running through a mechanical means; It is not safe to the mainboard. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. G1 Sleeping - It is not safe to...
... Soft Off - System Power Management Item Power management system Power global states Specification ACPI 3.0-compliant G3 Mechanical Off - no electrical current is lost to disassemble the machine in this state. This off . The computer consumes a minimal amount of power, user mode threads are not being executed, and the system "appears... be saved and restored (relatively slowly) when power is running through a mechanical means; It is not safe to the mainboard. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state. G1 Sleeping - It is not safe to...
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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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...cables are suggested: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat 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 3-5 ...Cabling and components require adhesive to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. The product previews seen in the same position. The ...
...cables are suggested: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat 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 3-5 ...Cabling and components require adhesive to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in the disassembly procedures may not represent the actual model. The product previews seen in the same position. The ...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. AC Adapter 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-1.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. AC Adapter 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-1.
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... 10 10 27 1 5 Acer Part Number 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J40.323 86.00J51.535 N/A Machine Maintenance 3-7 Table 3-1. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the... succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: ...
... 10 10 27 1 5 Acer Part Number 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J40.323 86.00J51.535 N/A Machine Maintenance 3-7 Table 3-1. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the... succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: ...
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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 Screws Table 3-4. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. 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. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-4. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1.
DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. 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. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-4. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1.
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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. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Base Side Table 3-7. Take care not to the lower case. Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-7. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3.
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. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Base Side Table 3-7. Take care not to the lower case. Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-7. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3.
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Figure 3-10. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Figure 3-11. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
Figure 3-10. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Figure 3-11. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
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Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. Figure 3-12. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. Detach the bracket from the module.
Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. Figure 3-12. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. Detach the bracket from the module.
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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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
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Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to the lower case. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 17 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-16. Base Side Table 3-16. Upper Case Screws - Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Remove the seventeen base side screws securing the upper case to 3-12. 2.
Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to the lower case. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 17 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-16. Base Side Table 3-16. Upper Case Screws - Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Remove the seventeen base side screws securing the upper case to 3-12. 2.
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Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-17. Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-18. 4. Top Side Table 3-18. 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 Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-17. Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-18. 4. Top Side Table 3-18. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2).
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Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-22 Machine Maintenance 4. Screw Type Figure 3-23. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly. Touchpad Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-23. Touchpad Screws Table 3-22. Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Figure 3-22. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly.
Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 3-22 Machine Maintenance 4. Screw Type Figure 3-23. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly. Touchpad Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-23. Touchpad Screws Table 3-22. Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Figure 3-22. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly.
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Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Power Button Cable 3. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25. Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Figure 3-24. Turn the upper case over. 4. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25.
Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Power Button Cable 3. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25. Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Figure 3-24. Turn the upper case over. 4. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25.
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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. SATA Board Screw Table 3-27. Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-28. Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. Machine Maintenance 3-25 Figure 3-27. Screw Step SATA Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
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. SATA Board Screw Table 3-27. Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-28. Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. Machine Maintenance 3-25 Figure 3-27. Screw Step SATA Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2.
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Figure 3-31. Figure 3-32. WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-27 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. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module.
Figure 3-31. Figure 3-32. WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-27 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. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module.
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9. 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 Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10. Figure 3-37. Figure 3-36. Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly.
9. 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 Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10. Figure 3-37. Figure 3-36. Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly.
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Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Figure 3-39. Machine Maintenance Fan Cable 3. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Figure 3-40. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type -
Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Figure 3-39. Machine Maintenance Fan Cable 3. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Figure 3-40. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type -