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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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... Off - OS initiated shutdown. No user mode or system mode code is zero. G2/S5 Soft Off - It is lost to disassemble the machine in this state. G1 Sleeping - Also known as hibernation state. Except for the real-time clock, power consumption is run...Specifications and Configurations 1-35 The computer consumes a minimal amount of power, user mode threads are not being executed, and the system "appears" to disassemble the machine in this state. S4 Non-Volatile Sleep - This off . The computer dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute...
... Off - OS initiated shutdown. No user mode or system mode code is zero. G2/S5 Soft Off - It is lost to disassemble the machine in this state. G1 Sleeping - Also known as hibernation state. Except for the real-time clock, power consumption is run...Specifications and Configurations 1-35 The computer consumes a minimal amount of power, user mode threads are not being executed, and the system "appears" to disassemble the machine in this state. S4 Non-Volatile Sleep - This off . The computer dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute...
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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 screws with the corresponding components to be applied during the replacement and reassembly process. Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in the same position. During the removal and installation of the ...Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. 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. The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting...
...the screws with the corresponding components to be applied during the replacement and reassembly process. Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in the same position. During the removal and installation of the ...Cable paths and positioning may not represent the final product color or configuration. 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. The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. AC Adapter 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. Figure 3-1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system.
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that are present. 4. AC Adapter 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance Remove any dummy cards that you do the following: 1. Figure 3-1. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system.
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... inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List 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 Table 3-1. For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: External...
... inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List 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 Table 3-1. For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: External...
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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. 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.
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Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Figure 3-4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. 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. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Figure 3-4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. 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.
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Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Take care not to the lower case. Figure 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Base Side Table 3-7. Upper Case Screws - Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Take care not to the lower case. Figure 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Base Side Table 3-7. Upper Case Screws - Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
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Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Figure 3-10. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance 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. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Figure 3-10. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance 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. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2.
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5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Detach the bracket from the module. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 Figure 3-12. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13.
5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Detach the bracket from the module. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 Figure 3-12. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13.
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... L5 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 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 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552....3R0 86.9A552.3R0 - 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 - Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 EXTERNAL MODULE PALM REST / UPPER CASE HDD...
... L5 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 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 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552....3R0 86.9A552.3R0 - 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 - Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 EXTERNAL MODULE PALM REST / UPPER CASE HDD...
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Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance 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 - 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.
Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case 0 1. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-18 Machine Maintenance 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 - 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.
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4. Figure 3-18. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 Figure 3-17. Upper Case Screws - Top Side Table 3-18. Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly.
4. Figure 3-18. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 Figure 3-17. Upper Case Screws - Top Side Table 3-18. Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly.
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4. Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly. Figure 3-22. 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. Screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case assembly. Remove the three screws securing the touchpad board to the upper case assembly. Figure 3-22. 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
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Power Button Cable 3. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Turn the upper case over. 4. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Figure 3-24. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Removing the Power Button Board 0 1.
Power Button Cable 3. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Turn the upper case over. 4. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Figure 3-24. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Removing the Power Button Board 0 1.
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SATA Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-28. Machine Maintenance 3-25 Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step SATA Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. Figure 3-27. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-28. Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Removing the SATA Board 0 1. SATA Board Screw Table 3-27.
SATA Board NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-28. Machine Maintenance 3-25 Detach the SATA board from the mainboard. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step SATA Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. Figure 3-27. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-28. Remove the screw securing the SATA board to the mainboard. Removing the SATA Board 0 1. SATA Board Screw Table 3-27.
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Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 3. Figure 3-31. Figure 3-32. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-27 Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. 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. Figure 3-31. Figure 3-32. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-27 Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. WLAN Module Screw Table 3-32. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the mainboard.
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Mainboard Screw Table 3-36. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly. Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. Mainboard 3-30 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-36. Figure 3-37. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10. 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 Screw Table 3-36. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the lower case assembly. Gently tilt the mainboard towards the LCD panel. Mainboard 3-30 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-36. Figure 3-37. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. 10. 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.
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Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Fan Cable 3. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Figure 3-40. Figure 3-39. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Machine Maintenance
Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Fan Cable 3. Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Figure 3-40. Figure 3-39. Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - 3-32 Quantity 5 Screw Type - Thermal Module Screws Table 3-40. Follow the screw sequence indicated on page 3-29. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on the preceding on Figure 3-40. Machine Maintenance