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...1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom...Acer ePerformance Management 23 Acer eRecovery Management 24 Acer eSettings Management 25 Acer ePower Management 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information 39 Main 40 Security 42 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Flash Utility 48 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly...
...1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Aspire 3620 front View 7 TravelMate 2420 front view 8 Closed Front View 9 Left View 10 Right View 10 Rear Panel 11 Bottom...Acer ePerformance Management 23 Acer eRecovery Management 24 Acer eSettings Management 25 Acer ePower Management 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 29 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 Information 39 Main 40 Security 42 Boot 46 Exit 47 BIOS Flash Utility 48 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly...
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... Contents Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 58 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 58 Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 60 Disassembling the LCD Module 62 Disassembling the External Modules 64 Disassembling the HDD Module 64 Disassembling the ODD Module 64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive... 81 Undetermined Problems 82 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 84 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram 86 2
... Contents Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 58 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 58 Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 60 Disassembling the LCD Module 62 Disassembling the External Modules 64 Disassembling the HDD Module 64 Disassembling the ODD Module 64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive... 81 Undetermined Problems 82 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 84 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded Diagram 86 2
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... Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive...
... Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. When you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 50 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 50 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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... Board Fan Touchpad Bracket Touchpad CPU ODD Module G*2 ODD ODD Bracket Chapter 3 51 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
... Board Fan Touchpad Bracket Touchpad CPU ODD Module G*2 ODD ODD Bracket Chapter 3 51 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
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Detach the main board from the lower case assembly carefully. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 4. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case carefully. 58 Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 2. ... Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module as shown. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board. 7. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. 8. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1.
Detach the main board from the lower case assembly carefully. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 4. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case carefully. 58 Chapter 3 Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 2. ... Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module as shown. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board. 7. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown. 8. Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1.
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The remove the LED board from the CPU socket carefully. Remove the CPU from the upper case assembly carefully. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board. 2. Disconnect the LED board FFC from the main board. 22. Disconnect the touchpad FFC then remove it. 60 Chapter 3 Remove the five screws fastening the heatsink. 21. Remove the heatsink from the LED board. 4. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock. 23. 20. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1.
The remove the LED board from the CPU socket carefully. Remove the CPU from the upper case assembly carefully. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board. 2. Disconnect the LED board FFC from the main board. 22. Disconnect the touchpad FFC then remove it. 60 Chapter 3 Remove the five screws fastening the heatsink. 21. Remove the heatsink from the LED board. 4. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock. 23. 20. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1.
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... other side. 11. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna set on one side. 10. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the LCD to the LCD panel. 7.
... other side. 11. Remove the two screws fastening the wireless antenna set on one side. 10. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the LCD to the LCD panel. 7.
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Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Then remove the ODD fix holder bracket. 3. Remove the HDD bracket. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD bracket. 2. Remove the two screws holding the ODD fix holder bracket. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Reove the two screws fastening the ODD rail bracket then remove the rail bracket. 64 Chapter 3
Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Then remove the ODD fix holder bracket. 3. Remove the HDD bracket. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD bracket. 2. Remove the two screws holding the ODD fix holder bracket. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Reove the two screws fastening the ODD rail bracket then remove the rail bracket. 64 Chapter 3
TravelMate 2420 User's Guide - EN
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...products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of them away from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this unit. Batteries may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. ...Do not disassemble or dispose of any kind onto or into this product through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may present a risk of fire or explosion. ...
...products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of them away from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this unit. Batteries may be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. ...Do not disassemble or dispose of any kind onto or into this product through cabinet slots as opening or removing covers may present a risk of fire or explosion. ...
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... LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is protected by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is produced with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other intellectual property rights.
... LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is protected by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is produced with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other intellectual property rights.