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... 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 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 ODD Module 3-...Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the Memory Modules 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-21 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-21 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-22 Removing the Power Button Board 3-26 ...
... 2-16 Using DMI Tools 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-17 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 ODD Module 3-...Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the Memory Modules 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-21 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-21 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-22 Removing the Power Button Board 3-26 ...
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... Mechanical Off - Except for the real-time clock, power consumption is run. It is not safe to the mainboard. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state G0 Working - G2/S5 Soft Off - The computer dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute. System DMA ... mode code is zero. S4 Non-Volatile Sleep - no electrical current is running through the circuitry and it can be off state is lost to disassemble the machine in this state. This off . G1 Sleeping - The computer consumes a small amount of power. A special global system state that allows...
... Mechanical Off - Except for the real-time clock, power consumption is run. It is not safe to the mainboard. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state G0 Working - G2/S5 Soft Off - The computer dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute. System DMA ... mode code is zero. S4 Non-Volatile Sleep - no electrical current is running through the circuitry and it can be off state is lost to disassemble the machine in this state. This off . G1 Sleeping - The computer consumes a small amount of power. A special global system state that allows...
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...the Keyboard 3-14 Removing the Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the Memory Modules 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-21 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-21 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-22 Removing the Power Button Board 3-26 Removing the Click Button with ... the Thermal Module 3-37 Removing the CPU 3-39 Removing the I/O Board 3-40 Removing the LCD Module 3-41 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-43 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-43 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-44 Removing the Left and Right Hinges 3-46 Removing the LCD Panel 3-47 Removing ...
...the Keyboard 3-14 Removing the Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 Removing the Memory Modules 3-20 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-21 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-21 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 3-22 Removing the Power Button Board 3-26 Removing the Click Button with ... the Thermal Module 3-37 Removing the CPU 3-39 Removing the I/O Board 3-40 Removing the LCD Module 3-41 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-43 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-43 Removing the LCD Bezel 3-44 Removing the Left and Right Hinges 3-46 Removing the LCD Panel 3-47 Removing ...
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... represent the actual model. Machine Maintenance 3-5 Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. The screws for preventing... 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 avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
... represent the actual model. Machine Maintenance 3-5 Recommended Equipment 0 To disassemble the computer, the following tools are replaced in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. The screws for preventing... 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 avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance 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. Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 3-6 Machine Maintenance 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. Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3.
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.... For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Table 3-1. 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. Main Screw List Screw M2.5 × L7 M2 ×... L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L4 M2 × L2.5 M2.5 × L2.5 M2.5 x L4 M2 x L7 M2.5 x 3.5 Quantity 19 13 8 6 6 6 2 2 2 Acer ...
.... For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Table 3-1. 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. Main Screw List Screw M2.5 × L7 M2 ×... L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L4 M2 × L2.5 M2.5 × L2.5 M2.5 x L4 M2 x L7 M2.5 x 3.5 Quantity 19 13 8 6 6 6 2 2 2 Acer ...
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Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket. Figure 3-5. ODD Bracket Screw Table 3-3. Screw Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3-10 Quantity 3 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Slide the ODD lock to the unlock position and slide out the ODD assembly from its bay. Removing the ODD Module 3. Figure 3-4. Removing the ODD Module 0 1.
Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket. Figure 3-5. ODD Bracket Screw Table 3-3. Screw Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3-10 Quantity 3 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Slide the ODD lock to the unlock position and slide out the ODD assembly from its bay. Removing the ODD Module 3. Figure 3-4. Removing the ODD Module 0 1.
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Screw Step WLAN Module Cover Disassembly Screw M2 × L4 Quantity 1 3. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module cover. WLAN Module Antennas 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-8. Screw Type Figure 3-9. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. WLAN Module Cover Table 3-4. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module.
Screw Step WLAN Module Cover Disassembly Screw M2 × L4 Quantity 1 3. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module cover. WLAN Module Antennas 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-8. Screw Type Figure 3-9. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. WLAN Module Cover Table 3-4. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module.
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WLAN Module Screw Table 3-5. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 5. Figure 3-10. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-11. ☞ IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Remove the WLAN module from the slot. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module. WLAN Module Machine Maintenance 3-13
WLAN Module Screw Table 3-5. Screw Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 5. Figure 3-10. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-11. ☞ IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Remove the WLAN module from the slot. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module. WLAN Module Machine Maintenance 3-13
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Remove the screws securing the keyboard. Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-14 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-12. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L7 3. Removing the Keyboard 0 ☞ IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Keyboard Screws Table 3-6. Take care not to use excessive force when removing. 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
Remove the screws securing the keyboard. Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-14 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-12. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L7 3. Removing the Keyboard 0 ☞ IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Keyboard Screws Table 3-6. Take care not to use excessive force when removing. 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
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Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to release the base door, and then remove the door from the computer. 3-16 Figure 3-16. Screws Step Base Door Disassembly Screw M2 × L4 Quantity 5 Screw Type 3. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Remove the screws securing the base door. Removing the Base Door 0 1. Base Door Machine Maintenance Base Door Screws Table 3-7. Figure 3-15.
Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to release the base door, and then remove the door from the computer. 3-16 Figure 3-16. Screws Step Base Door Disassembly Screw M2 × L4 Quantity 5 Screw Type 3. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Remove the screws securing the base door. Removing the Base Door 0 1. Base Door Machine Maintenance Base Door Screws Table 3-7. Figure 3-15.
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... × L3 7 M2.5 × L7 15 M2.5 × L2.5 2 Power Button Board Disassembly M2 × L3 2 Click Button Bracket M2 × L3 3 Speakers Disassembly M2.5 × L7 2 Mainboard Disassembly M2 × L3 1 Thermal Module Disassembly - 5 LCD Module Disassembly M2.5 × L7 2 Acer Part Number 86.9A552.3R0 86.00E72.637 86.00K60.630 86.9A552.3R0...
... × L3 7 M2.5 × L7 15 M2.5 × L2.5 2 Power Button Board Disassembly M2 × L3 2 Click Button Bracket M2 × L3 3 Speakers Disassembly M2.5 × L7 2 Mainboard Disassembly M2 × L3 1 Thermal Module Disassembly - 5 LCD Module Disassembly M2.5 × L7 2 Acer Part Number 86.9A552.3R0 86.00E72.637 86.00K60.630 86.9A552.3R0...
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Figure 3-25. Base Side Table 3-9. Rubber Pads for the Top Corner Screws 3. Figure 3-26. Use a non-marring plastic scribe to 3-20. 2. Remove the base side screws securing the upper cover. Screw Step Upper Cover Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 (Green) Quantity 7 M2.5 × L7 (Blue) 13 M2.5 x 2.5 (Red) 2 Screw Type 3-22 Machine Maintenance Upper Cover Screws - Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to remove the rubber pads from the left and right foot stands. Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 0 1.
Figure 3-25. Base Side Table 3-9. Rubber Pads for the Top Corner Screws 3. Figure 3-26. Use a non-marring plastic scribe to 3-20. 2. Remove the base side screws securing the upper cover. Screw Step Upper Cover Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 (Green) Quantity 7 M2.5 × L7 (Blue) 13 M2.5 x 2.5 (Red) 2 Screw Type 3-22 Machine Maintenance Upper Cover Screws - Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on pages 3-8 to remove the rubber pads from the left and right foot stands. Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover 0 1.
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Open the connector latches for the power button board, touchpad board and touchpad button board cables (1) and then disconnect the cables (2). Top Side Table 3-10. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 5. Upper Cover Screw - Figure 3-27. Power Button Board Cable Machine Maintenance 3-23 Screw Step Upper Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L7 Quantity 2 Screw Type 6. Remove the screws securing the upper cover. Figure 3-28. 4.
Open the connector latches for the power button board, touchpad board and touchpad button board cables (1) and then disconnect the cables (2). Top Side Table 3-10. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 5. Upper Cover Screw - Figure 3-27. Power Button Board Cable Machine Maintenance 3-23 Screw Step Upper Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L7 Quantity 2 Screw Type 6. Remove the screws securing the upper cover. Figure 3-28. 4.
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Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Figure 3-32. Remove the screws securing the power button board. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover" procedure described on page 3-22. 2. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-11. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-26 Machine Maintenance Open the connector latch (1) and then disconnect the power button cable (2). Figure 3-33. Power Button Cable 3.
Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Figure 3-32. Remove the screws securing the power button board. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover" procedure described on page 3-22. 2. Power Button Board Screw Table 3-11. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-26 Machine Maintenance Open the connector latch (1) and then disconnect the power button cable (2). Figure 3-33. Power Button Cable 3.
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Screw Type Figure 3-38. Figure 3-37. Click Button Bracket Screw Table 3-12. Screw Step Click Button Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Remove the screws securing the click button with bracket from the upper cover. Remove the click button with bracket. Click Button Bracket Remove Machine Maintenance 3-29 4.
Screw Type Figure 3-38. Figure 3-37. Click Button Bracket Screw Table 3-12. Screw Step Click Button Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 3 5. Remove the screws securing the click button with bracket from the upper cover. Remove the click button with bracket. Click Button Bracket Remove Machine Maintenance 3-29 4.
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Speaker Cable 3. Remove the screws securing the speaker and lift to remove the speaker from the power button board. Speaker Screws Table 3-13. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system. Figure 3-40. Speaker Screws Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-31 Removing the Speaker 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover" procedure described on the preceding section. 2. Screws Step Speakers Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L7 Figure 3-42. Figure 3-41.
Speaker Cable 3. Remove the screws securing the speaker and lift to remove the speaker from the power button board. Speaker Screws Table 3-13. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system. Figure 3-40. Speaker Screws Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-31 Removing the Speaker 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover" procedure described on the preceding section. 2. Screws Step Speakers Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L7 Figure 3-42. Figure 3-41.
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Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover" procedure described on pages 3-8 to 3-20. 2. Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on page 3-22. 3. Perform the "Removing the Speaker" procedure described on page 3-32. 5. Perform the "Removing the USB Board" procedure described on ...
Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Cover" procedure described on pages 3-8 to 3-20. 2. Perform the "External Module Disassembly Process" procedures described on page 3-22. 3. Perform the "Removing the Speaker" procedure described on page 3-32. 5. Perform the "Removing the USB Board" procedure described on ...
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Remove the screw securing the mainboard. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-35 Figure 3-51. Screw Step Mainboard Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 9. Remove the adhesive tape (1) and disconnect the LCD (2) and the webcam cables (3) from the mainboard. 8. Mainboard Screw Table 3-14. Figure 3-50.
Remove the screw securing the mainboard. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-35 Figure 3-51. Screw Step Mainboard Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 9. Remove the adhesive tape (1) and disconnect the LCD (2) and the webcam cables (3) from the mainboard. 8. Mainboard Screw Table 3-14. Figure 3-50.
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Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-15. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on Figure 3-55. Machine Maintenance Quantity 5 Screw Type - 3-37 Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Fan Cable 3. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Figure 3-54. Follow the screw sequence indicated on the preceding section. 2. Figure 3-55.
Disconnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard. Thermal Module Screws Table 3-15. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on Figure 3-55. Machine Maintenance Quantity 5 Screw Type - 3-37 Screws Step Thermal Module Disassembly Screw - Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing the thermal module. Fan Cable 3. Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Figure 3-54. Follow the screw sequence indicated on the preceding section. 2. Figure 3-55.