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... this service guide. iii The following typographical conventions are used to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). If, for eMachines global product offering. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given... ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to extend the functionality of customer machines.
... this service guide. iii The following typographical conventions are used to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). If, for eMachines global product offering. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given... ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to extend the functionality of customer machines.
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CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-...
CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card Installation 3-9 Keyboard Removal 3-...
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...Acer Part No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.007 86.R4F02.003 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.005 86.R4F02.008 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 Recommended Equipment 0 The following equipment are installed in the following maintenance procedures: Wrist grounding strap and conductive... to do the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the actual model. Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the computer, a list of components, make sure all available cable...
...Acer Part No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.007 86.R4F02.003 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.005 86.R4F02.008 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 Recommended Equipment 0 The following equipment are installed in the following maintenance procedures: Wrist grounding strap and conductive... to do the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the actual model. Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the computer, a list of components, make sure all available cable...
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It shows information on what components may need to be removed and installed during servicing. Maintenance Flow Microphone LCD Brackets 3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures Battery SD Dummy Card Keyboard Base Door ODD Module DIMM Modules HDD Module WLAN Module RTC Battery Upper Cover Speaker Touchpad Power Board ...
It shows information on what components may need to be removed and installed during servicing. Maintenance Flow Microphone LCD Brackets 3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures Battery SD Dummy Card Keyboard Base Door ODD Module DIMM Modules HDD Module WLAN Module RTC Battery Upper Cover Speaker Touchpad Power Board ...
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Do the following prior to any maintenance procedures: 1. A Figure 3-2. Put system on a stable work surface. Remove all cables from the system and peripherals. 2. AC Adapter Outlet 3. Remove power (A) from system. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Getting Started 0 Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence. Follow the order of the sequence to avoid damage to starting any of the hardware components.
Do the following prior to any maintenance procedures: 1. A Figure 3-2. Put system on a stable work surface. Remove all cables from the system and peripherals. 2. AC Adapter Outlet 3. Remove power (A) from system. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Getting Started 0 Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence. Follow the order of the sequence to avoid damage to starting any of the hardware components.
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Push and hold battery release latch (B) to unlock position. (Figure 3-3) 3. Put computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (C) disposal. (Figure 3-3) Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Hold latch (B) in release position and install battery (C). (Figure 3-3) 2. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay. (Figure 3-3) C B A Figure 3-3. Lock battery lock/unlock latch (A). (Figure 3-3) 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to release position. (Figure 3-3) 4. Battery Pack Removal 0 1.
Push and hold battery release latch (B) to unlock position. (Figure 3-3) 3. Put computer on flat surface, battery side up. 2. Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (C) disposal. (Figure 3-3) Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Hold latch (B) in release position and install battery (C). (Figure 3-3) 2. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay. (Figure 3-3) C B A Figure 3-3. Lock battery lock/unlock latch (A). (Figure 3-3) 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to release position. (Figure 3-3) 4. Battery Pack Removal 0 1.
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Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) 2. Push card until spring latch locks. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Remove dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) A Figure 3-4. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from the spring latch. (Figure 3-4) 2. Dummy Card Removal 0 1.
Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) 2. Push card until spring latch locks. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Remove dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) A Figure 3-4. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from the spring latch. (Figure 3-4) 2. Dummy Card Removal 0 1.
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Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from the keyboard. (Figure 3-5) Figure 3-5. Release seven (7) latches from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) B C A 3-10 Figure 3-6. Turn the keyboard over so that the keys are face down on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 3. Keyboard Latches 2. Keyboard FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1.
Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from the keyboard. (Figure 3-5) Figure 3-5. Release seven (7) latches from mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) B C A 3-10 Figure 3-6. Turn the keyboard over so that the keys are face down on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 3. Keyboard Latches 2. Keyboard FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1.
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Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover. 4. Connect keyboard FPC (A) to secure the latches on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 2. Press down on the upper cover. (Figure 3-5) 5. Install battery. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. ! Put the keyboard face down to mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) 3. Keyboard Installation 0 1.
Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover. 4. Connect keyboard FPC (A) to secure the latches on the palm rest (C). (Figure 3-6) 2. Press down on the upper cover. (Figure 3-5) 5. Install battery. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. ! Put the keyboard face down to mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) 3. Keyboard Installation 0 1.
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Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module. ODD Module in Lower Cover 2. Remove ODD bezel (E) from ODD module. 5. Remove one (1) screw (A) from ODD bay. (Figure 3-7) 3. Remove ODD module (B) from lower cover. (Figure 3-7) B A Figure 3-7. ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. ODD Module Machine Maintenance Procedures Remove two (2) screws (C) from ODD module. (Figure 3-8) 4. C E D C 3-12 Figure 3-8.
Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module. ODD Module in Lower Cover 2. Remove ODD bezel (E) from ODD module. 5. Remove one (1) screw (A) from ODD bay. (Figure 3-7) 3. Remove ODD module (B) from lower cover. (Figure 3-7) B A Figure 3-7. ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. ODD Module Machine Maintenance Procedures Remove two (2) screws (C) from ODD module. (Figure 3-8) 4. C E D C 3-12 Figure 3-8.
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ODD Module Installation 0 1. ID Size A M2.5*6.0 C M2.0*3.0 Quantity 1 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module and secure two (2) screws (C). (Figure 3-8) 3. Install battery. Install and secure screw (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-7) 5. Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module.(Figure 3-8) 2. Insert ODD module (B) into ODD module bay. (Figure 3-7) 4.
ODD Module Installation 0 1. ID Size A M2.5*6.0 C M2.0*3.0 Quantity 1 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module and secure two (2) screws (C). (Figure 3-8) 3. Install battery. Install and secure screw (A) to lower cover. (Figure 3-7) 5. Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module.(Figure 3-8) 2. Insert ODD module (B) into ODD module bay. (Figure 3-7) 4.
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Locate base door (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2. Install battery pack. 3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures BC A Figure 3-9. Remove two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. Remove door from lower cover. Base Door Base Door Installation 0 1. Base Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. Insert door flanges into slots (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2.
Locate base door (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2. Install battery pack. 3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures BC A Figure 3-9. Remove two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. Remove door from lower cover. Base Door Base Door Installation 0 1. Base Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Secure door to lower cover with two (2) screws (A). (Figure 3-9) 3. Insert door flanges into slots (B) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) 2.
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DIMM Modules Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 Push DIMM clips (A) outwards. (Figure 3-11) B A Figure 3-11. DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Component Location 2. Find DIMM (D) in the component bay. (Figure 3-10) A BC D Figure 3-10.
DIMM Modules Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 Push DIMM clips (A) outwards. (Figure 3-11) B A Figure 3-11. DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Component Location 2. Find DIMM (D) in the component bay. (Figure 3-10) A BC D Figure 3-10.
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Install base door. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures DIMM Module Installation 0 1. 3. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. (Figure 3-11) 3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. Connect DIMM into mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. 4. Disconnect DIMM out of mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 4.
Install base door. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures DIMM Module Installation 0 1. 3. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. (Figure 3-11) 3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. Connect DIMM into mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. 4. Disconnect DIMM out of mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-11) 4.
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...) A D B C Figure 3-12. Install base door. Disconnect main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables from mainboard connector (D). (Figure 3-12) WLAN Board Installation 0 1. ID Size D M2.5*3.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Install and secure one (1) screw (C). (Figure 3-12) 4. Find WLAN board (B) in...
...) A D B C Figure 3-12. Install base door. Disconnect main (B) and auxiliary (A) antenna cables from mainboard connector (D). (Figure 3-12) WLAN Board Installation 0 1. ID Size D M2.5*3.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Install and secure one (1) screw (C). (Figure 3-12) 4. Find WLAN board (B) in...
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... Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (Figure 3-13) disposal. 3. Remove RTC battery from mainboard connector. (Figure 3-13) RTC Battery Installation 0 1. Install base door. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures RTC Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Put RTC battery (A) into the mainboard connector and press down to release the battery. (Figure 3-13...
... Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (Figure 3-13) disposal. 3. Remove RTC battery from mainboard connector. (Figure 3-13) RTC Battery Installation 0 1. Install base door. 3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures RTC Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Put RTC battery (A) into the mainboard connector and press down to release the battery. (Figure 3-13...
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HDD Module 6. Remove four (4) screws (C) from the mainboard connector (B) to disconnect it. (Figure 3-14) 4. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Find HDD module (A) in component bay. (Figure 3-14) 2. Slide HDD module away from HDD bracket (D). (Figure 3-15) C C DB C DB Figure 3-15. Machine Maintenance Procedures C 3-19 Remove one (1) screw (A). (Figure 3-14) B A Figure 3-14. Lift HDD module from HDD module. HDD Module 3. Remove HDD bracket (D) from component bay. 5.
HDD Module 6. Remove four (4) screws (C) from the mainboard connector (B) to disconnect it. (Figure 3-14) 4. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Door Removal 1. Find HDD module (A) in component bay. (Figure 3-14) 2. Slide HDD module away from HDD bracket (D). (Figure 3-15) C C DB C DB Figure 3-15. Machine Maintenance Procedures C 3-19 Remove one (1) screw (A). (Figure 3-14) B A Figure 3-14. Lift HDD module from HDD module. HDD Module 3. Remove HDD bracket (D) from component bay. 5.
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Put HDD brackets onto HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 2. Install four (4) screws (C) to secure HDD brackets (D) to secure it. (Figure 3-14) 5. Slide the HDD module towards the mainboard connector (B) to HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 3. ID Size A M2.5*8.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type C M3.0*3.0 4 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Put HDD module into component bay. (Figure 3-14) 4. Install base door. Install one (1) screw (A) to secure HDD module. (Figure 3-14) 6. HDD Module Installation 0 1.
Put HDD brackets onto HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 2. Install four (4) screws (C) to secure HDD brackets (D) to secure it. (Figure 3-14) 5. Slide the HDD module towards the mainboard connector (B) to HDD module. (Figure 3-15) 3. ID Size A M2.5*8.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type C M3.0*3.0 4 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Put HDD module into component bay. (Figure 3-14) 4. Install base door. Install one (1) screw (A) to secure HDD module. (Figure 3-14) 6. HDD Module Installation 0 1.
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Upper Cover Screw Location Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Lower Cover Screw Location 2. Remove fourteen (14) securing screws from the upper cover. (Figure 3-17) A Figure 3-17. Remove eight (8) securing screws (A) from the lower cover. (Figure 3-16) Figure 3-16. Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1.
Upper Cover Screw Location Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Lower Cover Screw Location 2. Remove fourteen (14) securing screws from the upper cover. (Figure 3-17) A Figure 3-17. Remove eight (8) securing screws (A) from the lower cover. (Figure 3-16) Figure 3-16. Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1.
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Continue lifting along the edges of the upper cover to the lower cover. (Figure 3-18) A Figure 3-18. Lower Cover Removal 5. Lower Cover Removal 4. Grasp the lower cover by the ODD bay (B) and lift the upper cover up to release the latches securing it to release the latches. (Figure 3-19) Figure 3-19. Remove the upper cover from the lower cover. 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3.
Continue lifting along the edges of the upper cover to the lower cover. (Figure 3-18) A Figure 3-18. Lower Cover Removal 5. Lower Cover Removal 4. Grasp the lower cover by the ODD bay (B) and lift the upper cover up to release the latches securing it to release the latches. (Figure 3-19) Figure 3-19. Remove the upper cover from the lower cover. 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3.