Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-stepprocedures on how to disassemble the notebook for maintenance and troubleshooting. Here, we take an Aspire 5110 as sample for disassembly. To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below:. Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge.
Small Philips screw driver. Flat head screw driver. Hexagonal driver. Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, you have to make sure that: 1. The system and all peripherals are powered off.
How to remove the plastic pc case so you can upgrade the memory or what ever. Aspire 3610 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed 'as is'. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the.
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The AC adaptor and all power and signal cables from the system are unplugged. The battery pack is removed. NOTE: There are several types of screws used to secure the main unit. The screws vary in length. Please refer to the screws table after the flowchart.
Group the same type of screws together during service disassembling. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you fasten the screws on the wrong location, the long screws may cause irrecoverable damage to the main board. Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/CPU 1.
Release the four screws holding the thermal module cover. Remove the thermal module cover. Pull the RAM module locks at the same time as the arrows indicate. The RAM module will pop up then detach it. Repeat the anterior step to remove another RAM module. Pull the Mini PCI card locks at the same time as the arrows indicate.
The Mini PCI card will pop up then detach it. Disconnect the auxiliary antenna cable (gray) and the main antenna cable (black). Release the two screws holding the LCD module on the bottom side of the main unit.
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Release the four screws securing the LCD hinges on the main unit. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.
Removing the Keyboard If you just want to replace the keyboard, skip the LCD module disassembly. After you remove the middle cover, follow the steps below.
Release the two screws securing the keyboard plate. Carefully detach the keyboard plate from the edge of the keyboard plate and place the keyboard plate as shown. Release the keyboard FFC lock carefully because it is fragile. Then remove the keyboard plate.