Acer Aspire 1640z Service Manual
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Flat-bladed screw driver
T Phillips screw driver
T Tweezers
T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver
T Hexed Screw Driver
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.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
.
NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.
Start
Battery
*2
HDD Module Hinge Caps
*2
HDD
HDD Holder
HDD BracketODD Module
Dimm Cover
Memory
Lower Case
Assembly
FDD Module
ODD Support
Bracket
*2
*3
*3
*11
*4
CPU Heatsink
Plate
Wireless LAN
*1
Modem Cover
*2
Modem Board
Keyboard
*4
Antenna
*3*1*1*4
VGA Heatsink
Plate
Upper Case
Assembly
RTC Battery
Touchpad
Cover
Touchpad
Button Pad
Middle Cover
*6
LCD Module
Disconnect
Wireless LAN
Wireless LAN
*2
*3
Antenna
Card
Launch Board
Mini PCI Card
Plate
*2
Thermal
Module
CPU
*4
*2
ODD Bracket ODD
*2 *4
DC Board PCMCIA Slot
*2
Speaker Set
*4
Main Board
Touchpad
Touchpad
Cable
Touchpad
Scroll Key
Upper Case
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LCD Module
4 LCD
Cushions
*4
LCD Bezel
*1
Inverter
*4
LCD
LCD Coaxial
Cable
LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item Description
A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00
B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)
C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)
D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL
E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL
F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI
G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
LCD Panel
*4
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Removing the Battery
1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.
Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover.
3. Then remove the HDD cover.
4. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown.
5. Remove the HDD module.
Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module
1. Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket.
2. Remove the other two screw on the other side.
3. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
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Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module.
4. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver.
5. Then remove the ODD module.
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket.
2. Then remove the ODD bracket.
Removing the Memory
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover.
3. Pop out the memory.
4. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket.
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