Acer Aspire 3010, Aspire 5010 Service Manual CH3
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:
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
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Flat-bladed screw driver
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Phillips screw driver
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Tweezers
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Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver
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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.
NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the
disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in
TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 3010/5010.
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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.
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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
G*2
HDD
HDD Holder
Second Fan
Bracket
HDD BracketODD Module
J*4
DIMM Cover
J*3
Memory
Lower Case
Assembly
FDD Module
ODD Support
Bracket
J*2
F*1
RTC Battery
CPU Heatsink
Wireless LAN
Board
J*5
F*10
D*4
Plate
Wireless LAN
*2
Modem Cover
Keyboard
D*4
Antenna
J*7*1
VGA Thermal
Plate
Modem Board
Upper Case
Assembly
D*2
Touchpad
Cover
Touchpad
Button Pad
Middle Cover
F*6
LCD Module
Second Fan
J*2
Thermal
Module
CPU
*2
Launch Board
J*3
*4
D*2
ODD Bracket ODD
D*2
DC Board PCMCIA Slot
*2
Speaker Set
*4
Main Board
D*4
Touchpad
Touchpad
Cable
Touchpad
Scroll Key
Upper Case
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LCD Module
4 LCD
Cushions
E*4
LCD Bezel
L*1
Inverter
L*4
LCD
H*8 for 14.1"
H*6 for 15.0"
LCD Coaxial
Cable
LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item Description
A SCREW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK
B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100)
C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-
D SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0)
E SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0)
F SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0)
G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 (86.9A552.3R0)
H SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI (86.9A552.4R0)
I SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI (86.9A553.3R0)
J SCREW M2.5*4L NI (86.9A553.4R0)
(86.00123.630)
420325(86.9A352.3R0)
LCD Panel
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Removing the Battery
1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.
2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.
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Removing the Memory Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.
3. Remove the dimm cover.
4. Pop up the memory.
5. Then remove the memory.
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Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover.
3. Remove the modem cover from the machine.
4. Disconnect the wireless antennae.
5. Pop out the wireless LAN board.
6. To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board.
7. Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then remove the modem board.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.
3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 53.
3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.
4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.
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