Acer TRAVELMATE-2310 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

HDD Cover ODD Module

HDD Module

Wireless LAN

Card

RAM/Wireless

Cover

Memory

CPU

E*3

Middle Cover

E*2

IO Bezel

Heatsink

Cover

special screw for thermal*3

LCD Module

Switch Board

Upper Case

Ex1

Thermal

Module

B*2

Keyboard

(right and left hinges)

B*2

B*5

E*16+B*2

Lower and

Assembly

ODD

Connector

Board

ODD Drive

*2 back side

*4 left/right side

ODD Holder

Upper Case

Assembly

Touchpad

Bracket

Bluetooth

Module

B*2

Touchpad

Board

VGA Heatsink

*2 screw nuts

Main Board

E*2

3-in-1 Cover Speaker Set Modem Board

Lower Case

Assembly

B*2

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*6 hinges

*2 brackets

LCD Module

4 screw pads

M*4

LCD Bezel

LCD Inverter

Antenna set

LCD Cover

LCD LCD 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

Assembly

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Unlock the battery lock.

2. Slide the battery latch as shown.

3. Then remove the battery pack.

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