Acer Aspire 1300 Service Guide

							Chapter 341
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:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
Tsmall Philips screwdriver
Tflat head screwdriver
TPhiliips screwdriver
Tnut screwdriver
Ttweezers
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.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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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.
3.Remove the battery pack.
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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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
RAM DoorMiddle CoverHDD Module
MemoryFx1
Kx4
KeyboardFx3
Cx2
HDD Tray
HDDHDD FPC
Hinge Covers/
L&RL:Fx2
R:Fx1
Dx4
14.1 LCD
ModuleFanDx3Optical Drive
Thermal
Module w/
heatsinkEx4Ex1
Fx1ODD Bracket
Gx2
CPU
FDD FFCFDD
Upper Case
w/ touchpadDx1
Cx3
Cx13Lower Case
Assy
Top Cover
Shielding
FDD Module
Fx4
Lower CaseMain Board
LCD BezelFx6
Inverter Board
LCD HingesCx4
LCD PanelFx4
LCD Brackets
LCD
CableLx4LCD
Ax4
Fx4Fx3
FDD Holder
Jx3
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Screw List
ItemDescription
A Screw MBEA1001012 (Screw Nut-I/O)
C Screw MM25050IL64 (MM2.5X5.0)
D Screw MM25060PCI5 (MM2.5X6.0-P)
E Screw MM20040ICI8 (MM2.0X4.0NYLOK)
F Screw MM25040I243 (MM2.5 X4.0)
G Screw MM20025ICI6 (MM2.0X2.5)
J Screw MM25030ICI7 (MM2.5X3.0)
K Screw MM30035I354 (MM3.0X3.5)
L Screw MM20030ICI3 (MM2.0X3.0)
R Screw MS20040IEJ3 (MS2.0X4.0)
S Screw MM25060IL69 (MM2.5X6.0)
15.0 LCD Module
LCD BezelRx2
Inverter Board
LCD Hinges
LCD Panel
Lx6
LCDSx4LCD Cable
Lx6
LCD Brackets
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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Slide the battery latch.
2.Then remove the battery pack.
 
 
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Removing the Memory/HDD Module
1.Remove the screws that secure the ram door.
2.Remove the ram door.
3.Prize the memory lock with fingers then remove the memory.
4.Unscrew the two screws that secure the HDD module.
5.Then remove the HDD module from the notebook computer.
   
 
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Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module
1.Use a flat head screwdriver to prize the middle cover. Please be careful. Do not scrape the middle cover.
2.Remove the middle cover.
3.Unscrew the three screws that secure the keyboard. Next, turn over the keyboard.
4.Disconnect the keyboard connector then remove the keyboard.
 
5.Remove the two screws holding the right hinge cover.
6.Unscrew the screw holding the left hinge cover.
7.Remove the two hinge covers.
 
8.Disconect the LCD cable.
9.Remove the entire LCD module.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
1.Disconnect the fan connector.
2.Remove the three screws holding the fan then remove the fan from the main unit.
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3.Unscrew the five screws that secure the thermal module then remove the thermal module.
4.Use a tool to take out CPU from CPU socket.
5.Unscrew the screw holding the optical drive.
6.Next remove the optical dirve off the main unit.
7.To detach the upper cover from the main unit, first disconnect Tear the mylar from logic upper assembly.
8.Unscrew the screw that secure the upper case to the main board. 
9.Remove the three screws on the rear panel.
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10.Remove the thirteen screws on the base panel.
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11 .Press the cover latch locating on the right upper corner of the upper case.
12.Then detach the upper case from the lower assembly.
13.Unscrew the four screws that secure the FDD module.
14.Disconnect the FDD FFC then remove the FDD module from the main unit. 
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15.Remove the four screw nuts on the rear panel.
16.Unscrew the three screws holding the top cover shielding then remove the top cover shielding.
17.Unscrew the four screws that lock the main board.
18.Disconnect the right speaker cable.
19.Disconnect the left speaker cable.
20.Remove the main board off the lower case.
21.Tear off the EMI tape on the main board.
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22.Unscrew the four screws that lock the special nuts on the main board.
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