Acer Aspire 1600 Service Guide

Chapter 352
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
TNumber 1 Flat-bladed screwdriver
TPhillips screwdriver
TPlastic Flat-bladed screwdriver
TNumber 5 Hexed screwdriver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws...

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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. 

Chapter 354
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
Launch 
Board
CPU Fan
Sink Module
Touch Pad
Frame
Modem 
Board
Upper  Case
Modem 
Cover
Bat t ery
Module
I/O Port
bracket
HDD...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A Screw M2.5XL6 (Black) 
B Screw M2XL4 (Silver)
C Screw M2XL5 (Silver)
D Screw M2.5XL18 (Silver)
E Screw M2XL4 (Black)
F Screw M2.5XL5 (Black)
G Screw M1.7XL3 (Black)
H Screw M2.5XL4 (Silver)
I Screw M3XL4 (Silver)
JHex Screw
LCD Module LCD Module
LCD Cushions LCD Cushions
LCD Bezel LCD Bezel
LCD Hinges LCD HingesInverter Inverter
LCD LCD
LCD Panel LCD PanelLCD Coaxial LCD Coaxial
Cable Cable F*4 A*1
B*6
LCD Latch LCD Latch A*5
LCD Module LCD Module
LCD Cushions...

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.To remove the battery, first unlock the battery lock button, push the two battery release buttons, and then 
slide the battery pack out from the machine.
Disassembling the Battery Pack
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.Remove the two screws, and then detach the battery from the battery cover. 

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Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.Release the release button and then slide the optical drive module out from the main unit.
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57
3.To disassemble the optical drive module, first remove the four screws as shown.
4.Detach the optical drive module from the optical drive chassis.
5.Remove the two screws and then...

Chapter 358
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57
3.Remove the four screws as shown and then pull the plastic tag to detach the hard disk drive module out 
from the machine carefully.
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57
3.See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58
4.To disassemble the hard disk...

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Removing the Memory Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the one screw from the memory cover.
3.Lift the cover off, and then remove the memory cover.
4.Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket. 

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Removing the Modem Board
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.
3.Remove the modem cover from the machine.
4.Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, disconnect the modem cable from the modem 
board, and then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic flat bladed screw 
driver.
5.Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board. 

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Disassembling the LCD
Removing the Middle Cover
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.Pry up the middle cover with a plastic flat screwdriver, pull the middle cover up carefully 
3.Turn the middle cover over and disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board and then detach 
the middle cover away from the main unit.
.
Removing the Launch Board
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61
3.Remove the two screws and then detach...