Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide

54Chapter 2
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable 
devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM 
in module bay and onboard LAN device.
.
ParameterDescription
+Hard Drive + and - indicate device categories. Use  to expand/
collapse.
Boot order is top-down using only the top device in each 
category.
Use  and  to move highlighted item up and down. Floppy Devices
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
Netword...

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS
Exit Discarding 
ChangesExit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP items
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items
Save Changes  Save Setup Data to CMOS...

Chapter 356
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 screw driver
TPhilips screwdriver
TPlastic flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding...

57Chapter 3
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.
NOTE:  The screws used to secure bottom case and upper case are more than one type. Please group same 
type of screw together as you disassemble the system for service purpose. The image below is for your 
reference....

Chapter 358
M2.5*6 Remove the IO bezel then 
you will see.2
M2.5*6 Remove the heatsink cover 
then you will see.1
M2.5*6 Remove the HDD cover then 
you will see.1
M2.5*3 Detach the HDD module  
then you will see.1
M2.5*3 Remove the battery then you 
will see.1
Screw TypeLocationQuantity 

59Chapter 3
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
HDD CoverODD ModuleRAM/Wireless
CoverE*2
K*2
HDD ModuleWireless LAN
CardMemory
IO Bezel*2
*2
Heatsink
Cover
*2...

Chapter 360
 
Screw List
ItemDescription
SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-
NYLOK 86.A03V7.012
SCREW I2.5*3M-
BNIH(M2.5L3)86.T25V7.012
SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-
NYLOK 86.A03V7.006
SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-
NYLOK 
86.T23V7.006
SCREW MM25060IL69
86.A08V7.004
SCREW M2.0*5-
I(NI)(NYLOK)
86.T23V7.010
SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-
NYLOK 
86.A03V7.007
SCREW I2*3M-NIHY 
(M2L3) 
86.T25V7.008
SCREW M1.7*3.0-I 
(BK)
86.T50V7.001
SCREW I3*3.5M-
NIH(M3L3.5)86.A03V7.011
4 screw pads
M*4
LCD Bezel
*6 hinges
*2 brackets
LCD Inverter
LCD
AssemblyLCD Cover...

61Chapter 3
Removing the Battery Pack
NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Aspire 1680 to edit. Since they have the similar disassemble 
and reassemble procedures.
1.Unlock the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack.
  

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Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the 
Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1.Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.
2.Remove the HDD cover.
3.Detach the HDD module then remove it.
Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card
1.Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover.
2.Remove the RAM/Wireless cover.
3.Pop up the memory then remove it.
4.Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae.
5.Pop the...

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Removing the Thermal Module and CPU
1.Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel.
2.Then remove the IO bezel.
3.Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover.
4.Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit.
5.Disconnect the fan cable.
6.Remove the four screws that secure the thermal module.
7.Pull the thermal module outwards then remove it.
NOTE: The edge of the thermal module as shown is very sharp. Be very careful as you remove the thermal 
module.
8.Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to...