Acer Aspire 1810t Service Guide

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
• Flat screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Plastic flat screwdriver
• Plastic tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the...

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Pre-disassembly Instructions
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.Place the system on a flat, stable surface.  

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Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:
• External components disassembly
• Main unit disassembly
• LCD module disassembly
The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. 
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you 
want to remove the Mainboard, you must first remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the 
inside...

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External Module Disassembly Process
NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or 
configuration.
Screw List
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
WAN Module 
Disassembly2*3 1 86.SA107.001
Disconnect power
and signal cables
from system
Remove
Dummy Card
Turn off system
and peripherals
power
Remove
DIMMRemove
HDD
Remove
Lower Covers
Remove
WLAN Board
Remove
Battery 

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Turn the computer over. 
2.Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 
3.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the 
main unit (2). 
2
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Removing the Dummy Card
1.Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out.
2.Pull the dummy card out 

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
DISCLAIMER: The notebook sample in the following images shows an FFC. The actual model 
includes an FPC as pictured in the image on the right.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.
2.Loosen the two captive screws.
3.Lift the HDD cover up and away by the corner.
4.Grasp the FPC cable and lift to remove.
NOTE: The cable pictured in the following images may differ from the actual sample. 

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5.Grasp the transparent tab at the top of the HDD and lift up to eject the HDD from the bay.
IMPORTANT:The transparent tab is attached to the bottom cover. Do not pull the transparent tab out of the 
chassis. 
6.Pull the tab upwards to free the HDD from the bay.
7.At the same time, hold the HDD with the other hand and lift to remove from the chassis.
8.Unlock the HDD FPC and pull the FPC away. 

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9.Detach the HDD board. 

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Removing the DIMM Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.
2.Loosen the four captive screws in the memory cover.
3.Lift the memory cover away.
4.Push outwards the memory module clips.