Acer Aspire 2010 Service Guide

Chapter 3Aspire 2010/2020
Disassemble the LCD 
1.Remove the one screw from the LVDS board.
2.Pull the LCD coaxial board and the cable from the system.
3.Remove the two screws from the hinge on each side to release the LCD panel.
4.Pull the entire LCD module from the system.
Disassemble the MDC and  RAM 
1.Remove the two screws to release the MDC board.
2.Disconnect the MDC cable before you take the MDC board.
3.Press down the both sides latches to release the RAM.
4.Disconnect the right and left speaker...

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Disassemble the Main Unit ( Touchpad, Bluetooth and LCM Board)
1.Remove the seven screws to release the touchpad supporter bracket.
2.Disconnect the touchpad FPC connector.
3.Disconnect the cable as highlights.
4.Then detach the touchpad bracket from the position.
5.Detach the touchpad PC from the module.
6.Disconnect the bluetooth board FFC connector.
7.Remove the two screws to release the bluetooth board.
8.Take the bluetooth board from the system.
9.Remove the one screw to release the LCM...

Chapter 3Aspire 2010/2020
Disassemble the Main Unit ( Speakers, Fan, Thermal and CPU)
1.Remove the one screw to release the up hinge saddle.
2.Remove the three screws to release the bottom hinge saddle.
3.Detach the right hinge saddle from the case.
4.Remove the two screws to release the right hinge saddle.
5.Take the right speaker from the opsition.
6.Remove the one screw to release the CPU fan from the hinge saddle.
7.Take the CPU fan from the hinge saddle.
8.Remove the three screws to release the left...

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Disassemble the Main Unit ( VGA, Card Reader, Sub-Woofer and Mainboard)
1.Remove the one screw to release the VGA bracket.
2.Detach the VGA module from the mainboard.
3.Separate the VGA bracket and the VGA board.
4.Remove the ground screw to release the card reader.
5.Disconnect the card reader cables on each side.
6.Disconnect the sub-woofer cable 
7.Remove the screws on each side to release the sub-woofer. 
8.Detach the sub-woofer from the case.
9.Detach the card reader board from the...

Chapter 3Aspire 2010/2020
Disassemble the LCD Module
1.Remove the screws on each side.
2.Detach the bezel from the LCD panel.
3.Remove the screws located on the different side.
4.Detach the LCD panel from the cover.
5.Take the antenna away from the position to release the inverter board.
6.Disconnect the LCD coaxial cables.
7.Remove the four screws to release the left LCD bracket.
8.Take the left LCD bracket from the panel.
9.Remove the four screws to release the right LCD bracket.
10.Take the right LCD...

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Disassemble the ODD Module
1.Remove the two screws to separate the ODD drive.
2.Detach the ODD bracket.
3.Detach the ODD door.
Disassemble the HDD Module
1.Remove the two screws on each side.
2.Separate the hard disk top cover and take the hard drive from the carrier.
3.Remove the hard disk connector from the rear position. 

Chapter 470
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
1.Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by 
        repeating the same operation.
3.If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. 
        You can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there...

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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following steps to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic 
diskette is required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause 
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device.
1.The FDD heads can become dirty over time, affecting their performance. Use an FDD cleaning kit to clean...

Chapter 472
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable 
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the main board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a...

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Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power 
adapter cable. See the following figure
1.If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.
2.If the voltage is within the range, do the following:
TReplace the main board.
TIf the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems”.
TIf the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate...