Acer Aspire 2930 Service Guide

Chapter 351
5.Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier.
NOTE: Replace the screws according to the numbering sequence as shown in the previous image.
6.Remove the HDD from the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 4
HDD right side
1
2
HDD left side
3
4 

52Chapter 3
Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Loosen the screw to remove the ODD cap.
3.Remove the single securing screw.
4.Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove from the computer. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 

Chapter 353
5.Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive 
module.
 
IMPORTANT:Do not remove the ODD bezel by pulling on it entirely or damage will occur.
6.Grasp the edge of the bezel and firmly pry the top edge down and outward to remove.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 

54Chapter 3
Removing the DIMM Modules
1.Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
IMPORTANT:It is advisable to use a plastic pry during this procedure.
2.Use a pry to release the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket.
3.Remove the DIMM module.
4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 

Chapter 355
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
Switch Cover M2.5*5 2 86.ART02.004
Speaker Module M2.5*4 4 86.ART02.003
LED Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
Power Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
LCD Module M2.5*5 2 86.ART02.004
M2.5*4 4 86.ART02.003
M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
Upper Cover M2.5*5 1 86.ART02.004
M2.5*8 7 86.ART02.005
M2.5*5 5 86.ART02.004
Finger Print Reader M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
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Switch CoverRem ove...

56Chapter 3
Launch Board M2*3 3 86.ART02.001
USB Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
I/O Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
Modem Module M2*3 2 86.ART02.001
Mainboard M2*3 3 86.ART02.001
StepScrewQuantityPart No. 

Chapter 357
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is 
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown.
3.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to expose the Switch Cover.
4.Pry the right corner up and partially lift up. Do not pull the Switch Cover completely off at this time.
IMPORTANT:Do not remove...

58Chapter 3
5.While holding the corner, firmly move the Switch Cover back (A) and forth (B) to release the locking catches 
(four in front and four in back) on the back and front of the Switch Cover. 
6.Repeat the wiggling procedure until the Switch Cover is removed.
7.After the Switch Cover is unlocked, lift it clear of the chassis.
A
B 

Chapter 359
Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57.
2.Grasp the middle of the keyboard and firmly and lift up to remove.
3.Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to release the FFC from the mainboard. 

60Chapter 3
Removing the Speaker Module
1.Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.
2.Remove the four securing screws.
3.Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling.
4.Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Speaker Module M2.5*4 4