Acer Aspire 2930 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 disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
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General Information
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. 
4.Remove the battery pack.
Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:
•External module 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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly 
frame in that order.
Main Screw List 
ScrewQuantityPart Number
M2*3 19 86.ART02.001
M2*4 4 86.ART02.002
M2.5*4 12 86.ART02.003
M2.5*5 17 86.ART02.004
M2.5*8 8 86.ART02.005
M3*5 3 86.ART02.006
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External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
The flowchart below 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.
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
WLAN Module M2*3 2 86.ART02.001
HDD Module M2.5*5 3 86.ART02.004
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.ART02.007
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 86.ART02.005
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 86.ART02.001
Rem ove
Lower Covers
Rem ove
Express Dummy
Card
Disconnect pow er
and signal cables
from system
Remove Battery
Turn off system
and peripherals
pow er
Rem ove
SD Dummy Card
Rem ove
DIMM ModulesRem ove
ODD Module
Rem ove
WLAN Board
Rem ove
HDD ModuleRem ove
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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Turn 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). 
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Removing the ExpressCard dummy card
1.Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it.
2.Pull it out from the slot. 
						

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Removing the SD dummy card
1.Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.
2.Pull it out from the slot. 
						

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Removing the Lower Covers
1.Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Loosen the 3 captive screws on the WLAN and Memory covers.
   
3.Carefully open the Memory Cover. 
4.Remove the WLAN cover as shown. 
Memory 
Cover
WLAN 
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Removing the WLAN Module
1.Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board. 
NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to the AUX connector.
4.Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 2 
						

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5.Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.  
						

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. 
4.Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of the chassis.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Module M3*5 3