Acer Aspire 3000 Service Guide

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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 Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
  Info. Main       Advanced       Security        Boot
 
  
Item Specific Help 
Exit Saving Changes  
Exit Dicarding Changes   
Load Setup Defaults 
 
 Exit System Setup and save 
your changes to CMOS.
 
F1  Help       ↑↓ Select Item          F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
Esc Exit        ← →  Select Menu      Enter  Select   4Sub -Menu      F10 Save and Exit  
Discard ChangesExit
Save Changes 
						

							43Chapter 2
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not 
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not 
completely loaded. 
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1.Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 
						

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							45Chapter 2 
						

							Chapter 346
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
TFlat-bladed screw driver
TPhillips screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
TPlastic Flat-bladed screw driver
THexed Screw Driver
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.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 
						

							47Chapter 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
.
NOTE:  Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may 
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 
						

							Chapter 348
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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
HDD CoverODD ModuleRAM/Wireless
Cover*2
*2
HDD ModuleWireless LAN
CardMemory
IO BezelE*2
*2
Heatsink
Cover
special screw for thermal*3
Ex1
Thermal
ModuleCPU
ODD
Connector
BoardODD Holder
ODD Drive*2 back side
*4 left/right side
E*3
Middle Cover
B*2
Keyboard
*4
(right and left hinges)
LCD Module
B*2
Switch Board
B*5
E*16+B*2
Lower and
Upper Case
Assembly
Upper Case
AssemblyLower Case
Assembly
3-in-1 CoverSpeaker SetModem Board
Touchpad
Bluetooth
ModuleTouchpad
BoardTouchpad
Bracket
B*2
Main Board*4 E*2
*2 screw nutsVGA Heatsink*3B*2 
						

							49Chapter 3
Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00
B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)
C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)
D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL
E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL
F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI
G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
4 screw pads
M*4
LCD Bezel
*6 hinges
*2 brackets
LCD Inverter
LCD
AssemblyLCD Cover
*4
LCD Module
LCDLCD CableLCD Brackets
Antenna set 
						

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Unlock the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch as shown.
3.Then remove the battery pack. 
						

							51Chapter 3
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.Remove the screw fastening the HDD module to the notebook.
4.Then detach the HDD module from the notebook.
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 wireless LAN card then remove it.