Acer Aspire 6530 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...

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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...

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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.
VGA Module M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 4 86.T48V7.001
TV Tuner M2.0*3.0-I...

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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). 
1
2 

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

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Removing the Lower Covers
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 45.
3.See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 46.
4.Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown.
   
5.Carefully open the Lower Cover. 
6.Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown. 
HDD2 
Cover
Lower 
Cover 

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Removing the DIMM Modules
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the Lower Cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 
4.Remove the DIMM module. 
5.Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 

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Removing the VGA Module
1.Remove Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
2.Remove the four securing screws from the VGA Module.
3.Grasp the VGA module and pull to remove.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
VGA Module M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 4 

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Removing the TV Tuner Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the Lower cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown.
NOTE:  To ensure proper assembly, the antenna cable must be installed as shown.
4.Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the TV Tuner module and bracket 
assembly. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TV Tuner Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 2