Acer Aspire 6530 Service Guide

Chapter 351
5.Detach the TV Tuner module by grasping the assembly and pulling away as shown. 
6.Grasp the module and pull the bracket away.
Removing the WLAN Module
1.Remove the TV Tuner module. See “Removing the TV Tuner Module” on page 50.
2.Disconnect the two antenna cables. 

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3.Remove the two securing screws.
4.Remove the WLAN module as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) 
(NYLOK) IRON2 

Chapter 353
Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Pull the HDD up as shown to remove.
NOTE: To prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 
4.Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4 

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5.Lift the HDD carrier to remove.
6.Grasp the HDD connector and pull firmly to remove. 

Chapter 355
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
4.Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*6.5-I 
(BZN(NYLOK-RED)1 

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5.Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive 
module.
 
6.Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
7.Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) 
(NYLOK) IRON2 

Chapter 357
Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Remove the Battery. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the HDD2 Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the HDD.
4.Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD2 Carrier M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) 
(NYLOK) IRON2 

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5.Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier.
6.Lift the HDD carrier to remove.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD2 Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4 

Chapter 359
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
Switch Cover M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10 86.ARE07.001
Power Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 3 86.ARE07.002
Speaker Module M3*3 (not available for order) 3 N/A
M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 86.D01V7.001
LCD Module M2.5*5-I (BNI)(NYLOK) 4 86.A03V7.003
Upper Cover M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK  5 86.A08V7.005
M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 11 86.ARE07.001
M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10 86.ARE07.001
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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.Place the computer on a clean dry surface.
3.Locate and remove the ten securing screws on the bottom of the computer.
4.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to expose the Switch Cover.
IMPORTANT:The LCD module does not fully extend. Damage will occur if...