Acer Aspire S3 Ms2346 Service Guide

Machine Maintenance3-17
Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board)0
NOTE:NOTE:
For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page  3-18, “ Removing 
the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) ” 
1. Perform the “ Removing the Lower Case ” procedure described on page 3-9.
2. Perform the “ Removing the Battery Pack ” procedure described on page 3-10.
3. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the WLAN board ( 1) then release the DC-In cable from 
the self adhesive tape securing it ( 2).
Figure 3-18. DC-In Cable...

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Removing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board)0
1. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case ” procedure described on page 3-9.
2. Perform the “ Removing the Battery Pack ” procedure described on page 3-10.
3. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the M-SATA board & the mainboard ( 1) then release the 
DC-In cable from the self adhesive tape securing it ( 2).
Figure 3-20. DC-In Cable (M-SATA Board)
4. Detach the DC-In socke t from the upper case.
Figure 3-21. DC-In 

Machine Maintenance3-19
Removing the HDD Module0
NOTE:NOTE:
For models that have SSD disk drive  installed, please proceed to page 3-22, “ Removing 
the SSD Module ”. 
1. Perform the “ Removing the Lower Case ” procedure described on page 3-9.
2. Perform the “ Removing the Battery Pack ” procedure described on page 3-10.
3. Release the HDD cable from the adhesive tape securing it.
Figure 3-22. HDD Cable Adhesive Tape
4. Grasp the plastic tab and use it to disengage the HDD cable from its connector....

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5. Remove the screw securing the HDD module to the upper case. 
Figure 3-24. HDD Module Screw
6. Detach the HDD module from the upper case.
Figure 3-25. HDD Module
Table 3-24. Screw
StepScrewQuantityScrew Type
HDD Module Disassembly
M2 x L31 

Machine Maintenance3-21
7. Detach the cable from the HDD module. 
Figure 3-26. HDD Cable
8. Remove the four screw s securing the HDD module to the bracket ( 1) then detach the HDD 
module from the bracket ( 2). 
Figure 3-27. HDD Bracket Screws
Table 3-27. Screws
StepScrewQuantityScrew Type
HDD Bracket Disassembly M3 x L44 

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Removing the SSD Module0
1. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case ” procedure described on page 3-9.
2. Perform the “ Removing the Battery Pack ” procedure described on page 3-10.
3. Release the SSD cable from the adhesive tape securing it.
Figure 3-28. SSD Cable Adhesive Tape
4. Grasp the plastic tab and use it to disengage the SSD cable from its connector.
Figure 3-29. SSD Cable 

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5. Remove the screw securing the SSD module to the upper case. 
Figure 3-30. SSD Module Screw
6. Detach the SSD module from the upper case.
Figure 3-31. SSD Module
Table 3-30. Screw
StepScrewQuantityScrew Type
SSD Module Disassembly
M2 x L31 

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7. Detach the cable from the SSD module. 
Figure 3-32. SSD Cable
8. Remove the four screws securing the SSD module to the bracket ( 1) then detach the SSD 
module from the bracket ( 2). 
Figure 3-33. SSD Bracket Screws
Table 3-33. Screws
StepScrewQuantityScrew Type
SSD Bracket Disassembly M3 x L44 

Machine Maintenance3-25
Removing the Card Reader Board0
1. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case ” procedure described on page 3-9.
2. Perform the “ Removing the Battery Pack ” procedure described on page 3-10.
3. Disconnect the card reader cable from the mainboard and the card reader board. 
Figure 3-34. Card Reader Cable
4. Remove the two screws securing the card reader board to the upper case. 
Figure 3-35. Card Reader Board Screws
Table 3-35. Screws
StepScrewQuantityScrew Type
Card Reader Board...

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5. Detach the card reader board from the upper case.
Figure 3-36. Card Reader Board
NOTE:NOTE:
A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in 
Figure 3-36. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board.