Acer Extensa 365 Service Guide

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Disassembly and Unit Replacement
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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:
· Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
· Flat-bladed screwdriver
· Phillips screwdriver
· Hexagonal screwdriver
· Tweezers
· Plastic stick
The screws...

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3.1 General Information
3.1.1  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.
3. Press the battery compartment cover release button 
 and slide out the cover.
4. Pull out the battery pack using the pull loop at the end.
Figure 3-1 Removing the Battery Pack
Removing all power sources from the system...

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3.1.2 Connector Types
There are two kinds of connectors on the main board:
· Connectors with no locks
Unplug the cable by simply pulling out the cable from the connector.
· Connectors with locks
You can use a plastic stick to lock and unlock connectors with locks.
The cables used here are special FPC (flexible printed-circuit) cables, which are
more delicate than normal plastic-enclosed cables.  Therefore, to prevent
damage, make sure that you unlock the connectors...

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3.1.3 Disassembly Sequence
The disassembly procedure described in this manual is divided into four major sections:
· Section 4.2: Installing memory
· Section 4.3: Removing the modem board
· Section 4.4: Removing the hard disk drive
· Section 4.5: Removing the keyboard
· Section 4.6: Disassembling the inside frame assembly
· Section 4.7: Disassembling the display
The following table lists the components that need to be removed during servicing.  For example, if
you want to remove the...

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BatteryModem 
ModuleDIMMHDD
Open  
Dimm DoorOpen  
Battery DoorRemove  
HDD CoverRemove  
Display Hinge
Unplug K/B 
conector 
Remove  
K/B  
Remove 
LED Cover 
Remove 
Heat Sink
Unplug Cables 
(FDD/CD-ROM)CPU 
EMI BracketLower 
CaseUnplug 
Cables
CPU 
BoardUpper 
CaseKeyboard 
BoardRemove 
FDD/CD-ROMDC-DC 
Covert Bd
M/BAudio 
BoardSpeakerTouch 
Pad
PCMCIA 
SocketCharger 
Board
Unplug 
LCD Cable 
/Inverter Cable 
Display 
Module 
Display 
Bazel 
Inverter 
Board 
Remove...

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3.2  Installing Memory
Follow these steps to insert memory modules:
1. Turn off the computer.  Then turn the computer over to access its base.
2. Remove three screws from the memory door; then lift up and remove the memory door.
Figure 3-4 Removing the Memory Door
3. Remove the memory modules from its shipping container.
4. Align the connector edge of the memory module with the key in the connector.  Insert the edge
of the memory module board into the connector.  Use a rocking motion to...

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Figure 3-5 Installing and Removing Memory
5. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screws.
Sleep Manager must be run after installing additional memory for the
computer to hibernate properly.  If Sleep Manager is active, it will
automatically adjust the hibernation file on your notebook.
If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95 or DOS, you may
need to re-partition your hard disk drive to allow for the additional memory.
Check with your...

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3.3  Removing the Modem Board
W hen you open the memory door, you can also access and replace the modem board.  See figure
below.
Figure 3-6 Removing the Modem Board 

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3.4  Removing the Hard Disk Drive
Follow these steps to remove the hard disk drive:
1. Turn the computer over and locate the hard disk drive bay cover.
2. Press the hard disk drive bay cover release and slide the cover out to remove it.  Set aside the
cover.
3. Pull the hard disk drive tab to remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bay.
Figure 3-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive
4. Store the hard disk drive in an antistatic bag.
If you want to install a new...

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3.5  Removing the Keyboard
Follow these steps to remove the keyboard:
1. Slide out the two display hinge covers on both sides of the notebook.
Figure 3-8 Removing the Display Hinge Covers
2. Using a pointed instrument, unlock the keyboard locks.  Then pull out and flip down the
keyboard to expose the keyboard connectors.
Figure 3-9 Removing the Keyboard