Acer Extensa 610 Service Guide

Disassembly and Unit Replacement4-114.5.2Removing the Internal Drive
1.Pull up and remove the FDD/CD module latches.
2.Unplug the internal drive cable (CN14/CN17 for CD-ROM or CN14 for FDD).
3.Pull out the internal drive and set it aside.Ensure the drive cables do not become hooked on the inside frame
assembly when removing and reinstalling the drive.Figure 4-11Removing the Internal Drive 

4-12Service Guide4.5.3Replacing the CPU
The unique ZIF (zero insertion force) socket allows you to easily  remove the CPU.  Follow these
steps to remove the CPU and install a replacement CPU.  See figure below.
1.Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the opening at the left end of the socket (labeled OPEN)
and push towards the other end of the socket.
2.Pull out the CPU.  Then insert the replacement CPU.  Insure the CPU is properly keyed
before pressing it into the socket.
3.Insert a flat-blade...

Disassembly and Unit Replacement4-134.5.4Removing the Display
1.Remove the two screws that secure the display cable to the motherboard.  Then unplug the
display cable.Figure 4-13Unplugging the Display Cable
2.Remove the four display hinge screws.  Then detach the display from the main unit and set
aside.Figure 4-14Removing the Display Hinge Screws 

4-14Service Guide4.5.5Detaching the Top Cover
1.Screws found on the lower case secure the top cover with the lower.  However, you may not
need to remove all six screws.  Follow the discussion below for details.
· If you only want to remove the top cover from the lower case, remove all screws exceptfor the encircled ones in this figure below.
· If you intend to remove the motherboard with the chasis from the lower case, remove all
screws.Figure 4-15Removing the Bottom Screws 

Disassembly and Unit Replacement4-152.Remove three screws near the display hinge screw holes and one screw near the PC card
slots.  Before you detached the top cover make sure that you unplug the cable for the CN19
(touch pad). Unsnap the top cover from the base assembly and set aside.Figure 4-16Detaching the Top Cover from the Base Assembly 

4-16Service Guide4.5.6Removing the Base Assembly
Remove four screws that secure the inside frame assembly to the base assembly.  Then detach
the inside frame assembly from the base assembly.Figure 4-17Detaching the Base Assembly 

Disassembly and Unit Replacement4-174.5.7Removing the Motherboard
1.Remove the fan by (3) removing the sticker and (4) unplugging the fan cable (CN9).Figure 4-18Removing the FanWhen installing the fan, the fan hole should face the rear of the unit
to draw thermal air out of the system.
2.Remove the audio board by (1) unplugging the audio board connector (CN5), and then (2)
pulling up the audio board.Figure 4-19Removing the Audio Board 

4-18Service Guide3.Unplug the battery connector board cable (CN18).Figure 4-20Removing the Battery Connector Board
4.Unplug the (a) LCD cover switch cable (CN8) and (b) speaker cables (CN7 and CN10).Figure 4-21Unplugging the LCD Cover Switch and Speaker Cables CN7
CN8
CN10 

Disassembly and Unit Replacement4-195.Turn the unit over and remove the two screws that secure the Charger Board to the inside of
the assembly frame.  Then remove the board.Figure 4-22Removing the Charger Board
6.Remove seven screws that secure the motherboard to the inside assembly frame.  Then
release the latch and pull up the motherboard to detach it from the inside assembly frame.Figure 4-23Detaching the Motherboard from the Inside Assembly Frame 

4-20Service Guide4.5.8Disassembling the Motherboard
REMOVING THE PC CARD SLOT UNITThe PC Card Connector Module is normally part of the motherboard spare part.  The following
removal procedure is for reference only.Figure 4-24Removing the PC Card Slot Unit
REMOVING THE KEYBOARD CONNECTION BOARDPull up the keyboard connection board to remove it.Figure 4-25Removing the Keyboard Connection Board