Acer Extensa 660 Maintenance Manual

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Table 6-2  System Base Assembly FRU Listing
Base Assembly FRU Description Assembly/
Disassembly 
ParagraphTI Part No.
PWB Assemblies
Mainboard PWB Assembly, Extensa 66x 6.5.15 9813135-0001
CPU PWB Assembly 6.5.8 9813136-0001
Power Supply PWB Assembly 6.5.13 9813138-0001
HDD/Battery Transfer Board PWB Assembly 6.5.16 9813143-0001
Audio Board PWB Assembly 6.5.14 9813140-0001
LED Board PWB Assembly 6.5.11 9813142-0001
Glidepad Assembly w/Plastic 6.5.12 9813157-0001
Button Board PWB...

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Nameplate, Logo Ref 9813173-0001
Nameplate, Model 660CD Ref 9813173-0002
Nameplate, Model 660CDT Ref 9813173-0003
PCMCIA Doors (w/Spring) Ref 9813175-0001
Covers, Doors, Buttons
Cover Assembly, Advanced PCI Board 6.5.4 9813156-0001
Cover, Memory Expansion Section 2 9813178-0001
Right and Left Hinge Covers Ref 9813161-0001
HDD Cover Door 6.5.5 9813158-0001
Rubber Foot Ref 9813179-0001
Table 6-3  Customer-Replaceable Units (CRUs)
Base Assembly FRU Description Assembly/
Disassembly...

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6.5 FRU Removal/Replacement Procedures
The following paragraphs contain field service-level removal/replacement procedures 
for the 660 Series Notebook Computers.
Most FRU removal/replacement procedures involve connecting and disconnecting cable 
connectors. The Extensa series uses two types of connectors including:
¨Locking-type connectors - use a plastic stick to unlock and lock these type of 
connectors as shown in Figure 6-4.
¨Non-locking connectors
Options
Battery, Primary,...

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Figure 6-4  Removing/Installing Cables with ZIF Connectors
6.5.1 Removing/Replacing the Primary Battery Pack
Before performing any of the assembly/disassembly procedures, always disconnect the 
AC adapter from the notebook and remove all battery packs. The procedure for removing 
and replacing the primary battery pack is as follows:
1.Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.
2.Press the battery release latch outwards (underneath the notebook) as shown...

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Figure 6-5  Battery Removal/Replacement
6.5.2 Removing/Replacing a Media Bay Device
The computer has a latch-controlled locking mechanism that prevents accidental 
removal of devices from the modular bay.
Follow these steps to change modules.
1.Turn off the computer.
2.Press the release latch on the bottom of the computer as shown in Figure 6-6.
3.Pull out the accessory currently in the modular bay.
Secondary
Battery Release
Latch
Optional Media
Bay Secondary
Battery Pack...

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Figure 6-6  Removing/Replacing a Media Bay Device
4.Unpack the new accessory.
5.Slide the new accessory into the modular bay and push the accessory until 
it latches into place.
6.Place the original accessory in a safe place.
7.Turn on the computer.
Module Lock
Grip Area 

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6.5.3 Removing/Replacing PCMCIA Options
The procedure for removing and replacing the PCMCIA options is as follows:
1.Stop operation according to operating system (Windows 95 or Windows for 
Workgroups) instructions.
2.Press the upper card eject button to eject the upper card, lower button 
controls the lower card and use both buttons for Type III devices (refer to 
Figure 6-7).
3.To replace the PCMCIA device, remove any filler cards present and insert the 
device. Reinstall any...

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connectors and remove any installed PCMCIA options.
3. Turn the computer over and locate the APCI Access Cover as shown in 
Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-8  Removing/Replacing the APCI Option
Bottom of Notebook
Advanced PCI Compartment
Compartment 
with cover removed
Advanced PCI Connector 

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6.5.5  Removing/Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly
The procedure for removing and replacing the Hard Disk Drive assembly is as follows:
1. Power down the notebook,  disconnect the AC adapter, if installed, and remove 
any installed battery packs as described in Paragraphs 6.5.1 and 6.5.2.
2.Disconnect any peripheral device interface cables from the external interface 
connectors.
3. Turn the computer over and remove the hard disk drive bay cover (refer to 
Figure 6-9).
4. Slide...

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6.5.6 Removing/Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
The procedure for removing and replacing the keyboard assembly is as follows:
1.Turn off the computer; disconnect the AC power adapter (if attached), and 
remove the battery packs as described in Paragraphs 6.5.1 and 6.5.2.
2.Press the Cover Release Latch and open the notebook to a full 180 degree 
position.
3.Locate the keyboard tabs along the top edge of the notebook. Using a small 
plastic stick, press down and toward the front of...