Acer Ferrari 3400 Service Guide

44Chapter 2 

Chapter 345
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:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TSmall Philips screwdriver
TPhilips screwdriver
TFlat blade screwdriver
TPlastic flat blade screwdriver
THex wrench (2.5mm)
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly...

46Chapter 3
General Information
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.Remove the battery pack.
NOTE:  Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may 
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 

Chapter 347
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to 
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
HDD DoorMiddle CoverODD Module
HDD ModuleHx2
Fx2LCD ModuleSx4
ODD BoardODD Bracket
KeyboardHx2
Mx3
Main Unit...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A NUT-I/O 
B SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK 
C SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 
D SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 
E SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK 
F SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 
G SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK
H SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK 
I SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK 
J SCREW M2.5X5.0-I-NI-NYLOK 
K SCREW M2.5X5.5-P-NI-NYLOK 
LCD Module
6 LCD
Cushions
Jx6
LCD Bezel
LCD Inverter
LCD
AssemblyHx4LCD Panel
LCD Brackets Hx4LCD Coaxial
CableLCDWireless
AntennaHx2LCD Latch Kit
Bracket
Dx1
LCD Latch Kit
Dx4 

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L SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK 
M SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN
N SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK 
O SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK 
P SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK
Q SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK 
R SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI 
S SCREW M2.5X7
T SCREW M3.0X3.5
U SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK)
ItemDescription
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50Chapter 3
Removing the Battery Pack
1.Release the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
 
  

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Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD 
module
Removing the Optical Module
1.Slide the optical disk drive latch.
2.Remove the ODD module.
Removing the HDD Module
1.Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.
2.Remove the HDD cover.
3.Remove the HDD module.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
1.Remove the screw that secures the PCI door then remove the PCI door.
2.Disconnect the right and the left wireless antenna.
3.Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it....

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Removing the LCD Module
1.Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side.
2.Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver.
3.Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case.
4.Disconnect the left wireless LAN antenna line. Then take out the antenna from the upper case with a 
tweezers.
5.Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; two on each side.
6.Then remove the entire LCD module. 

Chapter 353
Disassembling the Main Unit
Remove the function key board and the keyboard
1.Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board.
2.Disconnect function key board connector
3.Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board.
4.Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard.
5.Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows.
6.Turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard.
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and...