Acer Ferrari 4000 Service Guide

Chapter 254
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable 
devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM 
in module bay and onboard LAN device.
Default boot sequence should be the following: 
1.Hard Drive 
2.Floppy Devices
3.CD-ROM/DVD Drive 
4.Network Boot (since only 3 items are availble, if above 3 items are invalid, a boot menu should be shown
       when boot.) 
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...

55Chapter 2
Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
  Info. Main       Advanced       Security        Boot
 
  
Item Specific Help 
Exit Saving Changes
  
Exit Dicarding Changes
   
Load Setup Defaults
 
 
 Exit System Setup and save 
your changes to CMOS.
 
F1  Help       ↑↓ Select Item          F5/F6 Change Values             F9 Setup Defaults 
Esc Exit        ← →  Select Menu      Enter  Select   4Sub...

Chapter 356
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 screw driver
TPhilips screwdriver
TPlastic flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding...

57Chapter 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:  TravelMate 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.
NOTE: There are several...

Chapter 358
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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
HDD cover
Start
L&R hinge
coverMemory coverminiPCI
cover
HDD module
HDD
assemblyHDD
bracket
DDR2DDR1miniPCI boardKeyboard
LCD&Upper...

59Chapter 3
 
Screw List
ItemDescriptionAcer part No.
A SCREW M2.0*2.5-
I(NI)(NYLOK)86.A03V7.012
B SCREW I2.5*4M-
BKAGHY(M2.5L4)86.T25V7.013
C SCREW M2.5*6-
I(BNI)(NYLOK)86.T25V7.012
D SCREW M2.5*3-I
BIN(NYLOK)86.T23V7.010
E SCREW M2.5*7-I 
BIN(NYLOK)86.T25V7.008
F SCREW NUT IO 
EA1(MBEA1001,REV3
B)86.T23V7.001
G SCREW M2.0*4-
I(BNI)(NYLOK)86.A03V7.007 

Chapter 360
Removing the Battery Pack
1.Release the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch.
3.Remove the battery pack.
 
  

61Chapter 3
Removing the  HDD Module and the miniPCI
Removing the HDD Module
1.Remove two screws that secure the HDD cover.
2.Remove the HDD cover.
3.Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 
4.Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit.
.
Removing the Memory
1.Remove the two screws that secure the memory cover.
2.Remove the memory cover.
3.Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it.
4.Remove the other memory. 

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Removing the miniPCI
1.Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover.
2.Remove the miniPCI cover.
3.Release the wireless antenna.
4.Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the miniPCI and remove it. 

63Chapter 3
Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case
1.Remove the two screws that secure the left and right hinge cover.
2.Remove the left and right hinge cover.Detach the right and the left hinge cover form the main unit.
.
3.Remove the three screws on the rear of the main unit.
4.Remove the nineteen screws that secure the lower case..
5.Release the keyboard latch with tweezers
6.Release another keyboard latch with tweezers.
7.Pull the keyboard out.
8.Unlatch the keyboard FFC latch and...