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7.Pull the CPU heatsink backward then rightward from the main unit.
Removing the RTC Battery
1.See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.Use flat-bladed screwdriver to remove the RTC battery gently.
Removing the Touch Pad Cable
1.See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.To remove the touch pad cable, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the main board. 
						

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6.Remove the touch pad frame from the upper case carefully.
7.Remove the touchpad scroll from the upper case.
8.Remove the touch pad board then disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board.
9.Remove the touch pad cable form the upper case carefully. 
						

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Removing the Upper Case
1.
See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.
See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.
See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.
See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.
To remove the upper case, first remove eight screws from the base of the unit as shown.
8.
Pull the upper case from the unit gently. 
						

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Disassembling the Lower Case
Removing the Charger Plate
1.
See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.
See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.
See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.
See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.
See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 67
8.
To remove the charger plate, first remove the screw from the charger plate then remove the charger plate 
from the main board.
Removing the Fan
1.
See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.
See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.
See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.
See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.
See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 67
8.
To remove the Fan, first disconnect the fan cable from the main board. 
						

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9.Remove the screw from the Fan, then remove the fan from the panel.
Removing the Main Board
1.See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 67
8.See “Removing the Charger Plate” on page 68
9.See “Removing the Fan” on page 68
10.Remove three screws from the main board as shown.
11.Pull the audio jack connector and battery connector out to remove the main board from the panel 
carefully. 
						

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12.Detach the audio board from the main board.
Removing the Modem Cable
1.See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 67
8.See “Removing the Charger Plate” on page 68
9.See “Removing the Fan” on page 68
10.See “Removing the Main Board” on page 69
11.To remove the modem cable, first disconnect the modem cable from the main board.
12.Remove the modem cable from the main board. 
						

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Removing the PCMCIA Slot
1.
See “Removing the Hinge Cap” on page 55
2.
See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 55
3.
See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56
4.
See “Removing the Cable Cover” on page 56
5.
See “Removing the 12.1” TFT LCD Module” on page 57
6.
See “Removing the CPU Heatsink” on page 64
7.
See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 67
8.
See “Removing the Charger Plate” on page 68
9.
See “Removing the Fan” on page 68
10.
See “Removing the Main Board” on page 69
11.
Remove four screws from the PCMCIA plate to remove the plate.
12.
Remove two screws from the PCMCIA slot to detach it from the main board. 
						

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Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products.  Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or 
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating 
the same operation.
3.Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.  
Symptoms (Verified)Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or 
stay on.)Power System check
POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are 
indicated.Symptom-to-FRU Index
Undetermined Problems
POST detects an error and displayed messages on 
screen.Error Messages List
The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a 
FRU code.Running PQA Diagnostic Program
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Error Symptom-to-FRU Index
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent 
problems).Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to Error 
Symptom-to-FRU Index.
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures
Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, cable or diskette.  A write-enabled, diagnostic 
diskette is required.
NOTE: 
Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it.  Multiple labels can 
cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. 
Do the following to select the test device. 
1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program.
2.
Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.
3.
Press F2 in the test items.
4.
Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1.
Reconnect the diskette drive.
2.
Replace the diskette driver cable.
3.
Replace the diskette drive.
4.
Replace the system board.
CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, cable, or CD-ROM.  Make sure that the CD-ROM 
does not have any label attached to it.  The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1.
Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program.
2.
Go to the diagnostic CD-ROM in the test items.
3.
Press F2 in the test items.
4.
Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board.  If the error still remains:
1.
Reconnect the CD-ROM drive.
2.
Replace the diskette driver cable.
3.
Replace the CD-ROM drive.
4.
Replace the system board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable 
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.  See “Running the Diagnostics” for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem.  (Do not replace a 
non-defective FRU):
1.
Reconnect the keyboard cables.
2.
Replace the keyboard.
3.
Replace the system board.