Acer Travelmate 2100 Service Guide

Chapter 346
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
TFlat-bladed screw driver
TPhillips screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
TPlastic Flat-bladed screw driver
THexed Screw Driver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws...

47Chapter 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. 

Chapter 348
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.
Start
Battery
HDD ModuleHinge Caps
HDD
LCD ModuleF*6Keyboard
Lower Case
Assembly
J*5
F*10
D*4
DIMM Cover
Memory*2
J*2
Launch Board...

49Chapter 3
Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCREW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK 
(86.00123.630)
B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100)
C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-
420325(86.9A352.3R0)
D SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0)
E SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0) 
F SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0)
G SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3  (86.9A552.3R0)
H SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI  (86.9A552.4R0)
I SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI (86.9A553.3R0)
J SCREW M2.5*4L NI (86.9A553.4R0)
4 LCD
Cushions
E*4
LCD Bezel
Inverter
LCDL*4LCD Panel
LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial
Cable
H*8 for...

Chapter 350
Removing the Battery
1.To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.
2.Then slide the battery out from the machine. 

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Removing the Memory Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.
3.Remove the dimm cover.
4.Pop up the memory.
5.Then remove the memory. 

Chapter 352
Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover. 
3.Remove the modem cover from the machine.
4.Disconnect the wireless antennae. (AUX: gray; above/Main: black; below) 
5.Pop out the wireless LAN board.
6.To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 
7.Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then...

53Chapter 3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.
3.Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 53.
3.Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.
4.Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder. 

Chapter 354
Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap.
3.Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.
4.Remove the left hinge cap.
5.Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side.
6.Detach the middle cover from the machine.
7.Turn over the middle cover, then disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the 
main...

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2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
3.Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.
Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
3.See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 54.
4.See “Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board” on page 52.
5.Pull the wireless antennae. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the 
cable. Then disconnect the LCD inverter...