Acer Travelmate 2430 Service Guide

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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...

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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
.
NOTE:  Aspire 9100 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. 

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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 Module*6Keyboard
Lower Case
Assembly
*3
*3
*11
*4
Dimm Cover
Memory*2
*2
Launch Board...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00
B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)
C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)
D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL
E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL
F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI
G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
4 LCD
Cushions
*4
LCD Bezel
Inverter
LCD*4LCD Panel
LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial
Cable
*4*1
LCD Module 

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Removing the Battery
1.Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.
Removing the Hard Disc D rive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover.
3.Then remove the HDD cover.
4.Pull the HDD module backwards as shown.
5.Remove the HDD module. 
Disassembling the Hard Disc D rive Module
1.Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket.
2.Remove the other two screw on the other side.
3.Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket. 

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Removing the O ptical Disc D rive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.
3.Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module.
4.Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver.
5.Then remove the ODD module.
Disassembling the O ptical Disc D rive Module
1.Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket.
2.Then remove the ODD bracket.
Removing the Memory
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.Remove the two...

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Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.Open the notebook as image shows.
3.Detach the middle cover carefully then remove it.
Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.Remove the four screws securing the keyboard.
4.Turn the keyboard over as shown.
5.Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU
1.See “Removing...

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7.Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module.
8.Then remove the CPU thermal module.
NOTE: Please remove the screws in the order that the image indicates. Start from 4, 3, 2 then 1. When you 
reassemble the CPU thermal module, secure the screws as the order: 1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you 
average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well. 
9.Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver.
10.Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully....

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Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.
3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.
4.Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver.
5.Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable.
6.Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae then release the antennae.
7.Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the rear side.
8.Remove the two screws securing the LCD module on the bottom.
9.Then...