Acer Travelmate 2430 Service Guide
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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 with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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 . 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.
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 Module*6Keyboard Lower Case Assembly *3 *3 *11 *4 Dimm Cover Memory*2 *2 Launch Board Modem Cover Modem Board*1 *2 CPU RTC BatteryMini PCI Card Plate Thermal Module*4 *3 HDD Holder*2 *2 Middle Cover Upper Case Assembly W ireless LAN AntennaTouchpad Cover Touchpad Button Pad Touchpad Upper CaseTouchpad Cable Touchpad Scroll Key FDD Module VGA Heatsink PlateCPU Heatsink PlateODD Support BracketHDD BracketODD Module Main Board DC BoardPCMCIA Slot Speaker Set ODD BracketODD W ireless LAN Card Disconnect W ireless LAN Antenna *4 *2 *3 *1 *1 *4 *2 *4 *2 *4 *2
49Chapter 3 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
Chapter 350 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.
51Chapter 3 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 screws securing the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover. 3.Pop out the memory. 4.Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket.
53Chapter 3 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 the Battery” on page 50. 2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53. 4.Remove the three screws securing the system fan. 5.Disconnect the fan cable. 6.Then detach the fan from the main unit.
Chapter 354 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. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53. 3.Pop out the wireless LAN card. 4.Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae. 5.Then remove the wireless LAN card from the main unit.
55Chapter 3 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 detach the LCD module carefully.