Acer TravelMate 2480 3260 3270 User Manual

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Chapter 365
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...

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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.
3.Remove the battery pack. 

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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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
Middle CoverHDD CoverDIMM CoverH*2
P*1
HDD ModuleO*4 H*3
CPU
Lower Case
Assembly
86.9A353.3R0*2
Modem Board
Memory...

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Screw List
ItemDescriptionPart Number
A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081
B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI  86.00059.220 (PC Card slot 
x4)
C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230
D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230
E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A323.6R0
F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) 86.9A323.8R0
G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 86.9A352.3R0
H SCREW 86.9A352.4R0
I SCREW M2.5*4L(NYLOCK)BLACK ZN  86.9A353.4R0
J SCREW M2.5X6   86.9A353.6R0
K SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700  86.9A353.8R0
L SCRW...

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Unlock the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
  

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Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the 
Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1.Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover.
2.Detach the HDD cover from the main unit.
3.Remove the screw holding the HDD module as shown.
4.Then disconnect the entire HDD module from the main unit.
Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board
1.Remove the two screws fastening the RAM cover.
2.Detach the RAM cover from the main unit.
3.Pop out...

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6.Remove the wireless LAN card from the socket.
7.Remove the two screws holidng the modem board to the main board as shown.
8.Detach the modem board from the main board then disconnect the modem board cable.
Removing the ODD Module
1.Remove one screw holding the ODD module on the bottom side.
2.Push the ODD module outwards then remove it.
Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard)
1.Remove the two screws holding the keyboard cover to the main unit. 
2.Open the LCD 180 degree as shown....

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4.Remove the two screw fastening the keyboard to the upper case.
5.Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch board.
6.Take out the wireless LAN antenna set from the guide-line as shown.
7.Disconnect the LCD cable from the main board.
8.Disconnect the lid switch cable from the main board.
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9.If you laptop has CCD module (web camera module), please disconnect CCD cable as shown.
10.Remove four screws holding the LCD module to the upper and lower case assembly.
11 .Detach the entire LCD...