Acer Travelmate 260 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:
!Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
!Flat-bladed screw driver
!Phillips screw driver
!Tw e e z e r s
!Flat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick
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 
						

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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. 
						

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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
Video Capture
Kit CoversCD-ROM
Module
CD-Rom DriveCD-ROM
Drive Chassis
Ex4
Jx2
CD-ROM
Transfer Board
HDD CoverDIMM Cover
DIMM
Left & Right
Hinge Caps
Middle Cover
Modem Cover
Bx1
Modem BoardBx2
Ax1Bx1
LCD Coaxial
Cable
Launch BoardKeyboardLCD Cable
CoverFx2
Dx2
LCD ModuleAx4
LCD Bezel
Left & Right
Speakers Gx3 (for 14.1 TFT)
Gx5 (for13.3 TFT)
Gx2 Ex4 (for 14.1 TFT)
Gx2 (for13.3 TFT)
LCD PanelLCDInverter BoardGx2
Inverter Wire
Cable
LCD Coaxial
CableLCD BracketsFx4 (for 13.3 TFT)
HDD ModuleHDD Bracket
HDD
HDD
Connector
Cx2
Main Unit
Microphone
Cable
CPU Heat
Sink Plate
Upper Case 
						

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Main Unit
CPU Fan
Gx1
RTC Battery
Holder
FDD FPCFDD Bezel
RTC Battery
Touch Pad
Frame
Touch Pad
FPC
Touch Pad
BoardTouch Pad Frame
W/ Touch Pad
Button
Touch Pad
Scroll Key
CPU Heat
Sink PlateDx2LCD Module
Upper CaseBx1
Ax8
CPU Heat
SinkKx4Charger PlateAudio BoardModem Board
Hx1 Fx1
Hx2
Fx1
Main Board
PCMCIA Plate
PCMCIA Slot
I/O Port
Bracket
Modem Cable
Bx4
Ix6
FDD Module
FDDFDD Bracket Bx2 
						

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A M2.5*L6 (Black) 
B M2*L4 (Black) 
C M3*L4 (Silver) 
D M2*L10 (Black) 
E 2M*L3 (Silver) 
F M2.0*L4 (Black) 
G M2.5*L4 (Silver)
H M2*L5 (Silver) 
I SCR. HEX NUT W / WASHER&NYLOK#4 (Silver) 
J CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW (Silver)
K CPU Heat Sink SPECIAL SCREW (Sky blue) 
						

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.
To remove the battery pack, push the battery release button inward then slide the battery pack out from 
the machine.
Removing the Battery Cover
1.
To remove the battery cover, press the cover side outward carefully then remove the cover. 
						

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Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49
2.
To remove the CD-ROM drive module, push the release button outward.
3.
Slide it out from the machine.
Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49
2.
To disassemble the CD-ROM drive module, first remove four screws as shown.
3.
Remove the CD-ROM drive module from the CD-ROM drive chassis. 
						

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4.
Remove the two screws from the CD-ROM board then remove the CDROM board from the drive. 
						

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49
2.
To remove the hard disk drive, first remove the hard disk drive cover screw, then remove the cover.
3.
Remove the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully.
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.
See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49
2.
See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 52
3.
To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the two screws from the hard disk drive bracket.
4.
Remove the gasket from the hard disk drive module.