Acer Travelmate 2600 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. NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 2100/2600). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. 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.
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 Modem Cover*2 *2 CPU Second Fan Thermal ModuleJ*3 HDD Holder G*2 Middle Cover Upper Case Assembly Wireless LAN AntennaTouchpad Cover Touchpad Button Pad Touchpad Upper CaseTouchpad Cable Touchpad Scroll Key FDD Module VGA Thermal PlateCPU Heatsink PlateODD Support BracketHDD BracketODD Module Main Board DC BoardPCMCIA Slot Speaker Set ODD BracketODD D*4 J*2 J*7 *1 F*1 J*4 D*2 *4 D*2D*4 *2 Modem BoardD*2Wireless LAN Board RTC Battery *4 Second Fan BracketJ*3
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 14.1 H*6 for 15.0L*1 LCD Module
Chapter 350 Removing the Battery 1.To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. 2.Then slide the battery out from the machine.
51Chapter 3 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 remove the modem board.
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 unit. . Removing the Launch Board 1.See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
55Chapter 3 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 cable. 6.Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left. 7.Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left. 8.Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.