Acer Travelmate 4060 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
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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 CoverODD ModuleRAM/Wireless
Cover*2
*2
HDD ModuleWireless LAN
CardMemory
IO BezelE*2
*2
Heatsink
Cover
special...

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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 screw pads
M*4
LCD Bezel
*6 hinges
*2 brackets
LCD Inverter
LCD
AssemblyLCD Cover
*4
LCD Module
LCDLCD CableLCD Brackets
Antenna set 

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Unlock the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch as shown.
3.Then remove the battery pack. 

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Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/
the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1.Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.
2.Remove the HDD cover.
3.Remove the screw fastening the HDD module to the notebook.
4.Then detach the HDD module from the notebook.
Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card
1.Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover.
2.Remove the RAM/Wireless cover.
3.Pop up the memory then remove...

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Removing the Thermal Module and CPU
1.Remove the three screws holding the thermal door
2.Detach the thermal door.
3.Disconnect the fan cable from the main board.
4.Remove the three screws fastening the thermal module.
5.Disconnect the fan cable.
NOTE: When you remove the screws fastening the thermal module, please follow the number order 3, 2, 1 on 
the thermal module. When you need to assemble the thermal module, fasten the screws as the order 1, 
2, 3 on the thermal module.
6.Use a...

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Removing the ODD Module
1.Remove the three screws holding the middle cover.
2.Detach the middle cover carefully.
3.Then remove the two screws fastening the keyboard.
4.Turn over the keyboard as shown.
5.Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove the keyboard.
6.Remove the screw that fastens the ODD module.
7.Turn over the notebook computer then detach the ODD module carefully.
NOTE: When you reattach the ODD, please make sure you attach the ODD module completely to the main...

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3.Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown.
4.Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
5.Pull out the antenna set with a tweezers then take out the antenna set from the main unit.
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6.Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
7.Remove the four screws holding the right and the left hinge. Two on each side.
8.Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1.Remove the two screws holding the switch board.
2.Remove the switch board.
3.Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board.
4.Disconnect the bluetooth cable.
5.Remove the five screws that secure the upper case.
6.Remove the 17 screws on the bottom as shown.
7.Detach the upper case assembly and place it next to the lower case assembly.
8.Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the upper case...