Acer Travelmate 4330 Service Guide

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5.Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the ODD module.
 
6.Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
7.Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 (NL) 3 
						

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Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
Switch Cover M2.5*3 (NL) 5 86.TQ602.001
Keyboard M2*3 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.005
Power Board M2*3 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.005
Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.005
LCD Module M2.5*9 (NL) 4 86.TQ602.003
M2.5*5 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.002
Upper Cover M2.5*9 (NL) 17 86.TQ602.003
F/P Reader M2.5*3 (NL) 1 86.TQ602.001
Touch Pad Bracket M2.5*3 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.001
Speaker (L and R) M2.5*3 (NL) 4 86.TQ602.001
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.005
Mainboard M2.5*9 (NL) 1 86.TQ602.003
M2.5*5 (NL) 1 86.TQ602.002 
						

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Thermal Module M2.5*3.2 (INTEL) 4 86.TQ602.009
M2*3 (VGA) 4 86.TQ602.008
VGA Module M2*5 (NL) 2 86.TQ602.006
StepScrewQuantityPart No. 
						

							64Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is 
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
2.Locate and remove the five securing screws as shown.
3.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover.
IMPORTANT:The LCD module must be fully open in the horizontal position to remove the switch cover.
4.Lift the Switch Cover as shown, rightside first.
5.Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Switch Cover M2.5*3 5 
						

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Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 64.
2.Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the upper case. 
3.Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis.
4.Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to release the FFC.
5.Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Keyboard M2*3 2 
						

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Removing the Power Board
1.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
2.Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the Power Board.
NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Power Board M2*3 2 
						

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Removing the Launch Board
1.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
2.Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the mainboard.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the Launch Board.
NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Launch Board M2*3 2 
						

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Removing the Antenna
1.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 56.
2.Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown.
3.Turn the computer over, remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the FCC cables to expose the antenna 
cables underneath.
4.Secure the FFC cable out of the way using the adhesive tape.
5.Turn the computer over and push the cables through the underside of the chassis. 
						

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6.Turn the computer over, and remove the cable from the mainboard as shown.
7.Remove the Antenna Cables from the housing well as shown.
NOTE: Place the cables to one side to avoid damage. 
						

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Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
2.See “Removing the Antenna” on page 68.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
4.Turn the computer over. Disconnect the LCD cable from the top panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*9 (NL) 2