Acer Travelmate 530 Service Guide

Chapter 353
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 screw driver
TFlat head screwdriver
TLarge flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
TNut driver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.  During the disassembly process, group...

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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.
NOTE:  TravelMate 530 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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
  
Screw List
ItemDescription
A CPU FRAME NUT
B Screw, #4-40UNF
C Screw, M2.0X2.5NL
DScrew, M2.0X3
EScrew, M2.0X3NL
FScrew,...

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KScrew, M2.5X3NL
LScrew, M2.5X4
MScrew, M2.5X5
NScrew, M2.5X7NL
OScrew, M2.5X9NL
PScrew, M3.0X3
Q Screw, TPB-1.7 3.5P-ZK(NL)
R Thermal screw with spring
S Thermal screw with white spring
ItemDescription 

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch.
2.Then remove the battery.
 
  

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Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and 
the CPU
Removing the HDD Module
1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD module.
2. Then take the HDD module away.
Removing the Memory
1.Remove the screw as shown here.
2. Remove the DIMM door.
3.
Removing the Optical Module
1. Remove the screw that secures the optical module.
2. Push the optical module outwards.
3. Then take out the optical module. 

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Removing the FDD Module
1.Remove the two screws that secures the FDD module.
2.Disconnect FDD FPC.
3.Then remove the FDD module.
Removing the CPU
1.Replace the screw that secure the heatsink cover.
2.Remove the heatsink cover.
3.Remove the two screws that fasten the fan.
4.Disconnect the fan cable then remove the fan..
5.Remove the four screws as the picture shows.
6.Then remove the heatsink..
7.Unlock the CPU lock with the flat head screwdriver.
8.Then remove the CPU 

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Removing the Keyboard, the Memory, the Modem Card, the LCD Module 
and the Switch Board
Removing the Keyboard
1.Remove the two screws on the bottom panel.
2.Use a tool to pull the keyboard locks outwards as shown here.
3.Disconnect the keyboard FPC, then detach the keyboard off the main unit.
Removing the Memory, the Modem Card (Bluetooth Card) and the Wireless LAN Card
1.Pop up the memory then remove the memory.
2.Unscrew the two screws that fasten the MDC door then remove the MDC door....

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Removing the Switch Board and the LCD module
1.Unscrew the two screws that secure the middle cover, one on each side.
2.Use a tool to prize out the middle cover.
3.Remove the two screws holding the switch board.
4.Unscrew the two screws that fasten the LCD hinge, one on each side.
5. Remove the two screws as shown here, one on each side.
6.Take the two screws off the bottom panel as shown here, one on each side.
7.Disconnect the LCD power cable.
8.Then detach the LCD module off the main unit.