Acer Travelmate 530 Service Guide
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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 the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
54Chapter 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. 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.
Chapter 355 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, M2.0X5 GScrew, M2.0X7 H Screw, M2.0X0.4P+3FP-ZK(NL) I Screw, M2.5X12 J Screw, M2.5X18 Start Battery Heatsink coverMiddle CoverMemoryHDD Module Fan Heatsink CPUMx1 Nx2 Rx2 Sx2Ox2 FDD ModuleOptical Module HDD ShieldingHDD CarrierHDD Px4 HDD Connector Mx2 Mx1 Hx4 FDD BracketFDD Drive FDD FPCFDD Door Dx2 Optical Drive DoorOptical DriveOptical Brackets Nx1 Mx2KeyboardOx2 Switch BoardMini PCI EMI ShieldingLCD Module Mx2 Nx2 Ox2Kx2 Kx2 Ox6 Jx2 Mx4 Nx2 Ix2 Kx2 Logic UpperLogic Lower Main BoardWireless Card Power Cable PCMCIA SlotOptical Drive Brackets Kx2 Bx4 Fx4 Kx3 Touchpad BracketLx7 Audio BoardSpeakers Touchpad Phone Jack Board Lx1 Lx2 Touchpad CoverWireless Card Antenna Line Hinge Saddles Lx4 Lx4 Lx2 LCD BezelNx2 LCD Inverter Mx4 Dx4 LCD BracketsLCD Wireset Cx6 Mx2 Ax2 LCD w/ BracketsLCD Panel LCD LatchLCD Hinges Fx3 Kx1
56Chapter 3 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
Chapter 357 Removing the Battery Pack 1.Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch. 2.Then remove the battery.
58Chapter 3 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.
Chapter 359 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
Chapter 361 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. 3.Disconnect the modem card connector and modem card cable, then remove the modem card. 4.Disconnect the LCD power cable. 5.Remove the two screws holding the mini PCI EMI shielding. 6.For bluetooth sku, you need to disconnect the bluetooth line, cable and the connector then remove the bluetooth card. 7.Then, disconnect the right antenna line. 8.Pop up the wireless LAN card with fingures the remove the wireless LAN card.
62Chapter 3 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.