Acer Travelmate 6492 Service Guide

Chapter 371
Removing the Antenna Cables
1. Turn the computer over. Remove the Antenna Cables from the three securing pins as shown.
2. Turn the computer over. Locate the socket as indicated.
3. Using fine tweezers, disconnect the cable as shown. 

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4. Pull the black MIC cable through the mainboard.
Note: This cable is not attached to the LCM 
Module. Move the cable out of the work area to 
avoid damage.5. Pull the white and gray cables through the 
mainboard.
6. Remove the two gray cables and the white cable from the securing pins as shown. 

Chapter 373
Removing the LCM Module
CAUTION: Ensure all cables are removed from securing pins before proceeding to avoid damage.
1. Locate and remove the four screws as shown.
Note: The earth wire is disconnected when the 
screws are removed.2. Locate and remove the two screws from the rear 
of the computer as shown.
3. Disconnect the cable from the connector as shown.
4. Using two hands, lift the LCM Module clear and remove from the chassis as shown. 

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Removing the TouchPad
Removing the Mainboard
1. Locate the TouchPad cable as shown.
2. Using tweezers, release the locking latch and disconnect the cable as shown.
3. Using both hands, remove the casing and TouchPad as shown.
1. Locate the two screws (red markers) and two connectors (yellow markers) as shown. 

Chapter 375
2. Remove the screws and disconnect the connectors using tweezers as shown.
3. Open the VGA Port cover as shown.
CAUTION: If the VGA Port cover is left closed, 
damage to the mainboard may result.4. Grip the mainboard from the rear and lift up.
Note: If any resistance is met while removing the 
mainboard, ease the computer case outward to 
clear the obstruction.
5. Lift the mainboard clear of the chassis. 

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Removing the Heatsink and Fan Module
1. Locate and remove the two screws from the 
mainboard.2. Turn the mainboard over. Locate the connector 
and two screws as shown.
3. Remove the two screws and the Heatsink securing bracket as shown.
4. Hold the Fan unit with one hand and remove the Heatsink as shown.
5. Disconnect the Fan cable as shown. 6. Remove the Fan Module by lifting straight up. 

Chapter 377
Removing the CPU
1. Using a screw driver, unscrew the CPU counter 
clockwise.2. Remove the CPU from the bracket as shown. 

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LCM Module Disassembly Procedure
Removing the LCM Bezel
CAUTION: When using tools, be careful not to scratch the computer casing.
1. Locate and remove the four mylar (small red markers) and two rubber (large red markers) screw covers 
as shown. Remove the six bezel securing screws.
Note: Do not discard the screw covers — they are reusable.
2. Loosen the bezel by lifting all the edges upward as shown.
3. Push in the cover locks to allow the bezel to pass 
freely over them.4. Remove the bezel...

Chapter 379
Removing the LCD Panel
1. Locate and remove the six screws as shown.
2. Locate the three panel connectors as shown. Disconnect the cables as shown.
3. Hold down the WebCam Module and remove the LCD panel by lifting the hinge as shown. 

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4. Locate and remove the Inverter Board screw as 
shown.5. Grip the Inverter Board and lift upward to remove.
6. Grip the WebCam Module and lift upward to remove.
7. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Grip the LCM cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive 
pads.
8. Hold the printed circuit board with one hand and disconnect the cable by pulling away from the 
connector.