Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

Chapter 381
Removing the Finger Print Reader
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 77.
2.Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader bracket.
3.Remove the bracket from the Upper Cover.
IMPORTANT:Do not discard the bracket. Remove and replace on the new Finger Print Board.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Finger Print 
ReaderM2*3 1 

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4.Lift up the adhesive pad holding the Finger Print Board in place and ensure the FFC is free of the Upper Cover.
5.Remove the Finger Print Reader, top edge first, from the Upper Cover. 

Chapter 383
Removing the TouchPad Bracket
1.See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” on page 81.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the bracket.
3.Lift the FFC locking latch as shown.
4.Remove the TouchPad FFC from the Upper Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 2 

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5.Rotate the TouchPad bracket upward as shown, and lift it clear of the Upper Cover.
IMPORTANT:The TouchPad cannot be removed individually. To replace the TouchPad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover. 

Chapter 385
Removing the Speaker Modules
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 77.
2.Remove the four securing screws (two from each module).
3.Grasp the mylar cover and carefully pull back to expose the speaker cable. Pull the cable through the cover 
until it is completely free of obstructions.
4.Remove the left and right speaker modules as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Speaker Module M2*3 4 

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Removing the Bluetooth Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 77.
2.Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the mainboard as shown.
3.Using both hands, remove the Bluetooth module from the chassis.
4.Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth module. 

Chapter 387
Removing the Modem Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 77.
2.Disconnect the cable from the mainboard as shown.
3.Disconnect the cable from the RJ-11 port.
4.Detach the adhesive pad on the modem cable as shown. 

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5.Disconnect the cable from the Modem module.
6.Remove the two securing screws from the Modem module.
7.Remove the Modem from the mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Modem Module M2*3 2 

Chapter 389
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 75.
2.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 77.
3.See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 87.
4.Remove the single securing screw from the mainboard.
5.Disconnect the mainboard from the USB Board by lifting the top-right corner of the mainboard away from the 
chassis as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*4 1 

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6.Pull out the left side of the casing to clear the I/O ports as shown.
 
7.Lift the mainboard rear edge first, as shown, and remove from the chassis.
CAUTION: Ensure the I/O ports at the bottom of the mainboard are clear of the bottom base to prevent 
damage to the mainboard.