Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
Removing the Antennas
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the 3G Module” on page 56.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 71.
4.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99.
5.Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
6.Remove the left side antenna cable from the cable channel. 

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7.Detach the adhesive strips holding the antenna in place and remove the single securing screw.
8. Lift the antenna away from the LCD module.
9.Remove the right side antenna cable from the cable channel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Antenna M2*3 1 

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10.Detach the adhesive strip holding the antenna in place.
11 .Remove the single securing screw from the antenna.
12.Remove the antenna from the LCD module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Antenna M2*3 1 

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13.Remove the 3G antenna cable from the cable channel.
14.Remove the two securing screws from the 3G antenna as shown.
15.Remove the 3G antenna from the LCD module as shown, and gently remove the adhesive strip.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
3G Antenna M2*3 2 

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Removing the MIC Module
1.Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99.
2.Remove the strip holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.
3.Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module. 

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown.
2.Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.
3.Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. Secure the cable by pressing 
down on the securing strip.
4.Replace the camera cable and press down to engage the adhesive strip. 

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5.Replace the MIC as shown and secure the cable with the adhesive strips. 

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6.Align the 3G module and adhesive strip with the LCD module.
7.Replace the 3G antenna module and secure it in place with the adhesive strip and two screws provided.
8.Replace the cable in the cable channel as shown.  

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9.Replace the right side WLAN antenna module (left side first) and secure it in place with the screw.
NOTE: Ensure that the locating pin is correctly aligned during installation.
10.Press the adhesive strip down to secure the antenna.
11 .Run the antenna cables over the 3G antenna and down the cable channel using all the available cable clips. 
Replace the adhesive tape as shown.
Locating Pin 

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12.Replace the left side WLAN antenna module (right side first) and secure it in place with the screw and 
adhesive strip.
NOTE: Ensure that the locating pin is correctly aligned during installation.
13.Run the antenna cable down the cable channel using all the available cable clips. Replace the adhesive 
tape as shown
14.Align the hinges with the LCD back cover and replace the LCD panel. Replace the two securing screws.
Locating Pin