Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

Chapter 3121
Replacing the Upper Cover
3.Replace the single securing screw.4.Press down on the adhesive strips to secure the 
FFC in place.
1.Replace the Upper Cover as shown, front edge 
first.2.Rotate the cover downward and press around the 
edges, taking care not to force the cover closed.
3.Replace the single securing screw. 

122Chapter 3
4.Connect the four cables on the mainboard as shown.
Connect A as shown.
 Connect B as shown and replace the securing latch.
 
Connect C as shown and replace the securing latch.Connect D as shown and replace the securing latch.
A
C
D
B 

Chapter 3123
5.Turn the computer over. Replace the sixteen screws on the bottom panel.
Replacing the LCD Module
1.Carefully align the LCD module over the hinge sockets and lower the module into the chassis. 
2.Replace the four securing screws (two on each side) securing the LCD module. 

124Chapter 3
Replacing the WLAN Module
3.Connect the LCD cable as shown.4.Turn the computer over and replace the two 
securing screws on the bottom of the chassis.
1.Insert the WLAN board into the mainboard socket 
as shown.2.Replace the two securing screws. 

Chapter 3125
Replacing the WLAN Antenna and MIC Cables
1.Replace all the LCD cables (WLAN, 3G, and MIC) 
in the right side housing well as shown.2.Run the WLAN cable (white) along the cable 
channel using all available cable clips as shown.
3.Run the MIC cable along the cable channel as 
shown, using all the available cable clips.4.Reconnect the MIC cable to the mainboard.
5.Run the WLAN cable (black) along the cable 
channel using all available cable clips as shown.6.Reconnect the WLAN cables to the...

126Chapter 3
Replacing the 3G Antenna Cable
Replacing the Power Board
1.Insert the 3G cables through the chassis.2.Push the cables all the way through and place 
them in the cable channel.
3.Replace the adhesive tape to hold the cables in place.
1.Place the Power Board in the chassis as shown.2.Replace the two securing screws. 

Chapter 3127
Replacing the eKey Board
3.Press down on the FFC to attach the adhesive strip 
to the chassis.4.Connect the FFC and close the locking latch.
1.Place the eKey Board in the chassis as shown.2.Press down on the FFC to attach the adhesive 
strip to the chassis.
3.Replace the two securing screws.4.Connect the FFC and close the locking latch. 

128Chapter 3
Replacing the Keyboard
1.Turn the keyboard over and place it on the chassis. 
Reconnect the Fine Track FFC and close the 
locking latch.2.Reconnect the Keyboard FFC and close the 
locking latch.
3.Turn the Keyboard over and place it in the chassis as shown. Push down in the areas indicated to locate the 
keyboard correctly.
4.Replace the two securing screws.5.Turn the computer over and replace the single 
securing screw in the memory bay. 

Chapter 3129
Replacing the Switch Cover
IMPORTANT:The LCD module must be fully open in the horizontal position to replace the switch cover.
1.Insert the left side of the Switch Cover as shown
.2.Lower the cover into place and press down from 
left to right to secure it.
3.Turn the computer over and replace the two securing screws. 

130Chapter 3
Replacing the ODD Module
1.Align the ODD bezel with the ODD module and 
push it into place.2.Replace the ODD board on the ODD module by 
reconnecting the interface as shown
3.Replace the ODD bracket and secure it in place with the four screws.
4.Slide the ODD module into the chassis until a click is heard and the module is flush with the casing.