Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

Chapter 371
Removing the WLAN Module
1.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
2.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module.
3.Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the WLAN module.
 
4.Detach the WLAN Module from the mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 2 

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Removing the 3G Antenna
1.See “Removing the 3G Module” on page 56.
2.Remove the adhesive tape from the 3G cable as shown.
3.Gently pull the 3G cables through the chassis, as shown, until the cable terminals are free from the case. 

Chapter 373
Removing the WLAN Antenna and MIC Cable
1.Disconnect the MIC cable from the mainboard.
2.Remove the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown.
3.Remove the adhesive tape on the WLAN cable 

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4.Remove the Antenna Cables from the housing well as shown.
NOTE: Place the cables to one side to avoid damage.
5.Ensure all cables are free of the right side cable channel as shown. 

Chapter 375
Removing the LCD Module
1.Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
2.Remove the 3G Module. See “Removing the 3G Module” on page 56.
3.Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 71.
4.Remove the Antenna. See “Removing the 3G Antenna” on page 72.
5.Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
6.Turn the computer over. Disconnect the LCD cable from the top cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2*10 2 

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7.Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) connecting the LCD module.
8.Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module
(red callout)M2*10 2
LCD Module
(green callout)M2*4 2 

Chapter 377
Removing the Upper Cover
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
2.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 75.
3.Turn the computer over. Remove the sixteen screws on the bottom panel.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover
(red callout)M2*10 10
Upper Cover
(green callout)M2*4 6 

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4.Turn the computer over and disconnect the four cables from the mainboard as shown.
Disconnect A as shown.
 Pull back the securing latch and disconnect B as 
shown.
Pull back the securing latch and disconnect C as 
shown.Pull back the securing latch and disconnect D as 
shown.
A
C
D
B 

Chapter 379
5.Remove the single screw on the top panel.
 
6.Lift the upper cover off the chassis, top edge first, as shown.
7.Moving from top to bottom, pry off the upper cover as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover M2.5*4 1 

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Removing the Card Reader Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 77.
2.Turn the Upper Cover over. Remove the single securing screw from the Card Reader.
3.Slide the module in the direction shown to clear the securing clips.
4.Lift the module and carefully remove the FFC cable from the adhesive pads, as shown, to remove the module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Card Reader 
ModuleM2*3 1