Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

							Chapter 391
Removing the USB Board
1.Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 89.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the USB board.
3.Lift the USB board clear of the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
USB Board M2*3 2 
						

							92Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 89.
2.Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal 
Module.
3.Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Thermal Module M M 2.5D 3.2L K 6D 
NI +4
1
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							Chapter 393
Removing the CPU Fan
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 89.
2.Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.
3.Remove the three securing screws from the CPU fan.
4.Lift the fan clear of the mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
CPU Fan Module M2*4 3 
						

							94Chapter 3
Removing the CPU 
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 92.
2.Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU.
3.Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 
						

							Chapter 395
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*4 4 86.TQ702.003
Inverter Board M2*3 1 86.TQ702.003
LCD Panel M2*3 2 86.TQ702.003
LCD Brackets M2*4 8 86.TQ702.004
WLAN Antenna M2*3 2 86.TQ702.003
3G Antenna M2*3 2 86.TQ702.003
Rem ove
Inverter Board
Rem ove
LCD Panel
Rem ove
LCD Bezel
Rem ove
LCD FPC Cable
Rem ove
Camera Module
Remove LCD
Panel from  Main
Unit before
proceeding
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LCD BracketsRem ove
AntennasRem ove
MIC Cable 
						

							96Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 75.
2.Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps. Remove the four securing screws from the LCD 
module.
3.Lift up the bezel, left side first as shown followed by the bottom and right sides respectively.
CAUTION: The LCD panel locking latches pass through the top of the bezel. Hold the lock in the open position 
to allow the latches to pass through the bezel when removing the top section.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*4 4 
						

							Chapter 397
Removing the Camera Module
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 96.
2.Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.
3.Lift the Camera upward to detach the adhesive strip and remove the module from the LCD assembly. 
						

							98Chapter 3
Removing the Inverter Board
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 96.
2.Remove the single securing screw from the Inverter board as shown.
3. Lift the Inverter clear of the LCD module and remove the left and right inverter cables from the module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Inverter Board M2*3 1 
						

							Chapter 399
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 98.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the panel as shown.
3.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module, taking care to ensure the cables are free from the back cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2*3 2 
						

							100Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99.
2.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Detach the camera cable from the LCD panel as shown. 
3.Lift the adhesive strip as shown, and disconnect the LCD cable interface.
4.Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads.
5.Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Remove the LCD 
brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*4 8