Acer Travelmate 7300 Service Guide

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4.3  Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Follow these steps:
1. Turn the computer over to access the base.
2. Remove the two screws from the hard disk drive bay cover and remove the cover.
Figure 4-5 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover
3. Lift up (1), then pull out the hard disk drive; then flip the hard disk drive over and unplug the
hard disk drive connector.
Figure 4-6 Removing the Hard Disk Drive
If you want to install a new hard disk drive, reverse the steps...

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4.4  Replacing Memory
The memory slots (SIMM1 and SIMM2) are accessible via the memory door at the base of the unit.
Follow these steps to install memory module(s):
1. Turn the computer over to access the base.
2. Remove the screws from the memory door and remove the door.
Figure 4-7 Installing a Memory Module
3. Remove the memory module(s) from its shipping container.
4. Align the connector edge of the memory module with the key in the connector.  Insert the edge
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You must run the Sleep Manager utility after installing additional
memory in order for the 0V Suspend function to operate in your
system.  If Sleep Manager is active, it will auto-adjust the
partition/file on your notebook for 0V Suspend to function properly.
If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95 or
DOS, you may need to re-partition your hard disk drive to allow for
the additional memory.  Check with your system administrator.
5. When you are...

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4.5  Removing the Keyboard
Follow these steps to remove the keyboard:
1. Slide out the two display hinge covers on both sides of the notebook.
Figure 4-9 Removing the Display Hinge Covers
2. Pull out (first from the edges) and remove the center hinge cover.
Figure 4-10 Removing the Center Hinge Cover 

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3. Lifting out the keyboard takes three steps — (a) lifting up the keyboard, (b) rotating the
keyboard to one side, and (c) pulling out the keyboard in the opposite direction.
Figure 4-11 Lifting Out the Keyboard
4. Flip the keyboard over and unplug the keyboard connectors (CN4, CN5) to remove the
keyboard.  At this point, you can also remove the touchpad cable from its connector (CN6).
Figure 4-12 Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors and Removing the Keyboard 

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4.6  Replacing the CPU
Follow these steps to remove the CPU module.
1. Remove six screws that secure the CPU heat sink to the chassis.
Figure 4-13 Removing the CPU Heat Sink
2. Remove one screw and pull up the CPU module. (CN8, CN12)
When inserting a CPU module, take note of the female and male
connectors on the CPU module.  These should match the
corresponding male and female connectors on the main board.
Figure 4-14 Removing the CPU Module 

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4.7  Removing the Display
Follow these steps to remove the display module.
1. Remove the two screws that secure the display cable to the motherboard.  Then unplug the
display cable (CN6).
Figure 4-15 Unplugging the Display Cable
2. Remove the four display hinge screws.  Detach the display from the main unit and set aside.
Figure 4-16 Removing the Display Hinge Screws and Removing the Display
CN6 

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4.8  Disassembling the Housing
This section discusses how to disassemble the housing, and during its course, includes removing
and replacing of certain major components like the hard disk drive, memory and the main board.
4.8.1  Detaching the Lower Housing from the Inside Assembly
To detach the lower housing from the inside assembly, turn the unit over and remove seven (7) base
screws.  Then snap out the lower part of the housing.
Figure 4-17 Removing the Lower Housing 

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4.8.2  Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Assembly
Follow these steps:
1. Remove three screws in the battery bay.
Figure 4-18 Removing the Battery Bay Screws
2. Turn the unit back over and remove two screws close to the back part of the unit.  Then snap
out the upper part of the housing — (1) first from the rear of the unit, then (2) the front end of
the unit.
Figure 4-19 Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Frame Assembly 

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4.8.3  Removing the Touchpad
Follow these steps to remove the touchpad:
1. Unplug the touchpad connector (CN5).
2. Pull up and remove the touchpad.
Figure 4-20 Removing the Touchpad
4.8.4  Removing the Main Board
Follow these steps to remove the main board from the inside assembly.
1. Unplug the speaker connectors (CN17 and CN23), and the battery pack connector (CN21).
Figure 4-21 Unplugging the Speaker Connectors and Battery Pack Connector