Acer Travelmate 740 Service Guide
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Chapter 343 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. StartStart BatteryBatteryModem CoverModem Cover Modem Board Modem BoardCD-ROM/DVD ROM Module CD-ROM/DVD ROM Module CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM DriveCD-ROM/ DVD-ROM Drive CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM FPC CableCD-ROM/ DVD-ROM FPC Cable HDD CoverHDD Cover HDD Module HDD Module HDD Connector HDD Connector HDD HDD FDD FDD DIMM Cover DIMM Cover FDD Connector FDD Connector FDD Module FDD Module FDD Bracket FDD BracketMain unit (see next page) Main unit (see next page) DIMM DIMM Ax1Bx1 Ax1
44Chapter 3 Main Unit Middle Cover LCD Module Upper Case Touchpad Heatsink Plate CPU Heatsink CPU RTC Battery Mainboard FanDC-DC Charger Board PCMCIA SocketModem Cable Bx5 for 15 Bx3 for 13.3/ 14.1 LCD Bezel Speaker Module Inverter Board LCD Bracket LED Board Microphone Left & Right Hinges Left & Right Hinge Caps Middle Hinge Cap Keyboard Touchpad Cable Cx4 Bx4 Bx2 Dx3 Ax2 Bx2 Ax2 Bx6 Touchpad Frame Dx1 Cx4, Bx2 Ex4 Ax4 Lower Case Dx4 Screw List ItemDescription A Screw M2 X L4 (Black) B Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black) C Screw M2.5 X L10 ((Black) D Screw M2.5 X L3.5 (Black) E Screw M2 X L4 (Silver)
Chapter 345 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Push the battery release button inward. 2. Slide the battery pack out from the main unit.
46Chapter 3
Removing the External DIMM Module
1.
Remove the screw of the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.
2.
Use two flat-bladed screw drivers to push out the latches on either side of the DIMM socket and remove
the DIMM memory.
Chapter 347 Removing the External Modem Combo Card 1. Remove the screw holding the modem cover. 2. Use two flat-bladed screw drivers to push out the latches on either side of the modem socket. 3. Remove the modem board from the main board. 4. Disconnect the modem power cable from the modem board.
48Chapter 3 Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 1. Push the CD-ROM module release button inward. 2. Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit.
Chapter 349 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the screw of the hard disk cover, then remove the HDD cover. 2. Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module.
50Chapter 3 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Disconnect the FDD FPC cable. 3. Slide out the FDD module from the upper case smoothly. WARNING: Be careful not to break the FDD FPC cable, when sliding out the module.
Chapter 351 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Hinge Caps 1. First, release the left and right hinge caps. 2. Slide the middle cover to the right, then remove it from the main unit. 3. Remove the middle hinge cap from the main unit. Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 51 2. Hold the keyboard upward.
52Chapter 3 3.Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 4.Remove the keyboard. Removing the LCD Module 1.See “Removing the Hinge Caps” on page 51 2.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 51 3.Remove the two screws as shown. 4.Disconnect the LED/inverter board FPC cable and the LCD FPC cable from the main board. 5.Release the two screws on the main unit. 6.Lift up the LCD module cautiously. Removing the TouchPad Module 1.Use a flat-bladed plastic screw driver to detach the touchpad frame from the upper case. 2.Remove the left and right touchpad button and the touchpad lower button.