Acer Travelmate C210 Service Guide

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Remove BIOS Password:
TIf you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the 
screen. See the image below. 

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TIf you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE
1.
Key in “bios_pw 14452 0”
2.Choose one upper-case string
TReboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user password. 

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Chapter 357
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TPhilips screw drivers
TFlat head screwdriver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the...

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.Remove the battery pack.
NOTE:  TravelMate C210 series product uses tape to fasten the antenna/cable, you may need to tear the tape 
before you remove the antenna.
NOTE: The disassembly is based on an engineering sample, therefore, the number...

Chapter 359
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 then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
   
Start
Battery
HDD CoverMini PCI
CoverODD ModuleDIMM Cover M3L4*1 M2.5L6*1Keyboard
HDD Module
HDD HolderHDD Drive
ODD BracketM2L3*4...

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Release the battery lock.
2.Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
 
  

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Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/ 
LCD Module and the Keyboard
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover.
2.Detach the HDD cover from the notebook.
3.Pull out the hard disk drive then detach it from the main unit.
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module
1.Slide the ODD latch then remove the ODD module from the main unit carefully.
Removing the Memory
1.Remove the two screws that fasten the DIMM door.
2.Detach the DIMM door....

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3.Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna.
4.Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
Removing the LCD Module
1.Remove two screws holding the left and the right hinge cover.
2.Remove the right hinge cover.
3.Remove the left hinge cover.
4.Turn over the entire LCD module as shown.
5.Disconnect the six screws fastening the middle cover.
6.Detach the middle cover carefully.
7.Then disconnect the LCD cable.