NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above. NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is not covered by the standard product warranty.
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Upgrading the system BIOS incorrectly, or intermittence of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. NOTE: System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. To update Drivers: Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer: ...
Disassembly Procedures Safety Guidelines This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal. By performing any of these procedures you acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to your computer will be voided.
Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to 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. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Figure 3-1.
Removing the Lower case Place the laptop on flat while lower case should be upwards. Use screwdriver to remove 10 screw of lower case. The spec of NO 1 to NO 2 is SCREW_M2.5*6.7 mm_0.8 mm_4 mm_BLACK, the spec of NO 3 to NO 13 is SCREW_M2*5 mm_0.8 mm_4 mm_BLACK.
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2. Open the buckle with a pick as showed figure3-4, then remove the lower case from the bottom side as shown in picture. Figure 3-4. Lower case Figure 3-5. Lower case...
Removing the Battery Remove 2 screws from upper case. Figure 3-6. Battery Table 3-3. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm SCREW_M2*4 mm_0.6 Remove battery 1.8+/-0.1 kgf.cm mm_5 mm_silver Remove the acetate cloth from the battery. Figure 3-7. Battery...
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Disconnect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-8. Battery Remove the battery from the MB as shown in picture. Battery : WEEE Annex VII component Figure 3-9. Battery...
Removing the WLAN module Remove the acetate cloth on the WLAN cable. Figure 3-12. WLAN module Disconnect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module. Please notice the color and position. Figure 3-12. WLAN module...
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Remove 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-13. WLAN module Table 3-5. WLAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm SCREW_M2*3 mm_0.65 Remove WLAN 1.5+/-0.1 kgf.cm mm_5 mm_BLACK Remove the WLAN module from the MB. WLAN : WEEE Annex VII component Figure 3-14.
Removing the USB board Remove 2 screws on the IO board. Figure 3-19. USB board Table 3-7. USB board screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove SCREW_M2*3 mm_0.65 1.5+/-0.1 USB board mm_5 mm_BLACK kgf.cm Remove the IO FFC from the USB board. UB : WEEE Annex VII component Figure 3-20.
Removing the MB Remove the acetate cloth from the KB FFC connector. Figure 3-29. MB Disconnect the FP FFC, FFC, LCD cable, LVDS cable(Glass version) from the MB .( All of them are ZIF connectors) Figure 3-30. MB...
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Turn over the battery from the uppercase. RTC : WEEE Annex VII component Figure 3-31. MB Remove 6 screws on the MB. Figure 3-32. MB Table 3-10. MB Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm SCREW_M2*3mm_0.65 1.5+/-0.1 Remove MB mm_5 mm_BLACK kgf.cm...
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Lift the MB from the left side of the upper case. MB : WEEE Annex VII component Figure 3-33. MB...
Removing the Touchpad module Disconnect the TP FFC connector on the touch pad, then remove it from the touch pad. Figure 3-34. Touch pad module Remove the conductive cloth from the touchpad and upper case Figure 3-35. Touch pad module...
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Remove 4 screws on the TP bracket. Then remove the TP bracket from the upper case. Figure 3-36. Touch pad module Table 3-11. Touchpad Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm SCREW_M2*3mm_0. 1.8+/-0.1 65 mm_5 mm_BLACK kgf.cm Remove SCREW_M2.0*L3.0_T Touch pad 1.8+/-0.1 0.65_D6.5*3.65mm_0.
Removing the LCD panel 1. Open the bezel from the left or right as below, then remove the bezel from the LCD cover. (Bezel version) (Glass version) Figure 3-45. LCD bezel...
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2. Remove the acetate cloth on the LCD cable and Camera cable(Bezel version). Figure 3-46. LCD panel 3. Pull the easy-pull-glue out of the LCD. NOTE: During the pulling, it is necessary to apply even force and smoothness, and the force is not too strong until the glue is pulled away from the LCD (Bezel version).
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4. Disconnect the LCD cable from the camera module and LED module. (Bezel version) (Glass version Figure 3-48. LCD panel 5. Pick up the LCD cable from the LCD cover groove, flip the LCD panel from the top , then remove the LCD from the LCD cover.
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(Bezel version) (Glass version Figure 3-50. LCD panel...
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6. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. Figure 3-51. LCD panel...
To update your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 To remove your personal data Option 1: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Under Reset this PC, select Get started. Open Recovery settings. Option 2: Restart your PC to get to the sign-in screen, then press and hold down ...