Acer 3200 Series manual Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver

Philips screwdriver

Plastic flat head screw driver

Tweezers

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 components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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Contents Acer TravelMate 3200 Series Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations TroubleshootingAppendix a Model Definition and Configuration FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListFeatures System SpecificationsExpansion Voltage Rails System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutDDR SO-DIMM TOP Bottom View DDR SO-DIMM BOT Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Front Closed View Left View Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsMode Icon Function Description PowerUsing the Keyboard Lock KeysLock Key Description Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Icon Description Windows KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot KeysIcon Function Click on the Language tab and click on Details Euro SymbolLaunch Keys Launch Key Default applicationDescription Default application Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level CacheLAN Interface Memory CombinationsIR Interface Modem InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b optional device Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device In-1 card readerAudio Interface Combo Drive InterfaceVideo Interface Audio JackVideo Memory USB PortPcmcia Port BatterySystem Board Major Chips KeyboardLCD Inverter LCDAC Adaptor System Power ManagementSystem Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Esc Exit Enter InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Options AdvancedSecurity Boot ExitParameter Description Option Clear or SetRemoving a Password Chapter Floppy Devices BootParameter Description ExitBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Acer part No Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Card Removing the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Touchpad check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Jumper and Connector Locations CN8 Bottom View DDR SO-DIMM BOT FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 3200 FRU List FFC Cable TP/B to MB Lower Case Assy W/SPEAKER HDD Keyboard US International LCD Cable 14 IN. XGA Memory DDR333 256MB Nanya 1 Card Reader Chapter Model WirelessMemory NumberTest Compatible Components CRT Monitor SpecificationsLCD Monitor ProjectorUSB Printer USB SpeakerUSB Hub USB Handy DriveLAN+Modem card Wireless LAN CardATA Card Compact Flash CardOnline Support Information 102 Index Index
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