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Acer 270 manual Machine Disassembly and Replacement, Chapter

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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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 screw driver

Flat head screwdriver

Large flat head screw driver

Tweezers

Nut driver

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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ServiceGuide Acer pleaseTravelMate refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw270SeriesRevision History UpdatesDate ChapterCopyright DisclaimerConventions SCREEN MESSAGESPreface Table of Contents Table of Contents Disassembling the LCD ModuleSystem Specifications FeaturesChapter PerformanceUSB Universal Serial Bus ports IEEE 1394 port 802.11b wireless LAN Keyboard and Pointing DeviceExpansion Keyboard and Pointing DeviceSystem Block Diagram ChapterBoard Layout Audio to main board connectorTop View Keyboard/PS2 connector Bottom ViewOutlook View Front ViewIcon DescriptionChapter Left Panel IconDescription Right Panel IconDescription Rear Panel IconDescription Bottom Panel IconDescription Indicators Lock Keys Lock KeyDescription Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows Keys IconDescription Hot Keys Hot Key IconFunction DescriptionThe Euro Symbol 1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel1. Click on Start, Control Panel 2. Double-click on Regional and Language OptionsLaunch Keys Default applicationLaunch Key E-Mail Detection Touchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left ButtonRight Button Scroll ButtonHardware Specifications and Configurations BIOSSpecification SpecificationMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceModem Interface Floppy Disk Drive InterfacePerformance Specifications Hard Disk Drive InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface c Emergency ReleaseVideo Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRT Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Parallel PortParallel Port USB PortPCMCIA Port System Board Major ChipsFeatures 1. Wide range 9V to 21V input voltage Electrical Characteristics I − pI p Irms4.The system interface signals belong to Electrical Specification AC Adapter90Vac Mechanical Specification Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specification Memory Address MapI/O Address Map IRQ Assignment MapIRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel AssignmentBIOS Setup Utility System UtilitiesChapter changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility ChapterBoot System DevicesSecurity InfoOption Enabled or Disabled Screen ExpansionSystem Devices IRQ4/ IRQ3M a in S ystem D evicesB o ot InfoSetting a Password Clear or SetClear or Set Changing a Password Chapter Boot ChapterInfo ParameterDescription Saves your changes to CMOS and exits System Setup same as ParameterDescription BIOS Flash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteSystem Utility Diskette Running Diagnostics Program 1. BIOS Re-flash2. Serial Port, Parallel Port and FDD Test 3. CMOS RTC and FDD Test5. Config Test 4. Thermal Test6. 1394 ID Check then Y key to next test8. VGA R.G.B. Mode Test 7. Touchpad TestChapter 9. FAN Test 10. Keyboard Testthen press + Break to continue the next test 11. 32bit SystemcardbTest13. Battery Charge Test Plug in AC adapter to the system for test 12. Audio TestChapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement ChapterGeneral Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw ListDescription Removing the Battery Pack 1. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right2. Then remove the battery ChapterRemoving the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU Removing the HDD ModuleRemoving the Memory Removing the FDD ModuleRemoving the CPU 2. Remove the heatsink cover 3. Disconnect the fan power cable1. Replace the screw that secure the heatsink cover 4. Remove the two screws that secure the fan 5. Then remove the fanChapter Removing the LCD Module and Switch Board Removing the LCD ModuleRemoving the Switch Board 1. Unscrew the two screws that secure the switch board2. Then remove the switch board from the main unit Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the logic upper6. Disconnect the audio board FFC from the audio board Disassembling the logic lower Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Optical Drive ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms VerifiedChapter Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Power System Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckDisplay Check Sound Check Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in SequenceError Message List Error MessagesChapter FRU/Action in SequenceIndex of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error MessageChapter Action in SequenceChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewChapter SW1 Settings Lid switch SW2 SettingsSetting SettingBottom View DDR 200P so-DIMM connectorChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ChapterExploded Diagram THE SYSTEMLOGIC UPPER ASSY TravelMateLCD 14.1” TravelMate270LCD 15” ChapterTravelMate DVD ASSY TravelMateFDD ASSY HDD W/O HDD ASSYTravelMate TravelMatePicture Partname And DescriptionPart Number Chapter 314-The Chapter FDD ASSY Chapter LK.A0206.001LK.A0207.001 003-LCD Chapter 101-DVD Chapter Model Definition and Configuration Appendix ATravelMate 270 Series ModelMain Features Appendix A Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment TestSpecifications Specifications Com port & PS/2XP Pro Environment Test SpecificationsMicrosoft Windows Appendix BSpecifications Appendix B2000 Environment Test SpecificationsMicrosoft Windows Appendix BSpecifications Appendix BAppendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C Index