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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5920G Series Service Guide Revision History Disclaimer Copyright SCREEN MESSAGES Conventions Preface Page Operating system System SpecificationsFeatures Chapter Communication AudioStorage subsystem Input devices RF-in port optional Line-in jack Temperature EnvironmentHumidity non-condensing System Block Diagram 29 25 26 27 Board LayoutTop View 1820 Subwoofer Connector Bottom View Front View Your Acer Notebook tour infrared printer and IR-aware computer Closed Front ViewButton to launch your internet browser and To play, pause, record, rewind, fast forward Connects to a display device e.g., external Left ViewAccepts audio line-in devices e.g., audio Accepts input from external microphones Rear view Right ViewConnects to an AC adapter Base view IndicatorsThe computer has several easy-to-read status indicators Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active Easy-Launch ButtonsIndicates the status of wireless LAN communication Touchpad Basics Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Windows key Hot KeysThis key has the same effect as clicking the right The Euro symbol Special KeyThe US dollar sign Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Chapter AC Mode Adapter mode Acer ePower ManagementDC Mode Battery mode To create new power plan Battery status Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Chapter Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Acer eSettings Management Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolutionLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Launch Manager CPU Fan True Value Table Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBIOS Processor Memory Combinations System Memory Modem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11a/b/g/n LAN Interface Audio Interface DVD-Dual Interface Keyboard USB PortPCMCIA Port System Board Major Chips LCD 15.4” inch Battery LCD Inverter System Power ManagementPower Management Specification Exit System Utilities BIOS Setup UtilityBoot Security Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Shows extended memory size MainSystem Time Shows system base memory size Chapter Set Hard Disk Password SecuritySet Supervisor Password Set User Password Clear or Set Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a Password Chapter Excluded from boot order BootBoot Boot priority order Exit Saving Changes ExitExit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit BIOS Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information Disassembly Procedure Flowchart LCD Bezel AssemblyWireless LCD Module 1. Unlock the battery lock move the battery lock to the right Removing the Battery Pack2. Slide the battery release latch then remove the battery Removing the HDD Module Removing the Memory and Wireless LAN CardRemoving the ODD Module Removing the VGA Board and Thermal Module 17. Remove one screw from inside the battery compartment Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module 10. Remove the four screws securing the hinges 9. Pull out the wireless LAN antennas from the cable holders as shown11. Detach the LCD module from the main unit Removing the Power Board Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main Unit 11. Remove the four screws fastening the subwoofer Removing the SubwooferRemoving the MDC Card Module 10. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the main board Removing the CPU Removing the USB BoardRemoving the Main Board Removing the Email Board Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyRemoving the Touchpad Board Removing the DC Cable and Jack 32. Disconnect the launch key board cable as shown Removing the Launch Key BoardRemoving the Speaker 31. Remove the four screws fastening the launch key board Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Chapter Symptoms Verified TroubleshootingGo To Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Memory check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery Pack Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is POST Routine Description Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps 2-1-2-3 Beeps CodePOST Routine Description POST Routine Description Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 1820 Jumper and Connector Locations29 25 26 27 Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Acer Part No Aspire Chapla Exploded DiagramCategory Part Name and Description Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description SCREW M1.6*4.0-I NINYLOK