Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble and reassemble the smartphone for maintenance and troubleshooting.

IMPORTANT:The use of metal tools during disassembly may damage the casing. Use plastic tools where possible.

IMPORTANT:Cover the work area with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth before placing the smartphone face down.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the smartphone, you need the following tools:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat to prevent electrostatic discharge

A clean, dry, lint free cloth to prevent damage to the LCD during disassembly

Plastic pry less than or equal to 0.96 mm thickness

Tweezers (plastic and metal)

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.

Related Information

The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

IMPORTANT:Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1.Turn off the power to the system.

2.Unplug the USB adapter and all other cables from the system.

3.Cover the work area with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth to protect the LCD panel.

4.Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:

External components disassembly

Main unit disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components.

Main Screw List

 

Screw

Quantity

Part Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer F900 manual Disassembly Requirements, General Information, Related Information, Pre-disassembly Instructions