Acer Z5600, Z5610

Chapter 3 63

Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Mainboard Cables” on page 62.

2. Remove five (5) securing screws from the Mainboard as shown.

3. Carefully lift the Mainboard clear of the device.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard SCREW M 2.5*4MM 5

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page System Specifications 1 System Utilities 17 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33 Troubleshooting 103 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Page Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Operating System Platform Communication Graphics I/O interface Environment Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram ITE8512 +12V VCC_CORE GMCH_CORE VCC1.1 Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale Q9000/E8000 LGA775 Your Acer Computer tour Front View Right View Page Rear View Using the Keyboard Windows Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 4 Advanced Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Security Page Page PC Health Power Boot Exit Machine Disassembly and Replacement Chapter 3 Disassembly Requirements General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process Disassembly Flowchart Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Mainboard Cables Page Page Page Page Page Removing the LCD Bracket Page Page Page Page Page Replacing the Mainboard Cables Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Replacing the Back Frame c A B Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Discs Do Not Burn Properly Playback is Choppy Drive Not Detected Drive Read Failure Chapter 4 107 Wireless Failure If the wireless functionality fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: 108 Chapter 4 Camera Failure If the camera functionality fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: Speaker Failure Sound Problems Page LCD Failure No POST or Video Abnormal Video Display General Troubleshooting Issues Computer Shutsdown Intermittently Random Loss of BIOS Settings Microphone Problems HDD Not Operating Correctly External Mouse Failure Page Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5 Top View Page Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Hotkey: Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage: Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Page FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Page FRU List Page Page Page Page Page Page Screw List Page Page Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Online Support Information Appendix C Page Index A B M C O P S T U