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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 Flat-bladed screw driver

Phillips screw driver Tweezers

Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver

Hexed Screw 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.

NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 1360/1520.

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Contents

Aspire 1360/1520 Series Service Guide Revision History Disclaimer Copyright Screen messages Conventions Preface Page Chapter 2 System Utilities Table of ContentsChapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Chapter 1 System Introduction Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Page Performance FeaturesSystem Introduction Chapter Human-centric design ExpansionI/O Ports L3 Signal EGRET Block DiagramDiagram L1 Signal Top View Board Layout DC Charger Board Connector Bottom View Front View Panel Left view Right View Icon Rear Panel Description Indicators Special keys KeyboardLock keys Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadDesired access Num lock on Windows keys Hot Key Hot Keys 2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options 1. Click on Start, Control Panel Launch Keys System Board Major Chips Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBIOS Bluetooth Controller/Chipset Does this LAN Interface Second Level CacheSystem Memory Memory Combinations Hard Disk Drive Interface Modem Interface DVD-ROM Interface CD-ROM Interface Soft eject with emergency eject hole Combo Drive Interface DVD Dual Interface Ultra Speed CD-RW CD-RLow Speed CD-RW High Speed CD-RW Source image in the frame buffer VGA Display ResolutionAudio Interface Video Interface Parallel Port LCD Display ResolutionCRT Display Resolutions Video Memory Keyboard BatteryUSB Port PCMCIA Port AC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power Management Mechanical Specification Chapter Main BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Utilities Boot Navigating the BIOS Utility Exit Information Info MainSystem Time Chapter Interrupt AdvancedInfrared Port FIR Base I/O address Options Supervisor Password is SecurityBoot User Password is Clear or Set Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a Password Chapter Esc Exit BootNetwork Boot +Hard Drive Exit Saving Changes ExitDiscard Changes Save Changes BIOS Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information Disassembly Procedure Flowchart H*6 for Screw ListCushions H*8 for 1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch Removing the Battery2. Then slide the battery out from the machine 5. Then remove the memory Removing the Memory Module1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 3. Remove the dimm cover 4. Pop up the memory Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Middle Cover Removing the LCD ModuleRemoving the Launch Board Removing the LCD Module Chapter Removing the LCD Bezel Disassembling the LCD ModuleRemoving the Inverter Board 15” LCD Removing the 15” TFT LCD Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Hinges Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan Removing the RTC BatteryDisassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard Removing the Thermal Module Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Processor Removing the Upper Case Assemly Removing the Touchpad Cable Removing the Touchpad BoardRemoving the VGA Thermal Plate Removing the Second Fan Bracket Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate Removing the ODD Module2 Removing the ODD Module1Removing the HDD Bracket Removing the Main Board Removing the I/O Port Bracket Removing the DC Board Removing the Speaker Set Removing the PCMCIA Slot 13. See “Removing the DC Board” on page Base Unit to Wireless Unit System Upgrade Procedure 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 POST CodeCode Beeps 2-1-2-3 Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM 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 CD to Disk Recovery How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive Disk to Disk Recovery Page Chapter 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive Chapter Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations SW3-6 SW SettingsSW1-8 SW2-7 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter 50.A20V1.002 WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT BLACKWIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT GRAY 50.A20V1.001 Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Aspire Chapter Aspire Chapter Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationModel Name Definition ODD/Card Appendix B Test Compatible Components Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test DVD Dual Appendix B Specifications Appendix B Specifications Appendix B Appendix C Online Support Information Appendix C Index Windows XP Environment Test