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  • Page 1 TravelMate 6493 Series Disassembly Instruction PRINTED IN TAIWAN please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw...

  • Page 2: 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. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...

  • Page 3: General Information

    General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.

  • Page 4: External Module Disassembly Process

    External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 5: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).

  • Page 6: Removing The Sd Dummy Card

    Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card in to eject it. 2. Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot.

  • Page 7: Removing The Newcard Dummy Card

    Removing the NewCard Dummy card 1. Push the NewCard eject button to eject it, then push it all the way in to eject the NewCard dummy. 2. Pull it out from the slot.

  • Page 8: Removing The Lower Covers

    Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” . 3. See “Removing the NewCard Dummy card” 4. Loosen the five captive screws in the Memory, HDD, and 3G bays as shown. Cover Memory Cover...
  • Page 9 7. Remove the 3G cover as shown.

  • Page 10: Removing The Dimm Modules

    Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” . 2. Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” . 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4.

  • Page 11: Removing The 3G Module

    Removing the 3G Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. Remove the 3G cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” . 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the 3G board. 4. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the 3G board. Step Size Quantity...

  • Page 12: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    5. Detach the 3G board from the 3G socket. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” . 2. Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” 3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
  • Page 13 4. Remove the HDD holder by easing the sides outward to clear the carrier. 5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

  • Page 14: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack”. 2. Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers”. 3. Push the ODD release latch to eject the ODD module. 4. Pull the ODD module through the chassis to remove it from the main unit.
  • Page 15 5. Remove the four screws securing the ODD bracket and remove it from the ODD module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*5 (red callout) ODD Bracket M2*3 (green callout) 6. Remove the ODD board from the ODD module by disconnecting the interface as shown. 7.
  • Page 16 8. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.

  • Page 17: Main Unit Disassembly Process

    Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Remove Modules before Switch Cover proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Remove Remove Remove eKey Board 3G Antenna WLAN Board Power Board Remove WLAN Antenna Remove LCD Module Remove Remove Upper Lower Case Case Remove...

  • Page 18: Removing The Switch Cover

    Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown. Step Size Quantity...

  • Page 19: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. See “Removing the Switch Cover” 3. Turn the computer over. Remove the single securing screw as shown. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard M2*10 4. Turn the computer over. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the upper case. Step Size Quantity...
  • Page 20 5. Lift the keyboard and turn it over to expose the FFC cables. 6. Release the keyboard FFC securing latch and disconnect the cable. 7. Release the Fine Track keyboard mouse FFC securing latch and disconnect the cable. 8. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.

  • Page 21: Removing The Ekey Board

    Removing the eKey Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack”. 2. See “Removing the Keyboard” 3. Disconnect the eKey Board cable from the mainboard. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the eKey Board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type eKey Board M2*3...
  • Page 22 5. Carefully pull back the FFC to release the adhesive strips on the cable and remove the eKey Board from the upper case.

  • Page 23: Removing The Power Board

    Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. See “Removing the Keyboard” 3. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard. 4. Remove the two securing screws from the Power Board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3...
  • Page 24 5. Carefully pull back the FFC to release the adhesive strips on the cable and remove the Power Board from the upper case.

  • Page 25: Removing The Wlan Module

    Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard” 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module. 3. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the WLAN module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2*3 4.

  • Page 26: Removing The 3G Antenna

    Removing the 3G Antenna 1. See “Removing the 3G Module” . 2. Remove the adhesive tape from the 3G cable as shown. 3. Gently pull the 3G cables through the chassis, as shown, until the cable terminals are free from the case.

  • Page 27: Removing The Wlan Antenna And Mic Cable

    Removing the WLAN Antenna and MIC Cable 1. Disconnect the MIC cable from the mainboard. 2. Remove the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown. 3. Remove the adhesive tape on the WLAN cable...
  • Page 28 4. Remove the Antenna Cables from the housing well as shown. NOTE: Place the cables to one side to avoid damage. 5. Ensure all cables are free of the right side cable channel as shown.

  • Page 29: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. Remove the 3G Module. See “Removing the 3G Module” 3. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” 4. Remove the Antenna. See “Removing the 3G Antenna” 5.
  • Page 30 7. Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) connecting the LCD module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2*10 (red callout) LCD Module M2*4 (green callout) 8. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.

  • Page 31: Removing The Upper Cover

    Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” 3. Turn the computer over. Remove the sixteen screws on the bottom panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2*10 (red callout) Upper Cover M2*4 (green callout)
  • Page 32 4. Turn the computer over and disconnect the four cables from the mainboard as shown. Disconnect A as shown. Pull back the securing latch and disconnect B as shown. Pull back the securing latch and disconnect C as Pull back the securing latch and disconnect D as shown.
  • Page 33 5. Remove the single screw on the top panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*4 6. Lift the upper cover off the chassis, top edge first, as shown. 7. Moving from top to bottom, pry off the upper cover as shown.

  • Page 34: Removing The Card Reader Module

    Removing the Card Reader Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” 2. Turn the Upper Cover over. Remove the single securing screw from the Card Reader. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Card Reader M2*3 Module 3. Slide the module in the direction shown to clear the securing clips. 4.

  • Page 35: Removing The Finger Print Reader

    Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” 2. Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader bracket. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Finger Print M2*3 Reader 3. Remove the bracket from the Upper Cover. IMPORTANT:Do not discard the bracket. Remove and replace on the new Finger Print Board.
  • Page 36 4. Lift up the adhesive pad holding the Finger Print Board in place and ensure the FFC is free of the Upper Cover. 5. Remove the Finger Print Reader, top edge first, from the Upper Cover.

  • Page 37: Removing The Touchpad Bracket

    Removing the TouchPad Bracket 1. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” 2. Remove the two securing screws from the bracket. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 3. Lift the FFC locking latch as shown. 4. Remove the TouchPad FFC from the Upper Cover.
  • Page 38 5. Rotate the TouchPad bracket upward as shown, and lift it clear of the Upper Cover. IMPORTANT:The TouchPad cannot be removed individually. To replace the TouchPad, replace the entire Upper Cover.

  • Page 39: Removing The Speaker Modules

    Removing the Speaker Modules 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” 2. Remove the four securing screws (two from each module). Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*3 3. Grasp the mylar cover and carefully pull back to expose the speaker cable. Pull the cable through the cover until it is completely free of obstructions.

  • Page 40: Removing The Bluetooth Module

    Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” 2. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the mainboard as shown. 3. Using both hands, remove the Bluetooth module from the chassis. 4. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth module.

  • Page 41: Removing The Modem Module

    Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” 2. Disconnect the cable from the mainboard as shown. 3. Disconnect the cable from the RJ-11 port. 4. Detach the adhesive pad on the modem cable as shown.
  • Page 42 5. Disconnect the cable from the Modem module. 6. Remove the two securing screws from the Modem module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 7. Remove the Modem from the mainboard.

  • Page 43: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” . 2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” . 3. See “Removing the Modem Module” 4. Remove the single securing screw from the mainboard. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 5. Disconnect the mainboard from the USB Board by lifting the top-right corner of the mainboard away from the chassis as shown.
  • Page 44 6. Pull out the left side of the casing to clear the I/O ports as shown. 7. Lift the mainboard rear edge first, as shown, and remove from the chassis. CAUTION: Ensure the I/O ports at the bottom of the mainboard are clear of the bottom base to prevent damage to the mainboard.

  • Page 45: Removing The Usb Board

    Removing the USB Board 1. Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” . 2. Remove the two securing screws from the USB board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type USB Board M2*3 3. Lift the USB board clear of the chassis.

  • Page 46: Removing The Thermal Module

    Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” 2. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M M 2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI + 3.

  • Page 47: Removing The Cpu Fan

    Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard. 3. Remove the three securing screws from the CPU fan. Step Size Quantity Screw Type CPU Fan Module M2*4 4. Lift the fan clear of the mainboard.

  • Page 48: Removing The Cpu

    Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.

  • Page 49: Lcd Module Disassembly Process

    LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LCD Bezel Remove Remove Inverter Board Camera Module Remove LCD Panel Remove Remove Remove Remove LCD FPC Cable LCD Brackets Antennas MIC Cable Screw List...

  • Page 50: Removing The Lcd Bezel

    Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” 2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps. Remove the four securing screws from the LCD module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*4 3.

  • Page 51: Removing The Camera Module

    Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” 2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown. 3. Lift the Camera upward to detach the adhesive strip and remove the module from the LCD assembly.

  • Page 52: Removing The Inverter Board

    Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” 2. Remove the single securing screw from the Inverter board as shown. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2*3 3. Lift the Inverter clear of the LCD module and remove the left and right inverter cables from the module.

  • Page 53: Removing The Lcd Panel

    Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Inverter Board” 2. Remove the two securing screws from the panel as shown. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2*3 3. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module, taking care to ensure the cables are free from the back cover.

  • Page 54: Removing The Lcd Brackets And Fpc Cable

    Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” 2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Detach the camera cable from the LCD panel as shown. 3. Lift the adhesive strip as shown, and disconnect the LCD cable interface. 4.

  • Page 55: Removing The Antennas

    Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” 2. See “Removing the 3G Module” 3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” 4. See “Removing the LCD Panel” 5. Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions. 6.
  • Page 56 7. Detach the adhesive strips holding the antenna in place and remove the single securing screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Antenna M2*3 8. Lift the antenna away from the LCD module. 9. Remove the right side antenna cable from the cable channel.
  • Page 57 10. Detach the adhesive strip holding the antenna in place. 11. Remove the single securing screw from the antenna. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Antenna M2*3 12. Remove the antenna from the LCD module.
  • Page 58 13. Remove the 3G antenna cable from the cable channel. 14. Remove the two securing screws from the 3G antenna as shown. Step Size Quantity Screw Type 3G Antenna M2*3 15. Remove the 3G antenna from the LCD module as shown, and gently remove the adhesive strip.

  • Page 59: Removing The Mic Module

    Removing the MIC Module 1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” 2. Remove the strip holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 3. Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module.

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