Machine Disassembly And Replacement - Acer TravelMate 8471 Series Service Manual

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer TravelMate
8471/8431 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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