Removing/Replacing The Docking Mechanism - Acer Extensa 900 Series Maintenance Manual

6.6.5 Removing/Replacing the Docking Mechanism

To remove and replace the MPB Docking Mechanism, use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the computer; disconnect the AC power adapter (if it is attached),
and remove the battery pack and PCMCIA cards as described in Paragraphs
6.5.1 and 6.5.2. Also disconnect the MPB (Paragraph 6.5.3) if attached.
2.
Using your thumbs, unlock the two battery locks at each side of the MPB
(refer to Figure 6-26); pull the battery pack out of the MPB.
3.
Remove the MPB Housing as described in Paragraph 6.6.3.
4. Remove the Docking Cable as described in Paragraph 6.6.4.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the Docking Mechanism to the bottom
section of the housing and remove the Docking Mechanism.
6. Replacement is the reverse of Steps 1 through 5.
Figure 6-29 Removing/Replacing the Docking Mechanism
6-36 Field Service
Docking Mechanism