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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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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: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tweezers T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver T 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. Chapter 3 46

Section	Page
Aspire 3000/3500/5000	1
Revision History	2
Copyright	3
Disclaimer	3
Table of Contents	7
System Introduction	10
Features	10
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000)	12
System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500)	13
Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000)	14
Top View	14
Bottom View	15
Panel	17
Front view	17
Closed front view	18
Left view	18
Right view	19
Rear view	19
Bottom view	20
Indicators	21
Launch Keys	22
Using the keyboard	23
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	23
Windows keys	24
Hot Keys	24
Special keys	25
Touchpad	27
Touchpad basics	27
Hardware Specifications and Configurations	29
System Utilities	41
BIOS Setup Utility	41
Navigating the BIOS Utility	42
Information	43
Main	44
Security	46
Boot	50
Exit	51
BIOS Flash Utility	52
Machine Disassembly and Replacement	55
General Information	56
Before You Begin	56
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart	57
Removing the Battery	59
Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module	59
Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module	59
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module	60
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module	60
Removing the Memory	60
Removing the LCD Module	62
Removing the Middle Cover	62
Removing the Keyboard	62
Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU	62
Removing the Wireless LAN Card	63
Removing the LCD Module	64
Disassembling the LCD Module	65
Removing the LCD Bezel	65
Disassembling the Main Unit	67
Removing the Upper Case Assembly	67
Removing the Power Board	67
Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad	68
Removing the Speaker Set	69
Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly	69
Removing the Audio Board	70
Removing the VGA Thermal Module	70
Removing the Modem Board	71
Removing the Main Board	71
Removing the Control Board	72
Troubleshooting	75
System Check Procedures	76
External Diskette Drive Check	76
External CD-ROM Drive Check	76
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check	76
Memory check	77
Power System Check	77
Touchpad Check	79
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message	80
Index of Error Messages	81
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes	84
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message	88
Intermittent Problems	91
Undetermined Problems	92
Jumper and Connector Locations	93
Top View	93
Bottom View	95
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	97
Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram	98
Model Definition and Configuration	110
Aspire 3000/3500/5000 Series	110
Test Compatible Components	113
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test	114

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