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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. 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 1660. Chapter 3 46

Section	Page
Aspire 1660 Series	1
Revision History	2
Copyright	3
Disclaimer	3
Conventions	4
Preface	5
Table of Contents	7
Ch.1 System Introduction	10
Features	10
System Block Diagram	12
Board Layout	13
Top View	13
Bottom View	14
Panel	15
Front View	15
Left view	16
Right View	17
Rear Panel	18
Bottom View	19
Indicators	20
Keyboard	21
Special keys	21
Hot Keys	24
Hardware Specifications and Configurations	27
Ch.2 System Utilities	41
BIOS Setup Utility	41
Navigating the BIOS Utility	42
Information	43
Main	44
Advanced	46
Security	48
Boot	52
Exit	53
BIOS Flash Utility	54
Ch.3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement	55
General Information	56
Before You Begin	56
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart	57
Removing the Battery	59
Removing the Memory Module	60
Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board	61
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module	62
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module	62
Removing the LCD Module	63
Removing the Middle Cover	63
Removing the Launch Board	63
Removing the LCD Module	64
Disassembling the LCD Module	66
Removing the LCD Bezel	66
Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)	66
Removing the 15” TFT LCD	67
Removing the LCD Brackets	68
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable	68
Removing the LCD Hinges	69
Disassembling the Main Unit	70
Removing the Keyboard	70
Removing the RTC Battery	70
Removing the Fan	70
Removing the Thermal Module	71
Removing the Processor	71
Installing the Processor	72
Removing the Upper Case Assemly	72
Removing the Touchpad Board	73
Removing the Touchpad Cable	73
Removing the VGA Thermal Plate	74
Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate	74
Removing the Second Fan Bracket	75
Removing the ODD Module(1)	75
Removing the ODD Module(2)	75
Removing the HDD Bracket	76
Removing the Main Board	76
Removing the DC Board	77
Removing the I/O Port Bracket	77
Removing the PCMCIA Slot	78
Removing the Speaker Set	79
System Upgrade Procedure	80
Base Unit to Wireless Unit	80
Ch.4 Troubleshooting	81
System Check Procedures	82
External Diskette Drive Check	82
External CD-ROM Drive Check	82
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check	82
Memory check	83
Power System Check	83
Touchpad Check	85
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message	86
Index of Error Messages	87
POST Code	90
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message	94
Intermittent Problems	97
Undetermined Problems	98
How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive	99
CD to Disk Recovery	99
Disk to Disk Recovery	102
Ch.5 Jumper and Connector Locations	107
Top View	107
Bottom View	108
Ch.6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	109
Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram	110
App.A Model Definition and Configuration	121
Model Name Definition	121
App.B Test Compatible Components	123
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test	124
App.C Online Support Information	129

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