Acer TravelMate 290 TravelMate 290E Service Guide - Page 67

Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD carrier on one side. 2. Then remove another two screws fastening the HDD carrier on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD carrier. 4. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 5. Detach the HDD cover. Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the optical device holder. 2. Remove another two screws that fasten the optical device holder on the other side. 3. Then remove the last two screws that secure the holder. 4. Take the optical disc drive from the optical device holder. 5. Remove the optical device bracket. 6. Then remove the optical device board. Chapter 3 59