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    TravelMate P215-54 LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE
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    Self-Repair 1-1 Disassembly Procedures 1-3 Troubleshooting 1-38 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-39 Exploded Diagrams 1-40 Software Update 1-44 Personal Data Removal 1-45 i
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    self-repair. NOTE: NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above. NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: NOTE: Any damage to the
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    "Recovery" which is available in the User Manual of the product. NOTE: NOTE: In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support) This is not a free of charge
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    will be voided. Before you start any of the procedures in this chapter, make sure to read the following safety guidelines and the respective instructions within the chapter. CAUTION! Turn off your computer and disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. To avoid
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    WEEE Annex VII Component 0 These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: Battery pack RTC battery Touchpad module WLAN module DIMM modules SSD module Mainboard Card Reader Board IO Board LCD panel 1-4 Disassembly Procedures
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    Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Place the system on a stable work surface. 2. Remove the AC adapter (A) from the system and peripherals (
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    Base Cover Removal 0 1. Remove thirteen (13) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry up the base cover starting from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Base Cover Removal 1-6 Disassembly Procedures
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    3. Continue prying the bottom side to release the latches (Figure 1-5). 4. Carefully lift the base cover to release the remaining latches. Then remove the base cover from the system (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-7
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    Battery Pack Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) in the system (Figure 1-6). 2. Detach the tape (B) securing the battery cable connection (Figure 1-6). 3. Detach the transparent mylar (C) securing the cables (Figure 1-6). C B A Figure 1-6. Battery Pack Removal
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    5. Remove the battery pack from the system (Figure 1-8). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-8. Battery Pack Removal + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Disassembly Procedures 1-9
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    Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-9). 2. Unroute the RTC battery cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-9. 3. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (B). Then remove the
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    Touchpad Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect one end of the touchpad FFC from the touchpad module connector (A) (Figure 1-10). 2. Disconnect the other end of the touchpad FFC from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-10). B A Figure 1-10. Touchpad Module Removal !
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    3. Lift slightly the mylar. Then detach the conductive tape (C) from the touchpad module and top assembly (Figure 1-11). C Figure 1-11. Touchpad Module Removal 4. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module (Figure 1-12). Figure 1-12. Touchpad Module Removal 1-12 Disassembly Procedures
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    5. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pins (D) firmly to release them from the top assembly (Figure 1-13). 6. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (E), and then
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    WLAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-14). A Figure 1-14. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (B) (Figure 1-15). 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module (
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    4. Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-16). Then remove the WLAN module. WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module C Figure 1-16. WLAN Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-15
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    DIMM Modules Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Push the DIMM module clips (A) outwards (Figure 1-17). A A Figure 1-17. DIMM Modules Removal 2. Disconnect the DIMM module (B) from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-18). Then remove the DIMM module. WEEE Annex VII Component: DIMM
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    3. Repeat steps 1~3 to remove another DIMM module. Disassembly Procedures 1-17
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    the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Disconnect the LCD cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-19). 2. Unroute the LCD cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-19. A Figure 1-19. LCD Module Removal 1-18 Disassembly Procedures
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    3. Remove six (6) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. LCD Module Removal 4. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-21). Figure 1-21. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-19
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    5. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-22). Figure 1-22. LCD Module Removal 6. Open the top assembly again, and then push it backwards to remove the top assembly away from the LCD module (Figure 1-23). ! CAUTION: Make sure all cables and antennas
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    SSD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD module (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. SSD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the SSD module (A) from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-25). Then remove the SSD module. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module
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    HDD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: WLAN Module Removal 1. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-26). 2. Remove five (5) screws (B) securing the HDD bracket (Figure 1-26). B A Figure 1-26. HDD Module Removal 3. Remove the HDD module assembly (C) from its compartment (
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    4. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD module connector (D) (Figure 1-28). D Figure 1-28. HDD Module Removal 5. Remove four (4) screws (E) from the HDD bracket (Figure 1-29). E Figure 1-29. HDD Module Removal 6. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Disassembly Procedures 1-23
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    Mainboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the DIMM Modules, LCD Module, Fan, Heatsink, SSD Module, and HDD Module have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Disconnect the DB FFC from the IO board connector (A) (Figure 1-30). 2. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the mainboard
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    8. Remove two (2) screws securing the mainboard (Figure 1-31). Figure 1-31. Mainboard Removal 9. Release the mainboard (H) from the I/O connectors slots and guide pins (I) on the top assembly (Figure 1-32). Then remove the mainboard. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard I H Figure 1-32. Mainboard
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    10. Flip the mainboard and disconnect the DB FFC from the mainboard connector (J) (Figure 1-33). Then remove the FFC. J Figure 1-33. Mainboard Removal ! CAUTION: DB FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked. Figure 1-34. Mainboard + IMPORTANT:
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    Card Reader Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: SSD Module Removal 1. Detach the sponge (A) from the card reader board (Figure 1-35). A Figure 1-35. Card Reader Board Removal 2. Disconnect one end of the card reader board FFC from the card reader board connector (B). Then disconnect the other end of the
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    lines) to detach it from the adhesive tape underneath as shown in Figure 1-36. 4. Release the card reader board (D) from the card reader slot and guide pins (E) (Figure 1-37). Then remove the board from the top assembly. E D WEEE Annex VII Component: Card Reader Board Figure 1-37. Card Reader Board
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    IO Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD Module Removal 1. Disconnect the DB FFC from the IO board connector (A) (Figure 1-38). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the IO board (Figure 1-38). A Figure 1-38. IO Board Removal ! CAUTION: DB FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the IO
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    3. Release the IO board (B) from the I/O connectors slots and guide pin (C) on the top assembly (Figure 1-39). Then remove the IO board. WEEE Annex VII Component: IO Board B C Figure 1-39. IO Board Removal 1-30 Disassembly Procedures
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    LCD Bezel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Flatten the LCD hinges as shown in Figure 1-40. Figure 1-40. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-41). Figure 1-41. LCD Bezel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-31
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    3. Continue prying along the right side of the bezel (Figure 1-42). Figure 1-42. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-43). Figure 1-43. LCD Bezel Removal 1-32 Disassembly Procedures
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    5. Continue prying along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-44). Then lift and remove the bezel from LCD module. Figure 1-44. LCD Bezel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-33
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    NOTE: NOTE: The LCD cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Unroute the LCD cable (A) from the bottom side of the cable guides on the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-45. A Figure 1-45. LCD Panel Removal 1-34 Disassembly Procedures
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    2. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (B) underneath the LCD panel (C). Then pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel (Figure 1-46). WEEE Annex VII Component: LCD Panel C B
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    4. Lift the latch (E) securing the LCD cable (Figure 1-48). E Figure 1-48. LCD Panel Removal 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD panel connector (F) (Figure 1-49). Then remove the LCD panel. F Figure 1-49. LCD Panel Removal ! CAUTION: Make sure the LCD cable is moved away from the device to
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    Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the Touchpad Module, Smart Card Reader Holder, Card Reader Board, IO Board, and Speakers have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can not be
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    attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips 0 This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers on-screen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error
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    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-39
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    Exploded Diagrams 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 8 9 15 10 16 11 12 17 18 13 14 19 20 Figure 1-51. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram No. Description 1 Top Assembly 2 Smart Card Reader Holder 1-40 Exploded Diagrams
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    Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram (Continued) No. Description 3 DB FFC 4 Touchpad Module 5 Touchpad FFC 6 Conductive Tape 7 Heatsink 8 Fan 9 Battery Pack 10 IO Board 11 WLAN Module 12 HDD Bracket 13 HDD FFC 14 Speakers 15 Mainboard 16 DIMM Module 17 Card Reader Board FFC 18 Card
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 Figure 1-52. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 1 LCD Bezel 2 Camera Module 3 Microphone Rubbers 4 LCD Panel 1-42 Exploded Diagrams
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    Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) No. Description 5 LCD Cable 6 LCD Hinge L LCD Hinge R 7 LCD Cover Exploded Diagrams 1-43
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    Software Update Updating your software 0 Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1-44 Software Update
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    hold down the Shift key while you select the Power icon > Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen. After your computer restarts, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC. Option 3: Select Start , then press and hold down the Shift key while you select the Power icon > Restart to restart your
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LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
GUIDE
TravelMate
P215-54