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    TravelMate B311-32 TraveMate Spin B311R-32/B311RN-32 LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE
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    Self-Repair 1-1 Disassembly Procedures 1-3 Troubleshooting 1-46 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-47 Software Update 1-56 Personal Data Removal 1-57 i
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    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 chapter "Disassembly Procedures" for step by step disassembly instructions. Self-Repair 1-1
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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 Power board Touchpad module SSD module (B311R-32/B311RN-32) WLAN module LTE module (B311R-32/B311RN-32) USB board Mainboard 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 power adapter from the DC-in jack (A)
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    model only) from the SIM tray (D) as shown in Figure 1-2. 6. Remove the microSD card from the SD card slot (E) as shown in Figure 1-2. C DE Figure 1-2. Stylus, SIM Card, and SD Card Removal NOTE: NOTE: Make sure the system is completely powered off. 1-6 Disassembly Procedures
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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 left side and then continue releasing the latches on the bottom side (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Base Cover Removal Disassembly
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    3. Grasp and remove the base cover from the system (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Base Cover Removal 1-8 Disassembly Procedures
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    Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-6). 2. Detach the insulator mylar (B) and acetate tape (C) securing from the battery cable and connector (Figure 1-6). B C A Figure 1-6. Battery Pack Removal 3. Disconnect the battery
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    4. Lift to release the battery pack from the guide pins (E). Then remove the battery pack from the top assembly (Figure 1-8). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack E E Figure 1-8. Battery Pack Removal + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. 1-10 Disassembly Procedures
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    Power Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard FPC (A) from the mainboard connector (Figure 1-9). A Figure 1-9. Power Board Removal 2. Release the latch and disconnect the power board FFC from the board connector (B) (Figure 1-10). 3. Release the
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    5. Remove one (1) screw from the power board (Figure 1-10). C B D Figure 1-10. Power Board Removal 6. Release the left side of the power board from the guide pin (C) and slide to release the power board from the tab (D). Then remove the power board from the system (Figure 1-11). WEEE Annex VII
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    Touchpad Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Detach the conductive fabric (A) from the touchpad and top assembly (Figure 1-12). 2. Release the latch and disconnect the touchpad FFC from the board connector (B) (Figure 1-12). 3. Release the latch and disconnect the touchpad FFC from the
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    5. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module in place (Figure 1-13). Figure 1-13. Touchpad Module Removal 6. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pins (D) firmly to release them from the top assembly (Figure 1-14). 7. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom
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    SSD (Solid State Drive) Module Removal (B311R-32/B311RN-32) 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw from the SSD module (Figure 1-15). Figure 1-15. SSD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the SSD module from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-16). WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module A
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    WLAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (A) (Figure 1-17). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module in place (Figure 1-17). A Figure 1-17. WLAN Module Removal 3. Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard
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    LTE Module Removal (B311R-32/B311RN-32) 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Disconnect the LTE antenna cables from the LTE module connectors (A) (Figure 1-19). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the LTE module in place (Figure 1-19). A Figure 1-19. LTE Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-17
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    3. Disconnect the LTE module from the USB board connector (B) and remove (Figure 1-20). WEEE Annex VII Component: LTE Module B Figure 1-20. LTE Module Removal 1-18 Disassembly Procedures
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    USB Board Removal (B311-32) 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Release the latches and disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (A) and the USB board connector (B). Then remove the
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    (A) (Figure 1-23). 2. Disconnect the sensor board cable from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-23). 3. Unroute the WLAN antenna cables and the sensor board cable from the guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-23). B A Figure 1-23. LCD Module Removal 1-20 Disassembly Procedures
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    4. Disconnect the LTE module antenna cables from the LTE module connectors (C) and unroute from the guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-24). C Figure 1-24. LCD Module Removal 5. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (D) and unroute from the top assembly (
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    6. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD module in place (Figure 1-26). Figure 1-26. LCD Module Removal 7. Place the device on a flat surface, top assembly facing up (Figure 1-27). 8. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-27). Figure 1-27. LCD Module Removal 1-22 Disassembly
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    9. Pull the top assembly away from the LCD module to the direction of the arrow as illustrated on Figure 1-28. Figure 1-28. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-23
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    LCD Module Removal (B311-32) 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module connectors (A) (Figure 1-29). 2. Unroute the WLAN antenna cables from the guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-29). A Figure 1-29. LCD Module Removal 1-24 Disassembly Procedures
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    3. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (B) and unroute from the top assembly (Figure 1-30). B Figure 1-30. LCD Module Removal 4. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD module in place (Figure 1-31). Figure 1-31. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-25
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    5. Place the device on a flat surface, top assembly facing up (Figure 1-32). 6. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-32). Figure 1-32. LCD Module Removal 7. Pull the top assembly away from the LCD module to the direction of the arrow as illustrated on Figure 1-33. Figure 1-33.
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    Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Removal 1. Release the latches and disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (A) and USB board connector (B) (Figure 1-34). B A Figure 1-34. Keyboard Removal 2. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard FPC from the mainboard connector
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    5. Remove two (2) screws securing the keyboard in place (Figure 1-35). C DE Figure 1-35. Keyboard Removal 6. Hold the keyboard FPC (F) on the side away from the keyboard (Figure 1-36). F Figure 1-36. Keyboard Removal 1-28 Disassembly Procedures
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    7. Place the top assembly on the surface keyboard side facing up (Figure 1-37). 8. Release the keyboard bottom side latches from the top assembly (Figure 1-37). C Figure 1-37. Keyboard Removal 9. Carefully lift the bottom of the keyboard to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-38). DO NOT
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    Mainboard Removal (B311R-32/B311RN-32) 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD (Solid State Drive), WLAN Module, and Heatsink have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Disconnect the sensor board cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-39). 2. Release the latch and disconnect the
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    ! CAUTION: Make sure all cables, FFCs, and FPC are disconnected from the connectors on the mainboard to avoid damage during removal. A K J C B E D G HI F Figure 1-39. Mainboard Removal 12. Remove four (4) screws securing the mainboard in place (Figure 1-40). 13. Detach the RTC battery (L)
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    14. Release the mainboard from the guide pins (M) on the top assembly. Then remove the mainboard (Figure 1-41). M M WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard M Figure 1-41. Mainboard Removal Figure 1-42. Mainboard + IMPORTANT: Circuit
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    Mainboard Removal (B311-32) 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the WLAN Module and Heatsink have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Release the latch and disconnect the USB board FFC
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    Detach the RTC battery (H) from its slot on the top assembly (Figure 1-44). H Figure 1-44. Mainboard Removal 10. Release the mainboard from the guide pins (I) on the top assembly. Then remove the mainboard (Figure 1-45). I I WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard I Figure 1-45. Mainboard Removal 1-34
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    Figure 1-46. Mainboard + IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-46. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. Disassembly Procedures 1-35
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    (B311R-32/B311RN-32) 1. Disconnect the DC-in cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-47). 2. Unroute the LTE antenna cables (B) from the cable guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-47). 3. Release the latches and disconnect the USB board FFC (closer to the SSD module) from the mainboard
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    6. Release the USB board from the screw sleeves (G) and remove from the top assembly (Figure 1-48). WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board G G G Figure 1-48. USB Board Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-37
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    LCD Bezel Removal (B311-32) 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal (B311-32) 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-49). Figure 1-49. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Continue along the right side
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    3. Pry the LCD bezel from the right side to release latches (Figure 1-51). Figure 1-51. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released and then remove the LCD bezel (Figure 1-52). Figure 1-52. LCD Bezel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-39
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    LCD Panel Removal (B311R-32/B311RN-32) 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal (B311R-32/B311RN-32) 1. Starting from the upper edge, pry the LCD cover to release latches. Then continue to release the left and right side latches (Figure 1-53). Figure 1-53. LCD Panel Removal 2. Continue to release the
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    3. Release the eDP cable from the left hinge cap. Then remove the LCD panel (A) (Figure 1-55). WEEE Annex VII Component: LCD Panel A Figure 1-55. LCD Panel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-41
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    -32) 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal (B311-32) 1. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD hinges in place (Figure 1-56). Figure 1-56. LCD Panel Removal 2. Carefully flip the LCD panel so that the
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    3. Detach the mylar tape (A) securing the eDP cable to the LCD panel (Figure 1-58). A Figure 1-58. LCD Panel Removal 4. Disengage the clip on the eDP cable connector (Figure 1-59). Figure 1-59. LCD Panel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-43
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    5. Disconnect the eDP cable from the panel connector (B) (Figure 1-60). B Figure 1-60. LCD Panel Removal 1-44 Disassembly Procedures
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    Top Assembly Removal 0 Prerequisite: Ensure that the Power Board, Touchpad Module, Stylus holder, Camera Module (rear), USB Board, Speaker, LCD Module, and Keyboard have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. Figure 1-61. Top Assembly Disassembly Procedures 1-45
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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 1-47
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    16 17 0 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 Figure 1-62. System Exploded Diagram (B311-32) Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram (B311-32) No. Description 1 Upper case 2 Keyboard 3 Touchpad 4 Conductive tape 5 Touchpad FFC 6 SSD 7 Mainboard 8 I/O board 9 Hall sensor board 10 5M camera
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    Diagram (B311-32) (Continued) No. Description 11 WLAN 12 I/O board FFC (for LTE SKU) 13 I/O board FFC (for WIFI SKU) 14 Speaker 15 Acetate tape for battery 16 Insulation mylar for battery cable 17 Battery 18 Stylus 19 Stylus charger cable 20 Stylus holder 21 Lower case FRU (Field
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    1-3. System Exploded Diagram (B311R-32/B311RN-32) No. 1 Keyboard 2 Upper case (for WIFI SKU) Upper case (for LTE SKU) 3 Touchpad 4 Mainboard 5 I/O board 6 Hall sensor board 7 SSD 8 Heatsink 9 Hall sensor FFC 10 Dummy stylus 11 I/O board FFC 12 Touchpad FFC Description 1-50 FRU (Field Replaceable
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    Table 1-3. System Exploded Diagram (B311R-32/B311RN-32) (Continued) No. Description 13 Speaker 14 WLAN 15 Battery 16 Lower case FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-51
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    1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 1-64. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (B311-32) Table 1-4. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. 1 LCD cover 2 WIFI antennas 3 Left hinge Right hinge 4 G-sensor board FFC 5 LED board 6 Camera 7 Microphone rubber Description 1-52 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
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    Table 1-4. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 8 LCD panel 9 LCD bezel FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-53
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    1 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 1-65. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (B311R-32/B311RN-32) Table 1-5. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. 1 LCD panel 2 Left hinge Right hinge 3 Camera 4 Microphone rubber 5 LED board 6 G-sensor board 7 G-sensor board FFC Description 1-54 FRU (Field Replaceable
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    Table 1-5. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 8 WLAN Antennas 9 LCD cable 10 LCD cover FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-55
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    Software Update Updating your software 0 Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1-56 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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TravelMate B311-32
TraveMate Spin B311R-32/B311RN-32
LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
GUIDE