Acer Veriton X Disassembly Instructions
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- Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 1
Veriton X4680G/X2680G Desktop Computer Disassembly Instructions - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 2
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble the computer for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. Disassembly Tools In performing the disassembly process, you will need the following tools: • Wrist-grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 3
Disassembly Procedures Removing the Side Panel 1. Put the computer on a flat surface. 2. Remove the two screws securing the side panel to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.SR2D1.001 Screw Type 3. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 4
Removing the ODD Module 1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the ODD module. 2. Press the retaining latch (1) and slide the ODD module out of the chassis (2). 4 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 5
3. Remove the two screws securing the rear and side brackets to the ODD. Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 1.5 ± 0.3 kgf-cm Part Number 86.UAXD1.001 4. Detach the rear and side brackets from the ODD. Screw Type 5 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 6
5. Force eject the ODD tray by inserting a thin metal object into the ODD emergency eject hole. 6. Disengage the latch securing the ODD bezel to the ODD tray and detach the bezel from the ODD module. 6 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 7
Removing the Front Bezel 1. Release the front bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. 2. Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. 7 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 8
Removing the HDD Module 1. Disconnect the power and data cable from the HDD module. 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews securing the HDD bracket to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.VMTD1.002 Screw Type 8 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 9
3. Detach the HDD bracket from the chassis. 4. Slide the HDD carrier out of the bracket. 9 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 10
5. Pull both sides of the HDD carrier (1) then remove the HDD (2). 10 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 11
Removing the HDD/ODD Bracket 1. Remove the three screws securing the HDD/ODD bracket to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Silver 1 Silver Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.5A5B6.012 86.SPZD1.003 2. Detach the HDD/ODD bracket from the chassis. Screw Type 11 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 12
Removing the Thermal Module WARNING: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Wait for the heatsink to cool off before proceeding with below steps. 1. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from the mainboard. 2. Loosen the four captive screws securing the thermal module to the mainboard. - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 13
3. Remove the thermal module. 13 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 14
Removing the Processor IMPORTANT: Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling. 1. Press the load lever and move it to the right to - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 15
3. Open the CPU cover plate. 4. Lift the processor from the socket. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 15 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 16
Removing the Memory Modules 1. Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot to release the DIMM (1), then gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the mainboard (2). Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 17
Removing the SSD Module 1. Remove the screw securing the SSD module to the mainboard. Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 1.5 ± 0.3 kgf-cm Part Number 86.VQXD1.001 2. Remove the SSD module from the mainboard. Screw Type Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 18
3. Detach the thermal pad from the mainboard. 18 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 19
Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the mainboard. Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 1.5 ± 0.3 kgf-cm Part Number 86.VQXD1.001 2. Detach the WLAN bracket from the WLAN module. Screw Type 19 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 20
3. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module. NOTE: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main and auxiliary connectors. 4. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 21
Removing the Expansion Boards 1. Remove the three screws securing the expansion board brackets to the chassis. Quantity 3 Color Silver Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.SPZD1.003 Screw Type 2. Unlatch the metal clip securing the expansion board brackets to the chassis. 21 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 22
3. Remove the PCIe x16 expansion board from its slot. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 4. Remove the PCIe x1 expansion board (RJ45 port) from - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 23
5. Remove the PCIe x1 expansion board (parallel port) from its slot. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 23 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 24
Removing the HDD and ODD Power and Data Cables 1. Release the cables from the cable tie. 2. Disconnect and remove the HDD and ODD power and data cables from the mainboard. 24 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 25
Removing the Speaker 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard. 2. Release the WLAN cable from the adhesive tape securing it to the speaker. 25 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 26
3. Remove the screw securing the speaker to the chassis. Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm 4. Detach the speaker from the chassis. Part Number 86.SPZD1.003 Screw Type 26 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 27
Removing the COM Port Cable 1. Release the COM port and Parallel port cables from the cable tie. 2. Disconnect the COM port cable from the mainboard. 27 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 28
3. Remove the two screws securing the COM port cable to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 4.5 ± 0.3 kgf-cm Part Number N/A 4. Detach the COM port cable from the chassis. Screw Type 28 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 29
Removing the Parallel Port Cable 1. Disconnect the Parallel port cable from the mainboard. 2. Remove the two screws securing the Parallel port cable to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 4.5 ± 0.3 kgf-cm Part Number N/A Screw Type 29 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 30
3. Detach the Parallel port cable from the chassis. 30 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 31
Removing the Power Supply Module 1. Release the power supply cables from the plastic clip securing them to the chassis. 2. Disconnect the power supply cables from the mainboard. 31 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 32
3. Remove the two screws securing the rear end of the power supply module to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.SPZD1.003 Screw Type 4. Remove the screw securing the front end of the power supply module to the chassis. Quantity 1 Color Silver Torque - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 33
5. Pull the power supply module out of the chassis. 33 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 34
Removing the Front I/O Assembly 1. Disconnect the front I/O cable from the mainboard. 2. Remove the two screws securing the front I/O bracket to the chassis. Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.SPZD1.003 Screw Type 34 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 35
3. Pull the bracket with the cables out of the chassis. 4. Disconnect the smart card cable from the SD card reader board. 35 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 36
5. Remove the two screws securing the SD card reader board to the bracket. Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.BA8D1.001 6. Remove the SD card reader board from the bracket. Screw Type Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 37
7. Disconnect the smart card cable from the smart card reader board. 8. Remove the two screws securing the smart card reader board to the bracket. Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.BA8D1.001 Screw Type 37 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 38
9. Remove the SD card reader board from the bracket. Note: WEEE Annex VII component. A circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 38 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 39
Removing the WLAN Antenna Cables 1. Release the WLAN antenna cable from the plastic clip securing it to the chassis. 2. Detach the WLAN antenna cover from the chassis. 39 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 40
3. Gently peel off the WLAN antenna from the chassis. 4. Pull and remove the WLAN antenna cables from the chassis. 40 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 41
Removing the Mainboard 1. Release the OBR cable from the plastic clip securing it to the mainboard. 2. Disconnect the chassis intrusion, power button/LED and OBR cables from the mainboard. 41 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 42
3. Remove the two screws securing the VGA cover to the VGA connector. Quantity 2 Color Silver Torque 4.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.VQWD1.002 4. Detach the VGA cover from the VGA connector. Screw Type 42 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 43
5. Remove the eight screws securing the mainboard to the chassis. Quantity 8 Color Silver Torque 6.0 ± 0.5 kgf-cm Part Number 86.SPZD1.003 Screw Type 6. Slide the mainboard towards the front of the system to disengage the ports from the rear I/O bracket. 43 - Acer Veriton X | Disassembly Instructions - Page 44
regulations for disposal of used batteries. Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 44
Veriton X4680G/X2680G Desktop Computer
Disassembly Instructions