Acer Aspire 1600 Service Guide
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Chapter 352 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: TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge TNumber 1 Flat-bladed screwdriver TPhillips screwdriver TPlastic Flat-bladed screwdriver TNumber 5 Hexed screwdriver 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. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
53Aspire 1600 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Chapter 354 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. START Launch Board CPU Fan Sink Module Touch Pad Frame Modem Board Upper Case Modem Cover Bat t ery Module I/O Port bracket HDD Module HDD BracketHDDCPU FDD BracketFDD DI MMMi ddl e Co ver W/ Launch boardDI MM Cover LCD Module(See Next Page)RTC Bat t er y Battery cover Bat t ery B*2 E*1 E*2 Opt i cal Dr i ve Chassis Opt i cal Dr i ve Module Opt i cal Dr i ve Opt i cal Dr i ve PCB B*4 B*2 Opt i cal Dr i ve Bezel DVD: G*2 COMBO:G*3 CDROM:N/ AB*2 B*3 C*2 A*4 B*2 D*4 C*4 I*4 A*4 A*14 & B*1&C*2 C*1 C*2 C*2H*2 Lower Case Touch Pad FPC SpeakersTouch Pad Board Touch Pad Buttons Touch Pad Scroll KeyC*2 PCMCI A Socket FDD Module J*2 C*1 Main Board C*3 C*2 KeyboardKeyboard BracketDC-Charger Pl at e DC t o DC BoardVGA Thermal Plate START Launch Board CPU Fan Sink Module Touch Pad Frame Modem Board Upper Case Modem Cover Bat t ery Module I/O Port bracket HDD Module HDD BracketHDDCPU FDD BracketFDD DI MMMi ddl e Co ver W/ Launch boardDI MM Cover LCD Module(See Next Page)RTC Bat t er y Battery cover Bat t ery B*2 E*1 E*2 Opt i cal Dr i ve Chassis Opt i cal Dr i ve Module Opt i cal Dr i ve Opt i cal Dr i ve PCB B*4 B*2 Opt i cal Dr i ve Bezel DVD: G*2 COMBO:G*3 CDROM:N/ AB*2 B*3 C*2 A*4 B*2 D*4 C*4 I*4 A*4 A*14 & B*1&C*2 C*1 C*2 C*2H*2 Lower Case Touch Pad FPC SpeakersTouch Pad Board Touch Pad Buttons Touch Pad Scroll KeyC*2 PCMCI A Socket FDD Module J*2 C*1 Main Board C*3 C*2 KeyboardKeyboard BracketDC-Charger Pl at e DC t o DC BoardVGA Thermal Plate
55Aspire 1600 Screw List ItemDescription A Screw M2.5XL6 (Black) B Screw M2XL4 (Silver) C Screw M2XL5 (Silver) D Screw M2.5XL18 (Silver) E Screw M2XL4 (Black) F Screw M2.5XL5 (Black) G Screw M1.7XL3 (Black) H Screw M2.5XL4 (Silver) I Screw M3XL4 (Silver) JHex Screw LCD Module LCD Module LCD Cushions LCD Cushions LCD Bezel LCD Bezel LCD Hinges LCD HingesInverter Inverter LCD LCD LCD Panel LCD PanelLCD Coaxial LCD Coaxial Cable Cable F*4 A*1 B*6 LCD Latch LCD Latch A*5 LCD Module LCD Module LCD Cushions LCD Cushions LCD Bezel LCD Bezel LCD Hinges LCD HingesInverter Inverter LCD LCD LCD Panel LCD PanelLCD Coaxial LCD Coaxial Cable Cable F*4 A*1 B*6 LCD Latch LCD Latch A*5
Chapter 356 Removing the Battery Pack 1.To remove the battery, first unlock the battery lock button, push the two battery release buttons, and then slide the battery pack out from the machine. Disassembling the Battery Pack 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.Remove the two screws, and then detach the battery from the battery cover.
57Aspire 1600 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.Release the release button and then slide the optical drive module out from the main unit. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 3.To disassemble the optical drive module, first remove the four screws as shown. 4.Detach the optical drive module from the optical drive chassis. 5.Remove the two screws and then detach the optical drive PCB from the optical drive module.
Chapter 358 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 3.Remove the four screws as shown and then pull the plastic tag to detach the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 3.See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 4.To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the four screws from the hard disk drive bracket. 5.Detach the hard disk drive bracket from the hard disk drive.
59Aspire 1600 Removing the Memory Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the one screw from the memory cover. 3.Lift the cover off, and then remove the memory cover. 4.Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket.
Chapter 360 Removing the Modem Board 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. 3.Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4.Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, and then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic flat bladed screw driver. 5.Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.
61Aspire 1600 Disassembling the LCD Removing the Middle Cover 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.Pry up the middle cover with a plastic flat screwdriver, pull the middle cover up carefully 3.Turn the middle cover over and disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board and then detach the middle cover away from the main unit. . Removing the Launch Board 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 2.See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 3.Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.