Acer Aspire 4810 Series Installation instructions

Aspire 4810 Series
Disassembly Instruction

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
•Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
•Flat screwdriver
•Philips screwdriver
•Hex screwdriver
•Plastic flat screwdriver
•Plastic tweezers
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.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
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.
3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
4. Remove any dummy card that might still be inside the card slot.
Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:
•External module disassembly
•Main unit disassembly
•LCD module disassembly
The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence.
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. 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.
Main Screw List
Item Screw Color Part No.
A M2 x L4 Black 86.00E13.524
B M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A522.3R0
C M2.5 X L3.5 Silver 86.9A563.3R5
D M3 x L3 Black 86.00E90.743
E M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536
F M2.5 x L11 Black 86.1A353.110
G M2 x L2.5 Silver 86.9A562.2R5
H M2.5 x L5 Black 86.00F87.735
I M2 x L6 Black 86.00K64.524
J M2 x L3 Black 86.00K60.630

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External Module Disassembly Process
Item Screw Color
B M2 x L3 Silver
D M3 x L3 Black
F M2.5 x L11 Black

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Removing the Battery Pack
1. Turn base unit over.
2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.
3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position.
4. Then slide out the battery from the battery bay.
Note: Battery has been highlighted with the red rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the
battery and follow the local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the Lower Cover
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. Remove the two screws (F) and five captive screws securing the lower cover.
3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover.
4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1~2 M2.5 x L11 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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Removing the Optical Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. Use a screw driver and carefully push out and slide out the optical drive module out of the bay.
4. Remove the one screw (B) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical
disk drive module.
Removing the DIMM
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1 M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm

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3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM and remove it from the
socket.
4. Do the same to the other socket if there is any DIMM present.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. Using the plastic tab, lift up the the hard disk drive module and remove it from the bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

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4. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the
bracket.
Removing the SSD Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. Using the plastic tab, slide the SSD module away from the connector and lift to remove it from the system.
Removing the RTC Battery
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1~2 M3 x L3 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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3. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the system board and lift to remove it.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the RTC battery. It is glued to the system board.
Note: Battery has been highlighted with the red rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the
battery and follow the local regulations for disposal.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process
Item Screw Color
A M2 x L4 Black
E M2.5 x L6 Black
H M2.5 x L5 Black
I M2 x L6 Black

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Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. Release the keyboard from the latches securing it.
3. Carefully pry loose the keyboard.
4. Place the keyboard below the LCD screen to gain access to the keyboard cable.

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5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard.
Removing the WLAN Board Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.
NOTE: There are 2 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board. The Black antenna cable is connected to
connector 1and the White antenna cable is connected to connector 2.

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4. Remove the one screw (A) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board.
5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly.
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
4. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 7.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 7.
6. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 8.
7. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 9.
8. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 9.
9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
10. See “Removing the WLAN Board Module” on page 13.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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11. Remove the twelve screws (I, E, H) from the bottom panel.
12. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 connector on the main board.
13. Disconnect the function key board cable from the MMB1 connector on the system board.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1~2 M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm
3~4 M2 x L4 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm
5~12 M2.5 x L5 (8) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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14. Disconnect the power button cable from the BTB2 connector on the system board.
15. Disconnect the speaker cable from the SPK1 connector on the system board.
16. Gently separate the upper case from the lower case.
Removing the Power Button Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.

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4. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 7.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 7.
6. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 8.
7. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 9.
8. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 9.
9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
10. See “Removing the WLAN Board Module” on page 13.
11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 14.
12. Release the power button board from that latches and remove from the upper case.
Removing the Touchpad Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
4. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 7.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 7.
6. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 8.
7. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 9.
8. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 9.
9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
10. See “Removing the WLAN Board Module” on page 13.
11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 14.

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12. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board; then carefully pry loose and remove the touch
pad board
WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective.
Note: Circuit board > 10cm2has been highlighted with the red rectangle as shown in the figure
above. Please detach the circuit board and follow the local regulations for disposal.
Removing the Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
4. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 7.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 7.
6. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 8.
7. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 9.
8. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 9.
9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
10. See “Removing the WLAN Board Module” on page 13.
11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 14.

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12. Remove the two screws (A) securing the left and right speaker modules, peel off the stickers securing the
speaker cables, and remove them from the upper case.
Removing the LED Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
4. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 7.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 7.
6. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 8.
7. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 9.
8. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 9.
9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
10. See “Removing the WLAN Board Module” on page 13.
11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 14.
12. Peel off the covering of the LED board.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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13. Carefully pry loose and remove the LED board from the upper case.
WARNING:The LED board is glued to the upper case, only remove the LED board if it is defective.
Removing the LCD Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 5.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
3. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 6.
4. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 7.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 7.
6. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 8.
7. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 9.
8. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 9.
9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 12.
10. See “Removing the WLAN Board Module” on page 13.
11. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 14.
12. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches.