Aspire_4810_Disassembly.pdf

Aspire 4810 Series Disassembly Instruction

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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.

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

Table Caption: This table lists various screws, identified by their item letter, screw size and length, color, and part number. It provides a clear inventory of different screw types with their associated identifiers.

External Module Disassembly Process

Table Caption: This table lists three items (B, D, and F) and details their screw type (e.g., M2 x L3) and color.

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.

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.

Table Caption: This table specifies that two M2.5 x L11 screws of black color require a torque of 3.0 kgf-cm.

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.

Table Caption: This table details a single step in a process, specifying an M2 x L3 sized component in silver with a torque requirement of 1.6 kgf-cm.

Removing the DIMM

1. See 'Removing the Battery Pack' on page 5.

2. See 'Removing the Lower Cover' on page 6.

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.

4. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket.

Table Caption: This table details the specifications for two screws of size M3 x L3, which are black in color and require a torque of 3.0 kgf-cm for installation.

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.

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.

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Table Caption: This table lists four items, labeled A, E, H, and I, along with their corresponding screw specifications and color. All listed screws are black.

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.

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