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    5920G disassembly problem...

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Patrick Y., Nov 2, 2007.

  1. Patrick Y.

    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    Hi guys,

    I've finally decided to try to take apart my 5920G. However, something seems really wrong with my machine. According to the service menu, there is suppose to be nine screws securing the back panel. However, I'm missing the two screws at the bottom right (with the battery compartment on the top). In place of the two screws are just two dummies.

    Furthermore, the upper left corner below the battery compartment and basically EVERY corner refuse to budge even after I unscrewed all the available screws. I'm afraid of using too much force, which might snap the panel.

    I'm not experienced at all with this kind of stuff. Please help!
     
    Patrick Y., Nov 2, 2007
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  2. adamus2001

    adamus2001 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well you probably have to remove black stickers. They are on the screws. So in place where you think they are dummies, under the black stickers, you can find real screws. Use your nails or somethink ;)
     
    adamus2001, Nov 2, 2007
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  3. Patrick Y.

    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    :eek:you're right!

    I didn't know that screws heads are hiding underneath. :wideeyed: Feel so stupid now...

    Thanks a million!
     
    Patrick Y., Nov 2, 2007
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  4. adamus2001

    adamus2001 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No problem. Btw you wrote a very nice review of 5920. I read it before buy this laptop. Thanks!
     
    adamus2001, Nov 2, 2007
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  5. gilo

    gilo Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Do you have the service manual ?

    Can you post a link to it please ?

    Thanks ,
    Gil
     
    gilo, Nov 5, 2007
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    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Moderator Edit: Not allowed.
     
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    bobale Newbie

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    I have the same problem. I unscrewed all nine screws, but panel refuses to pop out. It lifts a bit on a few places, but on other it looks like it's glued in place. So, should I use a bit more force, or I'm missing something?
     
    bobale, Apr 23, 2008
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  8. tavara

    tavara Notebook Consultant

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    It's very easy to open 5920g!!!!!!! :(
     
    tavara, Apr 30, 2008
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