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    Aspire 3680 dis-assembly?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by MystV, Oct 3, 2010.

  1. MystV

    MystV Newbie

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    I have already referred to the 2 previous threads (both over a year old) and they refer to a youtube video that has been removed.

    Is there any directions out there anywhere to help me take apart this Aspire 3680? I have the HD & the center piece off but can't get the entire back off for some reason. I need to replace the Acer 3680 DC/USB Board and have to remove the ENTIRE back to reach it.

    Thanks for any help you can offer.

    MystV
     
    MystV, Oct 3, 2010
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    You may be able to find a service manual for this notebook somewhere on the net. Service manuals always have a detailed disassembly instructions with photos.
     
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    cashwo Notebook Guru

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    The laptop has to be completely dismantled to change out the power board
    Disconnect the ariel wires from the wireless card and unplug all the cables
    Remove the 3 screws from the back edge of the laptop
    Remove the power button strip(3 clips in the battery bay and lever up from one edge with screen open flat)
    Disconnect cables beside power switch
    Remove the 2 screws holding the keyboard in place
    Disconnect the keyboard,touchpad and any other connectors,remove the 3 screws and pull wireless cables through
    Remove 5 screws from the bottom back edge and lift off screen
    Remove remaining screws from the bottom of the laptop(including recessed screws in hard disk bay) and remove dvd drive
    Separate top and bottom plastic remove 2 screws marked with white arrows on motherboard and you`re there ;-)
     
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