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    Aspire 4520 - Service Panel does not open.

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by ADRIanoDJ, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. ADRIanoDJ

    ADRIanoDJ Newbie

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    Hi folks,

    I have an Acer Aspire 4520. Last night I tried to open it's service panel (located at the bottom of the unit) to change the memory boards.

    I unscrewed all the screws, but I could not remove the cover. It was stucked, glued. All the screws was loose, and no way to remove it (I applied a moderate force with a screwdriver on the slot).

    Question: Is there any way or "secret" to remove the panel? Is it factory glued?
     
    ADRIanoDJ, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. sachiel

    sachiel Notebook Consultant

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    Just pull it out from the sides. That is already open, just use a flat nosed screwdriver to latch it out. The cover is really locked well so you need to force it out.
     
    sachiel, Mar 12, 2008
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  3. Boma

    Boma Notebook Enthusiast

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    i was in the same situation with my 4315. Use a paper clip (round edges) instead of a screw driver.

    Stick it in the slot and push in the direction of the slot. Work your way around the edges and bend the large cover like a hotdog to try to work the tabs out of the sockets.
     
    Boma, Mar 12, 2008
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  4. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    just when you think its going to snap, it just pops of.
    nerve racking moments though :D
     
    hoggie, Mar 12, 2008
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