Acer aspire 3010 5010 Service Manual

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

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Flat-bladed screw driver

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Phillips screw driver

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Tweezers

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Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver

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Hexed Screw Driver

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.

NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the 

disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in 
TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 3010/5010.

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement