Acer 3610 - Manual (Page 55)

Chapter 3 49
Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board.
2. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the microphone.
3. Remove one screw holding the upper case and the lower case assembly.
4. Then remove 13 screws on the bottom as shown.
NOTE: Screw type for red circle is M2.5x8; and screw type for yellow circle is M2.5x6.
5. Open the upper case assembly as shown.
6. After you open the upper case assembly, please disconnect the lid switch cable.
7. Raise upright the upper case assembly as shown then detach it.
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC.
2. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad bracket.