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Open Acer Aspire 1660

post #1 of 12
5/31/09 at 7:50am
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Hi,

I need to open Acer ASpire 1660 to replace the CD drive.

But how is it opened?

Thanks in advance
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post #2 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:05pm
At the bottom, you should be able to push the release latch above the optical bay, and pull it out.

ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/note..._as1600_uk.pdf

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post #3 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:21pm
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Hi

thanks for your reply

But where? Must I remove the case? I do not see any latch
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post #4 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:30pm
Read the manual and compare it to our model. Can you also post a pic of your bottom case? Make you that you mask the Windows COA code and the model's serial number before taking the pic.

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post #5 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:36pm
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I attach a capture of the manual of my model, but I cant see any about how to extract the optical drive:



(the CD drive is on left side)

this image is equal to my laptop
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post #6 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:45pm
In your case, you probably have to remove the keyboard first, and there should be a screw that holds the optical drive. Un-screw this and slide the optical drive out.

Use this as a reference.
http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/for...ords=&areaid=2

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post #7 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:49pm
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thanks for your replies.

I'll investigate it.
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post #8 of 12
5/31/09 at 1:58pm
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Yes! is opened by the case where there is the start button
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post #9 of 12
5/31/09 at 2:05pm
Good lucks with the replacement. Let us know how it turns out.

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post #10 of 12
5/31/09 at 6:44pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by qhn View Post
At the bottom, you should be able to push the release latch above the optical bay, and pull it out.

ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/note..._as1600_uk.pdf

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qhn - When accessing the bottom of the comp. , is it safe to turn the computer completely upside down without causing too much pressure on the back of the screen ?????

Just for future reference, or shud I rest it on the hinge ?

(perhaps I shud have posted this separately ?
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post #11 of 12
5/31/09 at 9:35pm
It is not a bad idea to pay attention on where pressure points are being applied.

I do find that notebooks are well built enough to be able to rest upside down. One just needs to take care not to apply too much pressure when removing screws.

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post #12 of 12
6/1/09 at 12:21am
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
It is not a bad idea to pay attention on where pressure points are being applied.

I do find that notebooks are well built enough to be able to rest upside down. One just needs to take care not to apply too much pressure when removing screws.

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qhn thanks for feedback

Putting it upside down on something soft is probably the best bet.
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