Acer ASPIRE ASPIRE X1700 User Manual

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire X1700 or Veriton X270
desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
 Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
 Flat-blade screwdriver
 Philips screwdriver
 Hex screwdriver
 Plastic flat-blade screwdriver
 Plastic tweezers
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.
Chapter 3
System Disassembly

Acer ASPIRE ASPIRE X1700 Specifications

General

Category	Desktop
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Memory	4GB DDR2
Graphics	Intel GMA 3100
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Audio	High Definition Audio
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, Audio I/O
Processor	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz)