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Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown

Written By: Andrew Marcelli (and 2 other contributors)
Published: February 23, 2019
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Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown

Written By: Andrew Marcelli (and 2 other contributors)
Published: February 23, 2019
  • Comments: 4
  • Favorites: 0
  • Views: 8k

Teardown

Introduction

This is a simple teardown that will allow you to access and replace basic system components like the hard drive, RAM, disc drive, power supply, etc.

This does not includes instructions on removing/replacing core components such as the CPU or motherboard.

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop, use our service manual.

  1. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Basic Side Panel Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Basic Side Panel Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Basic Side Panel Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the desktop down on it's right side.

    • Remove the 2 black screws holding the side panel on at the back of the case.

    • Pull the grip straight back and lift up to remove the side panel.

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  2. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Drive Mount: step 2, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Drive Mount: step 2, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Drive Mount: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 4 Phillips screws holding in the hard drive mount.

    • Disconnect the power and data cable from the hard drive.

    • Lift up on the hard drive mount while pulling it backwards (towards the back of the case).

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  3. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Hard Drive from Drive Mount: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Hard Drive from Drive Mount: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Simply remove the 4 screws that hold the hard drive to it's mount, then pull the two apart.

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  4. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Disc Drive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Disc Drive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Disc Drive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • You must remove the disc drive before you can remove the case's front cover.

    • Disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the disc drive.

    • Push down on the black tab located on the back of the disc drive, then push it forward towards the front of the case.

    • Finish removing the drive by pulling it out from the front of the case.

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  6. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Front Case Cover: step 5, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Front Case Cover: step 5, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Front Case Cover: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Life up on the 3 plastic tabs pictured while pulling the front cover away from the case.

    • Gently pull the front cover down and away from the case to remove it.

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  7. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Disc Drive Cage: step 6, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Disc Drive Cage: step 6, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove Disc Drive Cage: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 3 screws on the front of the case holding in the drive cage.

    • Pull the drive cage straight out.

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  8. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove RAM Modules: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove RAM Modules: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Only the top clip on the RAM slots opens. Pull it open, then "wiggle" the RAM module back and forth while pulling upward to remove it.

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  9. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Add/Remove M.2 Drive: step 8, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Add/Remove M.2 Drive: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Removing the disc drive cage in step 6 will reveal the M.2 drive slot.

    • It is located on the motherboard next to the 24 pin power connector and the sata ports.

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  10. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Power Supply - Part 1: step 9, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Power Supply - Part 1: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the 24pin motherboard power connector and the 4 pin CPU power connector by pushing on their tabs and pulling them straight up.

    • Remove the 3 screws holding the power supply to the case.

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  11. Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Power Supply - Part 2: step 10, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire T TC-865-NE Desktop Teardown, Remove the Power Supply - Part 2: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • There's a small "tab" inside the case that you have to push down to be able to remove the power supply. It's right behind where the bundle of power cords come out of the power supply.

    • This tab can be seen better in the second picture where the power supply has already been removed.

    • Push the tab down while pushing the power supply forward (towards the front of the case) and then the power supply should lift right out of the case.

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Thank you for posting, this will help me to upgrade the memory ram.

David Easter - Reply

Could this computer support a full size video card if the hard drive mount was removed? I would use an ssd with velro tape instead.

Michael Lobue - Reply

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