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Date:      Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:17:37 -0700 (MST)
From:      Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com>
To:        Markus Hoenicka <markus.hoenicka@mhoenicka.de>
Cc:        freebsd-mobile@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Acer Travelmate 8371 bricked by installing FreeBSD?
Message-ID:  <alpine.BSF.2.00.1011110811580.5852@wonkity.com>
In-Reply-To: <20101111144314.11253q7idnuj04qo@webmail.df.eu>
References:  <20101111132141.49592qovwxlndt4w@webmail.df.eu> <4CDBEBAD.7080505@uffe.org> <20101111144314.11253q7idnuj04qo@webmail.df.eu>

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On Thu, 11 Nov 2010, Markus Hoenicka wrote:

> I wonder if that would work if I changed the BIOS accordingly *before* 
> installing the OS. I loathe removing the HDD as I'm not exactly sure how to 
> get it out without damaging the case - removing the two obvious screws was 
> not enough to remove the HDD lid. Damaging the case will make it hard to 
> return the laptop (I can return it within 14 days of purchase).

Acer hatches often have plastic nibs that make the hatch snap-in, in 
addition to the screws.  A guitar pick or similar thick plastic like a 
credit card can help unsnap them without scarring the case.



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