Take your plastic pry tool (or credit card) and gently insert it into the seam where the front bezel meets the back cover.
Locate and remove all screws holding the motherboard PCB to the inner chassis standoffs.
Place the Acer ZC-610 face down on a soft surface (like a towel or mat) to prevent scratching the screen. acer aspire zc610 disassembly full
Carefully lift the LCD panel, watching out for the ribbon cable connecting it to the motherboard. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Locate the plastic hinge cover at the base of the stand where it meets the chassis. Use a plastic pry tool to gently pop the cover off. Take your plastic pry tool (or credit card)
A soft, clean towel, microfiber cloth, or foam mat to lay the screen face-down. Screwdrivers: A Phillips #1 and #2 magnetic screwdriver.
Locate the rubber feet at the bottom of the back cover. Gently hinge them away or remove them to reveal the Phillips head screws underneath. Carefully lift the LCD panel, watching out for
Acer Aspire ZC-610 Full Disassembly Guide: Step-by-Step Component Removal
Never reuse old thermal paste. Apply a small, pea-sized drop of new thermal compound to the center of the CPU before reinstalling the heatsink.
The ZC-610 typically supports up to 16GB of DDR3L 1600MT/s SODIMM memory across two slots. Remove the small metal cover secured by 2-3 screws to access these slots.
The Acer Aspire ZC-610 is moderately difficult to disassemble – not as easy as a desktop tower, but much simpler than a modern ultra-thin AIO. The most hazardous steps are prying the plastic clips (they break easily) and handling the LCD. Take your time, label your screws, and photograph each step with your phone.