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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