Acer Travelmate 8371 bricked by installing FreeBSD?

[Warren Block]

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.