Acer Aspire 5230 Service Guide

Chapter 399
Removing the Inverter Board
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68.
3.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 98.
4.Remove the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown.
5. Remove the two securing screws from the Inverter board and lift the board clear of the LCD Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Inverter Board M2.5*6 (NL) 2 

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6.Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 

Chapter 3101
Removing the Camera Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
4.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
5.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68.
6.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 98.
7.Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.
8.Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module bracket.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Module 
bracketM2*3 (NL) 2 

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9.Lift the Camera Module clear of the LCD Module.
10.Remove the securing screw from the camera board.
11 .Remove the camera board from the bracket.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Board M2*3 (NL) 1 

Chapter 3103
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
4.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
5.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68.
6.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 98.
7.Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module.
8.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2.5*6 (NL) 2 

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
4.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 65.
5.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 103.
6.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel using the tab provided.
7.Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads.
8.Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side)...

Chapter 3105
Removing the Antennas 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
4.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 103.
5.Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
6.Remove the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module. 
7.Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module. 

106Chapter 3
Removing the MIC Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
4.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 103.
5.Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.
6.Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module. 

Chapter 3107
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown.
2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.
3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. 

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4. Replace the MIC cable under the mylar tab strips, and replace the MIC as shown. Secure the cable by 
pressing down on the strips.
5. Replace the antenna cables and assembly.
6. Replace the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module. 
7. Replace the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.