Acer Aspire 5230 Service Guide

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Replacing the Right Speaker Module
1.Replace the speaker module and insert the cable completely through the housing as shown.
 
2.Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard. 

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3.Replace the two securing screws on the speaker module.
Replacing the Switch Board
Replacing the eKey Board
1.Insert the FFC through the Upper Cover. 1.Position the Switch Board over the screw socket.2.Replace the single securing screw. 

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2.Insert the eKey board at an angle and press down to situate.
3.Replace the single screw
4.Turn the Upper Cover over and press the FFC down to secure in place. 

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Replacing the Media Board
1.Insert the Media Board into the lower cover. If necessary, use a pry to press the board in place.
IMPORTANT:Do not press on components to prevent damage.
2.Insert the FFC flush with the connector and press the locking lever down to secure.
3.Insert the FFC through the chassis. 

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Replacing the Upper Right Saddle
1.Insert the left edge into position and pivot the upper saddle in place.
2.Replace the two securing screws on the upper saddle. 

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 Replacing the Launch Board
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
1.Insert the left edge of the Launch Board into place 
and pivot the board down in place.2.Insert the saddle in place, taking care to locate it 
over the alignment pins.
3.Replace the two securing screws.4.Replace the mylar cover to secure the saddle.
1.Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper cover. 

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2. Replace the bracket as shown. 3. Replace the single securing screw. 

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Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
1.Replace the Touch Pad bracket. 2. Replace the two securing screws from the Touch 
Pad bracket.
3. Replace the Finger Print reader FFC and secure 
with the adhesive strips.4. Replace the Touch Pad FFC as shown. 

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Replacing the Left Speaker Module
Replacing the Upper Cover
1.Starting with the rear, align the upper cover with the lower cover, taking care to not force in place. 1.Align and replace the Speaker Module in the upper 
case.2.Grasp both ends of the mylar cover to expose the 
housing.
3.Replace the speaker cable as shown.
4.While holding the mylar cover back with one hand, 
replace the speaker cable in its housing.
5.Replace the mylar cover to secure the cable.6.Replace the two securing screws...

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2.Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown.
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