Acer Aspire 5230 Service Guide

Chapter 349
Removing the SD dummy card
1.Push the SD dummy card in to eject it.
2.Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot.  

50Chapter 3
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card
1.Push the ExpressCard dummy card in to eject it. 
2.Grasp the card and pull it out from the slot. 

Chapter 351
Removing the Lower Covers
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 49.
3.See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 50.
4.Remove the two screws from the memory and WLAN bays and loosen the two captive HDD bay screws.
   
5.Carefully open the memory cover. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Memory Cover M2.5*8 (NL)  1
HDD Cover M2.5*8 (NL)  2
WLAN Cover M2.5*8 (NL)  1
HDD 
Cover Memory 
Cover
WLAN 
Cover 

52Chapter 3
6.Remove the HDD cover as shown. 
7.Remove the WLAN cover as shown. 

Chapter 353
Removing the DIMM Modules
1.Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 
4.Remove the DIMM module.
5.Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. 

54Chapter 3
Removing the WLAN Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Remove the WLAN cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 
4.Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 2 

Chapter 355
5.Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When re-attaching the antenna to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are arranged under the 
WLAN bracket. 

56Chapter 3
Removing the TV tuner Module
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
1.Remove the securing screw, located on the WLAN bracket, and remove the bracket.
NOTE: Move the antenna cables out of the way to allow for easier access.
2.Remove the adhesive strip to release the cable.
NOTE: Do not throw away the adhesive strip it is necessary to secure the cable on the new module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Bracket M2*3 (NL) 1 

Chapter 357
3.Disconnect the cable from the TV tuner module.
4.Remove the two securing screws.
5.Remove the tv tuner module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TV Tuner Module M2*3 (NL) 2 

58Chapter 3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. 
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.