Acer Aspire 5230 Service Guide

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4.Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier.
5.Remove the HDD from the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 (NL) 4 

60Chapter 3
Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.
3.Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
4.Grasp the front panel of the ODD and pull to remove from the main unit. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*5(NL) 1 

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5.Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive 
module.
 
6.Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
7.Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 (NL) 3 

62Chapter 3
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityColorPart No.
Switch Cover M2*3 (NL) 2
LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 4
M2.5*5 (NL) 2
Upper Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 9
M2.5*5 (NL) 5 

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Finger Print Reader M2*3 (NL) 1
Upper Right Saddle M2*3 (NL) 2
Left Speaker Module M2.5*4 (NL) 2
Upper left Saddle M2.5*4 (NL) 2
Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2
eKey Board M2*3 (NL) 1
Switch Board M2.5*4 (NL) 1
Right Speaker Module M2.5*4 (NL) 2
TV Board M2.5*4 (NL) 2
USB Board M2.5*4 (NL) 2
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 1
Subwoofer M2*3 (NL) 2
Mainboard M2.5*5 (NL) 2
Thermal Module M2*6.5 4
M2*L3 4
VGA Module M2*4-NI (NL) 2
StepScrewQuantityColorPart No. 

64Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is 
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Locate and remove the three securing screws as shown.
3.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover.
4.Lift the Switch Cover as shown, leftside first.
5.Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type...

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Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48..
2.Push down on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 
3.Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to release the FFC. 

66Chapter 3
Removing the Antenna
WARNING:Do not attempt to pull the antenna cables under the WLAN bracket to prevent stripping of the 
cable.
1.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
2.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.
3.Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown. 

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4.Using one hand, pull the cables completely through the battery housing.
NOTE: Do not remove the adhesive tape.
5.Push the cables through the chassis, then turn over the computer and pull them completely through. 

68Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Module
1.Remove the Antenna. Remove the Antenna. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 66.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
3.Turn the computer over. Disconnect the LCD, MIC and back light cables from the top panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 2
LCD cableMIC cable
Back light cable