Acer Aspire 5332 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
2.Replace the four (4) screws and screw caps provided. 

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Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU 
socket.
1.Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.
2.Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure the CPU in place.
Socket
Pin1 LocatorCPU
Pin1 Locator 

Chapter 3103
Replacing the CPU Fan
Replacing the Thermal Module
IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal 
Module.
The following thermal grease types are approved for use:
•Silmore GP50
•Honeywell
•Jet Motor 7762
The following thermal pads are approved for use:
• Eapus XR-PE 1.Align the screw holes on the CPU Fan and 
Mainboard and replace the Fan.2.Replace the three (3) screws to secure the Fan to 
the Mainboard.
3.Connect the Fan power...

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Replacing the Mainboard
3.Align the screw holes on the Thermal Module and 
Mainboard then replace the module. Keep the 
module as level as possible to spread the thermal 
grease evenly.4.Replace the four (4) securing screws (in numerical 
order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secure the 
Thermal Module in place.
1.Ensure that the Mainboard is face up (the CPU is not visible). Place the Mainboard in the chassis, I/O 
connectors first (1), then rotate it downward into position (2).
NOTE: Ensure...

Chapter 3105
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
1.Replace the TouchPad bracket top edge first to 
engage the securing clips. 2.Press the bracket down to engage the securing 
clips.
3.Replace the two (2) screws to secure the TouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover.
4.Replace the TouchPad FFC and close the locking latch on the connector. 

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5.Replace the FFC and press down as indicated to adhere it to the Upper Cover. 

Chapter 3107
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
1. Place the module left side first on the Upper Cover 
as shown. Ensure that the left side of the module is 
seated correctly in the securing clip.2.Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module in 
place.
3.Pass the cable through the Upper Cover as shown.4.Turn the Upper Cover over and run the cable along 
the cable channel using all available cable clips.
5.The cable runs as shown when correctly installed. 

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Replacing the Left Speaker Module
1. Place the module right side first on the Upper 
Cover as shown. Ensure that the right side of the 
module is seated correctly in the securing clip.2.Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module in 
place.
3.Run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips.
4.Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape.5.The cable runs as shown when correctly installed. 

Chapter 3109
Replacing the Power Board
Replacing the Upper Cover
1. Slide the Power Board in to the Upper Cover front edge first to engage the securing clip.
2.Press the board down to locate the securing pin.3.Replace the two (2) screws to secure the board to 
the Upper Cover.
1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover as shown. 

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2.Press down around the edges to secure it in place.
3.Replace the nine (9) screws in the Upper Cover as shown.