Acer Aspire 5515 Service Guide

80Chapter 3
5. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module and disconnect the left cable. 
6.Remove the Inverter board from the LCD module. 

Chapter 381
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 79.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module.
3.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.
The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD panel is removed.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2.5*6 2 

82Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 81.
2.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear.
3.Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel.
4.Lift the FPC cable from the panel.
5.Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
6.Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*3 8 

Chapter 383
Removing the Camera Module
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 81.
2.Disconnect the Lid Latch spring from the LCD module.
3.Slide the Lid Latch assembly to the left and pull upward to disengage the right side from the module.
4.Slide the Lid Latch to the right and pull upward to disengage the left side from the module.
5.Remove the Lid Latch assembly from the module. 

84Chapter 3
6.Remove the single securing screw from the Camera Module.
7.Peel back the adhesive strips holding the camera cable in place, and remove the camera from the LCD 
module.
8.Starting at the corner nearest the bracket, pry open the casing and remove the back cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Module M2*3 1 

Chapter 385
9.Remove the single securing screw from the bracket.
10.Remove the Camera bracket from the board as shown.
11 .Remove the Camera board from the casing as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Module M2*3 1 

86Chapter 3
12.Peel back the adhesive strip securing the cable to the camera module.
13.Disconnect the camera cable from the module. 

Chapter 387
Removing the Antennas 
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 81.
2.Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
3.Remove the two securing screws (one per antenna) from the left and right antenna. 
4.Lift the right side antenna from the LCD module as shown. 

88Chapter 3
5.Lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown.
6.Remove the antenna assembly and cables from the LCD module. 

Chapter 389
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the Antennas
1.Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Ensure that the locating pin on each antenna is correctly 
seated. Press down on the adhesive pads (green callout) to secure the antennas in place.
2.Replace the antenna and cables as shown. Ensure that the cable is inserted under each tab strip.
3.Ensure that the cables pass along the cable channel and though the hinge well as shown.
Locating Pin
Locating Pin