Acer Aspire 5515 Service Guide

60Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 58.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
4.Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channel as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*10 2 

Chapter 361
5.Turn the computer over. Disconnect the power and camera cables from the mainboard. 

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6.Remove the antenna cable from the cable channel and pull it all the way through the chassis as shown.
7.Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module
(red callout)M2.5*15 2
LCD Module
(green callout)M2.5*10 2 

Chapter 363
8.Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.  

64Chapter 3
Removing the Upper Cover
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 60.
3.Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven screws on the bottom panel.
 
4.Turn the computer over. Remove the two screws on the top panel.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover
(red callout)M2.5*10 10
Upper Cover
(green callout)M2.5*6 1
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover M2.5*10 2 

Chapter 365
5.Disconnect the TouchPad cable from the mainboard as shown.
NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage.
6.Starting on the left side of the casing, pry the upper and lower cases apart as shown. 

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7.Work along the casing toward the right side, prying apart the casing.
8.Remove the upper cover as shown. 

Chapter 367
Removing the TouchPad Mylar Cover
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 64.
2.Gently peel the protective cover away from the TouchPad Bracket as shown.
3.Remove the mylar from the upper cover as shown. 

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket
1.See “Removing the TouchPad Mylar Cover” on page 67.
2.Remove the single screw from TouchPad bracket.
3.Remove the adhesive strip from the TouchPad as shown.
4.Release the FFC locking latch and remove the TouchPad FFC from the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 

Chapter 369
5.Lift the right edge of the TouchPad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove it as shown.
Removing the TouchPad
1.See “Removing the TouchPad Bracket” on page 68.
2.Push the TouchPad upward from underneath the casing as shown.