Acer Aspire 5515 Service Guide

70Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Board
1.See See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 64.
2.Locate the Switch Board at the rear of the chassis.
3.Lift the Switch Board upward to disconnect the interface and remove it from the chassis. 

Chapter 371
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the Switch Board” on page 70.
2.Remove the six securing screws from the Mainboard.
 
3.Remove the two adhesive strips from the Speaker and MIC connectors.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard
(red callout)M2*3 5
Mainboard
(green callout)M2.5*3 1 

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4.Disconnect the Speaker and MIC cables as shown. 
5.Ease out the casing to release the I/O ports from the rear of the chassis and lift the mainboard upward.
6.Remove the mainboard from the chassis, in the direction of the arrow, and place it on a clean, dust-free 
surface. 

Chapter 373
Removing the Internal Microphone
1.See See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 71.
2.Remove the adhesive strips holding the MIC cable in place.
3.Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown.
4.Remove the MIC from the chassis as shown. 

74Chapter 3
Removing the Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 71.
2.Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable.
 
3.Remove the two screws from the speaker modules.
NOTE: The left and right speaker module securing screws differ slightly in length. Ensure the correct screw is 
used for each speaker.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Left Speaker 
Module
(red callout)M2.5*3 1
Right Speaker 
Module
(green callout)M2.5*6 1 

Chapter 375
4.Remove the left side speaker from the chassis as shown.
5.Ensure the speaker cable is clear of any obstructions or adhesive strips. 
6.Remove the right side speaker from the chassis and lift the entire speaker assembly clear of the chassis. 

76Chapter 3
Removing the CPU 
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 55.
2.Pull the CPU socket release lever outward to clear the securing clips.
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3.Lift the CPU socket release lever to the vertical position as shown.
4.Remove the CPU from the socket as shown.
IMPORTANT:The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may 
malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 

Chapter 377
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 86.N2702.002
Inverter Board M2.5*6 2 86.N2702.002
Camera Module M2*3 1 86.N2702.007
LCD Panel M2.5*6 2 86.N2702.002
LCD Brackets M2*3 8 86.N2702.007
Antenna M2.5*3 2 86.N2702.001
Rem ove
Inverter BoardRem ove
LCD Panel
Rem ove
LCD Bezel
Rem ove
LCD FPC Cable
Remove LCD
Panel from  Main
Unit before
proceeding
Rem ove
LCD BracketsRem ove
AntennasRem ove
Camera Module 

78Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 60.
2.Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws.
 
3. Starting from the lower left side of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the 
top and right until all sides of the bezel are removed.
NOTE: If necessary, use a pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 

Chapter 379
Removing the Inverter Board
1.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78.
2.Remove the securing screws from the Inverter board.
3.Remove the adhesive strip from the right side connector.
4.Disconnect the right Inverter board cable as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Inverter Board M2.5*6 2