Acer Aspire 5515 Service Guide
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50Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2.Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 44. 3.Pull back the protective cover to expose the WLAN board as shown. 4.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 5.Move the antenna away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type WLAN Module M2*3 2
Chapter 351 6.Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.
52Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2.Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 44. 3.Use the pull-tab to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
Chapter 353 4.Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier in reverse numerical order, from 4 to 1. 5.Remove the HDD from the carrier. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type HDD Carrier M3*3 4
54Chapter 3 Removing the CPU Fan 1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 44. 2.Remove the two screws securing the CPU Fan to the mainboard. 3.Disconnect the CPU Fan cable from the mainboard. 4.Lift the CPU Fan clear of the chassis. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type CPU Fan M2.5*10 2
Chapter 355 Removing the Thermal Module 1.See “Removing the CPU Fan” on page 54. 2.Peel back the protective cover to expose the Thermal Module. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module. 3. Insert a screw driver under the Thermal Module, as shown, and gently separate the module from the CPU. 4.Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type Thermal Module CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 4 12 3 4
56Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List StepScrewQuantityPart No. Keyboard M2*3 2 86.N2702.007 LCD Module M2.5*10 4 86.N2702.003 M2.5*15 2 86.N2702.004 Upper Cover M2.5*10 12 86.N2702.003 M2.5*6 1 86.N2702.002 TouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.N2702.007 Mainboard M2*3 5 86.N2702.007 M2.5*3 1 86.N2702.001 Speaker Module M2.5*6 1 86.N2702.002 M2.5*3 1 86.N2702.001 Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove TouchPad Mylar Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove Switch Board Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove Switch CoverRem ove Keyboard Rem ove Upper CaseRem ove Lower Case Rem ove CPU Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Microphone Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove TouchPad
Chapter 357 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that you only use your fingers to remove the Switch Cover. 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2.Lift the Switch Cover from the right side first as shown. 3.Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.
58Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1.See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57. 2.Remove the two securing screws from the keyboard as shown. 3.Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 4.Move the keyboard toward the LCD panel to expose the FFC cable. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type Keyboard M2*3 2
Chapter 359 5.Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard. 6.Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.