Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide

Chapter 391
9.The Antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installed. 

92Chapter 3
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as 
shown.2.Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable 
in place.
3.Run the cable along the back of the panel and 
press down as indicated to secure the cable in 
place.4.Run the cable across the back of the panel as 
shown and press down as indicated to secure the 
cable in place.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cable runs between the green callouts to avoid trapping when the panel is 
replaced in the LCD Module. 

Chapter 393
5.Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the panel. Replace the six screws (three on each side) in the 
brackets as shown.
6.Place the LCD Panel in the LCD Module, top edge first, and secure the LCD cable with adhesive tape.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD power cable passes through the hinge well and is not trapped under the 
panel. 

94Chapter 3
Replacing the Camera Module
7.Replace the Camera cable cluster in the LCD 
Module.8.Secure the LCD module with the two securing 
screws.
1.Place the camera in the LCD Module.2.Connect the cable to the camera module. 

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Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Replace the bezel and press down until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. 

96Chapter 3
2.Replace the four screws and screw caps provided. 

Chapter 397
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 

98Chapter 3
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 screws to secure the Fan to the 
Mainboard.
3.Connect the Fan power...

Chapter 399
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 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, left edge 
first (1), then rotate it downward into position (2).
NOTE: Ensure the I/O...

100Chapter 3
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 screws to secure the TouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover.
4.Replace the TouchPad FFC and close the locking latch on the connector.