Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide

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4.Move the antenna away and remove the two screws to release the WLAN Board. 
 
5.Detach the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 2 

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.
2.Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface.
3.Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.  

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4.Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier.
5.Remove the HDD from the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 

54Chapter 3
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.N2802.003
LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.N2802.003
Upper Cover M2.5*8 11 86.N2802.003
Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 86.N2802.003
Power Board M2*3 2 86.N2802.004
Left Speaker Module M2*3 1 86.N2802.004
Right Speaker Module M2*3 1 86.N2802.004
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 2 86.N2802.004
Mainboard M2.5*4 1 86.N2802.001
Thermal Module M2.5*6 4 86.N2802.002
CPU Fan M2*3 3 86.N2802.004
Rem ove...

Chapter 355
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. The use of 
plastic tools or fingers is recommended to remove the Switch Cover.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Turn the computer over. Press down the / and * keys on the right side of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. 
Insert a suitable plastic tool (or finger) and pry the Switch Cover upward, away from the Upper Cover.
3.Work along the Switch Cover toward...

56Chapter 3
Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 55.
2.Pry up the centre of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the Upper Cover.
3.Turn the keyboard over on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector.
4.Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard.
5.Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper Cover. 

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Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56.
2.Turn the computer over. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
3.Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable 
clips.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*8 2 

58Chapter 3
4.Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cables completely through the chassis.
5.Disconnect the LCD cable from the Mainboard and remove the cable from the cable channel.
6.Remove the white Antenna cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the 
retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 

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7.Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cable to the Upper Cover.
8.Remove the black Antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of 
the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well.
9.Open the LCD Panel to the full extent to expose the Hinge Covers. 
10.Press the left side Hinge Cover inward, as shown, and lift to remove the cover from the chassis.
11 .Repeat the process for the right side Hinge Cover. 

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12.Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module.
13.Remove the left and right screw covers from on top of the hinges
14.Lift the LCD Module clear of the Upper Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*8 4