Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide

Chapter 361
Removing the Upper Cover
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.
2.Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven screws on the bottom panel.
 
3.Turn the computer over. Remove the three screw caps at the rear of the Upper Cover as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover M2.5*8 11 

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4.Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard.
AB
C
D 

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NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage. 5.Disconnect A as shown.6.Disconnect C as shown.
7.Release the locking latch on B and remove the FFC cable as shown.
8.Release the locking latch on D and remove the FFC cable as shown. 

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9.Remove the nine screws on the top panel.
 
10.Starting at the rear left side of the cover, pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown. Work along the back 
edge of the casing to the right as shown, then lift the Upper Cover clear of the Lower Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 

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Removing the Power Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.
2.Locate the Power Board on the Upper Cover as shown.
3.Remove the two screws securing the Power Board to the Upper Cover.
4.Lift the Power Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Power Board M2*3 2 

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Removing the Left Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.
2.Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown.
3.Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cable.
4.Remove the Speaker cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 

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5.Remove the single securing screw from the Left Speaker Module.
6.Lift the Speaker clear of the Upper Cover, left side first as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Left Speaker 
ModuleM2*3 1 

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Removing the Right Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.
2.Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown.
3.Turn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right Speaker Module cable from the cable channel. Ensure that 
the cable is free from all cable clips.
4.Turn the Upper Cover over and pass the cable through the cover as shown. 

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5.Remove the single securing screw from the Right Speaker Module.
6.Lift the Speaker clear of the Upper Cover, right side first as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Right Speaker 
ModuleM2*3 1 

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket
IMPORTANT: The TouchPad Board cannot be removed individually. To replace the TouchPad Board, replace the 
entire Upper Cover.
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.
2.Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the Upper Cover.
3.Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect the TouchPad FFC from the cover.