Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide

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4.Remove the two screws from TouchPad bracket.
5.Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove it as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 2 
						

							72Chapter 3
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61.
2.Remove the single securing screw from the Mainboard.
 
3.Lift the mainboard from the chassis, right edge first, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*4 1 
						

							Chapter 373
Removing the RTC Battery
IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the 
connections shown. 
						

							74Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.
2.Turn the Mainboard over to access the Thermal Module.
3.Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal 
Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Thermal Module M2.5*6 4
12
3 4 
						

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4.Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. 
						

							76Chapter 3
Removing the CPU Fan
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 74.
2.Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard as shown.
3.Remove the three securing screws from the Fan Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
CPU Fan M2*3 3 
						

							Chapter 377
4.Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown. 
						

							78Chapter 3
Removing the CPU
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.
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 74.
2.Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown.
3.Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown. 
						

							Chapter 379
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 86.N2802.002
LCD Panel M2.5*6 2 86.N2802.002
LCD Brackets M2*3 6 86.N2802.004
Rem 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
Antennas
Rem ove
Camera Module 
						

							80Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.
2.Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws.
3. Starting from the bottom edge of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Work along the 
right side toward the top of the bezel, prying the covers apart. Continue along the top edge and down the left 
side to remove the bezel.
NOTE: If necessary, use a pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4