Acer Aspire 5534 Service Guide

Chapter 381
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the DC-In Cable” on page 80.
2.Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard.
3.Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard. 

82Chapter 3
4.Remove the two screws securing the Mainboard and Fan to the Lower Cover as indicated.
5.Lift the Mainboard right side first to release the I/O ports and separate the board from the Lower Cover. 
NOTE: Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*6 2 

Chapter 383
6.Reach under the mainboard to unplug the LVDS cable.
7.Disconnect the DC-In Cable from the mainboard. 

84Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 81.
2.Lift the adhesive strip securing the WLAN cables in place.
3.Remove the sponge securing the cables in the cable channel
4.Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel on the Lower Cover as shown, all the way to the 
hinge well.
5.Remove the Microphone cable from the securing clips as shown. 

Chapter 385
6.Remove the three screws on the rear of the Lower Cover securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables are free from all cable clips before removing the LCD Module.
7.Using both hands, lift the LCD Module away from the Lower Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*6 3 

86Chapter 3
Removing the Fan
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 81.
2.Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard.
3.Remove the single screw securing the fan to the Mainboard.
4.Lift the fan away from the Mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Fan M2.5*6 1 

Chapter 387 

88Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Fan” on page 86.
2.Remove the four screws securing the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4.
3.Grasp the Thermal Module by the CPU heat sink and lift clear of the Mainboard as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Thermal Module M2.5*6 4
1 23
4 

Chapter 389
Removing the CPU
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 88.
2.Using a flat blade screw driver, rotate the CPU screw 180° counter clockwise to release the CPU from the 
socket.
3.Lift the CPU clear of the socket. 

90Chapter 3
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and 
replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are 
replaced in the same position.
NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or 
configuration.
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*4 4 86.PEA02.003
LCD...