Acer Aspire 5538 Service Guide

71Chapter 3
Removing the Power Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.
2.Remove the single screw securing the Power Board to the Lower Cover.
3.Pull the FFC up to remove it from the adhesive securing it to the Speaker Module.
4.Tilt the board 90 degrees to clear the securing tab. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Power Board M2.5*3 1 

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IMPORTANT:The FFC is soldered to the power board. Take care when lifting to minimize bending of the 
connection, lest breakage occur.
5.Lift the Power Board from the Lower Cover. 

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Removing the Speaker Modules
1.See “Removing the Power Board” on page 71.
2.Remove the four screws securing the Speakers to the Upper Cover.
3.Lift the right side speaker out from the Lower Cover and peel back the mylar to expose the speaker wire 
as shown.
4.Peel back the mylar sheet to expose the speaker cable all the way to the left speaker.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Speaker Module M2.5*3 4 

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5.Remove the Speaker Cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.
6.Lift the right side speaker out from the Lower Cover as shown. 

75Chapter 3
Removing the Media Board
1.See “Removing the Speaker Modules” on page 73.
2.Remove the single screw securing the Media Board to the Lower Cover.
3.Remove the securing bracket from the Media Board.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Media Board M2.5*3 1 

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4.Peel back any mylar adhered to the Media Board.
5.Tilt the Media Board up to clear the securing pins.
6.Remove the Media Board, pulling the FFC through the cover as shown.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the FFC is not torn off during removal. 

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Removing the Bluetooth Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.
2.Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module.
3.Lift the Bluetooth Module, left side first, to remove it from the Lower Cover. 

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Removing the I/O Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.
2.Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Mainboard.
3.Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard. 

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4.Remove the single screw securing the I/O Board to the Lower Cover.
5.Tilt the board up as indicated and carefully flip the board over.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
I/O Board M2.5*6 1 

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6.Remove the adhesive securing the I/O Board cable to the Lower Cover.
7.Disconnect the I/O Board Cable from the I/O Board.