Acer Aspire 5538 Service Guide
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141Chapter 3 3.Connect the Antenna cables to the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (right) and Black to the MAIN terminal (left). IMPORTANT:Ensure that the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent them from being pinched when the lower covers are replaced. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1.Identify the SODIMM to replace. The image below shows the locations of SODIMM slot 0 and SODIMM slot 1. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 2.Insert a DIMM into Slot 0. 0 1
Chapter 3142 3.Press the DIMM down into the socket as shown. An audible click indicates the DIMM is properly installed. 4.Insert a DIMM into Slot 1. 5.Press the DIMM down into the socket as shown. An audible click indicates the DIMM is properly installed.
143Chapter 3 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.Place the HDD into the carrier. 2.Insert the four screws (two each side) to secure the hard disk to the carrier. Carrier screw holes have been numbered 1-4. Insert the screws in numerical order: 1, 2, 3, 4. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type HDD Carrier M3*3 4
Chapter 3144 3.Place the hard disk drive module into the bay. 4.Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the HDD to the SATA interface connector. 5.Insert the two screws to secure the HDD Module in place. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type HDD Module M2.5*4 2
145Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD 1.Insert the hook on the ODD bezel as shown. 2.Slide the securing clip of the ODD bezel into the slot on the ODD module. An audible click indicates the hook has engaged. 3.Insert the two screws to secure the ODD bracket in place. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type ODD Bracket M2*3 2
Chapter 3146 4.Slide the ODD module into the assembly 5.Insert the screw to secure the ODD module. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type ODD Module M2.5*3 1
147Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1.Place the HDD cover over the HDD bay. Press until the six tabs in the door engage. 2.Tighten the two captive screws in the HDD Cover.
Chapter 3148 3.Place the Memory Cover on the memory bay. 4.Press down until the seven clips in the cover snap into place.
149Chapter 3 5. Tighten the two captive screws in the Memory Cover. Replacing the Battery 1.Slide the battery into the battery bay as shown.
Chapter 3150 2.Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position.