Acer Aspire 5538 Service Guide
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51Chapter 3 6.Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. 7.Insert an appropriate tool into the manual ODD tray release to open the ODD tray. 8.Press down on the ODD bezel securing clip and pull the bezel out of the ODD. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type ODD Bracket M2*3 2
Chapter 352 Removing the DIMM Module 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45 2.Loosen the two captive screws in the Memory Cover. 3.Lift the Memory Cover up to remove. Pull up using the thumb tab (indicated by the circle below) to release the seven clips securing the cover in place. 4.Identify the SODIMM to remove. 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. 0 1
53Chapter 3 5.Push out the release latches on both sides of SODIMM socket 1 to release the memory module. 6.Remove the DIMM. 7.Push out the release latches on both sides of SODIMM socket 0 to release the DIMM.
55Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Board 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 2.Loosen the two captive screws in the HDD Cover. 3.Lift the HDD cover up to remove. Use the finger tab to release the six clips securing the cover in place. NOTE: The HDD is also located under this cover.
Chapter 356 4.Disconnect the Antenna cables from the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the AUX terminal (right) and Black to the MAIN terminal (left). 5.Remove the single screw securing the WLAN Board in place. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type WLAN Board M2*3 1
57Chapter 3 6.Remove the WLAN Board from the Mainboard.
Chapter 358 Main Unit 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. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List StepScrewQuantityPart No. Upper Cover M2.5*8 18 86.PEA02.006 Upper Cover M2.5*6 6 86.PEA02.007 Button Board M2*3 4 86.PEA02.002 TouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.PEA02.002 Power Board M2.5*3 1 86.PEA02.001 Speaker Module M2.5*3 4 86.PEA02.001 Remove Mainboard Remove KeyboardRemove Upper Cover Remove LCD Module Remove Power Board Remove External Modules bef ore proceeding Remove Function BoardUpper CoverLower Cover Remove Left Speaker Module Remove CPU Remove Thermal Module Remove Right Speaker Module Remove CPU Fan Remove I/O Board Remove Power Socket Remove Touchpad BoardRemove Touchpad Bracket
59Chapter 3 Media Board M2.5*3 1 86.PEA02.001 I/O Board M2.5*6 1 86.PEA02.007 Mainboard M2.5*5 1 86.PEA02.007 LCD Module M2.5*6 1 86.PEA02.007 LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.PEA02.006 Fan M2.5*6 3 86.PEA02.007 Thermal Module M2.5*6 (spring tension)4 86.PEA02.004 StepScrewQuantityPart No.
Chapter 360 Removing the Keyboard IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force when removing the keyboard and replace if any damage occurs. 1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 2.Turn the computer rightside up and open the lid to the full extent. 3.Unlock the six securing latches by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool then sliding along the back edge of the keyboard. IMPORTANT: The use of metal tools may damage the outer casing. Use plastic tools where available. 4.Pull up on the center of the keyboard to release the two tabs on each side and lift the Keyboard away from the Upper Cover as shown. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover; the Keyboard FFC is still attached.