Acer Aspire 5732z Service Guide

Chapter 381
Removing the CPU Fan
1.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 80.
2.Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard as shown.
3.Remove the three (3) securing screws from the Fan Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
CPU Fan M2*3 3 

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

Chapter 383
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 80.
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. 

84Chapter 3
 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.N2802.006
Remove
LCD Panel
Remove
LCD Bezel
Remove
LCD FPC Cable
Remove LCD
Panel from Main
Unit before
proceeding
Remove
LCD BracketsRemove
Antennas
Remove
Camera Module 

Chapter 385
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63.
2.Remove the two (2) upper and two (2) 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...

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Removing the Camera Module
1.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 85.
2.Locate the Camera Module at the top of the LCD Module and disconnect the camera cable.
3.Remove the Camera from the module. 

Chapter 387
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 86.
2.Remove the two (2) securing screws from the LCD Panel.
3.Remove the adhesive strip holding the cables in place.
4.Remove the Camera cable cluster from the LCD Module as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2.5*6 2 

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5.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module. 

Chapter 389
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 87.
2.Remove the six (6) securing screws (three on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
3.Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*3 6 

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4.Place the LCD panel face down on a soft clean surface.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Lift the 
adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel.
5.Lift the cable as shown to pull free the adhesive strip securing it in place.
6.Lift the FPC cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable from the panel.