Acer Aspire 5732z Service Guide

Chapter 351
Removing the SD Dummy Card
1.Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.
2.Pull it out from the slot. 

52Chapter 3
Removing the Lower Covers
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
2.Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers.
3.Remove the HDD cover by the top edge as shown. 
4.Carefully open the Memory Cover. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Lower Covers M2.5*8 3
Memory 
CoverHDD 
Cover 

Chapter 353
Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.
2.Remove one (1) screw securing the ODD module.
3.Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Gently lever the ODD module out of the 
chassis.
4.Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 

54Chapter 3
5.Remove the two (2) screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive 
module.
6.Pull the top edge of the bezel downward and clear of the device.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 

Chapter 355
Removing the DIMM Modules
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52.
2.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 
3.Remove the DIMM module. 
4.Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. 

56Chapter 3
Removing the WLAN Module
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52.
2.Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place.
3.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Board. 
NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal and White to the AUX terminal. 

Chapter 357
4.Move the antenna away and remove the two (2) screws to release the WLAN Board. 
 
5.Detach the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 2 

58Chapter 3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52.
2.Using the pull, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface.
3.Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.  

Chapter 359
4.Remove the four (4) screws (two on each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier.
5.Remove the HDD from the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 

60Chapter 3
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.N2802.003
LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.N2802.003
Upper Cover M2.5*8 11 86.N2802.003
Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 86.N2802.003
Power Board M2*3 2 86.N2802.006
Left Speaker Module M2*3 1 86.N2802.006
Right Speaker Module M2*3 1 86.N2802.006
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 2 86.N2802.006
Mainboard M2.5*4 1 86.N2802.001
Thermal Module M1.98*3.0 4 86.N2802.004
CPU Fan M2*3 3 86.N2802.006
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