Acer Aspire 5732z Service Guide

Chapter 371
Removing the Power Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2.Locate the Power Board on the Upper Cover as shown.
3.Remove the two (2) screws securing the Power Board to the Upper Cover.
4.Lift the Power Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Power Board M2*3 2 

72Chapter 3
Removing the Left Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2.Locate the Left Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown.
3.Remove the adhesive tape from the Speaker cable.
4.Remove the Speaker cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 

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5.Remove the one (1) securing screw from the Left Speaker Module.
6.Lift the Speaker clear of the Upper Cover, left side first as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Left Speaker 
ModuleM2*3 1 

74Chapter 3
Removing the Right Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2.Locate the Right Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown.
3.Turn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right Speaker Module cable from the cable channel. Ensure that 
the cable is free from all cable clips.
4.Turn the Upper Cover over and pass the cable through the cover as shown. 

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5.Remove the one (1) securing screw from the Right Speaker Module.
6.Lift the Speaker clear of the Upper Cover, right side first as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Right Speaker 
ModuleM2*3 1 

76Chapter 3
Removing the TouchPad Bracket
IMPORTANT: The TouchPad Board cannot be removed individually. To replace the TouchPad Board, replace the 
entire Upper Cover.
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2.Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the Upper Cover.
3.Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect the TouchPad FFC from the cover. 

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4.Remove the two (2) screws from TouchPad bracket.
5.Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove it as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 2 

78Chapter 3
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2.Remove the one (1) securing screw from the Mainboard.
 
3.Lift the mainboard from the chassis, internal edge first, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*4 1 

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Removing the RTC Battery
IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the 
connections shown. 

80Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52.
2.Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal 
Module.
3.Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Thermal Module 4
12
3 4