Acer Aspire 5737z Service Guide

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model.
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
•Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
•Flat screwdriver
•Philips screwdriver
•Plastic flat screwdriver
•Plastic tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
IMPORTANT:Various images depict the use of a regular metal screwdriver, however, a plastic screwdriver is 
advised when disassembling parts near or around the motherboard and to prevent scratching of the 
computer surface.
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General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 
3.Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 
4.Remove the battery pack.
Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:
•External module disassembly
•Main unit disassembly
•LCD module disassembly
The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. 
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you 
want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly 
frame in that order.
Main Screw List 
ScrewQuantityPart Number
SCREW M3*3 4 86.AZ802.001
SCREW M2*3 12 86.AZ802.002
SCREW M2.5*6 24 86.AZ802.003
SCREW M2.5*3 7 86.AZ802.006
SCREW M2.5*8 14 86.AZ802.007 
						

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External Module Disassembly Process
IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model.
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you 
on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main 
board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 86.AZ802.007
M2*3 2 86.AZ802.002
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.AZ802.001
WLAN Module M2.5*3 1 86.AZ802.006
Disconnect pow er
and signal cables
from system
Rem ove
Battery
Turn off system
and peripherals
pow er
Rem ove
DIMMsRem ove
WLANRem ove
HDD
Rem ove
ODDRem ove
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Removing the Battery Pack
1.Turn the computer over. 
2.Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.
3.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main 
unit (2).
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Removing the SD Dummy Card
1.Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.
2.Pull the card out from the slot. 
						

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Removing the Lower Covers
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Loosen the four captive screws from the Memory and HDD covers.
   
3.Carefully open the Memory cover. 
4.Remove the HDD cover as shown. 
HDD 
Cover Memory 
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Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
3.Pull the ODD module out of the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 
						

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4.Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive 
module. 
5.Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 
						

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6.Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
  
						

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.
2.Remove the HDD cover, 
3.Use the pull-tab to disconnect the HDD from the interface connector. 
4.Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.