Acer Aspire 5741g Service Guide

Chapter 341
Disassembly Process
IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD 
Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. 
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...

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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 of the external module disassembly sequence and 
instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove 
the keyboard, you must first remove the switch board.
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
ODD Module M 2.5*8 1 86.PSV02.002
ODD...

Chapter 343
Removing the Battery Pack
1.Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown.
2.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main 
unit (2).
NOTE: Please follow local regulations for disposal.
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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 it out from the slot. 

Chapter 345
Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 43.
2.Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
3.Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 

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4.Remove the two (2) screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive 
module.
5.Remove the ODD bezel by prying the top edge away and clear of the module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 

Chapter 347
Removing the Logic Lower Door
1.Remove two (2) screws from the logic lower door.
2.Lift the door beginning from the inner edge as shown.
3.Lift the door clear of the device, exposing the HDD, DIMM, and WLAN modules.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Logic lower door M2.5*8 2 

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Removing the 3G Cover
1.Remove one (1) screw from the 3G Cover.
2.Lift the 3G Cover from the right edge first, then remove completely.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
3G Cover M2.5*8 1 

Chapter 349
Removing the DIMM Module
1.See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 47.
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 2 and 3 for the second DIMM module if present. 

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Removing the WLAN Module
1.See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 47.
2.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Board. 
NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal and White to the AUX terminal.
3.Move the antenna away and remove the two (1) screws to release the WLAN Board. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 1