Acer Aspire 5741g Service Guide

Chapter 351
4.Detach the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage. 

52Chapter 3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 47.
2.Using the pull-tab, 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 353
4.Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier.
5.Remove the HDD from the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 

54Chapter 3
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
Upper Cover M2.5*5 7 86.PSV02.001
Lower Cover M2.5*8 11 86.PSV02.002
Battery Bay M2*3 4 86.PSV02.004
Left Speaker Module M2*3 2 86.PSV02.004
Right Speaker Module M2*3 2 86.PSV02.004
Power Board M2*3 2 86.PSV02.004
Card Reader M2*3 1 86.PSV02.004
USB Board M2*3 1 86.PSV02.004
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.PSV02.004
Mainboard M2.5*5 1 86.PSV02.001
Thermal Module M1.98*3 4 86.PSV02.006
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Chapter 355
Removing the Keyboard
1.Unlock the six (6) keyboard locks.
2.Pry up the centre of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the Upper Cover.
3.Turn the keyboard over on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 

56Chapter 3
4.Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the mainboard.
5.Lift the keyboard clear of the Upper Cover. 

Chapter 357
Removing the Upper Cover
1.See “External Module Disassembly Process” on page 42.
2.Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the 
battery bay.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover (red 
callout)M2.5*8 11
Battery Bay 
(green callout)M2*3 4 

58Chapter 3
3.Turn the computer over and disconnect the following four (4) cables from the Mainboard.
AB
C
D 

Chapter 359
NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage. 4.Release the locking latch on A.5.Disconnect A as shown.
6.Release the locking latch on B and remove the cable as shown.
7.Release the locking latch on C and remove the 
cable as shown.8.Release the locking latch on D and remove the 
cable as shown. 

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9.Remove the seven (7) screws on the Upper Cover as shown.
10.Starting at the top right side of the cover, pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown. Work along the front 
edge of the casing to the left as shown, then lift the Upper Cover clear of the Lower Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover M2.5*5 7