Acer Aspire 5910 Service Guide

Chapter 133
3.Detach the ODD bracket by re moving the screws that secure it to the ODD module.
Removing the Cooling Fan          
1.Disconnect the fan cable from it s system board connector (FAN1). 
2. Remove the screw  securing the fan.
StepTy p e QuantityColorTo r q u e
3 M2 x L3 BZN+NYLOK 2 Black 1.6 kgf-cm +/-15%
StepTy p e QuantityColorTo r q u e
2 M2 x L4 BZN+NYLOK 1 Black 1.6 kgf-cm +/-15%
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3.Remove the fan from the main unit. 
Removing the Heat Sink      
1.Remove the screws securing the  heat sink (Discrete model). 
2. Carefully pull the heat sink from its base,  then remove it from the system board.
StepTy p e QuantityColorTo r q u e
1 M2 x L4 BZN+NYLOK 4 Black 1.6 kgf-cm +/-15%
M2 x L2.5 BZN+NYLOK 5 Black 1.6 kgf-cm +/-15%
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Chapter 135
Removing the Processor      
1.Use a flat screwdriver to turn the processor socket  lock to the counter-clockwise to the unlock position 
(note the unlock icon).
Torque value:  3 kgf-cm +/-15%
2. Partly peel off the processor bar code tape. 
3. Hold the processor by its edges and remove it from its socket (U36).
IMPORTANT:   When installing a processor, note the golden arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is 
properly oriented over the socket. Refer to figure above. 
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Removing the VGA Board      
1.Remove the screws securing the  VGA board to the system board.
2. Hold the VGA board by its edges and pull it from its slot (MXM1).
StepPart Number and Type QuantityColorTo r q u e
1 M2 x L3 BZN+NYLOK 2 Black 1.6 kgf-cm +/-15%
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Chapter 137
Main Unit Disassembly  
IMPORTANT:  To prevent from scratching or damaging the LCD  panel, cover it with a protective film before  
disassembling the main unit.
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart  
ScrewTy p ePart Number
C M2.5 x L8 BZN+NYLOK 86.00E34.738
D M2 x L4 BZN+NYLOK 86.00E13.524
F M2 x L3 BZN+NYLOK 86.00E25.723
H M2.5 x L12 BZN+NYLOK 86.00E67.63C I M2.5 x L4 BZN+NYLOK 86.00D30.630
J M2.5 x L6 BZN+NYLOK 86.00E33.736
K M2 X L2 NI 86.00D77.320
Main unit
Ke yboa r dMiddle cover
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Removing the Keyboard       
1.Use a flat plastic screwdriver to push the six tabs  securing the keyboard to the upper case (U-case).
2. Pry the keyboard off to release it from the  upper case, t hen turn it over the palmrest to gain access to the 
keyboard cable. 
3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from  its system board connector (KB1) to completely detach the keyboard 
from the main unit. 
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Chapter 139
Removing the Middle Cover      
1.Open the LCD panel completely to facilitate the easy removal of the middle cover. 
2. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to pry one end of the  middle cover. Continue prying on the other side until 
the cover is released from the U-case. 
3. Remove the middle cover from the main unit. 
Removing the LCD Module       
1.Pull out the WLAN antennas from u nderneath the computer base, and th en from under the speaker grill. 
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2.Disconnect the LCD and internal microphone cables from their system board connectors (LCD1, 
INTMIC1).
3. Close the computer lid and turn the unit over to the base side. 
4. Remove the lower case screws securing the LCD module. 
5. Turn the unit right side up and open the notebook lid again.
6. Remove the hinge screws securing the LCD module.   
StepTy p e QuantityColorTo r q u e
4 M2.5 x L8 BZN+NYLOK 2 Black 3 kgf-cm +/-15%
StepTy p e QuantityColorTo r q u e
6 M2.5 x L12 BZN+NYLOK 2...

Chapter 141
7.Detach the LCD module from the main unit. 
Proceed to page 55 for instructions on how to disassemble the LCD module. 
Removing the Power Board       
1. Disconnect the power FPC cable from its power board connector (PWRCN1).
2. Remove the screws securing the power board. 
StepTy p e QuantityColorTo r q u e
2 M2 x L4 BZN+NYLOK 4 Black 1.6 kgf-cm +/-15%
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3.Remove the power board from the upper case.   
Removing the Upper Case     
1.Disconnect the following system cables from their connectors. 
t     Empowering Key board cable (E_KEY1)
t     Speaker cable (SPKR1) 
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