Acer Aspire 5942 Service Guide
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Chapter 349 5.Remove the two screws securing the ODD Bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the module. 6.Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray. 7.Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type ODD Bracket M2*3 2
50Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47. 2.Use the pull-tab to lift the HDD and disconnect the interface. 3.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. 4.Remove the vertical interface connector as shown.
Chapter 351 5.Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier. 6.Remove the HDD from the carrier. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type HDD Carrier M3*3 4
52Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” 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 for the second DIMM module if present.
Chapter 353 Removing the WLAN Module IMPORTANT: If the model purchased supports TV Tuner functionality, remove the TV Tuner Module before removing the WLAN Module. 1.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47. 2.Remove the two screws securing the Mini-Card Bracket and WLAN Module to the Mainboard 3.Remove the Mini-Card Bracket as shown. StepSizeQuantityScrew Type WLAN Module M2*3 2
54Chapter 3 4.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module. IMPORTANT: The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal. 5.Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.
Chapter 355 Main Unit Disassembly Process Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List StepScrewQuantityPart No. Upper Cover M2.5*8 18 86.PH702.006 M2.5*5 2 86.PH702.005 M2.5*3 3 86.PH702.003 M2.5*5 1 86.PH702.005 Speaker Module M2.5*3 4 86.PH702.003 Power Saving Board M2.5*3 2 86.PH702.003 Volume Control Board M2.5*3 2 86.PH702.003 Button Board M2.5*5 2 86.PH702.005 Finger Print Reader M2*3 2 86.PH702.002 TouchPad Bracket M2.5*3 2 86.PH702.003 Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Launch Board Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Upper Cover Rem ove Speaker ModuleRem ove Media Board Rem ove Power Saving Boa r d Rem ove Volume Control Boa r dRem ove MIC BoardRem ove Button Board Rem ove Finger Print Reader Lower Cover (see page 54)
56Chapter 3 Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Screw List StepScrewQuantityPart No. LCD Module M2.5*5 4 86.PH702.005 Right Saddle M2.5*5 2 86.PH702.005 USB Board M2.5*3 1 86.PH702.003 Card Reader Board M2.5*3 4 86.PH702.003 Hinge Wells M2.5*3 2 86.PH702.003 Mainboard M2.5*3 1 86.PH702.003 VGA/MXM M2.5*3 1 or 2 86.PH702.003 Thermal Module CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 5 Rem ove VGA/MXM Card Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove LCD Module Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove Saddle Rem ove CPU Rem ove RTC BatteryRem ove Thermal Module Rem ove Card Reader Boa r d Rem ove Subwoofer Rem ove Hinge Wells
Chapter 357 Removing the Keyboard 1.Locate the five securing clips on the top edge of the Keyboard. 2.Starting with the central clip, release all five securing clips by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool. 3.Pry up the centre of the Keyboard as shown.
58Chapter 3 4.Rotate the Keyboard upward away from the Upper Cover and place it face down on the TouchPad area. 5.Open the Keyboard backlight FFC connector and disconnect the FFC. 6.Open the Keyboard FFC connector and disconnect the FFC. 7.Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover.