Acer Aspire 7715z Service Guide

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4.Replace the right screw cover as shown. Ensure that the securing tab on the rear of the cover is seated 
correctly in the Upper Cover.
5.Replace the four screws securing the LCD Module to the Upper Cover.
6.Ensure that the Hinge Covers are replaced 
correctly. Identify the rear edge of the covers by the 
two securing clips.7.Align the left Hinge Cover as shown and press 
down to replace the cover.
8.Repeat the process for the right side Hinge Cover.
Rear Securing 
Clips 

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9.Run the black Antenna cable along the cable 
channel as shown using all available retaining 
clips.10.Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in 
place.
11 .Run the white Antenna cable along the cable channel as shown using all available retaining clips.
12.Run the LCD cable along the cable channel using 
all available cable clips.13.Connect the LCD cable to the Mainboard as 
shown. 

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14.Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pass the Antenna cables through the chassis.
15.The Upper Cover appears as shown when the Antenna and LCD cables are correctly installed.
16.Turn the computer over. Run the Antenna cables along the cable channel as shown, using all available 
cable clips. 

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17.Replace the two screws securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover. 

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Replacing the Keyboard
1.Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place.
2.Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first 
into the chassis. 
NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are 
correctly seated.3.Press down as indicated to secure the Keyboard in 
place. 

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Replacing the Switch Cover
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover.
2.Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place.
1.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.2.Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure 
the carrier. 

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3.Insert the HDD, as indicated and lower it into 
place.4.Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to 
connect the interface. 

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Replacing the WLAN Module
Replacing the DIMM Modules
1.Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket.2.Replace the two screws to secure the module.
3.Connect the two Antenna cables to the module.
NOTE: The black cable connects to the upper 
terminal (MAIN) and the white cable to the 
lower terminal (MAIN).4.After connecting the cables to the terminals, 
secure the cables in place with adhesive tape to 
avoid trapping.
1.Insert the DIMM Module in place.2.Press down to lock the DIMM module in...

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Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Press the bezel into the tray, bottom edge first, to 
secure it to the ODD Module.2.Secure the ODD bracket with the two screws.
3.Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is 
flush with the casing.4.Replace the single screw to secure the Module.
1.Replace the Memory Cover as shown.2.Replace the HDD Cover as shown.
IMPORTANT: Press down around the perimeter of the covers to ensure that the all the securing tabs are 
correctly located...

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Replacing the SD Dummy Card
3.Replace the three screws to secure the covers in place.
1.Insert the SD Dummy Card into the slot as shown.2.Push until the card clicks into place and is flush with 
the casing.
Memory 
CoverHDD 
Cover