Acer Laptop Repair Guides

Removing the RTC Battery

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IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.

1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77.
2. To remove the battery, carefully pry the existing battery out of the Mainboard.

1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77.
2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard.

3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth Board.

4. Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth Board to the Lower Cover.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Bluetooth Board	M2*3	1		*

5. Remove the Bluetooth Board from the Lower Cover.

IMPORTANT: The USB FFC is supplied as part of the Lower Cover. If the USB FFC is defective, replace the entire Lower Cover.

1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77.
2. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the Mainboard.

3. Open the locking latch on the FFC and disconnect it from the USB Board.

4. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
USB Board	M2.5*4	1

5. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown.

1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77.
2. Remove the single securing screw from the board.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Power Saving Board	M2.5*4	1	*

1. See "Removing the Hinge Supports" on page 105.
2. Disconnect the Speaker and Subwoofer cables from the Mainboard.

3. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Mainboard	M2.5*4	3	#

4. Pivot the Mainboard upward and remove it from the chassis, right side first. Place the Mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface.

1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 77.
2. Remove the single screw securing the Kensington Lock Bracket to the Lower Cover.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Kensington Lock Bracket	M2*3	1		*

3. Lift the bracket clear of the Lower Cover.

NOTE: The TV Tuner Antenna located under the bracket may lift away with the bracket.

1. See "Removing the Kensington Lock Bracket" on page 101.
2. Remove the Antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

4. Remove the TV Tuner Antenna from the Lower Cover.

1. See "Removing the TV Tuner Antenna" on page 102.
2. Remove the Subwoofer cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

3. Remove the four (4) screws securing the Subwoofer to the Lower Cover.

NOTE: The screws securing the Subwoofer in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the washers are replaced before replacing the screws.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Subwoofer	M2*3	4

1. See "Removing the Subwoofer" on page 103.
2. Remove the six (6) screws (three each side) securing the Hinge Supports to the Lower Cover.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Hinge Supports	M2.5*4	6	<>*

3. Lift the Hinge Supports clear of the Lower Cover.

1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 99.
2. Remove the six (6) screws securing the Speaker Module in place.

NOTE: The screws securing the Speaker Module in place are cushioned by rubber washers. Ensure that the washers are replaced before replacing the screws.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Speaker Module	M2*3	6

3. Using both hands, lift the Speaker Module upward to remove it from the Lower Cover.

1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 99.
2. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard.

3. Loosen the six (6) screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 6 to screw 1) securing the Thermal Module in place.

4. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 107.
2. Remove the two (2) screws (in reverse numerical order from 2 to 1) securing the Graphics Card Heatsink to the Mainboard.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Graphics Card Heatsink	M2.5*6.5	2

3. Lift the heatsink away from the Graphics Card as shown.

1. See "Removing the Graphics Card Heatsink" on page 108.
2. Remove the single screw securing the Graphics Card to the Mainboard.

Step	Size	Quantity	Screw Type
Graphics Card	M2.5*6.5	1

3. Remove the Graphics Card from the Mainboard connector.

1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 107.
2. Turn the securing screw 180° to release the CPU from the socket.

3. Remove the CPU from the socket as shown.

IMPORTANT: The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

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