Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN
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9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22... Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM Modules 49 Removing the WLAN Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Removing the CPU Fan 54 Removing the Thermal Module 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 56 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Removing the Switch Cover 57 VII
... the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22... Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM Modules 49 Removing the WLAN Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Removing the CPU Fan 54 Removing the Thermal Module 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process 56 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Removing the Switch Cover 57 VII
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... Upper Case 105 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Cover 110 Replacing the Thermal Module 110 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 112 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing...
... Upper Case 105 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Cover 110 Replacing the Thermal Module 110 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 112 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Releases the battery for removal. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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... AM2, 512KB catch, HyperTransport I/F up to 1000 MHz • AMD RS690MC • AMD SB600 AM2 PGA-940 CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temperature Core 0 Core 1 Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported ...protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot •...
... AM2, 512KB catch, HyperTransport I/F up to 1000 MHz • AMD RS690MC • AMD SB600 AM2 PGA-940 CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temperature Core 0 Core 1 Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported ...protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot •...
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... vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove WLAN Rem ove HDD Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove Thermal Module Screw List Step Memory Cover HDD Cover ODD Module ODD Bracket WLAN Module HDD Carrier CPU... Fan Thermal Module Screw M2.5*10 M2.5*10 M2*3 M2*2.5 M2*3 M3*3 M2.5*10 CPU_SCREW_SPRIN Quantity 4 2 1 3 2 4 2 4 Part No. 86.N2702.003 86.N2702.003 86.N2702....
... vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove WLAN Rem ove HDD Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove Thermal Module Screw List Step Memory Cover HDD Cover ODD Module ODD Bracket WLAN Module HDD Carrier CPU... Fan Thermal Module Screw M2.5*10 M2.5*10 M2*3 M2*2.5 M2*3 M3*3 M2.5*10 CPU_SCREW_SPRIN Quantity 4 2 1 3 2 4 2 4 Part No. 86.N2702.003 86.N2702.003 86.N2702....
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Removing the CPU Fan 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Step CPU Fan Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 3. Remove the two screws securing the CPU Fan to the mainboard. Screw Type 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the chassis. 54 Chapter 3 Disconnect the CPU Fan cable from the mainboard.
Removing the CPU Fan 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Step CPU Fan Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 3. Remove the two screws securing the CPU Fan to the mainboard. Screw Type 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the chassis. 54 Chapter 3 Disconnect the CPU Fan cable from the mainboard.
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Chapter 3 55 Removing the Thermal Module 1. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to expose the Thermal Module. See "Removing the CPU Fan" on page 54. 2. Peel back the protective cover to screw 1) from the CPU. 4. Insert a screw driver under the Thermal Module, as shown, and gently separate the module from the Thermal Module. 3 2 1 4 Step Thermal Module Size CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 4 Quantity Screw Type 3. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
Chapter 3 55 Removing the Thermal Module 1. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to expose the Thermal Module. See "Removing the CPU Fan" on page 54. 2. Peel back the protective cover to screw 1) from the CPU. 4. Insert a screw driver under the Thermal Module, as shown, and gently separate the module from the Thermal Module. 3 2 1 4 Step Thermal Module Size CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 4 Quantity Screw Type 3. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replace the four screws to the Mainboard. 3. Replace the two securing screws. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Connect the Fan cable to secure the carrier. 112 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1.
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replace the four screws to the Mainboard. 3. Replace the two securing screws. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Connect the Fan cable to secure the carrier. 112 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1.
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...). 6. Remove any recently installed software. 8. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Thermal Unit Failure" on page 132) and fan airways are not the cause of obstructions. 5. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct...
...). 6. Remove any recently installed software. 8. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Thermal Unit Failure" on page 132) and fan airways are not the cause of obstructions. 5. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct...
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... still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 123. 5. Chapter 4 121 No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Power On Issue" on page 120. 3. Make sure that the internal display...
... still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 123. 5. Chapter 4 121 No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Power On Issue" on page 120. 3. Make sure that the internal display...
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Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 8 4 5 9 6 7 No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 Middle Cover 42.N2702.001 6 HDD Carrier 33.N2702.003 2 Keyboard KB.I1400.005 7 Lower Case 60.N2702.001 3 Upper Case 60.N2702.002 8 Switch Board 55.N2702.001 4 Mainboard MB.N2702.001 9 CPU Fan 23.N2702.001 5 Thermal Module 60.N2702.005 146 Chapter 6
Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 8 4 5 9 6 7 No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 Middle Cover 42.N2702.001 6 HDD Carrier 33.N2702.003 2 Keyboard KB.I1400.005 7 Lower Case 60.N2702.001 3 Upper Case 60.N2702.002 8 Switch Board 55.N2702.001 4 Mainboard MB.N2702.001 9 CPU Fan 23.N2702.001 5 Thermal Module 60.N2702.005 146 Chapter 6
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... 31 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 13 C Camera Module 83 caps lock on indicator 5, 9 Common Problems 120 computer on indicator 5, 9 CPU 76 CPU Fan Module 54 D DIMM Module 49 Display 3 display hotkeys 13 Index E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 32 FPC...
... 31 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 13 C Camera Module 83 caps lock on indicator 5, 9 Common Problems 120 computer on indicator 5, 9 CPU 76 CPU Fan Module 54 D DIMM Module 49 Display 3 display hotkeys 13 Index E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 32 FPC...