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... drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active.
... drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active.
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... use . English 7 Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Ethernet (RJ...
... use . English 7 Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Ethernet (RJ...
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...Microphone 73 Removing the Speaker Module 74 Removing the CPU 76 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77 Removing the LCD Bezel 78 Removing the Inverter Board 79 Removing the LCD Panel 81 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 82 Removing the Camera Module 83 ... Replacing the TouchPad 102 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 103 Replacing the TouchPad Mylar Cover 103 Replacing the 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 ...
...Microphone 73 Removing the Speaker Module 74 Removing the CPU 76 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77 Removing the LCD Bezel 78 Removing the Inverter Board 79 Removing the LCD Panel 81 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 82 Removing the Camera Module 83 ... Replacing the TouchPad 102 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 103 Replacing the TouchPad Mylar Cover 103 Replacing the 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 ...
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... Clearing Password Check 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155 Model Definition and Configuration 156 Aspire 5515 Series 156 Test Compatible Components 161 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 162 Online...
... Clearing Password Check 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155 Model Definition and Configuration 156 Aspire 5515 Series 156 Test Compatible Components 161 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 162 Online...
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Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for your hands when you around your new computer. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your...
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for your hands when you around your new computer. Comfortable support area for sound recording. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your...
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external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts input from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g. Left View No. 1 2 3 Icon Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. speakers, headphones). 6 Chapter 1
external monitor, LCD projector). Accepts input from external microphones. Accepts audio line-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to a display device (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Connect to audio line-out devices (e.g. Left View No. 1 2 3 Icon Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Line-in jack Microphone-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. speakers, headphones). 6 Chapter 1
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... of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2...
... of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2...
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..., make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. For example, if you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you want to any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first...
..., make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. For example, if you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you want to any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Upper Case Rem ove TouchPad Mylar Cover Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove TouchPad Rem ove Lower Case Rem ove ...Switch Board Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove Microphone Rem ove CPU Rem ove Speaker Module Screw List Step Keyboard LCD Module Upper Cover TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Speaker Module Screw M2*3 M2.5*10 M2.5*15 M2.5*10 M2.5*6 M2*3 M2*3 M2.5*3 M2.5*6 M2.5*3 Quantity 2 4 2 12 1 1 5 1 1 ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Upper Case Rem ove TouchPad Mylar Cover Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove TouchPad Rem ove Lower Case Rem ove ...Switch Board Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove Microphone Rem ove CPU Rem ove Speaker Module Screw List Step Keyboard LCD Module Upper Cover TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Speaker Module Screw M2*3 M2.5*10 M2.5*15 M2.5*10 M2.5*6 M2*3 M2*3 M2.5*3 M2.5*6 M2.5*3 Quantity 2 4 2 12 1 1 5 1 1 ...
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Remove the two securing screws from the chassis as shown. Move the keyboard toward the LCD panel to expose the FFC cable. 58 Chapter 3 Lift the keyboard away from the keyboard as shown. Screw Type 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 3. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 57. 2.
Remove the two securing screws from the chassis as shown. Move the keyboard toward the LCD panel to expose the FFC cable. 58 Chapter 3 Lift the keyboard away from the keyboard as shown. Screw Type 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 3. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 57. 2.
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Removing the LCD Module 1. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws from the cable channel as shown. Remove the Antenna Cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 3. Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2.
Removing the LCD Module 1. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws from the cable channel as shown. Remove the Antenna Cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 3. Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2.
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6. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the cable channel and pull it all the way through the chassis as shown. 7. Remove the antenna cable from the LCD module. Step LCD Module (red callout) LCD Module (green callout) Size M2.5*15 M2.5*10 Quantity 2 2 62 Screw Type Chapter 3
6. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the cable channel and pull it all the way through the chassis as shown. 7. Remove the antenna cable from the LCD module. Step LCD Module (red callout) LCD Module (green callout) Size M2.5*15 M2.5*10 Quantity 2 2 62 Screw Type Chapter 3
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8. Chapter 3 63 Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.
8. Chapter 3 63 Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.
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See "Removing the LCD Module" on the top panel. Turn the computer over . Turn the computer over . Remove the two screws on page 60. 3. Remove the eleven screws on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom panel. Step Upper Cover (red callout) Upper Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*10 M2.5*6 Quantity 10 1 4. Removing the Upper Cover 1. Screw Type Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 Screw Type 64 Chapter 3
See "Removing the LCD Module" on the top panel. Turn the computer over . Turn the computer over . Remove the two screws on page 60. 3. Remove the eleven screws on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom panel. Step Upper Cover (red callout) Upper Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*10 M2.5*6 Quantity 10 1 4. Removing the Upper Cover 1. Screw Type Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 Screw Type 64 Chapter 3
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Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws. Move along the top and right until all sides of the bezel. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 2. NOTE: If necessary, use a pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel are removed. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Starting from the lower left side of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Removing the LCD Bezel 1.
Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws. Move along the top and right until all sides of the bezel. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 2. NOTE: If necessary, use a pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel are removed. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Starting from the lower left side of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Removing the LCD Bezel 1.
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Chapter 3 79 See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 78. 2. Screw Type 4. Step Inverter Board Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 3. Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the adhesive strip from the Inverter board. Disconnect the right Inverter board cable as shown. Remove the securing screws from the right side connector.
Chapter 3 79 See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 78. 2. Screw Type 4. Step Inverter Board Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 3. Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the adhesive strip from the Inverter board. Disconnect the right Inverter board cable as shown. Remove the securing screws from the right side connector.
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5. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module and disconnect the left cable. 6. Remove the Inverter board from the LCD module. 80 Chapter 3
5. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module and disconnect the left cable. 6. Remove the Inverter board from the LCD module. 80 Chapter 3
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Screw Type The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD panel is removed. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module. Chapter 3 81 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See "Removing the Inverter Board" on page 79. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 3.
Screw Type The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD panel is removed. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module. Chapter 3 81 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See "Removing the Inverter Board" on page 79. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 3.
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Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 Quantity 8 6. Lift the FPC cable from the LCD Panel. 82 Screw Type Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Panel" on each side) from the LCD Panel. 4. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the panel. 5. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. 3. Remove the eight securing screws (four on page 81. 2. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel brackets. Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1.
Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 Quantity 8 6. Lift the FPC cable from the LCD Panel. 82 Screw Type Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Panel" on each side) from the LCD Panel. 4. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the panel. 5. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. 3. Remove the eight securing screws (four on page 81. 2. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel brackets. Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1.
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Slide the Lid Latch to the right and pull upward to disengage the right side from the module. 5. Removing the Camera Module 1. Disconnect the Lid Latch spring from the module. Slide the Lid Latch assembly to the left and pull upward to disengage the left side from the module. 4. Chapter 3 83 Remove the Lid Latch assembly from the LCD module. 3. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 81. 2.
Slide the Lid Latch to the right and pull upward to disengage the right side from the module. 5. Removing the Camera Module 1. Disconnect the Lid Latch spring from the module. Slide the Lid Latch assembly to the left and pull upward to disengage the left side from the module. 4. Chapter 3 83 Remove the Lid Latch assembly from the LCD module. 3. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 81. 2.