Acer Aspire 5515 Support Question
Acer Aspire 5515 Support Question
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Question posted by frank93386 on October 30th, 2012
How To Remove A Cd/dvd Drive
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Answer #1: Posted by baklogic on October 31st, 2012 5:10 AM
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To remove the dvd drive, remove battery, remove large cover under lapto, and there is one screw holding it in.
See page 57 of the service manual if you need more.
http://www.manualowl.com/m/Acer%20Computers/Aspire-5515/Manual/114397
25 years playing with computers/laptops, software, and 10 years a geek/nerd -always learning
Related Acer Aspire 5515 Manual Pages
Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN - Page 2
... to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 5515 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
Acer...or changes. Although care has been taken to the information in this publication.
Aspire 5515 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 12/2008
This company makes no representations or warranties...
Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN - Page 8
...
Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive;
access indicator
3 Optical drive eject button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 Emergency eject hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off .
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. accepts CDs or DVDs
2 Optical...
Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN - Page 10
... 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics
2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 1
for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5515 Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 7
...31
BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
41
Disassembly ...Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical 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...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 9
... 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...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 17
Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off .
accepts CDs or DVDs.
Optical drive
Internal optical drive; indicator
Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to secure the lock. DC-in jack...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
... Codec ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.
Chapter 1
19 Super-Multi Drive Module
Item
Specification
Vendor & model name
HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A
Performance Specification With CD Diskette
With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/sec)
Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec
Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 33
... -(PS)
System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version:
V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773
Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:
S2N250Y001832099561601
Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF
F1 Help Esc Exit
↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 41
... list, or to escape the menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot
Boot priority order: 1. USB CD/DVD ROM :
Exit Item Specific Help
Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list.
USB... Boot Agent 4. USB KEY : 7. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
... 2
33 Press F2 during boot to use the DOS Flash Utility:
1. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S1) 2. The flash process begins as shown. USB FDD : 6. USB CD/DVD ROM :
Exit Item Specific Help
Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to position 1. Select Boot Menu to...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 57
Step ODD Module
Size M2*3
Quantity 1
Screw Type
3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis.
46
Chapter 3
Removing the Optical Drive Module
1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Insert a screw driver as shown, and gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis.
4.
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 132
... the external display is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 163. On this model). Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 42). 8. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one until the failure...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 133
... e. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the BIOS settings are no ...same location, the LCD is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Adjust the brightness..." on page 42. 3. If display size is correctly configured: a. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run a complete virus scan using ...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 138
... problem. 4. Remove any key to start to ensure the computer is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 11. Replace the HDD. b. c. e. Click Next. h. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Chapter 4
127 Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 139
... not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn correctly • DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps • Optical drive not found or not active: • Not shown in the Devices with Removable
Storage panel. 4. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager.
128...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 140
...1. b. In the Audio CD and DVD Movie fields, select the desired player from the
drop down menu. 5. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab. Select the ... Regional Code is correct for burning discs is not removed from the item in the drive. 4.
b.
Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation.
e....
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 141
...be
replaced. 4. If the drive works with alternate discs, the original disc is identical to one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Play a DVD movie f. Check for bent or.... 2. Repeat for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Restart the computer and press F2 to a music CD If the ODD works properly with the new cable, ...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 145
... more errors. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at a time. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by a variety of reasons that there are no ...Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. FRU ...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 152
...the password by the following steps:
• Power Off a system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap.
• Restart system. Chapter 5
141 However, once it...POST finish. Otherwise, please follow the steps and try again. NOTE: The steps are only for Aspire 5515. Aspire 5515 provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for a ...
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