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Question posted by brian7g2b on August 30th, 2011

How Can You Replace Broken Usb Ports On An Acer 5517

The USB ports are broken the I side connection is snapped off.

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on August 31st, 2011 1:41 PM
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They are on the motherboard.  Search eBay for a new motherboard.  YouTube should have disassembly videos.


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Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide - Page 7

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 9

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 12

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 17

... computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. external monitor, LCD projector). No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Accepts input from external microphones...
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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 141

... on page 42. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Check for broken connectors on the Information page. Try an alternate cable, if available. Drive Read Failure If discs cannot be replaced. 4. b. b. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is probably defective and should be replaced. 3. Check that the entry is detected...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 143

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Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 144

... correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Power-on page 122.): 1. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that all of the failure is detected, do with ...of the following FRU one at least 10 times. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide - Page 152

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