Removing The Vfd Board - Acer Aspire iDea 500 Series Service Manual

Removing the VFD Board

1. On the main board, there are five connectors as shown. They are A) power launch cable connector, B) VFD
board cable connector, C) CPU fan cable connector, D) wireless keyboard module cable connector and E)
bluetooth module cable connector.
2. To remove the front panel, at least you have to disconnect B) VFD board cable and release the screw securing
the VFD board cable.
3. Unlatch the five latches holding the front panel as shown. Then carefully detach the front panel from the main
unit and pull out the VFD board cable at the same time.
4. Disconnect the VFD board cable.
5. Release the four screws and you have access to the VFD board.
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