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  • Page 1 TravelMate P215-52/P215-52G RECYCLE GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2019 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING: Indicates a potential for personal injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task. The following typographical conventions are used in this document: Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names ...
  • Page 4 Acer-authorized Service Providers: The Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. A list must be provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......... 1-1 General Information .
  • Page 6 Replacing the Touchpad Module ..... 1-75 Replacing the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module ... 1-78 Replacing the SSD (Solid State Drive) Module .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction This chapter contains general information about the computer, a list of tools needed to do the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the computer. General Information The product previews seen in the following procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.

  • Page 8: Pre-Disassembly Instructions

    Pre-disassembly Instructions Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Place the system on a stable work surface. 2. Remove AC adapter (A) from the system and peripherals (Figure 1-1). 3. Remove all cables from system. Figure 1-1. AC Adapter Outlet 4.

  • Page 9: Disassembly Process

    Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, when removing the heatsink, remove first the base cover and battery in that order. Table 3-1. Main Screw List Size Quantity Acer Part No. ST6 SCREW M2.5*5.0-I(NI)(NYLOK)IRON SP - Quanta description SCREW M2.0*3.0-I(BZN)(NYLOK)IRON 86.GDEN7.001 SCREW M3*0.5+3.5I...

  • Page 10: Main Unit Disassembly Process

    LCD Module Mainboard USB Board Speaker Top Assembly Table 3-2. Main Unit Screw List Step Size Quantity Acer Part No. Base Cover Removal M2.5 x 7.0 WLAN Module Removal M2.0 x 3.0 86.GDEN7.001 Fan Removal M2.5 x 5.0 Heatsink Removal M2.0 x 3.0...
  • Page 11 Step Size Quantity Acer Part No. HDD Module Removal M2.0 x 3.0 86.GDEN7.001 M3.0 x 3.5 86.TDY07.003 Touchpad Board Removal M2.0 x 3.0 86.GDEN7.001 LCD Module Removal M2.5 x 5.0 USB Board Removal M2.0 x 3.0 86.GDEN7.001 Mainboard Removal M2.0 x 3.0 86.GDEN7.001...

  • Page 12: Base Cover Removal

    Base Cover Removal 1. Remove twelve (12) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry up the base cover starting from the upper side to release the latches. Then continue releasing the remaining latches on the left, right, and bottom sides (Figure 1-4).
  • Page 13 3. Grasp and remove the base cover from the system (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Base Cover Removal Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*7.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM Call out Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 14: Battery Pack Removal

    Battery Pack Removal Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) in the system (Figure 1-6). 2. Detach the tape (B) securing the battery cable to the mainboard connector (Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Battery Pack Removal 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-7).
  • Page 15 4. Release the battery pack from the guide pins (D) and remove the battery pack (A) from the system (Figure 1-8). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Figure 1-8. Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 16: Wlan (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal

    WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect WLAN antennas connected to the WLAN module connectors (B) (Figure 1-10).
  • Page 17 4. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-11). Figure 1-11. WLAN Module Removal Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-11 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 18: Dimm (Dual In-Line Memory Module) Removal

    DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the DIMM module (A) in the system (Figure 1-12). 2. Push the DIMM module clips (B) outwards (Figure 1-12). Figure 1-12. DIMM Module Removal 3. Remove the DIMM module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-13).
  • Page 19 4. Repeat steps 1~3 to remove another DIMM module. 1-13 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 20: Fan Removal

    Fan Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the fan (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-14). 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-14). 3. Remove two (2) screws securing the fan in place (Figure 1-14).
  • Page 21 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*5.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM Call out 1-15 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 22: Heatsink Removal

    Heatsink Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove five (5) screws securing the CPU heatsink in place (Figure 1-16). Figure 1-16. Heatsink Removal 2. Remove the heatsink (A) from the mainboard and top assembly (Figure 1-17). Figure 1-17. Heatsink Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-16...
  • Page 23 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-17 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 24: Ssd (Solid State Drive) Module Removal

    SSD (Solid State Drive) Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD module in place (Figure 1-18). Figure 1-18. SSD Module Removal 2. Remove the SSD module (A) from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-19).
  • Page 25 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-19 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 26: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal

    HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-20). 2. Remove four (4) screws (B) securing the HDD bracket (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. HDD Module Removal 3. Remove the HDD module assembly (C) from its compartment (Figure 1-21).
  • Page 27 4. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD module connector (D) (Figure 1-22). Figure 1-22. HDD Module Removal 5. Remove four (4) screws (E) from the HDD bracket (Figure 1-23). Figure 1-23. HDD Module Removal 6. Remove the HDD module from its bracket. Size Torque Quantity...

  • Page 28: Touchpad Module Removal

    Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Slightly lift the keyboard FPC, and then disconnect the touchpad FFC (A) from the touchpad module and mainboard connectors (Figure 1-24). 2. Disconnect the fingerprint FFC (B) from the touchpad module and mainboard connectors (Figure 1-24).
  • Page 29 3. Peel off and remove the touchpad conductive tape (C) from the touchpad module and top assembly (Figure 1-25). Figure 1-25. Touchpad Board Removal 4. Remove two (2) screws securing the touchpad module in place (Figure 1-26). Figure 1-26. Touchpad Board Removal 1-23 Machine Maintenance Procedures...
  • Page 30 5. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pins (D) firmly to release them from the top assembly (Figure 1-27). 6. With one hand is placed underneath the touchpad module, push the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (E), and then remove the touchpad module (F) from the top assembly (Figure 1-27).

  • Page 31: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antennas from the WLAN module connectors (A) (Figure 1-28). 2. Remove the WLAN antennas (B) from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-28. 3. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-28).
  • Page 32 5. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD hinges in place (Figure 1-29). Figure 1-29. LCD Module Removal 6. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30. LCD Module Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-26...
  • Page 33 7. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-31). Figure 1-31. LCD Module Removal 8. Open the top assembly again, and then pull it backwards to remove the top assembly away from the LCD module (Figure 1-32).

  • Page 34: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal 1. Disconnect the USB board FFC (A) from the mainboard and USB board connectors (Figure 1-33). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the USB board in place (Figure 1-33). Figure 1-33.
  • Page 35 3. Remove the USB board (B) from the top assembly (Figure 1-34). Figure 1-34. USB Board Removal Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-29 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 36: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal, DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Removal, Removal, Heatsink Removal, SSD (Solid State Drive) Module Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) securing the right side of LCD hinge in place (Figure 1-35).
  • Page 37 3. Close the top assembly and lift the right side of LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-37). Figure 1-37. Mainboard Removal 4. Peel off and remove the tape (B) securing the keyboard FPC (Figure 1-38). Figure 1-38. Mainboard Removal 5.
  • Page 38 11. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (I) (Figure 1-39). 12. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector (J) (Figure 1-39) 13. Remove seven (7) screws (K) securing the mainboard in place (Figure 1-39). Figure 1-39. Mainboard Removal 14.
  • Page 39 Figure 1-41. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-41. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*5.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM 1-33 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 40: Speaker Module Removal

    Speaker Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1. Peel off and remove the mylar (A) securing the keyboard. When detaching the mylar, pay attention to the guide pins (B) locations on the top assembly (Figure 1-42).
  • Page 41 NOTE: NOTE: If the mylars (A and C) are deformed during the removal procedure, replace them with the new ones. 3. Remove the speaker cable (E) from the cable guides (Figure 1-44). Figure 1-44. Speaker Module Removal 4. Release both speakers (F) from the guide pins (G), and then remove the speakers from the top assembly (Figure 1-45).

  • Page 42: Top Assembly Removal

    Top Assembly Removal Prerequisite: USB Board Removal, Speaker Module Removal, Touchpad Module Removal, LCD Module Removal NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can not be disassembled. In the event that the keyboard can no longer be used, replace the entire top assembly.

  • Page 43: Lcd Module Disassembly Process

    LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module LCD Bezel LCD Panel Camera Module LCD Hinge eDP Cable WLAN Antenna Table 3-3. LCD Module Screw List Step Size Quantity Acer Part No. LCD Hinge Removal M2.5 x 3.0 1-37 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 44: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the bottom side to release latches (Figure 1-47). Figure 1-47. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Continue along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-48). Figure 1-48. LCD Bezel Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-38...
  • Page 45 3. Continue along the upper side of the bezel (Figure 1-49). Figure 1-49. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue along the right side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-50). Then lift and remove the bezel from LCD module. Figure 1-50.

  • Page 46: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (A) underneath the LCD panel (B). Then pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape from the LCD cover. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel (Figure 1-51).
  • Page 47 2. Carefully turn the LCD panel over so that the display panel is facing down on a flat surface. Then detach the mylar tape (C) securing the eDP cable to the LCD panel (Figure 1-52). Figure 1-52. LCD Panel Removal 3.
  • Page 48 4. Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector (E) (Figure 1-54). Figure 1-54. LCD Panel Removal 5. Remove the LCD panel. CAUTION: Make sure the eDP cable is moved away from the device to avoid damage during LCD Panel removal. Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-42...

  • Page 49: Camera Module Removal

    Camera Module Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Find the camera module (A) on the LCD cover (Figure 1-55). Figure 1-55. Camera Connector Location 2. Disconnect the eDP cable (B) from the camera module connector (C) (Figure 1-56). NOTE: NOTE: Use care not to damage the cable.
  • Page 50 3. Carefully remove the camera module from the LCD cover (Figure 1-57). Figure 1-57. Camera Module Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-44...

  • Page 51: Lcd Hinge Removal

    LCD Hinge Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove eight (8) screws securing the LCD hinges in place (Figure 1-58). Figure 1-58. LCD Hinge Removal 2. Remove the LCD hinges (A) from the LCD cover (Figure 1-59). Figure 1-59. LCD Hinge Removal 1-45 Machine Maintenance Procedures...
  • Page 52 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*3.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM Call out Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-46...

  • Page 53: Edp Cable Removal

    eDP Cable Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal NOTE: NOTE: The eDP cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Disconnect the eDP cable (A) from the camera module connector (B) (Figure 1-60). NOTE: NOTE: Use care not to damage the cable. Figure 1-60.
  • Page 54 2. Unroute the eDP cable from the cable guides and remove it from the LCD cover (Figure 1-61). Figure 1-61. eDP Cable Removal Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-48...

  • Page 55: Wlan Antenna Removal

    WLAN Antenna Removal Prerequisite: LCD Hinge Removal 1. Unroute the WLAN antennas cables from the cable guides (Figure 1-62). Figure 1-62. WLAN Antenna Removal 2. Gently peel off the AUX antenna and its grounding foil (Figure 1-63). 3. Remove the AUX antenna from the LCD cover (Figure 1-63).
  • Page 56 4. Gently peel off the MAIN antenna and its grounding foil (Figure 1-64). 5. Remove the MAIN antenna from the LCD cover (Figure 1-64). MAIN Figure 1-64. WLAN Antenna Removal CAUTION: Use care not to damage the antenna PCB circuit area when the grounding foil is removed.

  • Page 57: Lcd Module Reassembly Process

    LCD Module Reassembly Process Replacing the WLAN Antenna 1. Place the MAIN antenna (black-color) to the right side of the LCD cover. Make sure the antenna PCB circuit area is properly seated and placed onto its compartment highlighted by a green rectangle as shown in Figure 1-65.
  • Page 58 3. Place the AUX antenna (white-color) to the left side of the LCD cover. Make sure the antenna PCB circuit area is properly seated and placed onto its compartment highlighted by a green rectangle as shown in Figure 1-66. 4. Adhere the grounding foil of the AUX antenna as marked in yellow (Figure 1-66).

  • Page 59: Replacing The Edp Cable

    Replacing the eDP Cable NOTE: NOTE: The eDP cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Route the eDP cable to the cable guides on the bottom side of the LCD cover first. Then continue to route and secure the eDP cable through the cable guides on the center of the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-68.
  • Page 60 2. Connect the eDP cable (A) to the camera module connector (B) (Figure 1-69). Figure 1-69. Camera Connector Location Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-54...

  • Page 61: Replacing The Lcd Hinges

    Replacing the LCD Hinges 1. Place the left and right LCD hinges (A) on the LCD cover (Figure 1-70). Figure 1-70. Replacing the LCD Hinges 2. Install and secure eight (8) screws to the LCD hinges (Figure 1-71). Figure 1-71. Replacing the LCD Hinges 1-55 Machine Maintenance Procedures...
  • Page 62 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*3.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM Call out Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-56...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Camera Module

    Replacing the Camera Module 1. Connect the eDP cable (A) to the camera module connector (B) (Figure 1-72). NOTE: NOTE: Use care not to damage the cable. Please take note that the eDP cable includes the camera cable and the LCD panel cable. Figure 1-72.
  • Page 64 IMPORTANT: When installing the camera module, make sure it is properly aligned with the guide pins (D) and placed onto its designated location as shown in Figure 1-73. Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-58...

  • Page 65: Replacing The Lcd Panel

    Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Place the LCD panel on a flat surface with the back side facing up and aligned properly to the bottom of the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-74. 2. Connect the eDP cable to the LCD panel connector (A) (Figure 1-74).
  • Page 66 4. Adhere the mylar tape (C) to secure the eDP cable to the LCD panel (Figure 1-76). Figure 1-76. Replacing the LCD Panel 5. Adhere the double-sided adhesive mounting tapes (D) on both sides of the LCD hinges and press each tape for about 30 seconds. Then peel off the protective film from the double-sided adhesive mounting tapes (Figure 1-77).
  • Page 67 6. Place two (2) 0.5mm LCD alignment mylars (E) on the upper part of the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-78. 7. Starting from the left edge and upper side, carefully place the LCD panel (F) on the LCD cover. Then press the LCD panel down until it is firmly seated on the LCD cover (Figure 1-78).

  • Page 68: Replacing The Lcd Bezel

    Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Install the bezel cap onto its slot on the bottom side of the LCD cover, and then press the cap firmly to secure the latches to the LCD cover (Figure 1-80). Figure 1-80. Replacing the LCD Bezel 2.
  • Page 69 NOTE: NOTE: When pressing on the latches, make sure to follow the direction of the arrows (Figure 1-81). Figure 1-81. Replacing the LCD Bezel CAUTION: Use care not to damage all cables during LCD bezel installation. 1-63 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 70: Main Unit Reassembly Process

    Main Unit Reassembly Process Replacing the Top Assembly NOTE: NOTE: The keyboard is included as part of the top assembly and can not be disassembled. In the event that the keyboard can no longer be used, replace the entire top assembly.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Speaker Module

    Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Place the speakers (A) to their respective compartments on the top assembly (Figure 1-83). Figure 1-83. Replacing the Speaker Module IMPORTANT: When installing the speaker module, make sure it is properly aligned with the guide pins (B) and placed onto its designated location as shown in Figure 1-83.
  • Page 72 3. Attach the copper mylar (D) onto the keyboard and speaker cable as shown in Figure 1-85. NOTE: NOTE: If the mylars (D and F) are deformed during the removal procedure, replace them with the new ones. Figure 1-85. Replacing the Speaker Module 4.

  • Page 73: Replacing The Mainboard

    Replacing the Mainboard 1. Place the mainboard (A) onto the top assembly (Figure 1-87). Figure 1-87. Replacing the Mainboard CAUTION: Make sure all FFCs and FPCs are moved away from the mainboard during installation. 2. Install and secure seven (7) screws (B) to the mainboard (Figure 1-88).
  • Page 74 10. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard connector (J) (Figure 1-88). Figure 1-88. Replacing the Mainboard NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that the USB board, touchpad, and fingerprint FFCs, and the keyboard FPC, are firmly secured to the mainboard connectors. 11.
  • Page 75 12. Close the right side of LCD hinge until it is fully seated in place (Figure 1-90). Figure 1-90. Replacing the Mainboard 13. Install and secure two (2) screws (L) to the right side of LCD hinge (Figure 1-91). Figure 1-91. Replacing the Mainboard Size Torque Quantity...

  • Page 76: Replacing The Usb Board

    Replacing the USB Board 1. Place the USB board (A) to its compartment on the top assembly. Make sure the guide pins (B) and USB board screw hole are properly aligned (Figure 1-92). Figure 1-92. Replacing the USB Board 2. Install and secure one (1) screw to the USB board (Figure 1-93).
  • Page 77 NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that the USB board FFC is firmly secured to the mainboard connector and the USB board connector. Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-71 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 78: Replacing The Lcd Module

    Replacing the LCD Module 1. By holding the top assembly upright and the keyboard is facing you, align the top assembly with the LCD hinges slots on the LCD module as shown in Figure 1-94. Then close the top assembly (Figure 1-94).
  • Page 79 3. Install and secure four (4) screws to the LCD hinges (Figure 1-96). CAUTION: Make sure all cables and antennas are moved away from the device to avoid damage during installation. Figure 1-96. Replacing the LCD Module 4. Connect the eDP cable to the mainboard connector (A) and route it through the cable guides (B) (Figure 1-97).
  • Page 80 5. Route the WLAN antennas through the cable guides (C) (Figure 1-98). 6. Connect the AUX antenna (white-color) to the WLAN AUX pin as shown in Figure 1-98. 7. Connect the MAIN antenna (black-color) to the WLAN MAIN pin as shown in Figure 1-98.

  • Page 81: Replacing The Touchpad Module

    Replacing the Touchpad Module 1. Slightly lift the keyboard FPC and slide the touchpad module (A) into the bottom latches (B) until those are fully engaged (Figure 1-99). 2. Ensure that the touchpad module (A) is properly aligned with the guide pins (C), push the touchpad module firmly onto its slot until it is fully seated in place (Figure 1-99).
  • Page 82 4. Attach the touchpad conductive tape (D) onto the touchpad module and top assembly (Figure 1-101). Figure 1-101. Replacing the Touchpad Module 5. Connect the touchpad FFC (E) to the touchpad module and mainboard connectors (Figure 1-102). 6. Connect the fingerprint FFC (F) to the touchpad module and mainboard connectors (Figure 1-102).
  • Page 83 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-77 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 84: Replacing The Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Module

    Replacing the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module 1. Install the HDD module (A) into its bracket (Figure 1-103). Figure 1-103. Replacing the HDD Module IMPORTANT: When installing the HDD module, make sure the marked arrow (B) is facing the correct direction shown in Figure 1-103.
  • Page 85 3. Connect the HDD FFC to the HDD module connector (D) (Figure 1-105). Figure 1-105. Replacing the HDD Module 4. Install the HDD module assembly (E) onto its compartment. Make sure the guide pins (F) and HDD bracket screw holes are properly aligned (Figure 1-106).
  • Page 86 5. Install and secure four (4) screws (G) to the HDD bracket (Figure 1-107). 6. Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard connector (H) (Figure 1-107). Figure 1-107. Replacing the HDD Module Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M3.0*3.5 3.0±0.15KGF/CM M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-80...

  • Page 87: Replacing The Ssd (Solid State Drive) Module

    Replacing the SSD (Solid State Drive) Module 1. Insert the SSD module (A) to the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-108). Figure 1-108. Replacing the SSD Module 2. Install and secure one (1) screw to the SSD module (Figure 1-109). Figure 1-109. Replacing the SSD Module Size Torque Quantity...

  • Page 88: Replacing The Heatsink

    Replacing the Heatsink IMPORTANT: Apply approved thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in position before replacing the module. CAUTION: Use caution when applying thermal grease. Thermal grease may cause damage to the mainboard. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: Silmore GP50 ...
  • Page 89 4. Install and secure five (5) screws to the heatsink (Figure 1-111). Ensure the heatsink is properly aligned and seated. Figure 1-111. Replacing the Heatsink Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out 1-83 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 90: Replacing The Fan

    Replacing the Fan 1. Slide the upper side of the fan (A) under the mylar of the heatsink (highlighted by a green line) first, and then place the fan onto its slot until it is fully seated (Figure 1-112). Figure 1-112. Replacing the Fan 2.
  • Page 91 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*5.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM Call out 1-85 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 92: Replacing The Dimm (Dual In-Line Memory) Module

    Replacing the DIMM (Dual In-line Memory) Module 1. Insert the DIMM module (A) to the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-114). 2. Press down on the DIMM module until the module clips (C) lock into position as shown in Figure 1-114. Figure 1-114.

  • Page 93: Module

    Replacing the WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module 1. Place and insert the WLAN module (A) into the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-115). Figure 1-115. Replacing the WLAN Module 2. Route the WLAN antennas through the cable guides (C) (Figure 1-116).
  • Page 94 Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.0*3.0 2.0±0.10KGF/CM Call out Machine Maintenance Procedures 1-88...

  • Page 95: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Place the battery pack (A) to its compartment on the system. Then connect the battery cable to the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-117). Figure 1-117. Replacing the Battery Pack 2. Attach the tape (C) to secure the battery cable connection (Figure 1-118).

  • Page 96: Replacing The Base Cover

    Replacing the Base Cover 1. Carefully place the base cover onto the top assembly. Make sure that the edges of the base cover are aligned properly to those of the top assembly (Figure 1-119). Figure 1-119. Replacing the Base Cover 2.
  • Page 97 3. Install and secure twelve (12) screws to the base cover (Figure 1-121). Figure 1-121. Replacing the Base Cover Size Torque Quantity Screw Type M2.5*7.0 3.0±0.15KGF/CM Call out 1-91 Machine Maintenance Procedures...

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