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  • Page 1 Acer Aspire AL14-51M Dalmore_ADU Lifecycle Extension Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SeIf-Repair ....................3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ............3 Pre-disassembly Instructions ............... 4 Disassembly Process ................. 5 Removing the Lower case ..........錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 Removing the Battery ............錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 Removing the SSD ............錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 Removing the WLAN module ..........錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 Removing the FAN ............

  • Page 3: Seif-Repair

    NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above NOTE: NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of a careless or...

  • Page 4: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.

  • Page 5: Pre-Disassembly Instructions

    Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Figure 3-1.

  • Page 6: Main Unit Disassembly Process

    Main Unit Disassembly Process Mainframe disassembly flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Process...
  • Page 7 Size CM2*3 Remove the bottom cover CM2*7 Remove Battery Pack CM2*3.5 Remove the heat dissipation CM2*2 copper sheet Fan Module Removal CM2*4 IO Small Board Module CM2*3.5 Removal CM2*3.5 mainboard Removal CM2*2 Screen Assembly Removal CM2*4 Caution: The keypad and touchpad modules are part of the top cover assembly and cannot be removed. If the keypad is damaged or the touchpad module malfunctions, replace the entire top assembly.

  • Page 8: Removing The Lower Case

    Removing the Lower case 1. Remove the twelve (12) screws from the bottom cover (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3) 2. In the upper left corner, carefully press the spindle with your left hand and snap the bottom cover with your right hand to break the bottom cover snap (Figure 3 -4). Figure Remove Bottom Cover...
  • Page 9 3. If the middle part of the bottom end is difficult to break, rotate the bottom shell downward at a certain angle (about 5°) it will be easy to break the whole cover (in the direction of the red arrow as shown in the figure) and remove the bottom cover.

  • Page 10: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the main board connector and remove the five screws (M2*4) from the battery. (Figure 3-6). 1. Loosen the speaker wires at the four snap locations on the battery, (Figure 3 -7) Remove the battery pack (Figure 3-8)

  • Page 11: Removing The Speaker

    Important： Please observe local battery disposal regulations. Removing the Speaker Prerequisites Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 3-8). (Figure 3-8). Remove the left and right speakers along the two locating guide posts. (Figure 3 -8). 2.
  • Page 12 Removing the Mainboard heat sink copper Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove the black adhesive tape at the connection between the cooling fan and the heat dissipation copper sheet, and remove the three fixing screws on the heat dissipation copper sheet. (Figure 3 -10） 2.Remove the thermal copper and wipe off the thermal paste on the thermal copper and mainboard chips.

  • Page 13: Removing The Cooling Fan

    Removing the Cooling Fan Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal Disconnect the fan cable connection from the mainboard connector.Remove the cooling fan by removing the three retaining screws. (Figure 3-12)

  • Page 14: Removing The Mb

    Removing the IO Cable Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Unplug the row terminal piano cover on the IO board to unplug row A(Figure 3 -13) ,before plumbing(Figure 3-14), after plumbing(Figure 3-15); unplug the row terminal piano cover on the main board to unplug row B.

  • Page 15: Removing The Wifi Antenna

    Removing the WIFI Antenna Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove the thermal foam covering the fixed antenna.Remove the transparent cover above the WIFI module group at the mainboard end. (Figure 3-16)
  • Page 16 2. Remove the two antenna clasps on the WIFI module set at the mainboard end.Remove the antenna to the spool. (Figure 3-17)
  • Page 17 Removing the Keyboard Cable Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Unplug the keyboard terminal piano cover on the mainboard to unplug row A. (Figure 3-18)
  • Page 18 Removing the Screen line Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Unplug row A by pivoting the upper screen terminal piano cover on the mainboard.(Figure 3-19)

  • Page 19: Removing The Touchpad Cable

    Removing the Touchpad Cable Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal Unplug the touch panel cable terminal A piano cover on the mainboard to unplug the cable; unplug the cable terminal B piano cover on the touch panel to unplug the cable and remove the IO cable. (Figure 3-20)
  • Page 20 Removing the IO Platelets Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal Remove the five screws on the IO board and remove the IO small board. (Figure 3-21)

  • Page 21: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove the six screws on the mainboard and remove the mainboard. (Figure 3 -22)

  • Page 22: Removing The Touch Pad

    Removing the Touchpad Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal Remove the black bracket A of the touch panel. The black bracket is attached to the back of the touch panel with double-sided adhesive, and must be removed by applying the corresponding solvent to the plastic sheet.
  • Page 23 Removing the Screen Assembly Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove the fourt set screws on the left and right side of the screen assembly pivot. (Figure 3 -25) (Figure 3-...
  • Page 24 Removing the screen assembly Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove the six adhesive pads from the screen assembly bezel. (Figure 3 -27) 2. Remove the four bezel fixing screws of the screen assembly and disassemble the screen assembly. (Figure 3-28)
  • Page 25 Removing the Screen Assembly B-frame Preconditions Battery Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove the screen assembly bezel. (Figure 3-29)

  • Page 26: Lcd Module Disassembly Flowchart

    LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Liquid Crystal Display Module liquid crystal panel Liquid crystal MIC Module camera module hinge eDP cable Wireless Antennas Size Step M2.5*3.0 86.VLLN7.002 Remove the LCD hinge M2.0*3.0 86.GDEN7.001...
  • Page 27 Replacing the wireless LAN 1. Paste the left and right (primary and secondary) antennas on the A -shell as shown in the figure, with the primary antenna in black and the secondary antenna in white; the main body of the antenna needs to be bent at 90°C to fit the A-shell at right angles;...
  • Page 28 Replacing the microphone and camera 1. Take the processed microphone and camera motherboard, tear off the motherboard adhesive backing release paper, the lens and microphone head aligned with the limit holes, diagonally inserted into the limit bracket underneath, with the press firmly affixed, as shown in Figure 3-31.
  • Page 29 Figure...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Lcd Panel

    Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Tear off the two pieces of easy-open adhesive release paper; insert the screen cable plug horizontally into the screen slot, and stick the carrying handle backing on the screen T-CON board, and press and paste firmly, as shown in the figure;...

  • Page 31: Assemble The Wifi Antenna

    Cautions: 1, screen line inserted to self-check whether the plug in place, the gap between the plug and the slot can not be; 2, screen installation can not ride on the A shell counter-insert bone above, to avoid screen breakage by force; 3, be careful when installing the LCD panel, do not damage all the cables.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Top Assembly

    Replacing the Top Assembly NOTE: The keypad is part of the top assembly and cannot be removed. If the keypad is damaged, replace the entire top assembly . （Figure 3-35） Figure Top Assembly...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Mainboard

    Replacing the Mainboard NOTE: The WLAN module is part of the motherboard assembly and cannot be removed. If the Wi -Fi module is damaged, replace the entire motherboard.（Figure 3-36） Figure Replacing the Mainboard Align the motherboard with the connector and install it into the C case, lock the motherboard with 3 CM2*2 screws (red circle) and lock the motherboard with 3 CM2*3 screws (green circle) as shown in the illustration;...
  • Page 34 CAUTION: Ensure that all cables and FFCs are kept away from the motherboard during installation. 2. Plug the IO cable to the slot between the small board and the motherboard end, as shown in the figure; Insert the touchpad cable into the slot between the touchpad and the motherboard, as shown in the figure;...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Touchpad Button Board

    Replacing the Touchpad Button Board Figure Replacing the Touchpad Board Install the bracket, install the touchpad assembly in the C -case, and the bracket clips are set on the C-case, as shown in the figure; (Figure 3-38) . Figure Replacing the Touchpad Board...
  • Page 36 3. Touchpad installation is complete, paste the touchpad Mylar, Mylar left and right centered, the top limit frame on the top side of the paste, as shown in Figure 3; (Figure 3 -98). Figure Replacing the Touchpad Board...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Usb Board

    Replacing the USB Board 1. Align the small board to the connector and install it into the C case, lock the USB board with 3 CM2*3.5 screws as shown in the illustration (Figure 3 -4 0 ). Figure Replacing the USB Board 2 .

  • Page 38: Replacing The Ssd Module

    Replacing the SSD Module 1. Install the SSD and lock a CM2*2 screw as shown (Figure 3-42). Figure Replacing the 尺寸 身份证 扭矩 数量 螺钉型 M2*2 1.2± 0.1kgf.cm...
  • Page 39 Replacing the A B s c r e e n a s s e m b l y 1. BInstall the top take 1pcs screen assembly onto the C -case assembly and close the left and right pivots into place as shown in Figure 3-43. Figure Attention: 1、When installing the left and right spindles, be careful to avoid the antenna and screen wires to...
  • Page 40 Place the 9 CM2*4 screws on the left and right pivots of the lock as shown in the figure; (Figure 3-44). Caution: Ensure that all cables are kept away from the unit to avoid damage during installation. Figure Replacing AB Screen Assembly Module 3.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Fan Module

    Replacing the Fan Module 1. Insert the fan cable into the slot at the end of the motherboard, and lock the three CM2*4 screws of the fan in the order as shown in the figure (Figure 3-46). Figure Replacing the Fan Size Torque Quantity...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Replacing the Heatsink + Important: Before replacing the module, apply an approved thermally conductive silicone grease and make sure all thermal pads are in place. Caution: Be careful when applying thermally conductive grease. Thermal grease may damage the motherboard. The following types of thermal grease are approved for use: .Silmore GP50 .
  • Page 43 Figure Replacing the Heatsink Size Torque Quantity Screw Type Red call CM2*2 1.2± 0.1kgf.cm...
  • Page 44 Replacing the DDR Modules 1. Wrap the DDR with absorbent paper to expose the DDR gold fingers, as shown in Figure 3 -49; 2. Insert the processed DDR diagonally into the slot at the end of the motherboard and press it into place, as shown in Figure 3-49;...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Speaker Module

    Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Plug the speaker wires into the main board end holders as shown in Figure 3 -50. 2. Install the left and right speakers on the left and right locating posts of the C case as shown in Figure 3-50.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack Cover the back of the battery with a sheet of insulated mylar, as shown in Figure 3 -52; the finished processed battery is placed on the C-case battery screw bracket. Figure Replacing the Battery Pack 2. Install the battery to the screw post, according to the order shown in Figure 3 -53 to lock the battery five CM2 * 4 screws;...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Base Cover

    Replacing the Base Cover 1. Install the chassis to the machine by pressing the chassis vertically on the left and right pivots of the machine; Install the DDR cover to the chassis as shown in Figure 3 -54. Figure Replacing the Base Cover Lock the bottom case with seven CM2*3 screws in the order shown in Figure 3 -55.
  • Page 48 Figure Replacing the Base Cover 3. In the order shown No. 1-5, lock the bottom shell five CM2*3 screws (short screws), Figure 3 -56. 4. In the order shown No. 6-7, lock the bottom shell two CM2 * 9 screws (long screws), Figure 3 -56. Attention: 1, this station locking bottom shell screws have two specifications: CM2 * 3 and CM2 * 9, first lock the short screws CM2 * 3, and finally lock the long screws CM2 * 9, to avoid mixing screws, lock burst C shell;...
  • Page 49 Figure Replacing the Base Cover Size Quantity Torque Screw Type M2*3 1.2±0.1kgf.cm Call out Yellow CM2*7 1.2±0.1kgf.cm Call out...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself;...

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    Error messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in the alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Table 1-1. Error Messages Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS battery bad...

  • Page 52: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    NOTE: NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, users should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by the regional Acer office on how to return it.

  • Page 53: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Figure6-1. Exploded Diagram-180 Degrees...
  • Page 54 Table 6-1.Exploded Diagram Item Description Item Description A cover Hinge Antenna TP FFC FP FFC (TP model with FP) IO FFC KB BKT TP module (with FP or NO) TP Conductive Fabric Thermal module TP Frame Wlan D cover Long BKT & Thermal screw LCD hinge screw Panel EDP Cable...

  • Page 55: Fru List

    FRU List Table 6-3. FRU list CATEGORY Pictures Acer Description AcerPN ODMPN Adapter - BSYF120300U W 36W 3.5x1.35x10 KP.0360 134388 Wallmount 12V/3.0A Black UL 2pin 0.001 Adapter - BSYF120300V W 36W 3.5x1.35x10 KP.0360 134100 Wallmount 12V/3.0A Black CE 2pin 0.002 ADAPTER Adapter - BSYF120300B W 36W 3.5x1.35x10...
  • Page 56 50.KS8 133752 CABLE FFC CABLE TOUCHPAD NE.001 50.KS8 133752 CABLE FFC CABLE IO BOARD NE.002 NB.KS8 320373 Mainboard AL14-51MP Intel N100 UMA 11.001 MAINBOARD NB.KS9 320374 Mainboard AL14-51MP N300 UMA 11.001 55.KS8 320374 BOARD BOARD IO NE.001...
  • Page 57 CLCD LCD HINGE UP LCD Panel 14" WUXGA IPS Anti-glare 6M.KS8 320373 MODULE KD140N25-30NI-A001 KL.1400I.015 NE.001 KEYBOARD ASSY W/ UPPER 6B.KS8 320373 CASE,TOUCHPAD,KEYBOARD US International NE.001 KEYBOARD ASSY W/ UPPER 6B.KS8 320373 CASE,TOUCHPAD,KEYBOARD ALA-Spanish NE.002 ASSEMBLY KEYBOARD ASSY W/ UPPER 6B.KS8 320373 CASE,TOUCHPAD,KEYBOARD Arabic...
  • Page 58 SPEAKER/MI 23.KS8 SPEAKER R+L CROPHONE NE.002 133752 KN.256 Flash Disk SSD NAND 256GB PM4 CTE LF+HF 00.002 320039 KN.512 Flash Disk SSD NAND 512GB PM4 CTE LF+HF 00.007 320081 Memory SO-DIMM DDRV 16GB for CTE LF+HF for KN.16G 00.030 320104 KN.8GB Memory SO-DIMM DDRV 8GB CTE LF for CTE 00.046...
  • Page 59 SCREW CM2*4 Cap Diameter 4.2 Cap thickness 0.5 86.KS8 SCREW Salt spray 24H black NE.003 133822 SCREW CM2*3 Cap Diameter 3.2 Cap thickness 0.5 86.KS8 SCREW salt spray 24H silver NE.004 133822 86.KS8 SCREW SCREW Cap Diameter 2.5 cap thickness 0.6 black NE.005 133822 SCREW CM2*9 Cap Diameter 3.2 Cap thickness 0.5...

  • Page 60: Software Update

    Upgrading the system BIOS incorrectly, or intermittence of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. NOTE System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. To update Drivers Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer ⚫...

  • Page 61: Software Recovery

    NOTE In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support) This is not a free of charge service. Personal Data Removal...

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