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  • Page 1 Swift X SFX16-52G Lifecycle Extension Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Self-Repair ..........1 Disassembly Procedures.

  • Page 3: Self-Repair

    NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above. 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: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is not covered by the standard product warranty.

  • Page 4: Software Recovery

    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 5: Disassembly Procedures

    Disassembly Procedures Safety Guidelines This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal. By performing any of these procedures you acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to your computer will be voided.
  • Page 6 WEEE Annex VII Component These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: • Battery pack • SSD modules • WLAN module • Touchpad module • USB board • RTC battery • Mainboard • LCD panel Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures: Place the system on a flat work surface. Make sure the system is completely powered down. If the device is in powered up mode, shut down the system normally. If the device is in sleep mode, wait for the Home Screen to clear.

  • Page 8: Lower Case Removal

    Lower Case Removal Remove the twelve (12) screws securing the lower case to the upper case. Figure 1-2. Removing the Screws Place your both thumbs on the center of the upper case as shown in the below illustration. Then push the upper case firmly to pry the bottom edge latches. Figure 1-3.
  • Page 9 Continue releasing the remaining latches. Then remove the lower case. Figure 1-4. Removing the Lower Case Table 1-1. Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 7.0 2.0~2.5kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 10: Battery Removal

    Battery Removal Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal on page  Detach the tape securing the battery cable. Figure 1-5. Detaching the Tape Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector. Figure 1-6. Disconnecting the Battery Cable Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 11 Remove the two (2) screws securing the battery to the upper case. Figure 1-7. Removing the Screws Lift the upper part of the battery to release it from the bottom tabs (marked with red-white circle) on the upper case. Then remove the battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-8.
  • Page 12 SSD 1 Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Remove the screw securing the SSD 1 module to the upper case. Figure 1-9. Removing the Screw Pull to disconnect the SSD 1 module from the mainboard connector. Then remove the SSD 1 module.
  • Page 13 Remove the shielding cover from the SSD 1 module. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-11. Removing the Shielding Cover Table 1-3. SSD 1 Module Screw Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 3.0 1.8~2.2kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-11...
  • Page 14 SSD 2 Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Remove the screw securing the SSD 2 module to the upper case. Figure 1-12. Removing the Screw Pull to disconnect the SSD 2 module from the mainboard connector. Then remove the SSD 2 module.
  • Page 15 Remove the shielding cover from the SSD 2 module. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-14. Removing the Shielding Cover Table 1-4. SSD 2 Module Screw Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 3.0 1.8~2.2kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-13...

  • Page 16: Wlan Module Removal

    WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Detach the tape securing the WLAN antenna and fan cables. Figure 1-15. Detaching the Tape Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables. Figure 1-16. Disconnecting the WLAN Antenna Cables 1-14 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 17 Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the mainboard. Figure 1-17. Removing the Screw Pull to disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector. Then remove the WLAN module. WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-18. Removing the WLAN Module Table 1-5.

  • Page 18: Touchpad Removal

    Touchpad Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard FFC from the mainboard connector. Then detach the portion of the FFC (marked with dashed-line as shown in the below illustration) to detach it from the adhesive tape underneath. Figure 1-19.
  • Page 19 Release the latches and disconnect the touchpad FFC from the mainboard and touchpad connectors. Then remove the touchpad FFC. NOTE: When removing the FFC, carefully lift the portion of the touchpad FFC (marked with dashed- line as shown in the below illustration) to detach it from the adhesive tape underneath. Figure 1-20.
  • Page 20 Lift the mylar to access the screws. Then remove the two (2) screws securing the touchpad to the upper case. Figure 1-22. Removing the Screws Place your four fingers underneath the touchpad. Then slide the bottom part of the touchpad forward to disengage it from the bottom tabs.
  • Page 21 Table 1-6. Touchpad Screws Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 2.3 1.8~2.2kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-19...

  • Page 22: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal  Disconnect the speaker cable from the USB board connector. Release the latch and disconnect the fingerprint FFC (A) from the USB board connector. Release the latch and disconnect the USB board FFC (B) from the USB board connector. Figure 1-24.
  • Page 23 Remove the screw securing the USB board to the upper case. Figure 1-25. Removing the Screw Slide the USB board to release the I/O connectors from their slots, and then remove the USB board from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-26.

  • Page 24: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal  Detach the tape. Then lift to open the latch securing the MIPI cable. Disconnect the MIPI cable from the mainboard connector. Then unroute the cable from the cable guides. Figure 1-27. Disconnecting the MIPI Cable 1-22 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 25 Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector. Then unroute the cable from the cable guides. Figure 1-28. Disconnecting the eDP Cable Remove the four (4) screws securing the hinges and LCD module to the upper case. Figure 1-29. Removing the Screws Disassembly Procedures 1-23...
  • Page 26 Lift the upper case until it is fully open. Figure 1-30. Lifting the Upper Case Close the upper case. Then lift both hinges until they are fully extended. Figure 1-31. Extending the Hinges 1-24 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 27 Open the upper case again. Then remove the LCD module away from the upper case. Figure 1-32. Removing the LCD Module Table 1-8. Hinges Screws Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.5 x 5.0 2.65~3.0kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-25...

  • Page 28: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: SSD 1 Module Removal on page 1-10  Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector. Then detach the mylar securing the RTC battery cable. Figure 1-33. Disconnecting the RTC Battery Cable Pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery. Then remove the RTC battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC Battery Figure 1-34.

  • Page 29: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal  SSD 1 Module Removal on page 1-10  SSD 2 Module Removal on page 1-12  WLAN Module Removal on page 1-14  Fan 1 Module Removal  Release the latch and disconnect the USB board FFC (A) from the USB board connector. Detach the tape.
  • Page 30 Remove the two (2) screws securing the mainboard to the upper case. Figure 1-36. Removing the Screws Slide the mainboard to release the I/O connectors from their slots, and then remove the mainboard from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-37.
  • Page 31 Flip the mainboard. Then detach the adhesive tape securing the USB board FFC connection. Figure 1-38. Detaching the Adhesive Tape Release the latch and disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector. Then remove the FFC. Figure 1-39. Removing the USB Board FFC Table 1-9.

  • Page 32: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal on page 1-22  Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches. Figure 1-40. Removing the LCD Bezel (1 of 4) Continue to release the left side latches. Figure 1-41. Removing the LCD Bezel (2 of 4) 1-30 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 33 Pry the right side latches. Figure 1-42. Removing the LCD Bezel (3 of 4) Pry the bottom side latches. Then remove the LCD bezel. Figure 1-43. Removing the LCD Bezel (4 of 4) Disassembly Procedures 1-31...

  • Page 34: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal on page 1-30  Unroute the eDP cable from the cable guides on the LCD cover. Figure 1-44. Unrouting the eDP Cable Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape underneath the LCD panel. Then carefully pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape.
  • Page 35 Carefully flip the LCD panel to reveal the eDP cable connector. Then detach the mylar securing the eDP cable to the LCD panel connector. Figure 1-46. Detaching the Mylar Lift to open the latch securing the eDP cable. Figure 1-47. Opening the Latch Disassembly Procedures 1-33...
  • Page 36 Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector. Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-48. Disconnecting the eDP Cable 1-34 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 37 LCD Panel Removal (CMOS Camera Type) Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal on page 1-30  NOTE: Please note that the eDP cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. Disconnect the eDP cable from the CMOS camera module connector. Then unroute the cable from the cable guides on upper side of the LCD cover.
  • Page 38 Continue to unroute the eDP cable from the bottom side of the LCD cover. Figure 1-50. Unrouting the eDP Cable Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape underneath the LCD panel. Then carefully pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel.
  • Page 39 Carefully flip the LCD panel to reveal the eDP cable connector. Then detach the mylar securing the eDP cable to the LCD panel connector. Figure 1-52. Detaching the Mylar Lift to open the latch securing the eDP cable. Figure 1-53. Opening the Latch Disassembly Procedures 1-37...
  • Page 40 Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector. Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-54. Disconnecting the eDP Cable Unroute and detach the eDP cable from the guides on the routing channel on the LCD panel as shown in the below illustration. Then remove the eDP cable. Figure 1-55.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.

  • Page 42: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Please contact your local service center to find out how to obtain the part or replace your device. 1-40 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...

  • Page 43: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly (KN.5120B.041) 2 Figure 1-56. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-11. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LOWER CASE 60.K0GN2.001 SSD MODULES KN.01K04.004 WLAN MODULE KE.WF60N.003 MAINBOARD NB.K0G11.001 RIGHT FAN 23.K0GN2.002 LEFT FAN 23.K0GN2.001 Exploded Diagrams 1-41...
  • Page 44 Table 1-11. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description THERMAL MODULE 24.K0GN2.001 BATTERY KT.0030G.024 TOUCHPAD FFC 50.K0GN2.003 HALL SENSOR FFC 50.K0GN2.002 SENSOR BOARD 55.K0GN2.002 USB BOARD FFC 50.K0GN2.001 FINGERPRINT FFC 50.K0GN2.004 USB BOARD 55.K0GN2.001 1-42 Exploded Diagrams...

  • Page 45: Upper Case Assembly

    Upper Case Assembly Figure 1-57. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-12. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Description TOUCHPAD 56.K0GN2.001 MAIN ANTENNA 50.K0GN2.006 AUX ANTENNA 50.K0GN2.007 LEFT SPEAKER 23.K0GN2.003 RIGHT SPEAKER 23.K0GN2.004 FINGERPRINT HOLDER 33.K0GN2.001 FINGERPRINT MODULE 55.K0DN2.001 UPPER CASE 6B.K0GN2.001 Exploded Diagrams 1-43...

  • Page 46: Lcd Assembly

    LCD Assembly Figure 1-58. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-13. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD BEZEL 60.K0GN2.003 LCD PANEL KL.16005.004 EDP CABLE 50.K0GN2.008 CAMERA CLIP 33.K7DN2.003 MIPI CABLE 50.K0GN2.005 CAMERA KS.FHD06.002 LCD COVER 60.K0GN2.002 1-44 Exploded Diagrams...

  • Page 47: Software Update

    Software Update Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883. Software Update 1-45...

  • Page 48: Personal Data Removal

    Personal Data Removal There are three options to choose from: • Option 1: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Under Reset this PC, select Get started. Open Recovery settings. • Option 2: Restart your PC to get to the sign-in screen, then press and hold down the Shift key while you select the Power icon >...

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