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A514-56GM
LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
GUIDE

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  • Page 1 Aspire 5 A514-56GM LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Self-Repair ..........1-1 Disassembly Procedures .

  • Page 3: Self-Repair

    NOTE: 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:...

  • Page 4: Software Recovery

    NOTE: 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.
  • Page 6 WEEE Annex VII Component These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: Battery pack  SSD module  DIMM modules  WLAN module  RTC battery  LED board  USB board  Mainboard  Touchpad module  LCD panel ...
  • Page 7 Pre-disassembly Instructions Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Place the system on a stable work surface. 2. Remove the AC adapter from the DC-in jack (A) or the power adapter from the USB Type-C port (B) as shown in Figure 1-1.

  • Page 8: Base Cover Removal

    Base Cover Removal 1. Remove ten (10) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry up the base cover starting from the upper right side to release the latches (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 9 3. Continue to release the remaining latches on the upper, left, right, and bottom sides. Then grasp and remove the base cover from the system (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 10: Battery Pack Removal

    Battery Pack Removal Prerequisite: Base Cover Removal 1. Find the battery pack (A) in the system (Figure 1-5). 2. Detach the acetate tape (B) securing the battery cable to the mainboard connector (Figure 1-5). 3. Detach the transparent mylar (C) securing the battery cable (Figure 1-5).
  • Page 11 4. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-6). Figure 1-6. Battery Pack Removal 5. Lift to release the battery pack from the guide pins (E) and guide studs (highlighted by green lines) (Figure 1-7). Then remove the battery pack from the top assembly. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-7.

  • Page 12: Ssd Module Removal

    SSD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD module (Figure 1-8). Figure 1-8. SSD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the SSD module (A) from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-9). Then remove the SSD module. Figure 1-9.
  • Page 13 3. By holding the upper edge of the copper foil with mylar (C), unfold and detach it from the SSD module as shown in Figure 1-10 Figure 1-11 but DO NOT remove yet! Figure 1-10. SSD Module Removal Figure 1-11. SSD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-11...
  • Page 14 4. Detach the SSD module from the adhesive graphite strip (marked with yellow dashed line) as shown in Figure 1-12. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-12. SSD Module Removal 1-12 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 15 DIMM Modules Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the DIMM module (A) in the system. Then push the DIMM module clips (B) outwards (Figure 1-13). Figure 1-13. DIMM Module Removal 2. Remove the DIMM module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-14).

  • Page 16: Wlan Module Removal

    WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-15). Figure 1-15. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (B) (Figure 1-16). 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module in place (Figure 1-16).
  • Page 17 4. Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-17). Then remove the WLAN module. WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-17. WLAN Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-15...

  • Page 18: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-18). 2. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (B) (Figure 1-18). Then remove the RTC battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC Battery Figure 1-18.

  • Page 19: Led Board Removal

    LED Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Detach and remove the rubber (A) from the LED board (Figure 1-19). 2. Disconnect the LED board FFC from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-19). Carefully detach the FFC from its underneath adhesive. Figure 1-19.
  • Page 20 3. Remove two (2) screws securing the LED board (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. LED Board Removal 4. Release the LED board (C) from the guide pins (D) on the top assembly (Figure 1-21). Then remove the LED board. WEEE Annex VII Component: LED Board Figure 1-21.
  • Page 21 5. Disconnect the other end of the LED board FFC from the LED board connector (E) (Figure 1-22). Then remove the FFC. Figure 1-22. LED Board Removal CAUTION: LED board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the LED board connector is locked.

  • Page 22: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) securing the right LCD hinge (Figure 1-23). Figure 1-23. USB Board Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. USB Board Removal 1-20 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 23 3. Close the top assembly and lift the right LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-25). Figure 1-25. USB Board Removal 4. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the USB board connector (B) (Figure 1-26). 5. Remove one (1) screw (C) securing the USB board (Figure 1-26).
  • Page 24 6. Release the USB board (D) from the I/O port slots and guide pins (E) on the top assembly (Figure 1-27). Then remove the USB board. WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-27. USB Board Removal 1-22 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 25: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (A). Then unroute and release the cables from the cable clips as shown in Figure 1-28. Figure 1-28. LCD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard connector (B). Then unroute the cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-29.
  • Page 26 3. Remove seven (7) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30. LCD Module Removal 4. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-31). Figure 1-31. LCD Module Removal 1-24 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 27 5. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-32). Figure 1-32. LCD Module Removal 6. Open the top assembly again. Then remove the LCD module (C) away from the top assembly (Figure 1-33).

  • Page 28: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD Module, DIMM Modules, Fan, Heatsink, and WLAN Module have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove three (3) screws (A) securing the left LCD hinge (Figure 1-34). Figure 1-34. Mainboard Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-35).
  • Page 29 3. Close the top assembly and lift the left LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-36). Figure 1-36. Mainboard Removal 4. Detach the transparent mylar (B) securing the keyboard backlight FPC and touchpad FFC connections (Figure 1-37). 5. Disconnect the left speaker cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-37).
  • Page 30 6. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the USB board connector (D) (Figure 1-38). 7. Disconnect the right speaker cable from the mainboard connector (E) (Figure 1-38). 8. Disconnect the fingerprint FFC from the mainboard connector (F) (Figure 1-38). 9. Disconnect the keyboard FPC from the mainboard connector (G) (Figure 1-38).
  • Page 31 17. Remove four (4) screws (O) securing the mainboard (Figure 1-39). Figure 1-39. Mainboard Removal 18. Release the mainboard (P) from the I/O ports slots and guide pins (Q) on the top assembly (Figure 1-40). Then remove the mainboard. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-40.
  • Page 32 19. Detach the tape (R) securing the FFC connection (Figure 1-41). Figure 1-41. Mainboard Removal 20. Disconnect the other end of the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (S) (Figure 1-42). Remove the FFC. Figure 1-42. Mainboard Removal CAUTION: USB board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked.
  • Page 33 Figure 1-43. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-43. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. Disassembly Procedures 1-31...

  • Page 34: Touchpad Module Removal

    Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: WLAN Module Removal 1. Detach the transparent mylar (A) securing the keyboard backlight FPC and touchpad FFC connections (Figure 1-44). Figure 1-44. Touchpad Module Removal 2. Disconnect the touchpad FFC (B) from the mainboard and touchpad module connectors.
  • Page 35 CAUTION: Touchpad FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and touchpad module connectors are locked. 3. Slightly detach and lift the mylar. Then disconnect the fingerprint FFC (C) from the mainboard and touchpad module connectors. Carefully detach the FFC from its underneath adhesive and remove the fingerprint FFC (Figure 1-46).
  • Page 36 5. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module (Figure 1-48). Figure 1-48. Touchpad Module Removal 6. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pin (E) firmly to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-49). 7. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (F), and then remove the touchpad module (G) from the top assembly (Figure 1-49).

  • Page 37: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the bottom side to release latches (Figure 1-50). Figure 1-50. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Pry the LCD bezel from the right side to release latches (Figure 1-51). Figure 1-51.
  • Page 38 3. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-52). Figure 1-52. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the upper side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-53). Then lift and remove the bezel from LCD module. Figure 1-53.

  • Page 39: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Unroute the LVDS cable (A) from the bottom side of the cable guides on the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-54. Figure 1-54. LCD Panel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-37...
  • Page 40 2. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (B) underneath the LCD panel (C). Then 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 (Figure 1-55).
  • Page 41 4. Lift the latch (E) securing the LVDS cable (Figure 1-57). Figure 1-57. LCD Panel Removal 5. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector (F) (Figure 1-58). Figure 1-58. LCD Panel Removal 6. Remove the LCD panel. CAUTION: Make sure the LVDS cable is moved away from the device to avoid damage during the LCD panel removal.
  • Page 42 Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) Prerequisite: Ensure that the DC-IN Cable, Right Speaker, Left Speaker, RTC Battery, LED Board, USB Board, LCD Module, Mainboard, and Touchpad Module have been disassembled prior removing 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 43: Electronic Boards Diagrams

    Electronic Boards Diagrams Figure 1-60. System Block Diagram Electronic Boards Diagrams 1-41...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 1-43...

  • Page 46: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Figure 1-61. System Exploded Diagram 1-44 Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 47 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Top Assembly Heatsink WLAN Module DC-IN Cable DIMM Module USB Board FFC USB Board Mainboard Transparent Mylar Acetate Tape SSD Module Battery Pack LED Board FFC LED Board Rubber LED Board Fingerprint FFC Touchpad FFC Conductive Tape Touchpad Module Left Speaker...
  • Page 48 Figure 1-62. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD Cover LCD Hinge L LCD Hinge R Microphone Rubbers Camera Module LVDS Cable WLAN Antenna (MAIN+AUX) LCD Panel LCD Bezel 1-46 Exploded Diagrams...

  • Page 49: Software Update

    Software Update Updating your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 Software Update 1-47...

  • Page 50: Personal Data Removal

    Personal Data Removal Removing your personal data 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 ...

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