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Acer Aspire A314-42P Lifecycle Extension Manual

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A314-42P
LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
GUIDE

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  • Page 1 Aspire A314-42P LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Self-Repair ..........1-1 Disassembly Procedures .
  • Page 3 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 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 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  WLAN module  RTC battery  Touchpad module  Mainboard  USB board  LCD panel  Disassembly Procedures...
  • 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) as shown in Figure 1-1. 3. Remove all cables from system. Figure 1-1.
  • Page 8 Base Cover Removal 1. Remove ten (10) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry the base cover starting from the bottom 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 left, right, and upper 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 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). Figure 1-5. Battery Pack Removal 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-6).
  • Page 11 4. Lift to release the battery pack from the guide pins (D) (Figure 1-7). Then remove the battery pack from the top assembly. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-7. Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 12 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 WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the WLAN module (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-13). Figure 1-13. WLAN Module Location 2. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (B) (Figure 1-14). 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module in place (Figure 1-14).
  • Page 16 4. Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-15). Then remove the WLAN module. WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-15. WLAN Module Removal 1-14 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 17 RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-16). 2. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (B) (Figure 1-16). Then remove the RTC battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC Battery Figure 1-16.
  • Page 18 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 1-17. Figure 1-17. LCD Module Removal 1-16 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 19 2. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard connector (B). Then unroute the cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-18. Figure 1-18. LCD Module Removal 3. Remove seven (7) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-19). Figure 1-19. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-17...
  • Page 20 4. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. LCD Module Removal 5. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-21). Figure 1-21. LCD Module Removal 1-18 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 21 6. Open the top assembly again. Then remove the LCD module (C) away from the top assembly (Figure 1-22). CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. Figure 1-22. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-19...
  • Page 22 Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Slightly detach and lift the mylar. Then disconnect the touchpad FFC (A) from the mainboard and touchpad module connectors (Figure 1-23). Then remove the FFC. Figure 1-23. Touchpad Module Removal CAUTION: Touchpad FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and touchpad module connectors are locked.
  • Page 23 2. Detach the conductive tape (B) from the touchpad module and top assembly (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. Touchpad Module Removal 3. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module (Figure 1-25). Figure 1-25. Touchpad Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-21...
  • Page 24 4. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pin (C) firmly to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-26). 5. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (D), and then remove the touchpad module (E) from the top assembly (Figure 1-26).
  • Page 25 Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD Module, WLAN Module, Heatsink, and Fan have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove four screws (A) securing the left LCD hinge (Figure 1-27). Figure 1-27. Mainboard Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-28).
  • Page 26 3. Close the top assembly and lift the left LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-29). Figure 1-29. Mainboard Removal 4. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-30). 5. Disconnect the keyboard backlight FPC from the mainboard connector (C) (optional) (Figure 1-30).
  • Page 27 12. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard connector (J). Then unroute the cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-30. Figure 1-30. Mainboard Removal CAUTION: USB board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit), touchpad FFC, hall sensor board FFC, and keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit), and keyboard backlight FPC (optional), can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connectors are locked.
  • Page 28 14. Release the mainboard (L) from the I/O ports slots and guide pins (M) on the top assembly (Figure 1-32). Then remove the mainboard. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-32. Mainboard Removal Figure 1-33. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-33.
  • Page 29 USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the Fan has been disassembled prior removing the USB board. 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 1-34.
  • Page 30 2. Disconnect the USB board FFC (B) from the USB board and mainboard connectors Then carefully detach the FFC from its underneath adhesive and remove the USB board FFC (Figure 1-35). 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the USB board (Figure 1-35).
  • Page 31 LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the right side to release the latches (Figure 1-37). Figure 1-37. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-38).
  • Page 32 3. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-39). Figure 1-39. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-40). Then lift and remove the bezel from LCD module. Figure 1-40.
  • Page 33 LCD Panel and LCD Hinges Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal NOTE: NOTE: The LVDS cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Unroute the LVDS cable (A) from the bottom side of the cable guides on the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-41.
  • Page 34 2. Remove ten (10) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-42). Figure 1-42. LCD Panel and LCD Hinges Removal NOTE: NOTE: For A514-56M model, remove six (6) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-43). Figure 1-43. LCD Panel and LCD Hinges Removal 1-32 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 35 3. Lift the LCD hinges with LCD panel (B) to release them from the guide pins (C) (Figure 1-44). Then remove the LCD hinges with LCD panel from the LCD cover. WEEE Annex VII Component: LCD Panel Figure 1-44. LCD Panel and LCD Hinges Removal 4.
  • Page 36 5. Lift the latch (E) securing the LVDS cable (Figure 1-46). Figure 1-46. LCD Panel and LCD Hinges Removal 6. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector (F) (Figure 1-47). Figure 1-47. LCD Panel and LCD Hinges Removal 1-34 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 37 7. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (G) underneath the LCD hinge. 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 hinge (Figure 1-48).
  • Page 38 Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) Prerequisite: Ensure that the LCD Module, DC-IN Cable, Touchpad Module, Stylus Holder, Mainboard, USB Board, and Speakers 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 39 Electronic Boards Diagrams Figure 1-50. System Block Diagram Electronic Boards Diagrams 1-37...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 1-39...
  • Page 42 Exploded Diagrams Figure 1-51. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Top Assembly Heatsink USB Board USB Board FFC Stylus Holder WLAN Module 1-40 Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 43 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description DC-IN Cable Mainboard Conductive Tape Touchpad Module Touchpad FFC SSD Module Hall Sensor Board FFC Hall Sensor Board Battery Pack Speakers Acetate Tape Transparent Mylar Base Cover Exploded Diagrams 1-41...
  • Page 44 Figure 1-52. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD Cover LCD Panel LVDS Cable Camera Module Microphone Rubbers WLAN Antenna (MAIN+AUX) LCD Hinge L LCD Hinge R Adhesive Mounting Tapes LCD Bezel 1-42 Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 45 Software Update Updating your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 Software Update 1-43...
  • Page 46 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 ...