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LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
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  • Page 1 Aspire A515-58GM LIFECYCLE EXTENSION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Self-Repair

    Self-Repair This chapter highlights the limited self-repair capabilities of the product. Prior performing self-repair, familiarize yourself with the Safety Guidelines and Recommended Equipment sections first as described in the chapter "Disassembly Procedures". Depending on model, the following key components are eligible for self-repair (if applicable);...

  • Page 4: Software Recovery

    System BIOS & Driver Updates Visit http://www.acer.com/support to discover the available system BIOS and Drivers for this product. After selecting the desired country/language, either enter the model name or product serial number, or select the product from the list of suggested models in order to get access to product-specific software and documentation.

  • 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  SSD Module  Memory  WLAN Module  USB Board  RTC Battery  Mainboard  Touchpad Module  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 any of the ports (A) or (B) of the system (Figure 1-1). 3. Remove all cables from system. 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 bottom side to release the latches (Figure 1-3). Figure 1-3. Base Cover Removal Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 9 3. Continue releasing the remaining latches on the left, right, and bottom sides. 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) on the top assembly (Figure 1-5). 2. Detach the acetate tape (B) and mylar (C) securing the battery cable in place (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. Battery Pack Removal 3.
  • Page 11 4. Release the battery pack from the guides (as marked with green lines) on the top assembly and remove it (Figure 1-7). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Figure 1-7. Battery Pack Removal IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 12: Ssd Module Removal

    SSD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD assembly in place (Figure 1-8). Figure 1-8. SSD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the SSD assembly from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. SSD Module Removal 1-10 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 13 3. By holding the upper edge of the copper foil with mylar (B), 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 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to remove another SSD module (if necessary). 1-12 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 15: 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 1-13). 2. Push the DIMM module clips (B) outwards (Figure 1-13). Figure 1-13. DIMM Module Removal 3. Remove the DIMM module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-14).
  • Page 16 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to remove another DIMM module (if applicable). 1-14 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 17: 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 antenna 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 18 4. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-17). WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-17. WLAN Module Removal 1-16 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 19: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws from the left LCD hinge (Figure 1-18). Figure 1-18. USB Board Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-19). Figure 1-19. USB Board Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-17...
  • Page 20 3. Close the top assembly and lift the left LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. USB Board Removal 4. Remove one (1) screw from the USB board (Figure 1-21). 5. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the USB board connector (A) (Figure 1-21).
  • Page 21 6. Slightly lift the USB board to release it from the guides (marked with green circles). Then slide the USB board backwards to release its I/O connectors from the I/O slots and remove it (Figure 1-22). WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-22.

  • Page 22: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN board connectors (A) (Figure 1-23). 2. Remove the WLAN antenna cables from the rubber guide (B) and then from the remaining cable guides on the top assembly (Figure 1-23).
  • Page 23 3. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (C) and unroute from the cable guide (Figure 1-24). CAUTION: eDP cable can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked. Figure 1-24. LCD Module Removal 4. Remove eight (8) screws securing the LCD hinges in place (Figure 1-25).
  • Page 24 5. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-26). Figure 1-26. LCD Module Removal 6. Close the top assembly and lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-27). Figure 1-27. LCD Module Removal 1-22 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 25 7. Open the top assembly. Then remove the LCD module away from the top assembly (Figure 1-28). CAUTION: Make sure all cables and antennas are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. Figure 1-28. LCD Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-23...

  • Page 26: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: SSD Module Removal 1. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (A) but DO NOT remove yet (Figure 1-29). 2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the USB board connector (B) (Figure 1-29).

  • Page 27: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD module, DIMM modules, Right fan module, Left fan module, Heatsink, and WLAN module have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD hinge in place (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30.
  • Page 28 3. Close the top assembly and lift the right LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-32). Figure 1-32. Mainboard Removal 4. Release the antenna cables from the rubber guides (A) and (B) (Figure 1-33). 5. Carefully detach the mylar tape (C) from the keyboard backlight FFC (Figure 1-33).
  • Page 29 6. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-34). 7. Disconnect the right speaker cable from the mainboard connector (E) and remove from the rubber guides (Figure 1-34). 8. Disconnect the fingerprint FFC from the mainboard connector (F) (Figure 1-34).
  • Page 30 17. Remove four (4) screws securing the mainboard in place (Figure 1-35). Figure 1-35. Mainboard Removal 18. Slightly lift to release the mainboard from the guides (marked with green circles) and then release it’s I/O ports from the I/O slots on the top assembly (Figure 1-36).
  • Page 31 19. Detach the acetate tape (O) from the USB board FFC connector (Figure 1-37). Figure 1-37. Mainboard Removal 20. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (P) (Figure 1-38). Figure 1-38. Mainboard Removal CAUTION: USB board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked.
  • Page 32 Figure 1-39. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-39. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 1-30 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 33: Touchpad Module Removal

    Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: WLAN Module Removal 1. Detach the mylar tapes (A), (B), and (C) from the cable connectors (Figure 1-40). Figure 1-40. Touchpad Module Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-31...
  • Page 34 2. Disconnect the touchpad FFC (D) from the mainboard and touchpad module connectors. Then detach the portion of the touchpad FFC from the touchpad module and remove it (Figure 1-41). CAUTION: Touchpad FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and touchpad module connectors are locked.
  • Page 35 3. Disconnect the fingerprint FFC (E) from the mainboard and touchpad module connectors (Figure 1-42). 4. Detach the portion of the fingerprint FFC from the adhesive mylar and then remove (Figure 1-42). CAUTION: Fingerprint board FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and touchpad connectors are locked.
  • Page 36 6. Slightly lift the keyboard membrane for better access of the touchpad screws. Then remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module in place (Figure 1-44). Figure 1-44. Touchpad Module Removal 7. Using the screwdriver, push the screw sleeve (G) firmly to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-45).

  • Page 37: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release latches (Figure 1-46). Figure 1-46. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-47). Figure 1-47. LCD Bezel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-35...
  • Page 38 3. Continue prying along the right side of the bezel (Figure 1-48). Figure 1-48. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-49). Then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD cover. Figure 1-49.

  • Page 39: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the LCD hinges have been disassembled prior removing the LCD panel. 1. Detach and unroute the LVDS cable from the bottom left side cable guides on the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-50. Figure 1-50.
  • Page 40 3. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (A) underneath the LCD panel (B). 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 1-52).
  • Page 41 5. Lift the latch (D) securing the LVDS cable (Figure 1-54). Figure 1-54. LCD Panel Removal 6. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector (E) (Figure 1-55). Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-55. LCD Panel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-39...

  • Page 42: Top Assembly Removal

    Top Assembly Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the Left speaker, Mainboard, Touchpad, DC-IN cable, Right speaker, LED board, USB board and LCD 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 1-57. 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 1-58. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Top assembly Fan module Heatsink WLAN module 1-44 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 47 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description DC-IN cable Memory USB board FFC USB board Mainboard Insulator mylar for battery Acetate tape for battery SSD module LED board FFC LED board rubber LED board Battery Touchpad FFC Conductive tape with mylar for touchpad module Touchpad module Right speaker Left speaker...
  • Page 48 Figure 1-59. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD cover LCD Hinges LCD cable Antenna cables Rubbers for microphone Camera LCD panel LCD bezel 1-46 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...

  • 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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