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  • Page 1 Acer Aspire A15-41M Kinder_HKU Lifecycle Extension Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SeIf-Repair ....................3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement ............4 Pre-disassembly Instructions ............... 5 Disassembly Process ................. 6 Removing the Lower case ................8 Removing the Battery ................10 Removing the SSD .................. 12 Removing the WLAN module ..............14 Removing the FAN .................. 16 Removing the Thermal module ..............

  • 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...

  • 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: Disassembly Process

    Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: ⚫ Main unit disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components.
  • Page 7 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Lowercase Battery Speaker SSD-1 Uppercase WLAN module Touchpad module Thermal module Camera module LTE/WIFI antenna Fingerprint module USB board Figure 3-2. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart...

  • Page 8: Removing The Lower Case

    Removing the Lower case 1. Place the notebook on flat while lower case should be upwards. Use TORX screwdriver to remove 10 screws of lower case. Figure 3-3. Lower case Table 3-2. Lower case Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove M2.5*5.5 mm_0.8 mm_4.5...
  • Page 9 2. Open the buckle with a pick as showed figure3-4, then remove the lower case from the bottom side as shown in picture. Figure 3-4. Lower case Figure 3-5. Lower case...

  • Page 10: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery 1. Remove battery conduct cloth. Figure 3-6. Battery 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture Figure 3-7. Battery...
  • Page 11 2. Remove two screws on the uppercase. Figure 3-8. Battery Table 3-3. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove 2.0±0.2kgf_cm M2.0mm_L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T0.7mm_black battery 3. Remove the battery from the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-9. Battery...

  • Page 12: Removing The Ssd

    Removing the SSD Remove 1 screw on the SSD. Figure 3-10. SSD Table 3-4. SSD Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.5mm_D5.0mm_T0.5mm_blac Remove 1.7+/-0.2 kg/cm Remove SSD from MB. Figure 3-11. SSD...
  • Page 13 Figure 3-12. SSD...

  • Page 14: Removing The Wlan Module

    Removing the WLAN module Disconnect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module. And remove 1pcs Acetate_Tape on the Antenna.Please notice the color and position. Figure 3-13. WLAN module Remove 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-14. WLAN module Table 3-5.
  • Page 15 Remove the WLAN module from the MB. Figure 3-15. WLAN module...

  • Page 16: Removing The Fan

    Removing the FAN 1. Disconnect the fan connector from the MB. Figure 3-16. FAN 2. Remove 2 screws on the FAN. Figure 3-17. FAN Table 3-6. FAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Remove FAN M2.0mm_L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm 0.7mm_black...
  • Page 17 3. Remove the fan from the C cover and remove FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH. Figure 3-18. FAN...

  • Page 18: Removing The Thermal Module

    Removing the Thermal module 1. Remove the DDR SHIELDING from MB NOTE: .New motherboard spare parts need to be installed DDR SHIELDING Figure 3-19. Thermal module 2. Remove 3 screws on the thermal module. Figure 3-20. Thermal module Thermal module Screw Table 3-7.
  • Page 19 3. Lift up the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 3-21. Thermal module...

  • Page 20: Removing The Speaker

    Removing the Speaker 1. Disconnect the speaker connector from the UB and MB. Figure 3-22. speaker 2. Remove the Acetate Figure 3-23. speaker...
  • Page 21 3. Pull up the speaker Figure 3-24. speaker...

  • Page 22: Removing The Usb Board

    Removing the USB board 1. Disconnect the IO FPC connector on the MB and UB, then remove the IO FPC. Figure 3-25. USB board 2. Remove 1 screws on the USB board then remove the UB. Figure 3-26. USB board USB board screw Table 3-8.

  • Page 23: Removing The Mb

    Removing the MB Disconnect the KB FFC, TP FFC，FPR FFC the DC IN cable，EDP Cable from the MB. Figure 3-27. MB Remove the DDR Figure 3-28. MB...
  • Page 24 Remove 2 screws from the MB Figure 3-29. MB Table 3-9. MB Screw Screw Step Screw Quantity Torque/kgfcm Type Remove the 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm M2.0mm*L4mm_D4.0mm_T0.7mm Remove the MB from the C cover. Figure 3-30. MB...

  • Page 25: Removing The Uppercase

    Removing the Uppercase Remove 6 screws from the MB Figure 3-31. MB Table 3-10. MB Screw Screw Step Screw Quantity Torque/kgfcm Type M2.5*5.5 mm_0.8 mm_4.5 Remove the 3.0+/-0.2 kg/cm mm_BLACK Remove the uppercase. Figure 3-32. Uppercase...

  • Page 26: Removing Dc-In Cable

    Removing DC-IN CABLE Remove.DC-IN CABLE Figure 3-33. DC-IN CABLE...

  • Page 27: Removing The Touchpad Module

    Removing the Touchpad module Disconnect the TP-FFC、from the TP-Model，and remove FFC Figure 3-34. Touchpad module Remove the TP shading mylar and conductive fabric Figure 3-35 Touchpad module...
  • Page 28 Figure 3-36. Touchpad module Remove 3 screws from the upper case. Figure 3-37. Touchpad module...
  • Page 29 Table 3-11. Touchpad screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0MM*L2.3MM_D7.5MM_T0. Remove Touchpad 2.0 +/-0.2 kg/cm 6MM_BLACK module Remove the touchpad module from the upper case. Figure 3-38. Touchpad module...

  • Page 30: Removing The Lcd

    Removing the LCD Open the bezel from the left or right inner side as below, then remove the bezel from the LCD cover.Open the LCD ASSY with a spudger. Figure 3-39. LCD bezel...

  • Page 31: Removing The Hinge

    Removing the Hinge Remove 8 screws from the upper case. Figure 3-40. Hinge Table 3-12. Hinge screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.3mm_D7.5mm_T0. Remove 2.0±0.2kgf/cm Hinge 6mm_black...
  • Page 32 Pull the easy-pull-glue out of the LCD cover. NOTE: During the pulling, it is necessary to apply even force and smoothness, and the force is not too strong until the glue is pulled away from the LCD cover. Figure 3-41. LCD Peel off the conductive cloth on the LCD gently.
  • Page 33 Remove LCD- CAM -cable and Disconnect the camera connectors. Figure 3-43. EDP Cable...

  • Page 34: Removing The Wifi Antenna

    Removing the WIFI antenna 1. Pull up the left and right antenna via copper foils. Use plastic tool to pry the WIFI antenna. Remove WIFI antenna. Figure 3-44. WIFI antenna...

  • Page 35: Removing The Camera Module

    Removing the Camera module Remove the CAM-Model. Figure 3-45. Camera module...
  • Page 36 Assemble the Camera module Assembling the CAM-Model. Figure 3-46. Camera module...

  • Page 37: Assemble The Wifi Antenna

    Assemble the WIFI antenna Assemble the WIFI-AUX/Main antenna to the uppercase. As shown in the figure, arrange the cable to the hooks. Figure 3-47. WIFI antenna...
  • Page 38 Assemble EDP cable and Hinge Assemble EDP cable. Figure 3-48. Hinge...

  • Page 39: Assemble The Lcd And Hinge

    Assemble the LCD AND HINGE Take two easy-pull glues and assemble them according to the LCD cover mark line. Figure 3-49. LCD panel Take four Mylar to the LCD cover Figure 3-50. LCD panel...
  • Page 40 Paste the conductive cloth on the LCD. Figure 3-51. LCD panel Peel off the easy-pull-glue film, paste the LCD panel to LCD cover and . Assemble 8screws NOTE: After assembling the LCD panel, please press the LCD panel more than 15 seconds. Figure 3-52.
  • Page 41 Table 3-13. Hinge screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.3mm_D7.5mm_T0. Remove 2.0±0.2kgf/cm Hinge 6mm_black...
  • Page 42 Assemble the bezel 1.Assemble the LCD bezel to the LCD cover. Figure 3-53. LCD bezel...

  • Page 43: Assemble The Touchpad Module

    Assemble the Touchpad module Assemble the touch pad module to the upper case. Figure 3-54. Touch pad module Assemble 3 screws to the upper case...
  • Page 44 Figure 3-55 Touch pad module Table 3-14. Touchpad Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0MM*L2.3MM_D7.5MM_T0.6M Assemble 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm M_BLACK Touch pad Assemble the conductive fabric Do not stick to the melting point The conductive cloth must be attached to the copper zone Figure 3-56.
  • Page 45 Connect the TP-FFC to the TP-Model Figure 3-58. Touch pad module...

  • Page 46: Assemble The Uppercase

    Assemble the Uppercase Assemble DC-IN CABLE The characters are facing down and the white space is facing up Figure 3-59. Uppercase Assemble 6 screws on the upper case. Figure 3-60. Uppercase Table 3-15. Uppercase screw2 Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.5*5.5 mm_0.8 mm_4.5 Assemble...

  • Page 47: Assemble The Mb

    Assemble the MB Assemble the MB to the upper case from right side. Assemble 2 screws to the MB Figure 3-61. MB Table 3-16. MB screw Screw Step Screw Quantity Torque/kgfcm Type Assemble 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm M2.0mm*L4mm_D4.0mm_T0.7mm the MB...
  • Page 48 Connect the KB FFC,TP FFC,BL FFC,the DC IN cable,EDP Cable to the MB. Figure 3-62. MB Assemble DDR to MB Figure 3-63. MB...

  • Page 49: Assemble The Usb Board

    Assemble the USB board 1. Assemble 2 screws on the USB board. Figure 3-64. USB board USB board Table 3-17. screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble M2.0mm*L4mm_D4.0mm_T0.7 2+/-0.2 kg/cm USB board mm_black 2. Connect the IO FFC connector on the MB and UB. Figure 3-65.

  • Page 50: Assemble The Speaker

    Assemble the speaker 1. Assemble 2 speakers left and right. Figure 3-66. Speaker 2. Insert horn connector and attach acetate cloth. Figure 3-67. Speaker...

  • Page 51: Assemble The Thermal Module

    Assemble the Thermal module 1. Assemble the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 3-68. Thermal module 2. Assemble 3 screws on the thermal module. Figure 3-69. Thermal module Thermal module Screw Table 3-18. Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.5mm_D5.0mm_T0.5mm_bl Assemble...
  • Page 52 3. Assemble the DDR SHIELDING to MB Figure 3-70. DDR SHIELDING...

  • Page 53: Assemble The Fan

    Assemble the FAN 1. Assemble the fan. NOTE: The new fan needs to be affixed to the FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH. FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH Figure 3-71. FAN SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE CLOTH 2. Assemble the to the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-72.
  • Page 54 3. Assemble 2 screws on the FAN Figure 3-73. FAN Table 3-19. FAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble M2.0mm_L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm 0.7mm_black 4. Connect the fan connector to the MB Figure 3-74. FAN...

  • Page 55: Assemble The Wlan Module

    Assemble the WLAN module Assemble the WLAN module. Figure 3-75. WLAN module Assemble 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-76. WLAN module Table 3-20. WLAN Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.0mm*L2.5mm_D5.0mm_T0.5mm_ Assemble 1.7+/-0.2 kg/cm black WLAN...
  • Page 56 Connect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module, and assemble 1pcs Acetate Tape on the Antenna. Please notice the color and position. Figure 3-77. WLAN cable...

  • Page 57: Assemble The Ssd

    Assemble the SSD Assemble SSD to MB. Figure 3-78. SSD Assemble 1 screw to SSD. Figure 3-79. SSD Table 3-22 SSD Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble M2.0mm*L2.0mm_D5mm_T0.5mm_ Black 1.7 +/-0.2 kg/cm...

  • Page 58: Assemble The Battery

    Assemble the Battery Assemble the battery to the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-80. Battery Assemble two screws on the uppercase. Figure 3-81. Battery Table 3-22. Battery Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm Assemble 2.0+/-0.2 kg/cm M2.0mm_L4.0mm_D4.0mm_T0.7mm_black battery...
  • Page 59 Connect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture Figure 3-82. Battery . Assemble battery conduct cloth Figure 3-83. Battery...

  • Page 60: Assemble The Lower Case

    Assemble the Lower case 1. Close the Lower case as shown in picture. Figure 3-84. Lower case...
  • Page 61 2. Use TORX screwdriver to assemble 10 screws to the lower case. Figure 3-85. Lower case Table 3-23. Lower case Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Torque/kgfcm M2.5*5.5 mm_0.8 mm_4.5 Assemble 3.0±0.2kgf_cm Lower case mm_BLACK...

  • Page 62: 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; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.. Introduction tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers on-screen error message reports to help you solve problems.

  • Page 63: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 66: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Table 6-1.Exploded Diagram Item Description Item Description Bezel Screw_hinge EDP cable hinge Antenna Camera LCD COVER...
  • Page 67 Table 6-2.Exploded Diagram Item Description Item Description C cover CABLE DC-IN keyboard Keyboard BKT DDR SHIELDING Screw Wireless LAN Touch pad Touch pad BKT TP FFC Touch pad mylar FP FFC Battery UB FFC Speaker HEATSINK Button cell LOWER CASE...

  • Page 68: Fru List

    FRU List Table FRU list CATEGOR AcerP Pictures Acer Description HQ60 KP.06 Adapter DELTA ADP-65DE BA 65W 3PHY (1.1x3.0x7.7) 3135 501.0 Brick 19V/3.42A Black 9600 HQ60 KP.06 Adapter Chicony Power A065R178P 65W 3PHY 3135 ADAPTER 50H.0 (1.1x3.0x7.7) Brick 19V/3.42A Black...
  • Page 69 002J HQ31 27.K0 6100 POWER CORD 1M BLACK 250 V_Japan JN8.0 002K HQ31 27.K0 6100 POWER CORD 1M BLACK 250 V_CN JN8.0 002L HQ31 27.K0 6100 POWER CORD 1M BLACK 250 V_South Africa JN8.0 002M HQ31 27.K0 6100 POWER CORD 1M BLACK 250 V_SWISS JN8.0 002N HQ31...
  • Page 70 HQ70 KE.W WiFi Wireless LAN AMD Wi-Fi 6E BT5.3 MT7922_RZ616: E 8010 F60A. Module AMD 2x2 M.2 2230 PCIe BLE 002U HQ31 55.KV 6000 BOARD BOARD I/O YN8.0 1A3R HQ31 56.KV TOUCHPAD MODULE GRAY SYNAPTICS 6000 YN8.0 NC.24611.070 1A3V HQ31 56.KV 6000 TOUCHPAD MODULE GRAY CAREWE NC.24611.08F...
  • Page 71 B156HAN02.1 H/W JA 300nit NTSC 45% 60Hz 25ms 605.0 1020 800:1 (Narrow border, 3.2t max) 003D HQ70 LED LCD Panel INNOLUX 15.6"W FHD IPS None Glare KL.15 1020 N156HCA-EAB C4 300nit NTSC 45% 60Hz 25ms 800:1 60D.0 003E (Narrow border, 3.2t max) HQ31 50.KV 6100...
  • Page 72 NK.I1513.37D;NK.I1517.19F;NK.I151B.08Q;NK.I151S.14 1A45 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE NBL HQ31 6B.KV QV05T_A40B 99KS Russian 6000 YN8.0 NK.I1513.37E;NK.I1517.19G;NK.I151B.08R;NK.I151S.14 1A46 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE NBL HQ31 6B.KV QV05T_A40B 99KS Thailand 6000 YN8.0 NK.I1513.37H;NK.I1517.19K;NK.I151B.08U;NK.I151S.14 1A47 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE NBL HQ31 6B.KV QV05T_A40B 99KS US International w/ Hebrew...
  • Page 73 HQ31 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE NBL 6B.KV 6000 QV05T_A40B 100KS German YN8.0 1A4L NK.I1513.37V;NK.I1517.19X;NK.I151B.096;NK.I151S.152 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE NBL HQ31 6B.KV QV05T_A40B 100KS Hungarian 6000 YN8.0 NK.I1513.37W;NK.I1517.19Y;NK.I151B.097;NK.I151S.15 1A4M HQ31 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE NBL 6B.KV 6000 QV05T_A40B 100KS Italian...
  • Page 74 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL HQ31 6B.KV QV05P_A40EWL 99KS Arabic 6000 XN8.0 NK.I1517.18E;NK.I151S.13K;NK.I151B.07P;NK.I1513.36 1A50 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL HQ31 6B.KV QV05P_A40EWL 99KS Traditional Chinese 6000 XN8.0 NK.I1517.18F;NK.I151S.13L;NK.I151B.07Q;NK.I1513.36 1A51 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL HQ31 6B.KV QV05P_A40EWL 99KS Greek...
  • Page 75 HQ31 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL 6B.KV 6000 QV05P_A40EWL 100KS CZ/SK XN8.0 1A5E NK.I1517.18V;NK.I151S.140;NK.I151B.084;NK.I1513.36T KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL HQ31 6B.KV QV05P_A40EWL 100KS Danish 6000 XN8.0 NK.I1517.18W;NK.I151S.141;NK.I151B.085;NK.I1513.36 1A5F HQ31 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL 6B.KV 6000 QV05P_A40EWL 100KS FR/Arabic...
  • Page 76 QV05P_A40EWL 100KS Turkish XN8.0 6000 NK.I1517.199;NK.I151S.14E;NK.I151B.08J;NK.I1513.377 1A5U HQ31 KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL 6B.KV 6000 QV05P_A40EWL 100KS UK XN8.0 1A5V NK.I1517.19A;NK.I151S.14F;NK.I151B.08K;NK.I1513.378 HQ31 6B.KV KEYBOARD ASSY GRAY W/ UPPER CASE BL 6000 XN8.0 QV05P_A40EWL 103KS Japanese NK.I1513.379 HQ31 NB.KT 6000 Mainboard A15-41M AMD R37335U 8GB UMA A11.0...
  • Page 77 0024 HQ31 47.KV MISCELLA 6100 SHIELDING SSD YN8.0 NEOUS 007Y HQ31 47.KD MISCELLA TP_CONDUTIVE_SINGLE-SIDED CONDUCTIVE 6100 DN8.0 NEOUS CLOTH_50 MM*30 MM*0.1 MM 007S HQ31 47.KV MISCELLA 6100 MYLAR TOUCHPAD 127.9 * 28.8 * 0.1 MM YN8.0 NEOUS 01A1 HQ31 47.KD MISCELLA 6100 INSULATING TAPE_20 MM*8 MM*0.1 MM...

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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.

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