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  • Page 1 Nitro ANV15-51 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 modules  WLAN module  DIMM modules  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 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

    Base Cover Removal 1. Remove eleven (11) screws from the base cover (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2. Base Cover Removal 2. Carefully pry the base cover starting from the upper edges to release the upper 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 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). 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 compartment studs (highlighted with the green lines) (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 Modules Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the SSD modules (A) on the top assembly (Figure 1-8). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing one of the SSD modules (Figure 1-8). Figure 1-8. SSD Module Removal 3. Disconnect the SSD module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-9).
  • Page 13 4. Repeat steps 2~3 to remove another SSD module. 5. 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.
  • Page 14 6. 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 Modules Figure 1-12. SSD Module Removal 7. Repeat steps 5~6 to remove the copper foil with mylar from another SSD module. 1-12 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 15: Wlan Module Removal

    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 DIMM Modules Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Find the DIMM modules (A) in the system (Figure 1-16). 2. Push the DIMM module clips (B) outwards (Figure 1-16). Figure 1-16. DIMM Module Removal 3. Disconnect the DIMM module from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-17).
  • Page 18 4. Repeat steps 2~3 to remove another DIMM module. 5. Peel off the composite foil with thermal pad (D) from the DIMM module (Figure 1-18). Figure 1-18. DIMM Module Removal 6. Detach the DIMM module from the adhesive graphite strip (marked with yellow dashed line) as shown in Figure 1-19.

  • Page 19: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the USB board FFC (A) from the USB board and mainboard connectors Then carefully detach the FFC from its underneath adhesive and remove the USB board FFC (Figure 1-20). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the USB board (Figure 1-20).
  • Page 20 3. Release the USB board (B) from the I/O port slots, guide pin (C), and guide studs (highlighted with the lines) on the top assembly (Figure 1-21). Then remove the USB board. WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-21. USB Board Removal 1-18 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 21: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Detach the thermal mylar (A) securing the WLAN antennas cables on the heatsink (Figure 1-22). Figure 1-22. LCD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the WLAN antennas cables from the WLAN module connectors (B). Then unroute and release the cables from the cable guides and routing rubbers as shown Figure 1-23.
  • Page 22 3. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (C). Then unroute the cable from the cable guides as shown in Figure 1-24. Figure 1-24. LCD Module Removal 4. Remove six (6) screws securing the LCD hinges (Figure 1-25). Figure 1-25. LCD Module Removal 1-20 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 23 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 Disassembly Procedures 1-21...
  • Page 24 7. Open the top assembly again. Then remove the top assembly away from the LCD module (D) (Figure 1-28). CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. Figure 1-28. LCD Module Removal 1-22 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 25: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: SSD Modules Removal 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (A). Then release the cable from the cable guide as shown in Figure 1-29. 2. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (B) (Figure 1-29).

  • Page 26: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD Modules, WLAN Module, DIMM Modules, and Heatsink have been disassembled prior removing the mainboard. 1. Remove three (3) screws (A) securing the left LCD hinge (Figure 1-30). Figure 1-30. Mainboard Removal 2. Lift the top assembly until it is fully open (Figure 1-31).
  • Page 27 3. Close the top assembly and lift the left LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-32). Figure 1-32. Mainboard Removal 4. Detach the adhesive tape (B) securing the keyboard backlight FPC connection (Figure 1-33). Figure 1-33. Mainboard Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-25...
  • Page 28 5. Disconnect the USB board FFC from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-34). 6. Disconnect the hall sensor board FFC from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-34). 7. Disconnect the keyboard FPC from the mainboard connector (E) (Figure 1-34). 8. Disconnect the keyboard backlight FPC from the mainboard connector (F) (Figure 1-34).
  • Page 29 14. Remove three (3) screws (L) securing the mainboard (Figure 1-35). Figure 1-35. Mainboard Removal 15. Release the mainboard (M) from the I/O ports slots and guide pins (N) on the top assembly (Figure 1-36). Then remove the mainboard. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-36.
  • Page 30 Figure 1-37. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-37. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 1-28 Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 31: Touchpad Module Removal

    Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the Speakers and Mainboard have been disassembled prior removing the touchpad module. 1. Slightly detach and lift the mylar. Then hold the mylar and keyboard FPC. 2. Detach the adhesive tape (A) securing the touchpad FFC connection (Figure 1-38).
  • Page 32 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC (B) from the touchpad module connector (Figure 1-39). Then remove the FFC. 4. Disconnect the fingerprint FFC (C) from the touchpad module connector (optional) (Figure 1-39). Then remove the FFC. Figure 1-39. Touchpad Module Removal CAUTION: Touchpad FFC (Flexible Flat Circuit) and fingerprint FFC (optional) can be damaged if removed while the touchpad module connectors are locked.
  • Page 33 6. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module (Figure 1-41). Figure 1-41. Touchpad Module Removal 7. Using the screwdriver, push the guide pins (E) firmly to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-42). 8. Slide the touchpad module (F) slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (G), and then remove the touchpad module from the top assembly (Figure 1-42).

  • Page 34: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the bottom side to release the latches (Figure 1-43). Figure 1-43. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Pry the LCD bezel from the left side to release the latches (Figure 1-44).
  • Page 35 3. Continue prying along the right side of the bezel (Figure 1-45). Figure 1-45. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the upper side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-46). Then lift and remove the bezel from LCD module. Figure 1-46.

  • Page 36: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal NOTE: NOTE: The eDP cable includes the LCD panel cable and the camera cable. 1. Release the eDP cable (A) from the lower hinge cap and LCD hinge. Then unroute the cable from the cable guides on the bottom side of the LCD cover as shown in Figure 1-47.
  • Page 37 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 1-48).
  • Page 38 4. Lift the latch (E) securing the eDP cable (Figure 1-50). Figure 1-50. LCD Panel Removal 5. Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector (F) (Figure 1-51). Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-51. LCD Panel Removal 1-36 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 39 Top Assembly Removal (Keyboard Removal) Prerequisite: Ensure that the USB Board, Hall Sensor Board, LCD Module, 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 40: Electronic Boards Diagrams

    Electronic Boards Diagrams Figure 1-53. System Block Diagram 1-38 Electronic Boards Diagrams...

  • 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 Figure 1-54. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Top Assembly Left Fan Right Fan Heatsink Exploded Diagrams 1-41...
  • Page 44 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description Thermal Mylar Mainboard Rubber WLAN Module Mainboard USB Board FFC USB Board Composite Foil with Thermal Pad DIMM Module SSD Module Copper Foil with Mylar Transparent Mylar Acetate Tape Battery Pack Hall Sensor Board Hall Sensor Board FFC Touchpad FFC Touchpad Module...
  • Page 45 Figure 1-55. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD Cover eDP Cable Camera Module Microphone Rubbers Exploded Diagrams 1-43...
  • Page 46 Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description WLAN Antenna (MAIN+AUX) LCD Panel LCD Hinge L LCD Hinge R Adhesive Mounting Tapes LCD Bezel 1-44 Exploded Diagrams...

  • Page 47: Software Update

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

  • Page 48: 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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