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  • Page 1 Swift 3 SF314-512 Lifecycle Extension Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Self-Repair ..........1 Disassembly Procedures.

  • Page 3: Self-Repair

    NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above. 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: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is not covered by the standard product warranty.

  • Page 4: Software Recovery

    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 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. By performing any of these procedures you acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to your computer will be voided.
  • Page 6 WEEE Annex VII Component These components are classified as requiring selective treatment: • Battery pack • SSD modules • WLAN module • RTC battery • Touchpad module • USB board • Mainboard • LCD panel Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures: Place the system on a flat work surface. Make sure the system is completely powered down. If the device is in powered up mode, shut down the system normally. If the device is in sleep mode, wait for the Home Screen to clear.

  • Page 8: Lower Case Removal

    Lower Case Removal Remove the ten (10) screws securing the lower case to the upper case. Figure 1-2. Removing the Screws Starting from the bottom right side, pry to release the latches. Figure 1-3. Releasing the Lower Case (1 of 2) Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 9 Continue releasing the remaining latches. Figure 1-4. Releasing the Lower Case (2 of 2) Remove the lower case. Figure 1-5. Removing the Lower Case Table 1-1. Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 5.5 2.0~2.5kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures...

  • Page 10: Battery Removal

    Battery Removal Prerequisite: Lower Case Removal on page  Detach the tape securing the battery cable. Figure 1-6. Detaching the Tape Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard connector. Figure 1-7. Disconnecting the Battery Cable Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 11 Remove the two (2) screws securing the battery to the upper case. Figure 1-8. Removing the Screws Lift the upper part of the battery to release it from the bottom tabs (marked with red-white circle) on the upper case. Then remove the battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Pack Figure 1-9.
  • Page 12 SSD 1 Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Release the latches. Then disconnect the USB board FFC from the USB board and mainboard connectors. Remove the USB board FFC. Figure 1-10. Removing the USB Board FFC Remove the screw securing the SSD 1 module to the upper case. Figure 1-11.
  • Page 13 Pull to disconnect the SSD 1 module from the mainboard connector. Then remove the SSD 1 module. Figure 1-12. Removing the SSD 1 Module Remove the shielding cover from the SSD 1 module. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-13. Removing the Shielding Cover Table 1-3.
  • Page 14 SSD 2 Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Remove the screw securing the SSD 2 module to the upper case. Figure 1-14. Removing the Screw Pull to disconnect the SSD 2 module from the mainboard connector. Then remove the SSD 2 module.
  • Page 15 Remove the shielding cover from the SSD 2 module. WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-16. Removing the Shielding Cover Table 1-4. SSD 2 Module Screw Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 3.0 1.8~2.2kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-13...

  • Page 16: Wlan Module Removal

    WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables. Figure 1-17. Disconnecting the WLAN Antenna Cables Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the mainboard. Figure 1-18. Removing the Screw 1-14 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 17 Pull to disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector. Then remove the WLAN module. WEEE Annex VII Component: WLAN Module Figure 1-19. Removing the WLAN Module Table 1-5. WLAN Module Screw Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.0 x 2.5 1.8~2.2kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-15...

  • Page 18: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector. Then detach the mylar securing the RTC battery cable. Figure 1-20. Disconnecting the RTC Battery Cable Pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery. Then remove the RTC battery. WEEE Annex VII Component: RTC Battery Figure 1-21.

  • Page 19: Touchpad Removal

    Touchpad Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard FFC from the mainboard connector. Figure 1-22. Disconnecting the Keyboard FFC Disassembly Procedures 1-17...
  • Page 20 Release the latches and disconnect the touchpad FFC from the mainboard and touchpad connectors. Then remove the touchpad FFC. NOTE: When removing the FFC, carefully lift the portion of the touchpad FFC (marked with dashed- line as shown in the below illustration) to detach it from the adhesive tape underneath. Figure 1-23.
  • Page 21 Place your four fingers underneath the touchpad. Then slide the bottom part of the touchpad forward to disengage it from the bottom tabs. Remove the touchpad from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Component: Touchpad Module Figure 1-25. Removing the Touchpad Table 1-6.

  • Page 22: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Removal on page  Disconnect the speaker cable from the USB board connector. Release the latch and disconnect the fingerprint FFC (A) from the USB board connector. Release the latches. Then disconnect the USB board FFC (B) from the USB board and mainboard connectors.
  • Page 23 Remove the screw securing the USB board to the upper case. Figure 1-27. Removing the Screw Slide the USB board to release the I/O connectors from their slots, and then remove the USB board from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-28.

  • Page 24: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal  Lift to open the latch securing the MIPI cable. Then disconnect the MIPI cable from the mainboard connector. Unroute the cable from the cable guides. Figure 1-29. Disconnecting the MIPI Cable Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector. Then unroute the cable from the cable guides.
  • Page 25 Remove the four (4) screws securing the hinges and LCD module to the upper case. Figure 1-31. Removing the Screws Lift the upper case until it is fully open. Figure 1-32. Lifting the Upper Case Disassembly Procedures 1-23...
  • Page 26 Close the upper case. Then lift both hinges until they are fully extended. Figure 1-33. Extending the Hinges Open the upper case again. Then remove the LCD module away from the upper case. Figure 1-34. Removing the LCD Module Table 1-8. Hinges Screws Screw Name Screw Type Torque...

  • Page 27: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal  SSD 1 Module Removal on page 1-10  SSD 2 Module Removal on page 1-12  WLAN Module Removal on page 1-14  Fan 1 Module Removal  Fan 2 Module Removal  Remove the two (2) screws securing the left hinge to the upper case.
  • Page 28 Lift the upper case until it is fully open. Figure 1-36. Lifting the Upper Case Close the upper case. Then lift the left hinge until it is fully extended. Figure 1-37. Extending the Left Hinge 1-26 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 29 Lift to open the latch (A) securing the MIPI cable. Release the latch (if necessary) and disconnect the following cables from the mainboard connectors: • MIPI cable (B) • P-sensor cables (C) • Keyboard backlight FPC (D) • Keyboard FFC (E) •...
  • Page 30 Remove the three (3) screws securing the mainboard to the upper case. Figure 1-39. Removing the Screws Slide the mainboard to release the I/O connectors from their slots, and then remove the mainboard from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Component: Mainboard Figure 1-40.
  • Page 31 Table 1-9. Mainboard Screws Screw Name Screw Type Torque Quantity M 2.5 x 5.0 2.65~3.0kgf.cm 2 (left hinge) M 2.0 x 4.0 1.8~2.2kgf.cm M 2.0 x 2.5 1.8~2.2kgf.cm Disassembly Procedures 1-29...

  • Page 32: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal on page 1-22  Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches. Figure 1-41. Removing the LCD Bezel (1 of 4) Continue to release the left side latches. Figure 1-42. Removing the LCD Bezel (2 of 4) 1-30 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 33 Pry the right side latches. Figure 1-43. Removing the LCD Bezel (3 of 4) Pry the bottom side latches. Then remove the LCD bezel. Figure 1-44. Removing the LCD Bezel (4 of 4) Disassembly Procedures 1-31...

  • Page 34: Lcd Panel Removal

    LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal on page 1-30  Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape underneath the LCD panel. Then carefully 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. WEEE Annex VII Component: LCD Panel Figure 1-45.
  • Page 35 Lift to open the latch securing the eDP cable. Figure 1-47. Opening the Latch Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector. Then remove the LCD panel. Figure 1-48. Disconnecting the eDP Cable Disassembly Procedures 1-33...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 1-35...

  • Page 38: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 4 (KN.01K0D.007) (KN.01K0D.007) 4 Figure 1-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-11. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LOWER CASE 60.K7DN2.001 23.K7DN2.001 THERMAL MODULE 24.K7DN2.001 SSD MODULES KN.01K0D.007 WLAN MODULE KE.WF60N.003 MAINBOARD NB.K0E11.005 1-36 Exploded Diagrams...
  • Page 39 Table 1-11. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description BATTERY KT.0030G.020 Exploded Diagrams 1-37...

  • Page 40: Upper Case Assembly

    Upper Case Assembly Figure 1-2. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-12. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Description TOUCHPAD 56.K7DN2.001 AUX ANTENNA 50.K7DN2.005 MAIN ANTENNA 50.K7DN2.004 RIGHT SPEAKER 23.K7DN2.003 LEFT SPEAKER 23.K7DN2.002 USB BOARD 55.K7DN2.001 USB BOARD FFC 50.K7DN2.001 FINGERPRINT HOLDER 33.K7DN2.004 FINGERPRINT MODULE 55.K7DN2.002...
  • Page 41 Table 1-12. Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) Description FINGERPRINT FFC 50.K7DN2.003 TOUCHPAD FFC 50.K7DN2.002 UPPER CASE 6B.K7FN2.001 Exploded Diagrams 1-39...

  • Page 42: Lcd Assembly

    LCD Assembly Figure 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-13. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD BEZEL 60.K7DN2.004 LCD PANEL KL.1400H.040 MIPI CABLE 50.K0FN2.001 EDP CABLE 50.K7DN2.006 CAMERA CLIP 33.K7DN2.003 CAMERA KS.FHD06.002 LEFT HINGE 33.K7DN2.001 RIGHT HINGE 33.K7DN2.002 LCD COVER 60.K7DN2.002 1-40 Exploded Diagrams...

  • Page 43: Software Update

    Software Update Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883. Software Update 1-41...

  • Page 44: Personal Data Removal

    Personal Data Removal 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 the Shift key while you select the Power icon >...

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