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Acer Aspire A517-58M/A517-58GM
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Lifecycle Extension Guide

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Self-Repair Guide
Self-Repair Overview
Discusses eligible components for self-repair and notes on replacement parts and warranty.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Machine Disassembly and Replacement Procedures
Provides step-by-step procedures for disassembling and maintaining the notebook.
Recommended Equipment for Disassembly
Lists essential tools required for disassembling the computer.
Replacement Requirements
Notes that adhesive is required for component replacement and reassembly.
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Outlines essential steps to take before starting any disassembly procedures.
Disassembly Process
Disassembly Process Overview
Divides the disassembly into sections and emphasizes following the sequence.
Main Screw List
Details screw types, quantities, pictures, and locations for main disassembly.
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Illustrates the sequence of main unit component disassembly.
Removing the Lower case
Removing the Lower case
Provides instructions and screw details for removing the lower case.
Removing the Battery
Removing the Battery
Details steps for removing acetate cloth, disconnecting the battery cable, and removing the battery.
Removing the SSD
Removing the SSD
Provides instructions for removing the SSD screw and the SSD from the motherboard.
Removing the WLAN module
Removing the WLAN module
Instructs on removing acetate cloth, disconnecting cables, and removing the WLAN module.
Removing the FAN
Removing the FAN
Details disconnecting the fan connector, removing fan screws, and the fan itself.
Removing the Thermal module
Removing the Thermal module
Details removing thermal module screws and lifting the module.
Removing the Speaker
Removing the Speaker
Instructs on removing acetate cloth, disconnecting connectors, and removing speakers and wires.
Removing the UB board
Removing the UB board
Details disconnecting UB FFC, removing UB board screws, and the UB board.
Removing the RTC
Removing the RTC
Details disconnecting the RTC connector and removing the RTC.
Removing the MB
Removing the MB
Details preparing connectors, disconnecting cables, removing screws, and the MB from the uppercase.
Removing the Uppercase
Removing the Uppercase
Details removing uppercase screws and the uppercase itself.
Removing DC-IN CABLE
Removing DC-IN CABLE
Provides instructions for removing the DC-IN cable.
Removing the Touchpad module
Removing the Touchpad module
Details disconnecting TP-FFC, removing mylar/cloth, removing screws, and the touchpad module.
Removing the LCD
Removing the LCD
Details bezel removal, pulling glue, flipping panel, peeling cloth, and disconnecting connectors.
Removing the Camera module
Removing the Camera module
Details removing the camera module and hinge bracket screws.
Assemble the Camera module
Assemble the Camera module
Details assembling hinges, replacing hinge screws, and attaching the camera module.
Assemble the LCD
Assemble the LCD
Details applying glues, assembling antenna, connecting EDP-CABLE, pasting cloth, and bezel assembly.
Assemble the Touchpad module
Assemble the Touchpad module
Details assembling the touchpad, replacing screws, attaching cloth, and sharding-mylar.
Assemble the Uppercase
Assemble the Uppercase
Details assembling DC-IN cable and replacing uppercase screws.
Assemble the MB
Assemble the MB
Details replacing MB, screws, connecting cables, and release paper.
Assemble the UB board
Assemble the UB board
Details replacing UB board screws and connecting IO FFC.
Replace the Thermal module
Replace the Thermal module
Details assembling the thermal module and replacing its screws.
Replace the FAN
Replace the FAN
Details assembling the fan, connecting it to MB, and replacing screws.
Replace the WLAN module
Replace the WLAN module
Details assembling the WLAN module, replacing its screw, connecting cables, and attaching cloth.
Replace the speaker
Replace the speaker
Details assembling speakers and routing horn wires into the trough.
Replace the RTC
Replace the RTC
Details assembling the RTC and attaching acetate cloth to cables.
Replace the SSD
Replace the SSD
Details assembling the SSD and replacing its screw.
Replace the Battery
Replace the Battery
Details replacing the battery, its acetate cloth, screws, and connecting the battery cable.
Replace the Lower case
Replace the Lower case
Details assembling the lower case with screws using a TORX screwdriver.
Electronic boards diagrams
Electronic boards diagrams
Provides a schematic overview of the electronic components and their connections.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Introduction
Introduces common system problems and advises consulting a technician for serious issues.
Troubleshooting Tips
Offers tips on using on-screen error messages for problem-solving.
Error Messages and Solutions
Error Messages
Lists common error messages and their recommended corrective actions.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) Information
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Purpose
Explains the purpose of the FRU list for ordering parts and RMA.
Ordering FRU Parts
Provides notes on checking up-to-date information for ordering FRU parts.
Exploded Diagrams
Exploded Diagrams
Displays exploded diagrams with component labels for parts identification.
FRU List
FRU List Details
Lists various FRU items categorized by type with Acer and ODM part numbers.
Software Management
System BIOS & Driver Updates
Guides on finding and updating system BIOS and drivers from Acer's website.
How to Update the System BIOS
Provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and updating the system BIOS.
How to Update Drivers
Explains how to update drivers using Windows Update and selecting drivers.
Software Recovery and Data Removal
Software Recovery Options
Describes embedded software recovery tools and creating recovery media.
Personal Data Removal Options
Outlines three options for removing personal data from the PC.

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