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Acer Aspire AG15-31P Lifecycle Extension Manual

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Aspire AG15-31P
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LIFECYCLE EXTENSION
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  • Page 1 Aspire AG15-31P Twix_ADN 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  SSD Module  WLAN Module  USB Board  Touchpad Module  RTC Battery  Mainboard  LCD Hinges & 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 upper 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, upper, 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) securing the battery cable in place (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. Release the battery pack from the guides (as marked with green circles) on the top assembly and remove it (Figure 1-7). Figure 1-7. Battery Pack Removal 5. Detach the mylar tab (D) from the battery cable (Figure 1-7). WEEE Annex VII Component: Battery Figure 1-8.

  • Page 12: Ssd Module Removal

    SSD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD assembly in place (Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. SSD Module Removal 2. Disconnect the SSD assembly from the mainboard connector (A) (Figure 1-10). WEEE Annex VII Component: SSD Module Figure 1-10.

  • Page 13: Wlan Module Removal

    WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN module connectors (A) (Figure 1-11). 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the WLAN module in place (Figure 1-11). Figure 1-11. WLAN Module Location 3. Remove the WLAN module from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-12).

  • Page 14: Usb Board Removal

    USB Board Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the USB FFC from the USB board connector (A) (Figure 1-13). CAUTION: USB board FFC can be damaged if disconnected while the mainboard connector is locked. 2. Remove one (1) screw from the USB board (Figure 1-13).
  • Page 15 3. Slightly lift the USB board to release it from the guides (marked with green circle / semicircle). Then slide the USB board backwards to release its I/O connectors from the I/O slots and remove it (Figure 1-14). WEEE Annex VII Component: USB Board Figure 1-14.

  • Page 16: Lcd Module Removal

    LCD Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the WLAN board connectors (A) (Figure 1-15). 2. Release the WLAN antenna cables from the rubber guides and then from the remaining cable guide on the top assembly (Figure 1-15).
  • Page 17 3. Disconnect the eDP cable from the mainboard connector (B) and unroute from the cable guide (Figure 1-16). CAUTION: eDP cable can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked. Figure 1-16. LCD Module Removal 4. Remove eight (8) screws securing the LCD hinges in place (Figure 1-17).
  • Page 18 5. Lift both LCD hinges until they are fully extended (Figure 1-18). Figure 1-18. LCD Module Removal CAUTION: Make sure all cables and antennas are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. 6. Remove the LCD module away from the top assembly (Figure 1-19).

  • Page 19: Touchpad Module Removal

    Touchpad Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Detach the mylar tape (A) from the keyboard backlight FFC (Figure 1-20). Figure 1-20. Touchpad Module Removal 2. Disconnect the keyboard FPC from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-21). CAUTION: Keyboard FPC can be damaged if removed while the mainboard connector is locked.
  • Page 20 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC (C) from the mainbaord and touchpad module connectors. Then detach the portion of the touchpad FFC from the top assembly and remove it (Figure 1-22). CAUTION: Touchpad FFC can be damaged if removed while the mainboard and touchpad connectors are locked.
  • Page 21 5. Remove three (3) screws securing the touchpad module in place (Figure 1-24). Figure 1-24. Touchpad Module Removal 6. Using the screwdriver, push the screw sleeve (E) firmly to release it from the top assembly (Figure 1-25). 7. Slide the touchpad module slightly to disengage it from the bottom latches (F), and then remove the touchpad module (G) from the top assembly (Figure 1-25).

  • Page 22: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Using plastic tweezers, carefully pry to detach the adhesive tape underneath the RTC battery (A) but DO NOT remove yet (Figure 1-26). 2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 1-26).

  • Page 23: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the SSD Module, Fan Module, Heatsink, and WLAN Module have been disassembled prior removing the top assembly. 1. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD hinge in place (Figure 1-27). Figure 1-27. Mainboard Removal 2. Lift the LCD hinge until it is fully extended (Figure 1-28).
  • Page 24 3. Release the antenna cables from the rubber guides (Figure 1-29). 4. Detach the mylar tape (A) from the keyboard backlight FFC (Figure 1-29). Figure 1-29. Mainboard Removal 1-22 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 25 5. Disconnect the USB board FFC (B) from the mainboard and USB board connectors. Then detach it from the top assembly and remove (Figure 1-30). 6. Disconnect the keyboard backlight FFC from the mainboard connector (C) (Figure 1-30). 7. Disconnect the keyboard FPC from the mainboard connector (D) (Figure 1-30).
  • Page 26 14. Remove four (4) screws securing the mainboard in place (Figure 1-31). Figure 1-31. Mainboard Removal 15. 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 (marked with green lines) on the top assembly (Figure 1-32).
  • Page 27 Figure 1-33. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in Figure 1-33. Remove the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. Disassembly Procedures 1-25...

  • Page 28: Lcd Bezel Removal

    LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Pry the LCD bezel from the upper side to release the latches (Figure 1-34). Figure 1-34. LCD Bezel Removal 2. Continue prying along the left side of the bezel (Figure 1-35). Figure 1-35. LCD Bezel Removal 1-26 Disassembly Procedures...
  • Page 29 3. Pry along the right side of the bezel (Figure 1-36). Figure 1-36. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Continue prying along the bottom side of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 1-37). Then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD cover. Figure 1-37.
  • Page 30 LCD Hinges and Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Remove eight (8) screws from the LCD hinges and two (2) screws from the LCD brackets (Figure 1-38). Figure 1-38. LCD Hinges and Panel Removal 2. Lift to remove the LCD hinges (A) (Figure 1-39).
  • Page 31 3. Unroute the eDP cable from the LCD cover (Figure 1-40). Figure 1-40. LCD Hinges and Panel Removal 4. Pry slightly to access the double-sided mounting tape (B) underneath the LCD panel (C). Then pull to detach the double-sided mounting tape from the LCD cover. Repeat the same procedure to remove the double-sided mounting tape on another side of the LCD panel (Figure...
  • Page 32 5. Carefully turn the LCD panel over so that the display panel is facing down on a flat surface (Figure 1-42). 6. Detach the mylar tape securing the eDP cable to the LCD panel (Figure 1-42). Figure 1-42. LCD Hinges and Panel Removal 7.
  • Page 33 8. Disconnect the eDP cable from the LCD panel connector (B) (Figure 1-44). WEEE Annex VII Component: LCD Panel Figure 1-44. LCD Hinges and Panel Removal Disassembly Procedures 1-31...

  • Page 34: Top Assembly Removal

    Top Assembly Removal Prerequisite: Ensure that the Mainboard, DC-IN Cable, Hall Sensor, USB Board, LCD Module, and Touchpad 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 35: Electronic Boards Diagrams

    Electronic Boards Diagrams Figure 1-46. System Block Diagram Electronic Boards Diagrams 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 Figure 1-47. System Exploded Diagram Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description Top assembly Heatsink Wireless LAN module 1-36 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 39 Table 1-2. System Exploded Diagram Description DC-IN cables USB board USB board FFC Mainboard SSDmodule Hall sensor board FFC Hall sensor board Battery Insulator mylar on battery cable Touchpad module Conductive tape with mylar and sponges for touchpad module Touchpad FFC Left and right speaker Base cover FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
  • Page 40 Figure 1-48. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 1-3. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD cover Camera Microphone rubbers Left and right LCD hinges LCD panel cable WLAN antenna cables LCD panel LCD bezel 1-38 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...

  • Page 41: Software Update

    Software Update Updating your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 Software Update 1-39...

  • Page 42: 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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