Disconnect a as shown Disconnect C as shown | Acer 5517 specs

5. Disconnect A as shown.

6. Disconnect C as shown.

7.Release the locking latch on B and remove the FFC cable as shown.

8.Release the locking latch on D and remove the FFC cable as shown.

NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.

NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage.

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Contents

Aspire Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Troubleshooting 121 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Jumper and Connector Locations 139 Table of Contents Chapter Features Power subsystem Dimensions and WeightCommunication Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description HDD Closed Front View Left View Rear View Bottom View Right View Icon Description Icon Function Description Indicators Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad TouchPad Basics Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the Keyboard Key Description Windows Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Hot Keys Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Processor Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specifications Northbridge Specification ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 System Memory Specification2GB Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Specification LAN Interface SpecificationHard Disk Drive Interface Specification 802.11g Super-Multi Drive Sata Audio Amplifier Specification Audio Interface SpecificationSpeakers Specification Power and Keyboard Controller Specification Microphone SpecificationBattery Specification Cell LCD Specification Lvds Card Reader Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Information Aspire 5517 BiosParameter Description IDE Ahci MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Disabled orParameter Description Option Clear or Set Removing a Password Setting a Password Continue Changing a Password IDE1 Matshitadvd USB FDD Boot Cmos Exit Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility WinFlash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesPassword UnlockHD Cleaning Bios Passwords Removing Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Input Using DMIToolsOutput Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsMain Screw List Quantity Part Number Screw M2*3 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD Dummy Card Step Size Quantity Screw Type Lower Covers M2.5*8 Removing the Lower Covers Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*8 Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly Process See Removing the Battery Pack on Removing the Switch Cover Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Removing the LCD Module Chapter Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 Removing the Upper Cover Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard Disconnect a as shown Disconnect C as shown Remove the nine screws on the top panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3 Removing the Power Board Removing the Left Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Right Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the TouchPad Bracket Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad Bracket M2*3 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Removing the Mainboard Removing the RTC Battery Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M2.5*6 Removing the Thermal ModulePage Step Size Quantity Screw Type CPU Fan M2*3 Removing the CPU Fan Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown Chapter Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6 Removing the LCD Panel Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC CablePage Removing the Antennas Page Chapter Replacing the Antennas LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Locating Pin Page Replacing the LCD Panel Page Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the LCD Bezel Replace the four screws and screw caps provided Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Page Replacing the Right Speaker Module Secure the cable in place with adhesive tape Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Power BoardPage 106 Chapter Connect a as shown Connect C as shown Cover Replacing the LCD Module Rear Securing Clips 110 Chapter Page 112 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Switch CoverPage Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 120 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To Common Problems Computer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On Issue No Post or Video No Display Issue Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios Settings Built-In Keyboard Failure LCD Failure Internal Speaker Failure TouchPad Failure Microphone Problems Sound ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Startup Repair ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD Failure Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Thermal Unit Failure Wireless Function Failure Other Failures External Mouse Failure Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsDimm Code Beeps Post Routine Description Post Codes 136 Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM JTP1 Top ViewSW2 SW3 JCRT1 JRJ1JUSB1 JUSB2 SW1 Power BoardON/OFF LED Clearing Password Check Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoverySteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Clear Cmos Jumper Bios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage 144 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Main Assembly Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams Description Acer P/N Base Assembly Rear Assembly Aspire 5517 FRU List Case/Cover/Bracket AssemblyDescription AcerPN Board Cable Description AcerPN Sata LF F/WFG001J Sata LF F/W FG011JSata LF F/WFG011J HDD Bracket Assy ODD Bracket ODD BEZEL-SUPER MultiKeyboard ANTENNA*2, CCD 0.3M Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare WLCD Cover ANTENNA-AUX ANTENNA-MAIN+MIMO Assy LCD Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W/O CCDANTENNA*2, W/O CCD LED Cable for W/O CCD F LCD Bezel for W/O CCD ASAssy LED Module 15.6 IN. Wxga Glare W Antenna W/O CCD Memory LCD Bezel for W/O CCD F Speaker HeatsinkMiscellaneous Chapter 159 Model Country Acer Part No Description Appendix a VGA Chip ModelMedia Extra Card Reader 2GB Processor LAN1 Model Wireless LAN Bluetooth Appendix B Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test AUO N15.6WXGAG LCD AUO N15.6WXGAGSamsung N15.6WXGAG LPL N15.6WXGAG UMA UMA AMD Plds NSM8XSAMD AMDRS780MN ATI AMDSB710 Appendix C Online Support Information 168 Bios 170 171 172