Acer Aspire 5741g Service Guide

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Replacing the LCD Assembly
1.Place the LCD assembly on the lower cover.
2.Secure the LCD assembly using four (4) screws. 
						

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3.Run the black antenna cable along the cable channel.
4.Replace the adhesive tape to secure the cable to the chassis.
5.Near the left hinge, run the LVDS cable along the cable channel. 
						

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6.Run the white antenna cable along the cable channel as shown.
7.Continue running the black and white antenna cables along the cable channel.
8.Pass the black and white antenna cables through the lower cover. 
						

							104Chapter 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU 
socket.
1.Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.
2.Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure the CPU in place.
Socket
Pin1 Locator 
						

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Replacing the Thermal Module
IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal 
Module.
The following thermal grease types are approved for use:
•Silmore GP50
•Hone (1)ywell
•Jet Motor 7762
The following thermal pads are approved for use:
• Eapus XR-PE
1.Remove all traces of thermal grease from the CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl 
Alcohol, Acetone (1), or other approved cleaning agent. 
2.Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU—there is no need to spread the grease 
manually, the force used during the installation of the Thermal Module is sufficient.
3.Align the screw holes on the Thermal Module and 
Mainboard then replace the module. Keep the 
module as level as possible to spread the thermal 
grease evenly.4.Replace the four (4) securing screws (in numerical 
order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secure the 
Thermal Module in place.
5.Connect the fan cable.
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Replacing the Mainboard
1.Connect the Bluetooth to mainboard cable.
2.Apply the adhesive tape to the Bluetooth cable.
3.Place the mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface. Connect the power cable.
NOTE: Ensure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the casing. 
						

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4.Place the mainboard in the chassis, left edge first to line up the I/O ports.
5.Secure the one (1) securing screw on the Mainboard. 
						

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6.Connect the LVDS cable and lock the connector.
7.Connect the microphone cable. 
						

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Replacing the Bluetooth Board
1.Run the Bluetooth cable along the channel as shown.
2.Connect the mainboard to Bluetooth cable.
3.Adhere the Bluetooth board to the adhesive. 
						

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Replacing the USB Board
1.Place the USB board in the device.
2.Secure the one (1) screw on the USB board.
3.Connect the USB cable to the mainboard and lock the connector.