Acer Aspire A515-51G Lower Case Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the lower case on your Acer Aspire A515-51G.

Before you perform this repair, be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.

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Étape 1 Unfasten the HDD hatch

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw securing the HDD hatch on the bottom left of the lower case.

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Étape 2 Remove the HDD hatch

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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the cutout on the top right corner of the HDD hatch and pry it up.
Remove the HDD hatch.

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Étape 3 Unfasten the HDD assembly

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Your HDD assembly may be secured to the lower case with screws. If it's not, skip this step.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the HDD assembly.

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Étape 4

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Firmly grip the HDD assembly and HDD cable connector head.
Pull the HDD cable connector out of its socket.
Remove the HDD assembly.

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Étape 5 Unfasten the lower case

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eighteen 6.6 mm screws securing the case.

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Étape 6 Insert an opening pick

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Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.

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Étape 7 Release the case's front clips

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Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.

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Étape 8 Release the remaining clips

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Continue sliding the opening pick along the perimeter of the lower case to release the remaining clips.

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Étape 9

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Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

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