Acer Aspire One ZG5 Motherboard Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 27 Steps
You’ll disconnect a mix of cables and screws, and then carefully extract the motherboard. This opens up your device, giving you access to tackle nearly any repair with confidence.
Step 1
– Flip the netbook over so the battery is at the top and facing away from you. Let’s get started!
Step 2
– Gently slide the switch near the left hinge to the ‘unlocked’ position, and just like that, your battery is free!
Step 3
– Gently slide the latch on the side opposite the lock while giving the battery a little nudge upward. You’ve got this!
Step 4
These screws are part of the panel design, so don’t try to yank them out—they’re meant to stay put!
– Let’s get started by carefully loosening the two tiny Phillips #0 screws that hold the small panel covering the wireless card in place.
Step 5
– Gently lift up the panel and slide it out of the case like a pro.
Step 6
– Unplug those two antenna cables from the left side of the wireless card and give yourself a high-five for tackling this part!
Step 7
– Take out the lone 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screw hanging out at the bottom left of the wireless card. Nice and easy!
Step 8
– Gently lift up the left side of the wireless card and slide the card out of its socket.
Step 9
– Flip your netbook over and swing open the display, making sure the keyboard is right in front of you.
Step 10
– Check it out! There are three tabs hanging out at the top of your keyboard.
– Grab your spudger and aim it towards the display. Give a gentle pry to pop each tab off the keyboard.
– As you tackle the next tab, just keep an eye on the previous one to make sure it stays in place. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
Step 11
There’s a nifty little ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the netbook. Keep an eye on it!
– Gently pry the top of the keyboard upwards – it should lift up fairly easily, but if not, don’t worry! There might be some sneaky tabs on the sides holding it in place. Use your trusty tool to carefully release them, and try wiggling the keyboard from side to side to help it come loose.
Step 12
– Gently lift the black plastic hinge to disconnect the ribbon, then carefully pull out the clear blue cable. You’ve got this!
Step 13
– Gently close the display and flip the ZG5 over so that the battery compartment is facing away from you. Get ready to dive into some repair magic!
Step 14
– Let’s get started by removing three 5.8 mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the case – this will help you gain access to the inside
– Next, take out the three 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws from the battery compartment, and set them aside safely
– Almost there! Now, remove two 5.8 mm Phillips #0 screws from underneath the feet near the hinges – you’re making great progress
Step 15
– Flip that netbook upside down again, then pop open the display with the keyboard area facing you. You’ve got this — keep cruising!
Step 16
– Pop up the grip flap on that ZIF connector holding the trackpad ribbon cable—you got this!
– Now, using the blue tab like a pro, slide the trackpad ribbon cable out of its cozy socket on the motherboard.
Step 17
– First up, let’s tackle those five black 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screws hanging out on the metal casing. Get them out of there!
– Next, say goodbye to the lone silver 4.3 mm Phillips #00 screw chilling on the right side of the metal casing. It’s time for it to go!
Step 18
– Kick things off by gently sliding a spudger or plastic opening tool into the gap where the two halves of the case meet, starting at those red rings by the hinge.
– Now, glide that spudger towards the front of your device, popping free the little clips that keep the top case snug.
– With a little finesse, lift off the top case and reveal the inner workings!
Tools Used
Step 19
– Unplug the two antenna cables from the right side of the wireless card—don’t worry, they’re just tiny connectors, so give them a gentle tug and you’re good to go!
Step 20
– Grab your trusty screwdriver and remove the single 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screw holding the wireless card in place. Easy, right?
Step 21
– Carefully slide the wireless card to the right and gently lift it out of its socket. Easy does it!
Step 22
– Gently unplug the display cable from its snug spot at the top-left corner of the motherboard.
Step 23
– Gently unplug the speaker cable from its cozy spot on the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 24
Certain laptops might just rock a single 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screw—cool and simple!
– Let’s kick things off by unscrewing three 3.9 mm Phillips #1 screws from that little I/O board. You’ve got this!
– Next up, grab your trusty screwdriver and remove a single 3.9 mm Phillips #0 screw from the front of the motherboard. Easy peasy!
Step 25
– Carefully take out the two 4.7 mm Phillips #1 screws that are holding the display to the motherboard. You’ve got this!
Step 26
The I/O board is connected to the motherboard with a nifty little cable.
– Carefully lift the I/O board up from the right-hand side of the case—take it slow and steady, like you’re handling a precious artifact!
Step 27
– Gently lift the whole motherboard assembly out of the case. You’ve got this!
