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Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Motherboard Replacement

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The motherboard is pretty important. Follow this guide to replace yours.

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  1. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate and remove the two 5.3 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the back panel in place.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the panel up from the laptop case and remove it.

    • The laptop should now be open with the RAM and wifi chip now accessible.

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    • Locate the wifi chip.

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    • Remove the 5 mm Phillips #1 screw holding the wifi chip in place.

    • Carefully remove the wifi chip.

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    • Remove the 8, 9 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the panel in place.

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    • Flip the computer over, and with a spudger, remove the black panel directly below the keyboard.

    • Remove the panel and flip it up onto the keyboard

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    • With the panel removed, locate the USB port ribbon cable connecting to the motherboard.

    • Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable.

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    • Unscrew the 5 mm Phillips #1 screw holding the USB ports in place.

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    • The USB ports can now be removed from the laptop.

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  11. Acer Aspire V3-551-8887 Motherboard Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip the laptop and remove all 10 of the remaining 9mm screws from the back.

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    • Use a spudger to gently lift the keyboard.

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    • Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #1 screws connecting the motherboard to the case.

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    • Disconnect the 4 ribbon cables connected to the motherboard.

    • Some ribbon cable connections may not be accessible until after beginning to lift.

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    • Very carefully lift the motherboard.

    • Do not force the board. If stuck, check that the ports on the left are not stuck, that no wires are still attached, and no screws are still in.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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