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.

What you need

Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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