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Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the laptop and turn it off.

    • Remove the twelve 3mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

  2. Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • With the hinges of the laptop pointing away from you, gently begin to pull on the portion between the two hinges towards yourself until you feel the cover pop off.

    • Remove the back cover from the device.

  3. Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove seven 3 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  4. Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Once the screws are removed, disconnect seven plugs from the motherboard.

    • Keep in mind that a majority of these wires are extremely thin and fragile. Disconnect them with light force and care.

  5. Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Flip up the small black portion the connectors are connected to and disconnect them from the motherboard.

    • Grab the yellow piece of tape to easily remove the connection from the motherboard with nothing more than some gentle force.

    • Remove the large black ribbon wire by gently pulling on the white tab towards yourself.

    • Remove the large white ribbon wire by pulling up on the small black tab.

  6. Acer Aspire R5-471T-52EE Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four remaining screws located on the fan using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Conclusion

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

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