Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53-52FA CMOS Replacement

ID: 154966

Description: Use this guide to replace the CMOS in the Acer...

Steps:

1. Before starting the replacement, make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged.
2. Flip the laptop upside down so that the bottom is facing up.

3. Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the sixteen 9 mm screws holding the back cover in place.

4. Use the opening pick to work your way around the edges to remove the bottom case carefully.
5. Do not try to put too much force on the shell off as you may damage it.

6. Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the four 9 mm screws holding the battery in place.

7. Disconnect the battery's motherboard connector with your fingers.

8. Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.

9. Locate the CMOS that is under the battery.

10. Gently unplug the port.

11. Carefully pull the CMOS Battery, as there is adhesive keeping it attached.