Acer Aspire 5515 Repair

The Acer Aspire 5515 is a budget-friendly laptop released in 2009, designed for users seeking basic computing power for tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and light media consumption. Powered by an AMD Athlon 2650e processor and ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 graphics, the Aspire 5515 features a 15.4-inch WXGA display. With up to 2 GB of RAM, the laptop was sufficient for light office tasks and casual computing but lacked the power for intensive applications.

Aimed at consumers on a budget, the Acer Aspire 5515 was a practical option for students and home users. Its dimensions, weighing approximately 6.18 lbs and with a thickness of around 1.3 inches, made it portable enough for everyday use. The device offers essential connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, USB ports, and an optical drive for media. Although its hardware is outdated by today’s standards, the Aspire 5515 was well-regarded in its time for offering a reliable entry-level computing experience.

To identify the Acer Aspire 5515, look for its 15.4-inch WXGA screen with a wide bezel. The laptop features a black or dark gray plastic chassis with a textured surface on the lid and a sleek, compact design. The front of the device has a full-sized keyboard and a touchpad. On the bottom, you'll find the model number (Aspire 5515) located near the battery compartment or under the laptop. The Acer logo can be seen on the center of the lid. It weighs approximately 6.18 lbs and has dimensions of 358 x 269 x 29.8 mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17 inches). This model may come in different colors, with black being the most common.

• Genuine Windows Vista

• AMD Athlon 2650e* processor or higher
• AMD RS690MC/SB600 Chipset
• IEEE 802.11b/g

• Dual-channel support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

• 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800

• ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics

• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive option:
  • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
  • DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

• Two built-in stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone

• Integrated webcam*
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
• LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8(H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches)
• 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs.) with 6 cell battery pack

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot

• ACPI 3.0
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device

• USB 2.0 port
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter

• Temperature
  • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
  • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
  • Operating: 20% to 80%
  • Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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