Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Heat Sink Replacement
Use this guide to replace the heat sink or apply new thermal paste for your Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Laptop.
This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.
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Close the laptop and flip it over on a flat, clean surface.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 6.6 mm‑long screws from the back cover.
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Insert the long edge of an opening pick straight down between the chassis and the back cover at the rear of the laptop
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Pry up to release a few back cover clips and position the opening pick flat under the back cover.
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Slide the pick along the rear edge of the laptop to release the clips.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to peel away the tape covering the battery connector.
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Use the tip of a spudger to push down on either side of the battery cable connector until it comes out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.7 mm‑long screws securing the battery.
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Starting with the screw labeled 1 and going in order, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 4.7 mm‑long screws that secure the heat sink.
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Lift the heat sink to separate the thermal paste bonding it to the motherboard.
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Remove the heat sink.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Acer partners with different e-waste recycling programs that vary by region, click here to see where you can properly dispose of your e-waste.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Acer partners with different e-waste recycling programs that vary by region, click here to see where you can properly dispose of your e-waste.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
