Acer Aspire 3 Logic Board Repair
Complete guide to Acer Aspire 3 logic board repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
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🔧 Repair Overview
Logic Board Repair is one of the most common repairs for Acer Aspire 3. This repair involves replacing the damaged logic component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 3-6 hours and requires difficult skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement logic part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Power off the machine and unplug it from the wall charger.
Step 2:
Close the laptop and flip it over.
Remove the eleven 6.5 mm Phillips screws from the lower case.
Step 3:
Insert an opening pick between the lower case and chassis.
Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case releases.
Remove the lower case.
Step 4:
Optional: Put on an [product|IF145-071|anti-static wrist strap]. Ground yourself by connecting the metal clip at the end to any unpainted metal surface outside of the laptop.
Step 5:
Grip the white battery connector and pull it directly out of its socket.
Do not pull on the wires.
Step 6:
Unscrew the four 4.5 mm Phillips head screws that secure the battery.
Step 7:
Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.
Step 8:
Unscrew the one 2.2 mm Phillips head screw that secures the SSD.
The SSD will lift to a slight angle.
Step 9:
Gently grasp the drive and pull it directly out of its socket.
Step 10:
Double check and make sure the replacement SSD is 2280 in size.
Step 11:
Find the speakers at the bottom left and right corners of the laptop.
Step 12:
Unplug each speaker carefully.
There are no screws holding the speakers in place, so once unplugged, lift them out.
Step 13:
Plug in the new speaker and place it in the corner that correlates to its shape. The speaker that is to go to the left corner of the laptop will be labeled with an L, likewise the speaker for the right will be labeled with an R.
Step 14:
Disconnect the white ribbon cable from the motherboard, near the Network Interface Card, by lifting up the black locking flap then gently pulling it out of its socket.
Step 15:
Unscrew the three 4.5 mm screws that secure the heatsink.
Step 16:
Unscrew the two 5.6 mm Phillips screws that secure the fan.
Disconnect the fan cable connection.
Remove the fan.
Step 17:
Remove the one 4.5 mm Phillips screw holding the motherboard to the laptop frame.
Step 18:
Gently lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $180-$480)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($300-$800)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Acer Aspire 3 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 235 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Acer Aspire 3 generates 255 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 20 kg of CO₂. That's a 92% reduction in carbon emissions!
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