Acer Aspire 3 A315-24PT-R288 Screen Replacement

Written By: Zachariah Fernandez
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Acer Aspire 3 A315-24PT-R288 Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

If your Acer Aspire 3 A315-24PT-R288 Screen is black or cracked or otherwise broken this guide is for you. In this guide we will go over the 7 steps to take off the screen on the Acer Aspire 3 A315-24PT-R288 to replace it.

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    • For your safety, unplug all peripheries, discharge the battery below 25%, and power down your device before beginning disassembly.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 2 mm screws that secure the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening pick in the seam between the chassis and the lower case.

    • Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter, prying every couple of centimeters, to release all of the retaining clips that secure the lower case.

    • Remove the lower case.

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    • Remove the tape on the battery connector using tweezers or your fingers.

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    • Use an opening pick or the flat end of a spudger to gently push the battery connector out of its motherboard socket.

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    • Flip the laptop over and open the lid.

    • Insert an opening pick in the seam between the bezel and screen.

    • Pry around the entire perimeter of the bezel to release the clips.

    • Remove the bezel.

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    • Remove both of the 2 mm screws at the top-left and top-right corners of the screen.

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    • Remove the eight 3 mm screws that secure the hinge to the display assembly.

    • There are four screws on each hinge.

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    • Disconnect the small press connector on the top-left side of the screen.

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    • Dislodge the cords from their retaining hooks.

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    • Gently lift the screen away from the display assembly, with care not to strain the connected cables.

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    • Lay down the screen flat with the back facing you.

    • Flip up the display connector locking bar.

    • Pull the display connector directly out of its socket.

    • Remove the screen.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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Zachariah Fernandez

Member since: 19/02/25

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