Looking for assistance in locating a specific component on a laptop.

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juaminolo
Junior Member

09-28-2021, 06:22 AM

I recall a time not long ago when I lacked compressed air, so I cleaned my fans and some dusty areas inside my laptop using a microfiber cloth. (Don't worry, I now have compressed air.)
I had previously used a microfiber cloth to inspect this part here: https://prnt.sc/1tlanrl
My laptop is still functioning properly, but I was uncertain about the small metal components and wondered if brushing them might have caused any harm.
Could anyone identify what that component is and explain the purpose of those metal pieces? If I lightly wiped it with a microfiber cloth, would that likely have prevented any damage?

juaminolo

09-28-2021, 06:22 AM #1

TheAdamYT
Member

158

09-29-2021, 09:29 AM

Chipset appears to be the main focus. The CPU and GPU may seem alike, but they typically come with heatsinks attached.

TheAdamYT

09-29-2021, 09:29 AM #2

Chipset appears to be the main focus. The CPU and GPU may seem alike, but they typically come with heatsinks attached.

ogir
Junior Member

09-29-2021, 04:58 PM

I understand the component next to it is for input/output. It's not the CPU or GPU, as they have heatsinks. Could you clarify the metal components and the specific chip model?

ogir

09-29-2021, 04:58 PM #3

I understand the component next to it is for input/output. It's not the CPU or GPU, as they have heatsinks. Could you clarify the metal components and the specific chip model?

Sebastiansbk
Member

152

09-29-2021, 10:06 PM

For the laptop model AN515-53-52FA, the chipset is Intel HM370. The datasheet reference is NH.Q3ZAA.001. Tiny metal components are referred to as SMD, which are likely small capacitors or resistors.

Sebastiansbk

09-29-2021, 10:06 PM #4

For the laptop model AN515-53-52FA, the chipset is Intel HM370. The datasheet reference is NH.Q3ZAA.001. Tiny metal components are referred to as SMD, which are likely small capacitors or resistors.

TrueRiven
Member

09-29-2021, 10:17 PM

Thank you, my serial number is AN515-53-53U7, essentially identical.

TrueRiven

09-29-2021, 10:17 PM #5

Thank you, my serial number is AN515-53-53U7, essentially identical.

Toddybad
Junior Member

09-30-2021, 05:51 AM

The specifications remain unchanged.
Link: http://www.acer.com/datasheets/2018/4876...A.002.html

Toddybad

09-30-2021, 05:51 AM #6

The specifications remain unchanged.
Link: http://www.acer.com/datasheets/2018/4876...A.002.html

MonoKaB
Junior Member

09-30-2021, 11:16 PM

If everything is functioning properly, it means no damage occurred. However, if the issue is resolved but a minor crack forms that could lead to system failure later, it's impossible to confirm, so it's reasonable to believe it didn't happen.

MonoKaB

09-30-2021, 11:16 PM #7