Laf952p Rev — 10 Boardview Exclusive
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LA-F952P Rev 1.0 (marketed under part numbers like DH5VF) is a motherboard produced by Compal for the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-52
series, as well as select Aspire A715 models. Technical documentation, including boardviews and schematics, is essential for high-level repairs like component-level short-circuit diagnostics. Motherboard Overview & Specifications
This board is designed for mid-range gaming performance and typically features the following hardware configurations: Processor Support : Onboard Intel Coffee Lake-H CPUs, including the Core i5-8300H Core i7-8750H Graphics (GPU)
: Integrated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM. : Two SODIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM Controller (EC) : Managed by the ENE KB9022 or KB9032 chip.
: Intel chipset supporting 8th and 9th Generation architectures. Technical Documentation Details
For professional repair, the "exclusive" technical package for this board generally includes: BoardView Files : Typically in
format, used with software like BoardViewer to trace physical pinouts and component locations. Schematic Diagrams laf952p rev 10 boardview exclusive
: Searchable PDFs that detail the electrical logic, power blocks, and SMBUS diagrams. Power Sequences
: Timing and reset diagrams specifically for VGA and system power-up sequences. BIOS/EC Files : Bonus binary (
) files for the Main and EC BIOS versions (Rev 1.0 and 1.A). Sharpline Broadcast Limited Common Faults & Repair Notes
Repair technicians frequently target this board for several known issues:
The LA-F952P Rev 1.0 (also identified as the DH5VF) is a high-performance laptop motherboard primarily used in the Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52 and AN515-53 series). Core Technical Specifications
This motherboard is designed for mid-to-high-tier gaming laptops, supporting 8th Gen Intel Core processors and dedicated NVIDIA graphics.
Processor Support: Compatible with onboard Intel Core i5-8300H and i7-8750H (Coffee Lake) processors. I have spent three days scraping
Graphics (GPU): Features dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or GTX 1050 Ti graphics with 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Chipset: Utilizes the Intel HM370 (SR40B) mobile chipset.
Memory: Equipped with two DDR4 SODIMM slots, supporting up to 32GB of dual-channel RAM.
Onboard Controllers: Uses the KB9022Q D embedded controller for power management and system tasks. Boardview & Repair Components
For technicians using a Boardview file to diagnose or repair this board, key ICs and identifiers include:
BIOS Chip: Typically uses a XM25QH128AHIG (128M-bit) flash memory chip.
Form Factor: Specialized laptop layout (proprietary for Acer Nitro chassis), though sometimes erroneously listed as ATX in marketplace summaries.
Testing Markers: Standard repair protocols for this board include checking the 3.3V CMOS battery, verifying the DC jack cable, and testing the internal LCD and memory connectors. Compatible Models Thread: ACER NITRO AN515-52 DH5VF LA-F952P REV.1.0 You need a viewer that handles the file extension:
You need a viewer that handles the file extension:
Load the LAF952P REV 10 file. Immediately toggle layers off—disable the solder mask layer to see bare copper traces. This is an exclusive feature of high-quality files; generic ones often lock layers.
Disclaimer: Always ensure you have the legal right to use repair documentation. Do not download from malware-ridden forum sites.
The "exclusive" nature of this file means it is often circulated among:
Warning: Avoid "free" anonymous hosting links. Many contain ransomware. The authentic LAF952P REV 10 file has a specific MD5 checksum (usually starting with F9A2...). Verify your download against known good hashes in repair communities.
Once you load the exclusive boardview, here is what you will typically look for:
