Contents
Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series Service Guide
Revision History
III
Copyright
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Model Definition and Configuration 172
Table of Contents
Chapter
Features
Privacy control
Dimensions and Weight
Power subsystem
Audio
Environment
AMD Griffin Sabie
System Block Diagram
Front View
Your Acer Notebook tour
Icon Description
Closed Front View
Hdmi
Left View
Rear View
Right View
Bottom View
Icon Function Description
Indicators
Easy-Launch Buttons
HDD
Function Left Button Right Button Main Touch Pad
Touch Pad Basics with fingerprint reader
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Using the Keyboard
Key Description
Windows Keys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Hot Keys
Special Key
Euro symbol
US dollar sign
Acer GridVista dual-display compatible
Using the System Utilities
Page
CPU Fan True Value Table Level Fan On Temp Fan Off Temp
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Specification
Vldt 1.2VHT VDD I/O 1.8VSUS
Core Logic Specification
WPC8769LDG
Crystal and Oscillator Specification
Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory
System Memory Specification
0MB
Sata
Hard Disk Drive Specifications
Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Specification
WD1200BEVS WD1600BEVS WD2500BEVS
DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA
Super-Multi Drive Module Specification
Thermal Sensor Control Specification
2MB
Lvds
LCD Specification
WND WPCE775CA0DG
VGA Subsystem Specification
+3VCARD
Memory Card Reader Specification
Keyboard Specification
Audio Interface Specification
LAN Interface Specification
Bluetooth Interface Specification
Battery Specification
MDC Card Specification
Camera Specification
Finger Print Board Specification
Navigating the Bios Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Parameter Description
Information
Yyyy
Option Ahci Mode
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Parameter Description Submenu Items
Advanced
MXM LVDS/TV
MAC LAN
S5 WOL
SMU
Clear or Set
Disabled or
Security
Parameter Description Option
Removing a Password
Setting a Password
Changing a Password
IDE 4 ST9250827AS-S1
Boot
Linear Down or Disabled
Power
Hipm
Enabled or Auto
Exit Saving Changes
Exit
Bios Flash Utility
Remove HDD Password
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility
Remove Bios Password
Key in biospw 14452
Chapter
Disassembly Requirements
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Main Screw List Quantity
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
General Information
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
External Module Disassembly Process
Screw List Step Quantity
Removing the SD dummy card
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card
HDD1
Removing the Lower Covers
Removing the Dimm Modules
Step Size Quantity Screw Type MXM Module M2.5*9 NL
Removing the MXM Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Tv Tuner Module M2*3 NL
Removing the TV Tuner module
Removing the Wlan Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5
Removing the Optical Drive Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*2.5
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Step Screw Quantity
Red Callout
Removing the Switch Cover
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Board M2*3 NL
Removing the Switch Board
Removing the Keyboard
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 NL
Removing the Modem Module
MIC cable
Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables
Page
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6.5
Removing the LCD Module
LCD Module M2.5*6.5 NL
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*6.5
Removing the Upper Cover
Step Size Quantity Screw Type DDR Plate M2*3
Shown
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*3
Page
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Finger Print M2*3 Reader
Removing the Finger Print Reader
Page
Removing the Touch Pad
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2*3
Removing the Launch Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*6
Removing the Speaker Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type EKey Board M2*3
Removing the eKey Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Board M2*3
Removing the Bluetooth board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Subwoofer M2.5*4 Module
Removing the Subwoofer Module
Grasp the Subwoofer Module and lift it up to remove
Step Size Quantity Screw Type ExpressCard M2*3 Module
Removing the ExpressCard Module
Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*6.5
Removing the Mainboard
Removing the CPU Fan Module
Lift the Fan module clear of the Mainboard Chapter
Removing the CPU
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5
Removing the LCD Bezel
Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module Chapter
Removing the Inverter Board
Step Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Module M2*3
Removing the Camera Module
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6.5
Removing the LCD Panel
Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove Chapter
Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
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Replacing the LCD Panel
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Page
100 Chapter
Replacing the LCD Bezel
Replacing the CPU
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU Fan Module
Page
Replacing the Mainboard
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the ExpressCard Module
Replacing the Subwoofer Module
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
108 Chapter
Replacing the eKey Board
Replacing the Launch Board
Replacing the Touch Pad
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
Replacing the Upper Cover
Page
Connect C as shown
Page
Replacing the LCD Module
Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables
118 Chapter
Replacing the Modem Module
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Switch Board
Replacing the Switch Cover
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Replacing the ODD Module
124 Chapter
Replacing the TV Tuner Module
Replacing the Wlan Board
Replacing the Dimm Modules
Replacing the MXM Module
Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray
Replacing the Lower Covers
Replacing the SD Dummy Tray
Replacing the Battery
Symptoms Verified Go To
Common Problems
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
Power On Issue
No Post or Video
No Display Issue
Abnormal Video Display
Random Loss of Bios Settings
Built-In Keyboard Failure
LCD Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
Touch Pad Failure
Sound Problems
Select Set up microphone
Microphone Problems
Internal Microphone Failure
Select Repair your computer
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select Startup Repair
ODD Not Operating Correctly
ODD Failure
Discs Do Not Play
Drive Not Detected
Modem Function Failure
USB Failure Rightside
EasyTouch Button Failure
Wireless Function Failure
Fingerprint Reader Failure
MediaTouch Button Failure
Thermal Unit Failure
Hdtv Switch Failure
Other Failures
External Mouse Failure
Undetermined Problems
Intermittent Problems
Dimm
PEI
Post Code Function Phase Component
Post Codes Tables
Chipset Post Codes
0x32 Program the Egress port timings
CEI / SEC CPU
Core Post Codes
DXE
CEI / SEC
Biospsm
Biospsm DXE
DXE TCG
LBT
0x1A Initialize DMA command register with these settings
0x4C Shadow video Bios ROM if specified by Setup,
Pico Bios
Bios
0x8B Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment
Sdxe
0XDF
Jumper Description
Top View
Bottom View
Hardware Open Gap Description
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Clearing Password Check
Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check
Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Boot Block
Bios Recovery Hotkey
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Description Part Number
Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram
Board
Battery
Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List
Category Description Acer Part No Adapter
Cable
Category Description Acer Part No
Lower Case Assy W/SUB-WOOF,RJ11 W/O TV
Middle Cover
Upper Case W/SPEAKER, FFC, CABLE, TP for NON
Upper Case W/SPEAKER, FFC, CABLE, TP for FP
Super Multi Drive
Category Description Acer Part No CPU/Processor
Combo Drive
Sata I LF F/WLB113J
HDD Connector
Sata I LF F/WLB213J
Seagate F/W3.AAA
CRO
Category Description Acer Part No Keyboard
LCD Cable for CCD
LCD Module 17.1 in Wxgag IMR Holo 3D CCD W
Antenna
Inverter Board
Heatsink
Memory
Miscellaneous
Speaker
Screw List
Category Description
Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series
Appendix a
Appendix a
Appendix a 174
VHP32ATZA2 MC
Appendix a 176
VHP32AME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO
Appendix a 178
Middle East LX.ARH0X.027 AS7530G-703G25Bi EM
Appendix a 180
LCD
Appendix a 182
702G25Mi 4KS AS7530G
Appendix a 184
703G25Mi 4KS AS7530G
Appendix a 186
704G25Bi 4KS 187
Appendix a 188
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test
HDD Test
Vendor Type Description CPU Test
LAN Test
Vendor Type Description
HDD2 Test
Keyboard Test
ODD Test
Vendor Type Description Memory Test
Modem Test
Northbridge Chipset Test
Vram Test
Wireless Antenna Test
Vendor Type Description VGA Test
VoIP Test
Appendix C
Online Support Information
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Index
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