Acer 4730G manual Table of Contents

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Removing the Power Board

. .61

Removing the Launch Board

. .62

Removing the Antenna

. .63

Removing the LCD Module

. .65

Removing the Upper Cover

. .67

Removing the Finger Print Reader

. .71

Removing the Touch Pad Bracket

. .73

Removing the Left Speaker Module

. .74

Removing the Right Speaker Module

. .76

Removing the Bluetooth Module

. .77

Removing the Modem Module

. .78

Removing the Mainboard

. .79

Removing the USB Board

. .82

Removing the RJ-11 Port

. .83

Removing the Thermal Module

. .84

Removing the CPU

. .86

Removing the VGA Module

. .87

LCD Module Disassembly Process

. .88

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

. .88

Removing the LCD Bezel

. .89

Removing the Inverter Board

. .90

Removing the Camera Module

. .91

Removing the LCD Panel

. .93

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

. .94

Removing the Antennas

. .95

Removing the MIC Module

. .96

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

. .97

Replacing the LCD Panel

. .97

Replacing the LCD Bezel

.101

Main Module Reassembly Procedure

.102

Replacing the VGA Module

.102

Replacing the CPU

.102

Replacing the Thermal Module

.103

Replacing the RJ-11 Port

.103

Replacing the Mainboard

.105

Replacing the Modem Module

.106

Replacing the Bluetooth Board

.107

Replacing the Right Speaker Module

.107

Replacing the Launch Board

.109

Replacing the Finger Print Reader

.110

Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket

.110

Replacing the Left Speaker Module

.111

Replacing the Upper Cover

.111

Replacing the LCD Module

.113

Replacing the Antenna Cables

.115

Replacing the Keyboard

.117

Replacing the Switch Cover

.117

Replacing the WLAN Module

.119

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module

.119

Replacing the DIMM Modules

.120

Replacing the ODD Module

.121

Replacing the Lower Covers

.121

Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays

.122

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Contents TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright IIIConventions Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestTable of Contents Features ChapterDimensions and Weight Power subsystemCommunication Privacy controlEnvironment System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Closed Front View Left View HdmiRight View Rear ViewBottom View Indicators Easy-Launch ButtonsIcon Function Description WlanTouchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpadUsing the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Key DescriptionHot Keys Hotkey Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatiblePage Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor SpecificationCache Specification 2MB0MB System Memory SpecificationMemory Combinations Slot Total Memory LAN Interface Specification Bluetooth Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g Specification WiFi/WiMAX Combo Module SpecificationCombo Drive Module Specification Audio Interface SpecificationVideo Memory Specification USB Interface SpecificationKeyboard Specification Battery SpecificationLCD Specification ENE KB926LCD Camera Specification LCD Inverter SpecificationAC Adapter Specification System Power Management SpecificationChapter Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityInformation Parameter DescriptionMain Parameter Description Format/OptionAdvanced Parameter Description Submenu ItemsIDE AspmURR FERNfer CEREnabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or SetSetting a Password Removing a PasswordChanging a Password DTS PowerEmttm Acpi S3 Boot USB HDDExit Exit Saving ChangesBios Flash Utility Chapter Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Remove HDD PasswordKey in biospw 14452 Remove Bios PasswordChapter Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part NumberScrew List Step Quantity Color External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the NewCard dummy card Removing the Lower Covers Remove the Wlan cover as shown Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 NLDetach the Wlan board from the Wlan socket Chapter Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3.5 NL Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*5NLStep Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 NL Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Switch Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2.5*3Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard M2*3Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3 Removing the Launch BoardRemoving the Antenna Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2*3Page Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8NLStep Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5x9Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*9 NL Chapter Removing the Finger Print Reader M2.5*3 NLChapter Removing the Touch Pad Bracket Removing the Left Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Left Speaker M2.5*3 NL Module Removing the Right Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Right Speaker M2.5*3 NL ModuleRemoving the Bluetooth Module Removing the Modem Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 NLRemoving the Mainboard Red Call out Page Removing the USB Board Removing the RJ-11 Port Removing the Thermal Module Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard Chapter Removing the CPU Removing the VGA Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type VGA Module M2*4-NI NLLCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*5 NLRemoving the Inverter Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*6 NLRemoving the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Module M2*3 NL BracketStep Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Board M2*2.3 Removing the LCD Panel Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 NLRemoving the Antennas Removing the MIC Module LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD PanelChapter Page 100 Chapter Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the VGA Module Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the RJ-11 PortConnect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module as shown Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the USB BoardReplacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Right Speaker ModuleReplace the two securing screws Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Finger Print Reader Replacing the Touch Pad BracketReplacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper CoverConnect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown Replacing the LCD Module 114 Chapter Replacing the Antenna Cables 116 Chapter Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the KeyboardTurn the computer over and replace the five securing screws Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ModuleReplacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower CoversReplacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go ToPower On Issue Computer Shutsdown IntermittentlyNo Display Issue No Post or VideoRandom Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video DisplayLCD Failure Built-In Keyboard FailureTouchpad Failure Internal Speaker FailureSound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating CorrectlyDiscs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected USB Failure Rightside Modem Function FailureWireless/WiMAX Function Failure Bluetooth Function FailureRobson Module Failure EasyTouch Button FailureFingerprint Reader Failure Thermal Unit FailureHdmi Switch Failure External Mouse Failure Other FailuresDimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Post Codes Tables Port 80 Post CodesDriver Name Port Code SNPDriver Name Port80 Code Post Keys and Messages Key FunctionBefore press function key CpuidTop View Location DescriptionBottom View Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap DescriptionBios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskFRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams Main ModuleTBD CPU TBDLCD Module TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List VGA BOARD-NB9MGS256MB Hdmi BOARD-UMAHalf Mini Card 533ANHMWG-INTEL Half Mini Card 512ANHMWG-INTELPower Cord US 3 PIN Power Cord EU 3 PINPower Cord AUS 3 PIN Power Cord UK 3 PINRAM Door HDD Door for DaspMini Door Pcmcia Dummy CardDVD/CDRW Combo Drive Toshiba TS-L463A DVD/CDRW Combo Drive Sony CRX890SODD BEZEL-COMBO ODD BracketHDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1246GSX HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Seagate ST9120817ASHDD Sata 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS-22USTO HDD Sata 160G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1646GSXKeyboard Inteui Black TM Keyboard Arabic Black TMKeyboard Belgian Black TM Keyboard Brazilian Black TMLCD Cover ASSY-PLASTIC LCD Bezel for CCDLCD BRACKET-R LCD BRACKET-LLCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga SAM LTN141W3-L01-J L6 LF LCD Cover ASSY-MGLCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga AUO B141EW04-V4 LF Inverter MB ASSY-UMA TBD MB ASSY-DIS CPU Support Bridge RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Nanya NT512T64UH8B0FN-3C RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Samsung M470T6464QZ3CE6 RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Hynix HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 RAM 1GB Ddrii 667 Nanya NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3CScrew DIS-THE-SCREW Screw ListScrew Chapter 165 Appendix a TravelMate 4730/4730G SeriesAppendix a Appendix a 168 Appendix a Appendix a 170 NSM8XS TCS4E Appendix a 172 942G25Mn Appendix a 174 Test Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows Vista Environment Test Vendor Type Description LAN Test LCD TestMemory Test Modem Test178 Online Support Information Appendix C180 Index 182 Wireless Function Failure 136 Wlan Board 184
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4730G specifications

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