Chapter, Features | Acer 4230 instruction

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Operating System

•Windows® Vista™

Platform

•AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

•AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*

•AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*

•Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor*

•NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH

•Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

System Memory

•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

•14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9100M G

Storage subsystem

•2.5" hard disk drive

•Optical drive options:

•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

•DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

•5-in-1 card reader

Audio

•Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

•High-definition audio support

•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

•MS-Sound compatible

•Built-in microphone

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Contents

Aspire 4530/4230 Series Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Aspire 4530/4230 Series Table of Contents Chapter Features Privacy Control DimensionsPower Subsystem Communication Environment AMD Griffin SabieLion System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Closed Front View Left View Rear View Right View Bottom View Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-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 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesPage CPU Fan True Value Table DTS degree C Active Fan Speed rpm Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Cache Specification 0MB System Memory SpecificationMemory Combinations Slot Total Memory Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications LAN Interface SpecificationBluetooth Interface Specification Wireless Module 802.11b/g Specification Combo Drive Module RPM CD-DA DAE CAV CD-ROM Super Multi Drive Specification DVD-R SataDVD DVD-ROM Ohci Audio Interface SpecificationVideo Memory Specification USB Interface Specification System Board Major Chips Controller Keyboard SpecificationBattery Specification LCD Inverter Specification LCD Specification System Power Management Acpi mode AC Adapter Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Yyyy Option Ahci ModeMain Parameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced SMU MAC LANS5 WOL MXM CRT/DVI MXM LVDS/TV Clear or Set Disabled orSecurity Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Setting a Password Changing a Password IDE 4 Toshiba MK1646GSX S1 Boot Hipm PowerGriffin Mode or Disabled Enabled or Auto Parameter Description Option Exit Saving Changes Exit Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Chapter Remove Bios Password Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information Screw List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Express Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Lower Cover Removing the Dimm Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2.5*4 Removing the Wlan Module Detach the Wlan board from the Wlan socket Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3.5 Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Screw List Step Size Quantity Acer Part No Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Step Size Quantity Acer Part No Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2.5*4 Removing the Switch Cover Removing the Keyboard Removing the Antenna Cables Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6.5 Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Step Size Quantity Screw Type LED Board M2.5*4 Removing the LED Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*4 Removing the Upper CoverStep Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 C B Page Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2.5*4 Removing the Launch Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*4 Removing the Speaker Module Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3 Removing the Finger Print Reader Removing the Touch Pad Module Removing the Bluetooth board Disconnect the cable from the bluetooth board Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4 Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2.5*4 Removing the Modem Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Board M2.5*3 Removing the I/O Board Removing the Thermal/Fan Module Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*5 Removing the LCD BezelPage Removing the Inverter Board Removing the Camera Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*5 Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2*3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Replacing the LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly ProcedurePage Replacing the Inverter Board Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the I/O Board Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Touch Pad Module Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Finger Print Reader 102 Chapter Replace the left speaker in the upper cover Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Launch Board Locate the following cables on the Upper Cover 106 Chapter Replacing the LCD Module Replacing the LED Board Replacing the Antenna Cables Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Switch Cover Insert the HDD in to the carrier Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Insert the Wlan board into the Wlan socket Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Lower Cover Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Card Replacing the BatteryReplacing the SD Dummy Card 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 Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer 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 Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems PEI Post Code Function Phase ComponentPost Codes Tables Chipset Post Codes 0x32 Program the Egress port timings CEI / SEC CPU Core Post CodesDXE CEI / SEC DXE TCG Biospsm DXEBiospsm 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 CPU H/W Monitor IC Top View Ddrii SO-DIMM Bottom View Hardware Open Gap Description Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Part Number Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded DiagramMain Assembly LCD Assembly Category Description Part Number Adapter BatteryAspire 4530/4230 FRU List Category Description Part Number Cable Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Super Multi Drive Category Description Part NumberCombo Module LF F/WLB113J Sata LF F/W3.AAASata II LF F/WC31P W3.AAA LCD 14.1 Wxga CMO N141I3-L02 LF Glare 200NITS 16MS Category Keyboard Description Part NumberLCD Module 14.1 IN. Wxgag Assy W/ANTENNA CCD LCD 14.1 Wxga AU B141EW04-V4 LF Glare 200NITS LCD Bezel for CCD Inverter BoardLCD Cable LCD Cover IMR W/MIC, Camera CABLE, Antenna Miscellaneous MemoryHeatsink Category Description Part Number Screw List Screw List Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration Model Country Acer Part no Description Aspire 4530/4230 Series Appendix a 160 USA Appendix a 162 AAP Appendix a 164 USA Appendix a 166 China Appendix a 168 Appendix a Appendix a 170 SO512MBII6 Appendix a 172 SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 Appendix a 174 ATUZM80 Appendix a 176 3rd WiFi 603G16Mn Appendix a 178 3rd WiFi 701G25Mi Appendix a 180 3rd WiFi 824G32Mn Appendix a 182 Appendix B Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description Adapter Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Vendor Type Description Card Reader BluetoothAudio Codec Camera Appendix C Online Support Information 188 Index 190