Acer 4230 instruction

Disconnect E as shown.

6.Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis.

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Acer 4230 manual

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 Power Subsystem DimensionsCommunication Privacy Control Environment AMD Griffin SabieLion System Block Diagram Your Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear View Right View Bottom View Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsHDD Icon Function Description 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 Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesPage Processor Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsCache Specification CPU Fan True Value Table DTS degree C Active Fan Speed rpm System Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory0MB Bluetooth Interface Specification LAN Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Combo Drive Module RPM CD-DA DAE CAV CD-ROM Super Multi Drive Specification DVD SataDVD-ROM DVD-R Video Memory Specification Audio Interface SpecificationUSB Interface Specification Ohci Keyboard Specification Battery SpecificationSystem Board Major Chips Controller LCD Inverter Specification LCD Specification System Power Management Acpi mode AC Adapter Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Main Option Ahci ModeParameter Description Format/Option Yyyy Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced MAC LAN S5 WOLSMU MXM CRT/DVI MXM LVDS/TV Security Disabled orParameter Description Option Clear or Set Removing a Password Setting a Password Changing a Password IDE 4 Toshiba MK1646GSX S1 Boot Griffin Mode or Disabled PowerEnabled or Auto Hipm 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 Disassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part Number External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartScrew List Step Quantity 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 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartScrew List Step Size Quantity Acer Part No 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 Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*6.5Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*4 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 Battery Replacing the SD Dummy CardReplacing the ExpressCard 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 Microphone Problems Select Set up microphoneInternal Microphone Failure HDD Not Operating Correctly Select Repair your computerSelect 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 Intermittent Problems Undetermined ProblemsDimm Post Codes Tables Post Code Function Phase ComponentChipset Post Codes PEI 0x32 Program the Egress port timings DXE Core Post CodesCEI / SEC CEI / SEC CPU Biospsm DXE BiospsmDXE 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 CPU H/W Monitor IC Top View Ddrii SO-DIMM Bottom View Clearing Password Check Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoverySteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Bios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram Main AssemblyDescription Part Number LCD Assembly Battery Aspire 4530/4230 FRU ListCategory Description Part Number Adapter Category Description Part Number Cable Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Category Description Part Number Combo ModuleSuper Multi Drive Sata II LF F/WC31P Sata LF F/W3.AAAW3.AAA LF F/WLB113J LCD Module 14.1 IN. Wxgag Assy W/ANTENNA CCD Category Keyboard Description Part NumberLCD 14.1 Wxga AU B141EW04-V4 LF Glare 200NITS LCD 14.1 Wxga CMO N141I3-L02 LF Glare 200NITS 16MS LCD Cable Inverter BoardLCD Cover IMR W/MIC, Camera CABLE, Antenna LCD Bezel for CCD Memory HeatsinkMiscellaneous 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 Audio Codec BluetoothCamera Card Reader Appendix C Online Support Information 188 Index 190