Acer 4230, 4530 specification

Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

1.Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

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Acer 4230, 4530 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 Privacy Control DimensionsPower Subsystem Communication 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 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 Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign 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 System Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory0MB 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 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 Yyyy Option Ahci ModeMain Parameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced MAC LAN S5 WOLSMU 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Card Reader BluetoothAudio Codec Camera Appendix C Online Support Information 188 Index 190