Main Module Reassembly Procedure, Replacing the CPU | Acer 4730

Main Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the VGA Module

1.Insert the VGA Module as shown.

2.Replace the two securing screws on the VGA Module.

Replacing the CPU

1.Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown.

2.Using a flat-tipped screw driver, lock the CPU in the socket as shown.

102

Chapter 3

Image 112

Acer 4730 manual Main Module Reassembly Procedure, Replacing the VGA Module, Replacing the CPU

Contents

TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Table of Contents Features Chapter Dimensions and Weight Power subsystemCommunication Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Hdmi Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-Launch ButtonsIcon Function Description Wlan Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatiblePage Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor SpecificationCache Specification 2MB Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory System Memory Specification0MB LAN Interface Specification Bluetooth Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g Specification WiFi/WiMAX Combo Module Specification Combo Drive Module Specification Audio Interface SpecificationVideo Memory Specification USB Interface Specification Keyboard Specification Battery SpecificationLCD Specification ENE KB926 LCD Camera Specification LCD Inverter SpecificationAC Adapter Specification System Power Management Specification Chapter Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description Submenu ItemsIDE Aspm URR FERNfer CER Enabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Emttm PowerDTS Acpi S3 Boot USB HDD Exit Exit Saving Changes Bios Flash Utility Chapter Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Remove HDD Password Key in biospw 14452 Remove Bios Password Chapter Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part Number External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Color 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 NL Detach 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*5NL Step 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*3 Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard M2*3 Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3 Removing the Launch Board Removing the Antenna Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2*3Page Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8NL Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5x9 Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*9 NL Chapter Removing the Finger Print Reader M2.5*3 NL Chapter Removing the Touch Pad Bracket Removing the Left Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Right Speaker Module Removing the Bluetooth Module Removing the Modem Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 NL Removing 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 NL LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*5 NL Removing the Inverter Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*6 NL Removing the Camera Module Step 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 NL Removing the Antennas Removing the MIC Module LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel Chapter Page 100 Chapter Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the VGA Module Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the CPU Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the RJ-11 Port Connect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module as shown Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Right Speaker Module Replace the two securing screws Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Finger Print Reader Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover Connect 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 Keyboard Turn the computer over and replace the five securing screws Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No Post or Video Random Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video Display LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Select Set up microphone Microphone ProblemsInternal Microphone Failure Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Startup Repair ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected USB Failure Rightside Modem Function Failure Wireless/WiMAX Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure Robson Module Failure EasyTouch Button Failure Fingerprint Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Hdmi Switch Failure External Mouse Failure Other Failures Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsDimm Post Codes Tables Port 80 Post CodesDriver Name Port Code SNP Driver Name Port80 Code Post Keys and Messages Key FunctionBefore press function key Cpuid Top View Location Description Bottom View Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams Main ModuleTBD CPU TBD LCD Module TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List VGA BOARD-NB9MGS256MB Hdmi BOARD-UMAHalf Mini Card 533ANHMWG-INTEL Half Mini Card 512ANHMWG-INTEL Power Cord US 3 PIN Power Cord EU 3 PINPower Cord AUS 3 PIN Power Cord UK 3 PIN RAM Door HDD Door for DaspMini Door Pcmcia Dummy Card DVD/CDRW Combo Drive Toshiba TS-L463A DVD/CDRW Combo Drive Sony CRX890SODD BEZEL-COMBO ODD Bracket HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1246GSX HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Seagate ST9120817ASHDD Sata 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS-22USTO HDD Sata 160G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1646GSX Keyboard Inteui Black TM Keyboard Arabic Black TMKeyboard Belgian Black TM Keyboard Brazilian Black TM LCD Cover ASSY-PLASTIC LCD Bezel for CCDLCD BRACKET-R LCD BRACKET-L LCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga AUO B141EW04-V4 LF LCD Cover ASSY-MGLCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga SAM LTN141W3-L01-J L6 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-3C Screw Screw ListScrew DIS-THE-SCREW Chapter 165 Appendix a TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Appendix a Appendix a 168 Appendix a Appendix a 170 NSM8XS TCS4E Appendix a 172 942G25Mn Appendix a 174 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Vendor Type Description LAN Test LCD TestMemory Test Modem Test 178 Online Support Information Appendix C 180 Index 182 Wireless Function Failure 136 Wlan Board 184