Replacing the Wlan Module | Acer 4730 guide

Replacing the WLAN Module

1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket.

2. Replace the two screws to secure the module.

3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module.

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.

2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.

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TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Table of Contents Chapter Features Power subsystem Dimensions and WeightCommunication Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Your Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Hdmi Left View Rear View Right View Bottom View Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsIcon Function Description Wlan Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Touchpad 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 2MB System Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory0MB Bluetooth Interface Specification LAN Interface SpecificationWireless Module 802.11b/g Specification WiFi/WiMAX Combo Module Specification Audio Interface Specification Combo Drive Module SpecificationVideo Memory Specification USB Interface Specification Battery Specification Keyboard SpecificationLCD Specification ENE KB926 LCD Inverter Specification LCD Camera SpecificationAC Adapter Specification System Power Management Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Parameter Description Format/Option Main Parameter Description Submenu Items AdvancedIDE Aspm FER URRNfer CER Security Enabled orParameter Description Option Clear or Set Removing a Password Setting a Password Changing a Password Power EmttmDTS Acpi S3 USB HDD Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Bios Flash Utility Chapter Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Remove Bios Password Key in biospw 14452 Chapter 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 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 NL Removing the Wlan Module 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*5NL Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 NL Main Unit Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2.5*3 Removing the Switch Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Keyboard M2*3 Removing the Keyboard Removing the Power Board Removing the Launch Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2*3 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2*3 Removing the AntennaPage Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*8NL Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5x9 Removing the Upper Cover Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*9 NL Chapter M2.5*3 NL Removing the Finger Print Reader 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 NL Removing the Modem Module 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type VGA Module M2*4-NI NL Removing the VGA Module LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*5 NL Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*6 NL Removing the Inverter Board Removing the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Board M2*2.3 Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 NL Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Removing the Antennas Removing the MIC Module Replacing the LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Chapter Page 100 Chapter Replacing the LCD Bezel Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the VGA ModuleReplacing the CPU Replacing the RJ-11 Port Replacing the Thermal Module Connect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module as shown Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the Right Speaker Module Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replace the two securing screws Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket Replacing the Finger Print Reader Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Left Speaker Module Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown Replacing the LCD Module 114 Chapter Replacing the Antenna Cables 116 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover Turn the computer over and replace the five securing screws Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays 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 Touchpad 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 Bluetooth Function Failure Wireless/WiMAX Function Failure EasyTouch Button Failure Robson Module Failure Thermal Unit Failure Fingerprint Reader Failure Hdmi Switch Failure Other Failures External Mouse Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined ProblemsDimm Port 80 Post Codes Post Codes TablesDriver Name Port Code SNP Driver Name Port80 Code Key Function Post Keys and MessagesBefore press function key Cpuid Location Description Top View 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 Main Module TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded DiagramsTBD CPU TBD LCD Module TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List Hdmi BOARD-UMA VGA BOARD-NB9MGS256MBHalf Mini Card 533ANHMWG-INTEL Half Mini Card 512ANHMWG-INTEL Power Cord EU 3 PIN Power Cord US 3 PINPower Cord AUS 3 PIN Power Cord UK 3 PIN HDD Door for Dasp RAM DoorMini Door Pcmcia Dummy Card DVD/CDRW Combo Drive Sony CRX890S DVD/CDRW Combo Drive Toshiba TS-L463AODD BEZEL-COMBO ODD Bracket HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Seagate ST9120817AS HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1246GSXHDD Sata 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS-22USTO HDD Sata 160G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1646GSX Keyboard Arabic Black TM Keyboard Inteui Black TMKeyboard Belgian Black TM Keyboard Brazilian Black TM LCD Bezel for CCD LCD Cover ASSY-PLASTICLCD BRACKET-R LCD BRACKET-L LCD Cover ASSY-MG LCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga AUO B141EW04-V4 LFLCD 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 Samsung M470T6464QZ3 RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Nanya NT512T64UH8B0FN-3CCE6 RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Hynix HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 RAM 1GB Ddrii 667 Nanya NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C Screw List ScrewScrew DIS-THE-SCREW Chapter 165 TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Appendix a Appendix a Appendix a 168 Appendix a Appendix a 170 NSM8XS TCS4E Appendix a 172 942G25Mn Appendix a 174 Appendix B Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test LCD Test Vendor Type Description LAN TestMemory Test Modem Test 178 Appendix C Online Support Information 180 Index 182 Wireless Function Failure 136 Wlan Board 184