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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

•Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

•Flat screwdriver

•Philips screwdriver

•Plastic flat screwdriver

•Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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Acer 4730 manual Machine Disassembly and Replacement, Disassembly Requirements, Chapter

Contents

PRINTED IN TAIWAN TravelMate 4730/4730G Series Service GuideUpdates Revision HistoryDate ChapterDisclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications Table of ContentsMachine Disassembly and Replacement System UtilitiesTable of Contents Troubleshooting Table of ContentsTable of Contents Features System SpecificationsChapter Operating SystemPower subsystem Dimensions and WeightCommunication Privacy controlEnvironment Chapter System Block DiagramFront View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Closed Front ViewDescription IconIcon Left ViewDescription HDMIRear View Right ViewIcon DescriptionDescription Bottom ViewIcon Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsIcon FunctionFunction Touchpad Basics with fingerprint readerLeft Button Right ButtonLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Hotkey Hot KeysIcon FunctionThe US dollar sign The Euro symbolSpecial Key Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesChapter 2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Memory SpecificationMemory Combinations SlotLAN Interface Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel Battery SpecificationSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationSpecification System Power ManagementChapter Navigating the BIOS Utility BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Utilities ChapterSecurity Power Boot InformationMain Advanced ExitSecurity Power Boot MainInformation AdvancedSecurity Power Boot AdvancedXBoot Configuration InformationSubmenu Items ParameterDescription Power Boot SecuritySet Supervisor Password InformationRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordChanging a Password Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot PowerXAdvanced CPU Control ExitSubmenu Items ParameterDescription Security Power BootInformation Main AdvancedSecurity Power Boot ExitInformation Main AdvancedBIOS Flash Utility 6. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command Plug in the AC power to continue5. Flash is complete when the following message displays 1. Key in hddpw Remove HDD/BIOS Utility2. Select one string from the list 1. Key in biospw 14452Chapter Chapter Chapter Machine Disassembly and ReplacementDisassembly Requirements General Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly Process1. Turn computer over Removing the Battery Pack2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it Removing the SD dummy card2. Pull it out from the slot Chapter2. Pull it out from the slot Removing the NewCard dummy card1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the Lower Covers2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 3. See “Removing the NewCard dummy card” on pageChapter 7. Remove the WLAN cover as shown1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the DIMM Modules4. Remove the DIMM module 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module ChapterStep Removing the WLAN ModuleSize QuantityChapter 5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socketRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Module Step 5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrierSize QuantityStep Removing the Optical Drive ModuleSize QuantitySize StepQuantity Screw TypeMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessSwitch Cover Removing the Switch CoverStep SizeStep Removing the KeyboardSize Quantity1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the Power Board3. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard 4. Remove the two securing screws from the Power BoardPower Board Removing the Launch BoardStep SizeStep Removing the AntennaSize Quantity4. Secure the FFC cable out of the way using the adhesive tape Step Removing the LCD ModuleSize QuantitySize StepQuantity Screw TypeStep Removing the Upper CoverSize QuantityDisconnect A as shown. If necessary, remove FFC G before beginning AB C G F E DPull back the securing strip and disconnect B and C as shown Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shownRelease the securing latches and disconnect G as shown Release the securing latches and disconnect F as shown5. Remove the single screw on the top panel StepChapter 6. Grasp the top left corner first and pry the cover off8. Move to the bottom right corner and pry it up finger print reader Removing the Finger Print Reader3. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover Touch Pad Bracket Removing the Touch Pad Bracket5. Remove the Touch Pad bracket Removing the Left Speaker Module1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 2. Peel back the adhesive strip to expose the speaker cablingSize StepQuantity Screw TypeStep Removing the Right Speaker ModuleSize Quantity2. Remove the adhesive strip to expose the Bluetooth cable Removing the Bluetooth Module3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable as shown 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on pageStep Removing the Modem ModuleSize QuantityRemoving the Mainboard Red Call out Green Call outChapter 9. Grasp the mainboard by both sides and pivot upwards to remove2. Remove cable from the USB board Removing the USB Board1. Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 3. Grasp the cable and gently lift it out of the housing well Removing the RJ-11 Port1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 2. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable from the modem moduleStep Removing the Thermal ModuleSize QuantityChapter 7. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the CPU2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 3. See “Removing the Mainboard” on pageStep Removing the VGA ModuleSize QuantityLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessStep Removing the LCD BezelSize Quantity4. Remove the Inverter Board from the LCD Module Removing the Inverter Board1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page Step Removing the Camera ModuleSize QuantityPage Chapter Removing the LCD Panel1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Removing the Antennas 3. Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module Removing the MIC Module1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page Replacing the LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly Procedure5. Replace the antenna cables and assembly 10. Replace the camera board in the bracket 8. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing strip12. Replace the Camera Module in the bottom cover 9. Align the hinges with the LCD back cover and replace the LCD panel16. Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown 14. Connect the Camera Module cable as shown15. Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown ChapterChapter Replacing the LCD BezelReplacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the VGA Module Replacing the RJ-11 Port Replacing the Thermal Module3. Replace the eight securing screws from the Thermal Module 1. Insert the RJ-11 port into the base as shownChapter 3. Connect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module as shownReplacing the Mainboard Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Modem ModuleReplacing the Right Speaker Module Replacing the Bluetooth Board1. Position the module over the aligning pins and insert in place 2. Replace the bluetooth cable as shownChapter 2. Replace the two securing screws1. Insert the left edge of the Launch Board into place Replacing the Launch Boardand pivot the board to replace in the lower base 3. Connect the launch board cable to the mainboardReplacing the Touch Pad Bracket Replacing the Finger Print ReaderReplacing the Upper Cover Replacing the Left Speaker ModuleChapter 2. Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown A B CChapter Replacing the LCD Module3. Replace the single securing screw on the top panel Chapter 3. Connect the LCD, MIC and back light cablesReplacing the Antenna Cables Chapter 6. Turn the computer over and replace the FFC cablesReplacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover1. Insert the back of the Switch Cover as shown and lower in place 2. Starting from the left, press down on the Switch Cover to secureChapter 3. Turn the computer over and replace the five securing screwsReplacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the WLAN Module2. Replace the two screws to secure the module 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier4. Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place Replacing the DIMM Modules3. Replace the HDD holder over the HDD 2. Replace the two securing screws to lock in place Replacing the ODD ModuleReplacing the Lower Covers 3. Replace the WLAN Cover Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays4. Replace the screw to secure in place 5. Replace HDD CoverCommon Problems TroubleshootingSymptoms Verified ChapterComputer Shutsdown Intermittently Power On IssueNo POST or Video No Display IssueAbnormal Video Display Random Loss of BIOS SettingsChapter LCD FailureBuilt-In Keyboard Failure Internal Speaker Failure Touchpad FailureSound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone Problemsg. Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating Correctlyd. Select Repair your computer ODD Not Operating Correctly ODD FailurePlayback is Choppy Discs Do Not PlayDiscs Do Not Burn Properly Drive Read Failure Drive Not DetectedChapter USB Failure RightsideModem Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure Wireless/WiMAX Function FailureChapter Robson Module FailureEasyTouch Button Failure Thermal Unit Failure Fingerprint Reader FailureChapter HDMI Switch FailureOther Failures External Mouse FailureUndetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsPort 80 POST Codes POST Codes TablesPort80 Driver NameDriver Name Port80POST Keys and Messages Chapter Jumper and Connector LocationsTop View Location Bottom ViewDescription LocationClearing Password Check Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoverySteps for Clearing BIOS Password Check Hardware Open Gap DescriptionBIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Hotkey Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListMain Module TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded DiagramsDescription LCD ModuleDescription Category TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU ListDescription Acer P/NVGA BOARD-NB9MGS256MB Cable RAM DOOR Combo Drive HDD/Hard Disk Drive KEYBOARD INTEUI BLACK TM LCD COVER ASSY-PLASTIC LCD COVER ASSY-MG LCD COVER ASSY-PLASTIC LCD COVER ASSY-MG Memory Screw List Chapter Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationTravelMate 4730/4730G Series ModelModel Appendix ACountry Acer Part noModel Appendix ACountry Acer Part noModel Appendix ACountry Acer Part noBluetooth WirelessModel MemoryBluetooth WirelessModel MemoryBluetooth WirelessModel MemoryBluetooth WirelessModel MemoryAppendix A Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows Vista Environment Test Vendor Appendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Index Page Wireless Function Failure 136 WLAN Board