Removing the Lower Covers, Hdd | Acer 4730 guide

Removing the Lower Covers

1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.

2.See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 47.

3.See “Removing the NewCard dummy card” on page 48.

4.Loosen the five captive screws in the Memory, HDD, and WLAN bays as shown.

Memory

Cover

HDD

Cover

WLAN

Cover

5.Carefully open the memory cover.

6.Remove the HDD cover as shown.

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Contents

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 Privacy control Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem Communication Environment System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Closed Front View Hdmi Left View Rear View Right View Bottom View Wlan IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons Icon Function Description 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 US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesPage 2MB Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification Cache Specification 0MB System Memory SpecificationMemory Combinations Slot Total Memory WiFi/WiMAX Combo Module Specification LAN Interface SpecificationBluetooth Interface Specification Wireless Module 802.11b/g Specification USB Interface Specification Combo Drive Module SpecificationAudio Interface Specification Video Memory Specification ENE KB926 Keyboard SpecificationBattery Specification LCD Specification System Power Management Specification LCD Camera SpecificationLCD Inverter Specification AC Adapter Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Parameter Description Format/Option Main Aspm AdvancedParameter Description Submenu Items IDE CER URRFER Nfer Clear or Set Enabled orSecurity Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Setting a Password Changing a Password DTS PowerEmttm 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 Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information Screw List Step Quantity Color External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart 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 Replacing the CPU Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the VGA Module 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 Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer 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 Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems SNP Post Codes TablesPort 80 Post Codes Driver Name Port Code Driver Name Port80 Code Cpuid Post Keys and MessagesKey Function Before press function key Location Description Top View 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 CPU TBD TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded DiagramsMain Module TBD LCD Module TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List Half Mini Card 512ANHMWG-INTEL VGA BOARD-NB9MGS256MBHdmi BOARD-UMA Half Mini Card 533ANHMWG-INTEL Power Cord UK 3 PIN Power Cord US 3 PINPower Cord EU 3 PIN Power Cord AUS 3 PIN Pcmcia Dummy Card RAM DoorHDD Door for Dasp Mini Door ODD Bracket DVD/CDRW Combo Drive Toshiba TS-L463ADVD/CDRW Combo Drive Sony CRX890S ODD BEZEL-COMBO HDD Sata 160G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1646GSX HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Toshiba MK1246GSXHDD Sata 120G 5400RPM Seagate ST9120817AS HDD Sata 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS-22USTO Keyboard Brazilian Black TM Keyboard Inteui Black TMKeyboard Arabic Black TM Keyboard Belgian Black TM LCD BRACKET-L LCD Cover ASSY-PLASTICLCD Bezel for CCD LCD BRACKET-R LCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga SAM LTN141W3-L01-J L6 LF LCD Cover ASSY-MGLCD Panel G 14.1 Wxga AUO B141EW04-V4 LF Inverter MB ASSY-UMA TBD MB ASSY-DIS CPU Support Bridge RAM 1GB Ddrii 667 Nanya NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Nanya NT512T64UH8B0FN-3CRAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Samsung M470T6464QZ3 CE6 RAM 512MB Ddrii 667 Hynix HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 Screw DIS-THE-SCREW Screw ListScrew 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 Modem Test Vendor Type Description LAN TestLCD Test Memory Test 178 Appendix C Online Support Information 180 Index 182 Wireless Function Failure 136 Wlan Board 184