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Acer manual Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service Guide, please refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw

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Service Guide

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Contents

please refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service GuideUpdates Revision HistoryDate ChapterDisclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications Table of ContentsMachine Disassembly and Replacement System UtilitiesJumper and Connector Locations TroubleshootingModel Definition and Configuration FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListIndex Online Support InformationTable of Contents Table of Contents Features System SpecificationsChapter PlatformI/O Ports CommunicationEnvironment Chapter System Block DiagramFront View Your Acer Notebook tourLatch Closed Front ViewRight View Left ViewOptical drive Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is Rear ViewBottom View Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsTouchpad basics with two-click buttons Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardFn + F11 CTRL + + TAB Use the arrow keys to Windows KeysLaunches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Hot KeysTurns the display screen backlight off to save The Euro symbol Special Key only for certain modelsThe US dollar sign Launching Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyTo set the Empowering Technology password Empowering Technology password4. Click Create a new password 7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checkedAcer eAudio Management only for certain models Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansBattery status Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain modelspasswords Acer eRecovery ManagementBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVD Create user backup Back up factory default to CD/DVDManage user backups Restore Restore system to factory default Reinstall applications/drivers Restore system from user backupAcer eSettings Management also Acer eSettings Management Prints and saves hardware specifications Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigationWindows Mobility Center Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesChapter recommended valueBIOS Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor CPU Fan True Value TableMemory Combinations Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Optical Disc Drive Video Memory Audio InterfaceSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardKeyboard BatteryLCD 15.4” inch AC AdaptorSystem Power Management System Utilities BIOS Setup UtilityBoot Chapternote that system information is subject to different models Navigating the BIOS UtilityBoot InformationSecurity ExitBoot MainInformation SecurityChapter Boot SecurityI nformation MainClear or Set Setting a PasswordClear or Set Clear or SetChanging a Password Removing a PasswordChapter Boot BootMain SecurityI nformation ExitExit Saving Changes BootBIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS UtilityChapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementChapter Disassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsGeneral Information Main Screw ListExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessEXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY Screw List2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position Removing the Battery Pack1. Turn base unit over Removing the ExpressCard dummy card Removing the SD dummy card1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 2. Pull it out from the slotStep Removing the Lower CoverSize Quantity Color1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the DIMM3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover 4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the WLAN Board Modules4. Remove the DIMM module 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board Step Removing the Hard Disk Drive ModuleSize Quantity Color6. Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws 4. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connectorChapter Step Removing the Optical Drive ModuleSize Quantity ColorChapter 5. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive baySize Quantity StepColor TorqueMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the Keyboard2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page Chapter1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the Heatsink Fan Module3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on pageStep Removing the CPU Heatsink ModuleSize Quantity ColorRemoving the CPU Removing the LCD Module Step 10. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main boardSize Quantity ColorChapter Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Chapter 16. Disconnect the LED cable from LEDCN1 on the main boardStep 18. Remove the eleven screws 11 x A, 1 x G from the bottom panelSize Quantity ColorRemoving the LED Board 12. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Module” on page 11. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page13. See “Removing the CPU” on page 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on pageRemoving the Speaker Module 11. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page Removing the Touchpad Module 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 13. See “Removing the CPU” on page15. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 16. Remove the touchpad cable that is glued to the bracket19. Remove the touchpad bracket 18. Remove the two screws C securing the bracket to the upper caseChapter StepRemoving the Modem Board 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 13. See “Removing the CPU” on page15. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 16. Remove the one screw C securing the modem cardRemoving the Main Board Chapter 19. Remove the one screw C securing the main board in placeStep Size QuantityRemoving the USB Board Module 19. Remove the USB board module from the lower case 18. Release the USB cable from the latchChapter StepRemoving the Bluetooth Modules LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessLCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY Screw ListRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Step Removing the Inverter Board and FPC CableSize Quantity Color3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 5. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on pageChapter Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Antennas Removing the Web Camera Chapter 12. Remove the Web camera from the back coverSymptoms Verified TroubleshootingChapter Go ToExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory Check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Codes Error MessagesError Messages Error Message ListFRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages Error Message ListFRU/Action in Sequence Code Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesBeeps POST Routine DescriptionBeeps CodePOST Routine Description Beeps CodePOST Routine Description Beeps CodePOST Routine Description CodeBoot to Full DOS Boot to Mini DOSCode BeepsLCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageSymptom / Error Indicator-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorSymptom / Error Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorSymptom / Error Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top and Bottom View Jumper and Connector LocationsChapter Chapter Clearing 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 ListChapter Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded DiagramCategory Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series FRU ListPart Name and Description Acer Part NoPart Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Part Name and Description CategoryAcer Part No Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 5730Z/5330 Series WirelessAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAcer WirelessDIMM DIMMAppendix A Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsSpecification Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestAppendix B CRT Port TestAppendix B SpecificationPCMCIA Test ExpressCard TestAppendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Index