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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Chapter 3

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

Hex 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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Contents

please refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service Guide Updates Revision HistoryDate Chapter Disclaimer Copyright SCREEN MESSAGES Conventions Preface Page System Specifications Table of ContentsMachine Disassembly and Replacement System Utilities Jumper and Connector Locations TroubleshootingModel Definition and Configuration FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Index Online Support Information Table of Contents Features System SpecificationsChapter Platform Communication I/O PortsEnvironment System Block Diagram Front View Your Acer Notebook tour Latch Closed Front View Left View Right ViewOptical drive Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is Rear View Bottom View Easy-Launch Buttons Indicators Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadFn + F11 CTRL + + TAB Use the arrow keys to Windows Keys Hot Keys Launches Acer eSettings in Acer EmpoweringTurns the display screen backlight off to save Special Key only for certain models The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Launching Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology To set the Empowering Technology password Empowering Technology password4. Click Create a new password 7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked Acer eAudio Management only for certain models Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plans Battery status Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models passwords Acer eRecovery Management Back 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 backup Acer eSettings Management also Acer eSettings Management Prints and saves hardware specifications Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Windows Mobility Center Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities recommended value BIOS Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor CPU Fan True Value Table Memory Combinations Bluetooth Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g Optical Disc Drive Video Memory Audio InterfaceSystem Board Major Chips Keyboard Battery LCD 15.4” inchAC Adaptor System Power Management System Utilities BIOS Setup UtilityBoot Security note that system information is subject to different models Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main InformationTime Chapter I nformation SecurityMain Esc Exit Clear or Set Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a Password Chapter Boot BootMain Security Exit I nformationExit Saving Changes BIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsGeneral Information Main Screw List External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessEXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY Screw List Removing the Battery Pack 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position1. 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 slot Step Removing the Lower CoverSize Quantity Torque 3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover Removing the DIMM4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 4. Remove the DIMM module Removing the WLAN Board Modules 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 6. Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws 4. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector Removing the Optical Drive Module 5. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay Size Quantity Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartMAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY Removing the Middle Cover 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page Removing the Keyboard 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board Removing the Heatsink Fan Module Removing the CPU Heatsink Module Removing the CPU Removing the LCD Module 10. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board Chapter Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 16. Disconnect the LED cable from LEDCN1 on the main board 18. Remove the eleven screws 11 x A, 1 x G from the bottom panel Removing the LED Board 16. Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board 15. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page Removing the Speaker Module 11. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page Removing the Touchpad Module 17. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board 16. Remove the touchpad cable that is glued to the bracket 19. Remove the touchpad bracket 18. Remove the two screws C securing the bracket to the upper case Removing the Modem Board 17. Lift the modem board from the main board 16. Remove the one screw C securing the modem card Removing the Main Board 19. Remove the one screw C securing the main board in place Removing the USB Board Module 19. Remove the USB board module from the lower case 18. Release the USB cable from the latch Removing the Bluetooth Modules LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartLCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 12. Disconnect the cables from the inverter board 11. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Antennas Removing the Web Camera 12. Remove the Web camera from the back cover Troubleshooting Symptoms VerifiedGo To External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory Check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery Pack Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Codes Error Messages Error Message List No beep Error Messages Code Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesBeeps POST Routine Description Code BeepsPOST Routine Description Code BeepsPOST Routine Description Beeps Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Full DOSClear Huge Segment LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageSymptom / Error Indicator-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top and Bottom View Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 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 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram Category Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series FRU ListPart Name and Description Acer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No Category Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 5730Z/5330 Series Wireless Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Acer WirelessDIMM DIMM Appendix A Appendix B Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test CRT Port TestUSB Port Test PCMCIA Test ExpressCard TestMemory Card Test SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD Appendix B Appendix C Online Support Information Appendix C Index