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Contents

Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Procedures Gives precautionary measures toProblems Following conventions are used in this manualPreface Page Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 121 Online Support Information 159 Index 161 Table of Contents Chapter FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature 15.4 Wxga 1280 x Mobile Intel GL40/GM45 Express Chipset Built-in microphone Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcamSystem Block Diagram Computers functions and components Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Click buttonsMouse Closed Front ViewTouchpad LatchAccepts audio line-in devices e.g., audio CD player Left ViewRight View Optical driveHole to eject the optical drive tray when Rear ViewTurned off Computer is offBottom View ScrewsVolume up Increases the sound volume IndicatorsIndicates when the hard disk drive is Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad basics with two-click buttons Fn + F11 Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad F12Windows Keys Ctrl + + TAB Use the arrow keys toTechnology Power. Press any key to returnHot Keys Euro symbol Special Key only for certain modelsDesktop shortcut Acer Empowering TechnologyLaunching Acer Empowering Technology Click OK to set the password Empowering Technology passwordClick Create a new password Acer eAudio Management only for certain models Acer ePower Management Using power plansBattery status Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain modelsAcer eRecovery Management PasswordsPage Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleRecommended value Chapter Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBios vendor Phoenix Bios Version 04c CPU Fan True Value TableBluetooth Interface Memory CombinationsWireless Module 802.11b/g Hard Disk Drive InterfaceOptical Disc Drive System Board Major Chips Audio InterfaceVideo Memory KeyboardAC Adaptor BatteryLCD 15.4 inch System Power Management Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionSystem RecoveryMain 07/26/2008Parameter Description Format/Option Supervisor Password is SecuritySetting a Password Clear or SetRemoving a Password Page Boot DE H DD XxxxxxxxxxxExit Table below describes the parameters in this screenBios Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS UtilityThis section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly RequirementsGeneral Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Main Screw ListScrew List External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the ExpressCard dummy cardRemoving the Lower Cover Removing the Dimm Removing the Wlan Board Modules Remove the Dimm moduleM2 x L3 Black Kgf-cm Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Detach the Wlan board from the Wlan socketPage Removing the Optical Drive Module Page M2 x L3 Silver Kgf-cm Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Middle Cover Removing the Keyboard Removing the Heatsink Fan Module Removing the CPU Heatsink Module Carefully lift up the heatsink fan moduleRemoving the CPU Removing the LCD Module Lift up carefully to remove the CPUDisconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board M2.5 x L10 Silver Kgf-cm Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unitPage ~11 M2.5 x L8 Black Kgf-cm M2 x L4 Chapter Removing the LED Board Gently remove the upper case from the lower caseChapter Remove the LED board from the upper cover Removing the Speaker ModuleRemove the one screw C securing the LED board Remove the tape covering the speaker cable Removing the Touchpad Module Chapter Remove the touchpad bracket Chapter Removing the Modem Board Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad boardLift the modem board from the main board Chapter Removing the Main Board Disconnect the cable from the modem boardChapter Removing the USB Board Module Carefully remove the main boardStep Size Quantity Color Torque Removing the Bluetooth Modules LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover See Removing the Battery Pack onRemoving the Inverter Board and FPC Cable Page Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panelRemoving the Antennas Removing the Web Camera Remove the Web camera from the back cover Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Chapter 101Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error Messages System RAM Failed at offset nnnnSystem board Software NMI Failed System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedSystem board DMA Test Failed Post Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionSetup 108 Chapter Code Beeps 110 Chapter Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceMemory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Page Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmTop and Bottom View Chapter 117118 Chapter Gap name in Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series is G10 Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series FRU List Category Part Name and Description Acer Part NoCapacitive Button TM-01119-001 Power Cord 250V 10A 3PIN Israel CPU Intel CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA HDD 120GB 5400RPM Sata II Hgst E89KS Norwegian Aspire Black Keyboard 1415KB-FV3 Black Mainboard Mainboard AS5930G Intel LF Appendix a 130 Appendix aAspire 5730Z/5330 Series Appendix a CPU LCD ODD LANAppendix a 132 133 Appendix a 134 135 Appendix a 136 137 Appendix a 138 139 Appendix a 140 141 Appendix a 142 143 Appendix a 144 145 Appendix a 146 147 Appendix a 148 149 Appendix a 150 151 Appendix a 152 153 Appendix a 154 Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecification CRT Port Test Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestAppendix B 157 Pcmcia Test158 Online Support Information Appendix C160 Appendix C Index 161162