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7.Pull the cables under and through the thermal module.

8.Turn the computer over, and disconnect the four cables from the mainboard as shown.

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Contents

TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Service Guide Revision History III Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Table of Contents Chapter Features Privacy control DimensionsPower 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 HDD IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons Icon Function Description Productivity Keys only for certain models TouchPad Basics with fingerprint reader Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the Keyboard Key Description Windows Keys US dollar sign Euro symbolHot Keys Special Key only for certain models Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesPage CPU Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification North Bridge Specification CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temp C Fan Speed rpm DB a South Bridge SpecificationSystem Clock Specification 0MB Crystal and Oscillator SpecificationSystem Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory Hard Disk Drive Interface Combo Drive Module SpecificationThermal Sensor Control Specification LCD Specification Bios Audio Interface Specification VGA Subsystem SpecificationPCMCIA, and Memory Card Reader Specification MDC Card Specification LAN Interface SpecificationBluetooth Interface Specification Keyboard Specification Battery Specification Finger Print Board Specification Chapter Navigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup Utility Parameter Description Information Yyyy Option Ahci ModeMain Parameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced SMU MAC LANS5 WOL MXM CRT/DVI MXM LVDS/TV Clear or Set Disabled orSecurity Parameter Description Option Removing a Password Setting a Password Changing a Password IDE 4 Toshiba MK1646GSX S1 Boot Hipm PowerGriffin Mode or Disabled Enabled or Auto Parameter Description Option Exit Saving Changes Exit Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Chapter Remove Bios Password Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Screw Type Number Part Number Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information Screw List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the ExpressCard dummy card HDD1 Removing the Lower Covers Removing the Turbo RAM module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*L3.5 NL Removing the Wlan Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*L3.5 NL Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*L3.5 NL Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*L2.5 NL Main Unit Disassembly Process Step Screw Quantity Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Cover M2.5*L5 NL Removing the Switch Cover Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis Chapter Removing the Keyboard Removing the Dimm Modules Chapter Removing the Antenna Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*L6.5 NL Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*L6.5 NL Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Board M2.5*L4 NL Removing the Switch Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Upper Cover Red Callout Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover Replace with no DIMMs Image Shown Removing the Finger Print Reader Removing the Speaker Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*L6 NL Removing the TouchPad Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2.5*L4 NL Removing the Launch Board Remove the Launch Board from the bracket Removing the Bluetooth Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2.5*L4 NL Removing the Modem Module Removing the ExpressCard Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*L6.5 NL Removing the Mainboard Remove the mainboard from the lower base Chapter Removing the CPU Fan Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*L5 NL Removing the LCD Bezel Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module Removing the Inverter Board Removing the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*L5 NL Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*L3 NL Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Bracket M2*L3 NL Replacing the LCD Panel LCD Module Reassembly ProcedurePage Chapter Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the CPU Fan Module Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the CPU Replacing the Mainboard 102 Chapter Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the Bluetooth Board Connect the modem cable to the module Replacing the Finger Print Reader Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover Replacing the TouchPadPage 110 Chapter Page Replacing the LCD Module Page Replacing the Switch Board Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the Turbo RAM Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Wlan ModulePage Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the Express 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 EasyTouch Button Failure Wireless Function Failure Fingerprint Reader Failure MediaTouch Button Failure Thermal Unit Failure Hdtv Switch Failure Other Failures External Mouse Failure Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Code Beeps Post Routine Description Post Codes TablesChipset Post Codes Display prompt Press F2 to enter Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Name Description Top View PCN1 Bottom ViewPJ1 Hardware Open Gap Description Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Number Description Part Number TravelMate 7530/7230 Exploded DiagramsUpper/ Lower Cover Description Part Number LCD Panel 152 Category Description Part Number TravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List Power Board RAM Cover ODD Bezel Super Multi Category Inverter Board LCD Cable for CCD LCD Module Assy Mimo 2WIRE NON-GLARE W/CCD LCD Module Assy Mimo 3WIRE AUO Glare W/CCD LCD Module Assy Mimo 3WIRE AUO NON-GLARE W/CCD LCD Module Assy Mimo 2WIRE AUO NON-GLARE W/CCD Memory Hynix SO-DIMM Ddrii 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF Screw List Chapter 165 TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible Components Audio Codec Test Battery TestMicrosoft Windows Vista Environment Test Vendor Type Description Adapter Test HDD Test Vendor Type Description Memory Test LCD Test ODD Test Modem TestNorthbridge Chipset Test Wlan Test Southbridge Chipset TestVGA Chip Test Appendix C Online Support Information 174 Index 176