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Chapter 3 75

Removing the Finger Print Reader

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.

2. Disconnect the touchpad to switch FFC.

3. Disconnect the switch to mainboard FFC.

4. Disconnect the finger print cable.

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page System Specifications 1 System Utilities 27 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Troubleshooting 123 Jumper and Connector Locations 145 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149 Model Definition and Configuration 166 Test Compatible Components 167 Online Support Information 173 Index 175 Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Operating System Platform Communication Privacy control Dimensions Power subsystem Input Devices Environment Page Your Acer Notebook tour Front View Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-Launch Buttons Productivity Keys (only for certain models) TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Hot Keys Special Key (only for certain models) The Euro symbol The US dollar sign Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Page Hardware Specifications and Configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main Advanced Page Page Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Boot Power Page Exit BIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Page Page Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Chapter 3 Disassembly Requirements General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Page Page Page Removing the Lower Covers Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Page Removing the Switch Cover Page Page Page Page Page Removing the LCD Module Page Page Removing the Upper Cover Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Launch Board Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Page Page Page Page Removing the LCD Panel Page Page Page Page Page Page Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the CPU Fan Module Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Replacing the ODD Module Page Page Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No POST or Video Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of BIOS Settings Page Page Sound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone Problems HDD Not Operating Correctly ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Discs Do Not Burn Properly Playback is Choppy Drive Not Detected Drive Read Failure Page Page Page Page External Mouse Failure Other Failures Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems POST Codes Tables Chipset POST Codes Page Page Page Jumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Hotkey: Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 Page Page Page TravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Screw List Page Appendix A 166 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Page Page Page Page Online Support Information Appendix C Page Index A B C D M N O P S