Acer 7530, 7530G

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Removing the ExpressCard Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70.

2. Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module.

IMPORTANT:Do not grasp the cable itself to prevent fraying.

3. Remove the two securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ExpressCard

Module M2*3 2

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page System Specifications 1 System Utilities 29 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Page Troubleshooting 129 Jumper and Connector Locations 157 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Operating System Platform Audio Dimensions and Weight Privacy control Communication Power subsystem Environment 4Chapter 1 System Block Diagram PCI-Express 16X Int MIC MIC Jack Line in Your Acer Notebook tour Front View Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-Launch Buttons Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Hot Keys Special Key Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Page Hardware Specifications and Configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main Advanced Page Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Boot Power Page Exit BIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility 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 Removing the Lower Covers Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Page Removing the Switch Cover Page Page Page Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables Page Removing the LCD Module Page Removing the Upper Cover Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Launch Board Page Page Page Removing the Subwoofer Module Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Main Module Reassembly Procedure Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 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 Core POST Codes Page Page Page Page 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 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Screw List Appendix A 172 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 173 Appendix A Appendix A 174 175 Appendix A Appendix A 176 177 Appendix A Appendix A 178 179 Appendix A Appendix A 180 181 Appendix A Appendix A 182 183 Appendix A Appendix A 184 185 Appendix A Appendix A 186 187 Appendix A Appendix A 188 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