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Troubleshooting
Specs
Error messages
System block diagram
Wired LAN
Diagnosing problems
Bios Setup Utility
Replacing the LCD assembly
System test procedures
Battery
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Chapter 1: System specifications
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Contents
Service Guide
Revision History
Date Chapter Updates
Copyright
Disclaimer
Preface
Conventions
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Contents
Replacing notebook components
Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test
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Chapter
System specifications
Platform For TravelMate
Features
For TravelMate 7730G
System Memory
Input devices
Storage subsystem
Audio
Ports
Communication
Environment
System block diagram
LCD panel
Acer notebook tour
Description
Palm rest
Icon Description
Front
Hdmi
Left
Rear
Right
Bottom view
Icon Function Description
Indicators
HDD
Easy-launch buttons
Touchpad basics
Using the keyboard
Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad
Lock key Description
Lock keys
Key Description
Windows keys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Hotkeys
Specification
Hardware specifications and configurations
Controllers
Controller
Memory
Slot Total Memory
Hard Disk Drive
0MB
Drive Format
WD2500BEVT
MK2546GSX MK1646GSX MK1246GSX MK8046GSX
WD1200BEVS
DVD-CDRW drive
Power Requirement
With CD Disc With DVD Disc
Applicable CD Formats Applicable DVD formats Read
DVD burner
Loading mechanism Tray Power Requirement
CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-ROM XA
CD-DA DVD±RW
CD-R DVD-R CD-RW DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RAM
CD-R DVD-R DL CD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM
Blu-ray drive
LG LP171WP4
VDD
Typical Power Consumption watt Weight without inverter
Video subsystem
Inverter
Pointing device
Keyboard
Memory card reader
ExpressCard NewCard
Bluetooth
Wired LAN
Audio
USB
Buttons/Indicators/Ports
Wireless LAN
Modem
ICH9M
Fingerprint reader
CPU Temperature Fan Speed rpm Acoustic Level dBA
Camera
Fan
Power supply
Battery
Power savings
Acpi mode Power Management
System specifications
System utilities
Navigating the Bios Setup Utility
Bios Setup Utility
To run the Bios Setup Utility
To use the Bios Setup Utility
Parameter Description
Bios Setup Utility screens Information screen
Main screen
Parameter Description Format/Option
Advanced screen
Security screen
Parameter Description Option
Setting a Password To set the Supervisor password
Clear or Set
To set the User password
System utilities
Boot
Option Description
Exit
To use Phlash
Bios Flash utility
Removing a HDD password lock
Removing a password lock
Removing a Supervisor password lock
Type biospw 14452
System utilities
Replacing notebook components
Tape
Preventing static electricity discharge
Preparing your work space
Tools required
Remove a PC Card
Preparing the notebook
Removing an ExpressCard
To remove the battery
Removing the battery
Removing a memory card
To remove a memory card
Tools you need to complete this task
Adding or replacing memory modules
Locating components
To add or replace memory modules
Thumb notch
Pull the memory module out of the slot
Replacing notebook components
Additional materials you need to complete this task
Replacing the graphics card
Screws removed during this task
To replace the graphics card
Remove the graphics card screws
Thermal grease
To replace the primary hard drive
Replacing the primary hard drive
Thumb notch
Replacing notebook components
To replace the Ieee 802.11 wireless card
Replacing the Ieee 802.11 wireless card
Thumb notch
Remove the wireless card screws
Replacing notebook components
To replace the Cmos battery
Replacing the Cmos battery
Replacing notebook components
To replace the secondary hard drive
Replacing the secondary hard drive
Thumb notch
Replacing notebook components
To replace the optical drive
Replacing the optical drive
Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay
To replace the keyboard cover
Replacing the keyboard cover
Replacing notebook components
To replace the keyboard
Replacing the keyboard
Clip
To replace the status indicator board
Replacing the power button board
Screw
To replace the LCD assembly
Replacing the LCD assembly
Replacing notebook components
Screw Screw
To replace the inverter
Replacing the inverter
Remove the screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly
To replace the LCD panel
Replacing the LCD panel
Insert
Remove the grounding screw from the LCD panel lid
To replace the LCD panel hinges
Replacing the LCD panel hinges
Replacing notebook components
To replace the web cam
Replacing the web cam
Screw
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Replacing the palm rest
To replace the palm rest
Touchpad Fingerprint Connector Reader connector
Remove the screws from the top of the palm rest
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Replacing the microphone and speakers
To replace the microphone and speakers
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To replace the touchpad button board/fingerprint assembly
Replacing the touchpad button board/ fingerprint assembly
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Replacing the button board
To replace the button board
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To replace the Express Card assembly
Replacing the ExpressCard NewCard assembly
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To replace the Bluetooth card
Replacing the Bluetooth card
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Replacing the modem
To replace the modem
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Replacing the system board
To replace the system board
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Replacing the cooling assembly
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To replace the cooling assembly
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Replacing the processor
To replace the processor
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Troubleshooting
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Diagnosing problems
Testing the external diskette drive
System test procedures
Testing the external CD-ROM drive
Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device
Testing the power system
Testing the memory
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To check the battery pack using hardware
Testing the touchpad
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Power-On Self-Test Post error message
Error codes
Index of error messages
Error messages
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CPU ID
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No-beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
No-beep error messages
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Phoenix Bios beep codes
Code Beeps Post Routine Description
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Code Beeps
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Indicator
Symptom-to-FRU error messages
Power
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
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Power management
Sound
Devices
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Keyboard and touchpad
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To analyze an intermittent problem
Intermittent problems
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Undetermined problems
To isolate a failing FRU
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Jumper and connector locations
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System board top connectors
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System board bottom connectors
Clearing the password check
Clearing password check and Bios recovery
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Bios Recovery Boot Block
Bios Recovery by Crisis Diskette
Bios Recovery Hotkey
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FRU Field-Replaceable Unit list
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Introduction
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Travelmate 7730/7730G exploded diagram
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Travelmate 7730/7730G FRU list
Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No
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DVD/CDRW Combo Modules
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DVD-RW Drives
Heatsinks
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Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Keyboards
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Appendix a
Model definition and configuration
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Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth
Model TM7730-843G50Mi Country
C2DP8400
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Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.001 Description
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Model TM7730G-843G64Mi Country
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Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.001 Description
HDD 1 GB N320GB5.4KS HDD 2 GB
Acer Part No LX.TPL0Z.001 Description
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Wireless LAN SP3x3MMW Bluetooth
C2DP8600
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Model TM7730G-844G50Bi
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Country Portugal Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.010 Description
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Country Norway Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.014 Description
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Country Russia Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.017 Description
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Country Eastern Europe Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.020 Description
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Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.022 Description
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Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.031 Description
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Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.032 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.033 Description
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Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.034 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.035 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.036 Description
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Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.037 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.038 Description
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Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730G-844G32Mi
Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.011 Description
Model TM7730G-844G32Mi
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Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.012 Description
Country Denmark Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.013 Description
Country Germany Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.014 Description
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Country Belgium Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.015 Description
Country Holland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.027 Description
Country Czech Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.016 Description
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Country Luxembourg Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.028 Description
Country Norway Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.029 Description
Country Russia Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.031 Description
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Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.047 Description
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Country Denmark Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.048 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.020 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.021 Description
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Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.022 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.023 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.024 Description
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Country Switzerland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.025 Description
Country Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.045 Description
Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.046 Description
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Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.036 Description
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Country Portugal Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.039 Description
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Country Spain Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.040 Description
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Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.041 Description
Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.042 Description
Country Israel Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.043 Description
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Country Italy Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.044 Description
Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.017 Description
Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.018 Description
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Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.019 Description
Country France Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.049 Description
Country Germany Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.050 Description
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Country Luxembourg Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.053 Description
Country Belgium Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.051 Description
Country Holland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.052 Description
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Country Spain Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.061 Description
Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.062 Description
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Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.063 Description
Country Israel Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.064 Description
Country Italy Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.065 Description
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Country Czech Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.054 Description
Country Eastern Europe Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.056 Description
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Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.059 Description
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Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.066 Description
Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.067 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.068 Description
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Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.069 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.070 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.071 Description
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Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.072 Description
Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.073 Description
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Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730-863G32Mi
Country Switzerland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.074 Description
Country Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.075 Description
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Wireless LAN SP3x3MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730G-944G50Mi
Model TM7730-863G32Mi
C2DT9400
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Test compatible components
Appendix B
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Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test
CRT Port Test
USB Port Test
PQI RS-MMC 256MB
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Online support information
Appendix C
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Index
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