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Acer 7730A manual Thermal grease

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5Pull the card out of the slot.

6Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

Thermal grease

7Place new thermal grease on the graphics card. Use only enough to cover the graphics processor die.

8Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty slot. This card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in the card slot.

9Replace the screws removed in Step 4.

10Replace the graphics card bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components

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Acer 7730A manual Thermal grease

Contents

Service Guide Disclaimer Date Chapter UpdatesRevision History CopyrightPreface ConventionsPage Contents Replacing notebook components Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test 236Viii Chapter System specificationsSystem Memory FeaturesPlatform For TravelMate For TravelMate 7730GAudio Storage subsystemInput devices Environment CommunicationPorts System block diagram Description Acer notebook tourLCD panel Palm rest Icon Description FrontHdmi LeftRear RightBottom view HDD IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-launch buttons Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Using the keyboardTouchpad basics Lock key Description Lock keysKey Description Windows keysHotkey Icon Function Description HotkeysController Hardware specifications and configurationsSpecification ControllersMemory Drive Format Hard Disk DriveSlot Total Memory 0MBWD1200BEVS MK2546GSX MK1646GSX MK1246GSX MK8046GSXWD2500BEVT Applicable CD Formats Applicable DVD formats Read Power RequirementDVD-CDRW drive With CD Disc With DVD DiscDVD burner Loading mechanism Tray Power RequirementCD-R DVD-R DL CD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-DA DVD±RWCD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-ROM XA CD-R DVD-R CD-RW DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RAMBlu-ray drive LG LP171WP4 VDDTypical Power Consumption watt Weight without inverter Video subsystem InverterExpressCard NewCard KeyboardPointing device Memory card readerUSB Wired LANBluetooth AudioICH9M Wireless LANButtons/Indicators/Ports ModemFan CPU Temperature Fan Speed rpm Acoustic Level dBAFingerprint reader CameraAcpi mode Power Management BatteryPower supply Power savingsSystem specifications System utilities To use the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Setup Utility To run the Bios Setup UtilityParameter Description Bios Setup Utility screens Information screenMain screen Parameter Description Format/Option Advanced screen Security screen Clear or Set Setting a Password To set the Supervisor passwordParameter Description Option To set the User password System utilities Boot Option Description ExitTo use Phlash Bios Flash utilityRemoving a Supervisor password lock Removing a password lockRemoving a HDD password lock Type biospw 14452 System utilities Replacing notebook components Tape Preventing static electricity dischargePreparing your work space Tools required Removing an ExpressCard Preparing the notebookRemove a PC Card To remove a memory card Removing the batteryTo remove the battery Removing a memory cardTo add or replace memory modules Adding or replacing memory modulesTools you need to complete this task Locating componentsThumb notch Pull the memory module out of the slot Replacing notebook components To replace the graphics card Replacing the graphics cardAdditional materials you need to complete this task Screws removed during this taskRemove the graphics card screws Thermal grease To replace the primary hard drive Replacing the primary hard driveThumb notch Replacing notebook components To replace the Ieee 802.11 wireless card Replacing the Ieee 802.11 wireless cardThumb notch Remove the wireless card screws Replacing notebook components To replace the Cmos battery Replacing the Cmos batteryReplacing notebook components To replace the secondary hard drive Replacing the secondary hard driveThumb notch Replacing notebook components To replace the optical drive Replacing the optical driveCarefully slide the drive out of the drive bay To replace the keyboard cover Replacing the keyboard coverReplacing notebook components To replace the keyboard Replacing the keyboardClip To replace the status indicator board Replacing the power button boardScrew To replace the LCD assembly Replacing the LCD assemblyReplacing notebook components Screw Screw To replace the inverter Replacing the inverterRemove the screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly To replace the LCD panel Replacing the LCD panelInsert Remove the grounding screw from the LCD panel lid To replace the LCD panel hinges Replacing the LCD panel hingesReplacing notebook components To replace the web cam Replacing the web camScrew Page Page Replacing the palm rest To replace the palm rest Touchpad Fingerprint Connector Reader connector Remove the screws from the top of the palm rest 100 101 102 To replace the microphone and speakers Replacing the microphone and speakers103 104 105 106 Replacing the touchpad button board/ fingerprint assemblyTo replace the touchpad button board/fingerprint assembly 107 108 To replace the button board Replacing the button board109 110 111 112 Replacing the ExpressCard NewCard assemblyTo replace the Express Card assembly 113 114 Replacing the Bluetooth cardTo replace the Bluetooth card 115 116 To replace the modem Replacing the modem117 118 119 120 Replacing the system boardTo replace the system board 121122 123 124 Replacing the cooling assembly125 To replace the cooling assembly126 127 128 129 Replacing the processorTo replace the processor 130131 132 133 134 Troubleshooting 136 Diagnosing problemsTesting the keyboard or auxiliary input device System test proceduresTesting the external diskette drive Testing the external CD-ROM drive138 Testing the memoryTesting the power system 139 Testing the touchpadTo check the battery pack using hardware 140 Power-On Self-Test Post error message141 Index of error messagesError codes Error messagesCPU ID 142143 No-beep error messagesNo-beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios beep codes144 145 146 Code Beeps 147Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Symptom-to-FRU error messagesIndicator PowerSound Power management149 Devices 150Keyboard and touchpad 151152 Intermittent problemsTo analyze an intermittent problem To isolate a failing FRU Undetermined problems153 154 Jumper and connector locations 156 System board top connectors157 System board bottom connectors158 Clearing password check and Bios recoveryClearing the password check 159 Bios Recovery by Crisis DisketteBios Recovery Boot Block Bios Recovery Hotkey160 FRU Field-Replaceable Unit list 162 Introduction163 Travelmate 7730/7730G exploded diagram164 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Travelmate 7730/7730G FRU list165 166 167 DVD-RW Drives 168DVD/CDRW Combo Modules Heatsinks 169Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Keyboards 170171 172 Appendix a Model definition and configurationC2DP8400 Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth174 Model TM7730-843G50Mi Country175 Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.001 Description 176177 HDD 1 GB N320GB5.4KS HDD 2 GB 178Model TM7730G-843G64Mi Country Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.001 DescriptionAcer Part No LX.TPL0Z.001 Description 179180 C2DP8600 Wireless LAN SP3x3MMW Bluetooth181 182 Country Portugal Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.010 Description 183Model TM7730G-844G50Bi 184 185 Country Norway Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.014 Description 186Country Russia Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.017 Description 187Country Eastern Europe Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.020 Description 188Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.022 Description 189190 191 Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.032 Description 192Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.031 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.035 Description 193Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.033 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.034 DescriptionCountry Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.038 Description 194Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.036 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.037 DescriptionCountry South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.011 Description Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730G-844G32Mi195 Country Denmark Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.013 Description 196Model TM7730G-844G32Mi Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.012 DescriptionCountry Holland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.027 Description 197Country Germany Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.014 Description Country Belgium Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.015 DescriptionCountry Norway Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.029 Description 198Country Czech Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.016 Description Country Luxembourg Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.028 DescriptionCountry Russia Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.031 Description 199Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.020 Description 200Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.047 Description Country Denmark Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.048 DescriptionCountry Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.023 Description 201Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.021 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.022 DescriptionCountry Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.045 Description 202Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.024 Description Country Switzerland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.025 DescriptionCountry South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.046 Description 203Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.036 Description 204Country Portugal Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.039 Description 205Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.042 Description 206Country Spain Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.040 Description Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.041 DescriptionCountry Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.017 Description 207Country Israel Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.043 Description Country Italy Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.044 DescriptionCountry France Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.049 Description 208Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.018 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.019 DescriptionCountry Belgium Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.051 Description 209Country Germany Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.050 Description Country Luxembourg Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.053 DescriptionCountry Spain Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.061 Description 210Country Holland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.052 Description Country Israel Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.064 Description 211Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.062 Description Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.063 DescriptionCountry Czech Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.054 Description 212Country Italy Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.065 Description Country Eastern Europe Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.056 Description 213Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.067 Description 214Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.059 Description Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.066 DescriptionCountry Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.070 Description 215Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.068 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.069 DescriptionCountry Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.073 Description 216Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.071 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.072 DescriptionCountry Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.075 Description Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730-863G32Mi217 Country Switzerland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.074 DescriptionC2DT9400 Wireless LAN SP3x3MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730G-944G50Mi218 Model TM7730-863G32Mi219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 Test compatible components Appendix BUSB Port Test Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test236 CRT Port TestPQI RS-MMC 256MB 237238 Online support information Appendix C240 Index 241242 Page MAN Monserrat SVC GDE R0 06/08