100 | Acer 7730 manual

15Disconnect the microphone and speaker cables from the system board. Use a scribe or other non-marring tool to gently lift the plugs out of the connectors.

100	Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components

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Acer 7730 manual 100

Contents

Service Guide Copyright Date Chapter UpdatesRevision History Disclaimer Conventions PrefacePage Contents Replacing notebook components 236 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Viii System specifications Chapter For TravelMate 7730G FeaturesPlatform For TravelMate System Memory Audio Storage subsystemInput devices Environment CommunicationPorts System block diagram Description Acer notebook tourLCD panel Palm rest Front Icon Description Left Hdmi Right Rear Bottom view HDD IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-launch buttons Function Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Using the keyboardTouchpad basics Lock keys Lock key Description Windows keys Key Description Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Controllers Hardware specifications and configurationsSpecification Controller Memory 0MB Hard Disk DriveSlot Total Memory Drive Format WD1200BEVS MK2546GSX MK1646GSX MK1246GSX MK8046GSXWD2500BEVT With CD Disc With DVD Disc Power RequirementDVD-CDRW drive Applicable CD Formats Applicable DVD formats Read Loading mechanism Tray Power Requirement DVD burner CD-R DVD-R CD-RW DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RAM CD-DA DVD±RWCD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-ROM XA CD-R DVD-R DL CD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM Blu-ray drive VDD LG LP171WP4 Typical Power Consumption watt Weight without inverter Inverter Video subsystem Memory card reader KeyboardPointing device ExpressCard NewCard Audio Wired LANBluetooth USB Modem Wireless LANButtons/Indicators/Ports ICH9M Camera CPU Temperature Fan Speed rpm Acoustic Level dBAFingerprint reader Fan Power savings BatteryPower supply Acpi mode Power Management System specifications System utilities To run the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Setup Utility To use the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility screens Information screen Parameter Description Main 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 Exit Option Description Bios Flash utility To use Phlash Removing a Supervisor password lock Removing a password lockRemoving a HDD password lock Type biospw 14452 System utilities Replacing notebook components Preventing static electricity discharge Tape Preparing your work space Tools required Removing an ExpressCard Preparing the notebookRemove a PC Card Removing a memory card Removing the batteryTo remove the battery To remove a memory card Locating components Adding or replacing memory modulesTools you need to complete this task To add or replace memory modules Thumb notch Pull the memory module out of the slot Replacing notebook components Screws removed during this task Replacing the graphics cardAdditional materials you need to complete this task To replace the graphics card Remove the graphics card screws Thermal grease Replacing the primary hard drive To replace the primary hard drive Thumb notch Replacing notebook components Replacing the Ieee 802.11 wireless card To replace the Ieee 802.11 wireless card Thumb notch Remove the wireless card screws Replacing notebook components Replacing the Cmos battery To replace the Cmos battery Replacing notebook components Replacing the secondary hard drive To replace the secondary hard drive Thumb notch Replacing notebook components Replacing the optical drive To replace the optical drive Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay Replacing the keyboard cover To replace the keyboard cover Replacing notebook components Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard Clip Replacing the power button board To replace the status indicator board Screw Replacing the LCD assembly To replace the LCD assembly Replacing notebook components Screw Screw Replacing the inverter To replace the inverter Remove the screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly Replacing the LCD panel To replace the LCD panel Insert Remove the grounding screw from the LCD panel lid Replacing the LCD panel hinges To replace the LCD panel hinges Replacing notebook components Replacing the web cam To replace the web cam Screw 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 Replacing the system board 120 121 To replace the system board 122 123 Replacing the cooling assembly 124 To replace the cooling assembly 125 126 127 128 Replacing the processor 129 130 To replace the processor 131 132 133 134 Troubleshooting Diagnosing problems 136 Testing the external CD-ROM drive System test proceduresTesting the external diskette drive Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device 138 Testing the memoryTesting the power system 139 Testing the touchpadTo check the battery pack using hardware Power-On Self-Test Post error message 140 Error messages Index of error messagesError codes 141 142 CPU ID 143 No-beep error messagesNo-beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios beep codes144 145 146 147 Code Beeps Power Symptom-to-FRU error messagesIndicator Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Sound Power management149 150 Devices 151 Keyboard and touchpad 152 Intermittent problemsTo analyze an intermittent problem To isolate a failing FRU Undetermined problems153 154 Jumper and connector locations System board top connectors 156 System board bottom connectors 157 158 Clearing password check and Bios recoveryClearing the password check Bios Recovery Hotkey Bios Recovery by Crisis DisketteBios Recovery Boot Block 159 160 FRU Field-Replaceable Unit list Introduction 162 Travelmate 7730/7730G exploded diagram 163 164 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Travelmate 7730/7730G FRU list165 166 167 DVD-RW Drives 168DVD/CDRW Combo Modules 169 Heatsinks 170 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Keyboards 171 172 Model definition and configuration Appendix a Model TM7730-843G50Mi Country Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth174 C2DP8400 175 176 Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.001 Description 177 Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.001 Description 178Model TM7730G-843G64Mi Country HDD 1 GB N320GB5.4KS HDD 2 GB 179 Acer Part No LX.TPL0Z.001 Description 180 C2DP8600 Wireless LAN SP3x3MMW Bluetooth181 182 Country Portugal Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.010 Description 183Model TM7730G-844G50Bi 184 185 186 Country Norway Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.014 Description 187 Country Russia Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.017 Description 188 Country Eastern Europe Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.020 Description 189 Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.022 Description 190 191 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.034 Description 193Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.033 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.035 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.037 Description 194Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.036 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPK0X.038 Description Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.011 Description Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730G-844G32Mi195 Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.012 Description 196Model TM7730G-844G32Mi Country Denmark Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.013 Description Country Belgium Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.015 Description 197Country Germany Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.014 Description Country Holland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.027 Description Country Luxembourg Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.028 Description 198Country Czech Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.016 Description Country Norway Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.029 Description 199 Country Russia Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.031 Description Country Denmark Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.048 Description 200Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.047 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.020 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.022 Description 201Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.021 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.023 Description Country Switzerland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.025 Description 202Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.024 Description Country Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.045 Description 203 Country South Africa Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.046 Description 204 Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.036 Description 205 Country Portugal Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.039 Description Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.041 Description 206Country Spain Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.040 Description Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.042 Description Country Italy Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.044 Description 207Country Israel Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.043 Description Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.017 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.019 Description 208Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.018 Description Country France Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.049 Description Country Luxembourg Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.053 Description 209Country Germany Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.050 Description Country Belgium Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.051 Description Country Spain Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.061 Description 210Country Holland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.052 Description Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.063 Description 211Country Greece Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.062 Description Country Israel Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.064 Description Country Czech Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.054 Description 212Country Italy Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.065 Description 213 Country Eastern Europe Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.056 Description Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.066 Description 214Country Hungary Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.059 Description Country Turkey Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.067 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.069 Description 215Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.068 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.070 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.072 Description 216Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.071 Description Country Middle East Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.073 Description Country Switzerland Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.074 Description Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730-863G32Mi217 Country Acer Part No LX.TPL0X.075 Description Model TM7730-863G32Mi Wireless LAN SP3x3MMW Bluetooth Model TM7730G-944G50Mi218 C2DT9400 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 Appendix B Test compatible components CRT Port Test Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test236 USB Port Test 237 PQI RS-MMC 256MB 238 Appendix C Online support information 240 241 Index 242 Page MAN Monserrat SVC GDE R0 06/08