Machine Disassembly and Replacement | Acer 7740G specs

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

•Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

•Flat screwdriver

•Philips screwdriver

•Hex screwdriver

•Plastic flat screwdriver

•Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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Contents

Aspire 7740 and 7740G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Following conventions are used in this manual Gives precautionary measures toProblems Procedures Preface Page Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 113 Aspect ratio 17.3 HD+ 1600 x FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many features Chapter 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 1024*768 800*600Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Environment System Block Diagram Top View Your Acer Notebook tour Hotkeys Closed Front View Rear View Right View Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsComputer has several easy-to-read status indicators Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Lock Keys and numeric keypad Using the KeyboardF12 Special Key only for certain models Windows KeysOpen a text editor or word processor Chapter Windows Mobility Center Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System Utilities Chapter System Memory Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor CPU Fan True Value Table LAN Module Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g/n Memory Combinations Optical Disc Drive Hard Disk DriveVendor & model name Blu-Ray Disc Drive US & US+ RW DVD Yes/2.1 2W speakers DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm DVD+/-R Dual Blu-RayAudio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC669X Keyboard BatteryVideo Memory System Board Major Chips AC Adaptor System Power ManagementInput 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Output 19V, 65W/90W, 2-pin Chapter System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description Information Parameter Description Format/Option Main Clear or Set Security Setting a Password Page Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility This section teaches you how to remove HDD password Remove HDD PasswordRemove HDD Password Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and Replacement Main Screw List Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process General Information External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly Process Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Drive Module Removing the Back Cover Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Removing the Wireless LAN Card M2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 Removing the Dimm Module Remove the wireless LAN card Remove the Dimm modules Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Heatsink Module Chapter Removing the CPU Chapter Removing the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Chapter Removing the LCD Module Chapter Remove the four screws B from the left and right hinges Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit Separating the Upper Case from the Lower CasePage Size Quantity Color Torque Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case Removing the Touchpad and Button Boards Chapter Page Size Quantity Color Torque Page Detach the touchpad board from the upper case Removing the Left Speaker Remove the left speaker from the upper board Removing the USB Board Module M2.5 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00H59.734 Chapter Remove the USB board module from the lower case Chapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Module Removing the Microphone Page Remove the microphone from the system Removing the Main BoardPage Remove the one screw G securing the main board in place Removing the Right Speaker Remove the right speaker from the lower case LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Detach the webcam cable from the webcam module Page Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the FPC Cable Removing the Web Camera Page Removing the Antennas Power-On Self-Test Post Error Symptoms Verified Go To Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External Optical Disk Drive Check Memory Check Power System Check Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error Messages System board DMA Test Failed Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceSystem board System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Blinking cursor shown on LCD during System board Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description 100 Chapter LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessagePower-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceMemory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequencePage Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsModem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Main Board Code ConnectorChapter 105 HDD1 connector Heatsink fan cable connectorDC-in cable connector Optical disk drive connector Gap name in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is G29 Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Page 110 Chapter Page 112 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Aceraspire 7740 UMACBKJV70CP no LX.PLY02.025/44 Aspire 7740/7740G Series FRU List Cables CASE/COVER/BRACKET Combo Module Heatsink Keyboard Standard Black Texture Russian Mainboard Speaker 124 Chapter Appendix a 125 Appendix a Appendix a 126 Aspire 7740/7740G Series NBDCB4XS Appendix a 127 128 Appendix a Appendix a 129 130 Appendix a Appendix a 131 132 Appendix a Appendix a 133 134 Appendix a Appendix a 135 136 Appendix a Appendix a 137 138 Appendix a Appendix a 139 140 Appendix a Appendix a 141 142 Appendix a 143 Appendix a Appendix a 144 145 Appendix a Appendix a 146 Appendix B Test Compatible Components Hardware Device Tests Access Point Appendix B 149 Device name Vendor Wireless Printer 150 Appendix C Online Support Information 152 Index LCD bezel removing 80 LCD Brackets removing