Aspire Digital 7730, 7730G

104 Chapter 3

3. Replace the four securing screws on the Subwoofer Module.

Replacing the Finger Print Reader

1. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover.

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page System Specifications 1 System Utilities 27 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Page Troubleshooting 127 Jumper and Connector Locations 155 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Operating System Platform Dimensions and Weight Communication Privacy control Power subsystem Special keys and controls Environment Page 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) Launch Manager Hardware Specifications and Configurations 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 Power Page Boot 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 Page Removing the Lower Covers Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module Page Page Page Page Page Page Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 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 Removing the Touch Pad Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the Subwoofer Module Page Page Page Page Page Page LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 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 Chapter 5 Top View 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 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams Upper Cover Page LCD Panel Aspire 7730/7730G FRU List Page Page Page Page Page Screw List Appendix A 170 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Aspire 7730/7730G Series 171 Appendix A Appendix A 172 173 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 188 189 Appendix A Appendix A 190 191 Appendix A Page Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test PCMCIA LAN Card Test Express Card Test USB Port Test Display Port Test Access Point Test Bluetooth Test Card Reader Test Audio Jacks Port Test Port Replicator Test Online Support Information Appendix C Page Index A B C D M N O P S