Replacing the eKey Module | Aspire Digital 7730G instruction

5.Connect the cable as shown.

Replacing the eKey Module

IMPORTANT:Take note of the eKey button when installing. It must face down and the cable connector up in order to install the module correctly.

1. Locate and replace the module as shown.

2.Connect the eKey Module cable and replace the two securing screws.

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Aspire Digital 7730G manual Replacing the eKey Module

Contents

Aspire 7730/7730G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Troubleshooting 127 Aspire 7730/7730G Series Online Support Information 197 Index 199 Features Chapter Dimensions and Weight Power subsystemCommunication Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Acer Notebook tourFront View Closed Front View Left View Hdmi Right View Rear View Bottom View Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons Touch Pad Basics with fingerprint reader Function Left Button Right Button Main Touch Pad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Key Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor SpecificationNorth Bridge Specification South Bridge Specification System Clock Specification Crystal and Oscillator SpecificationCPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temp C Fan Speed rpm System Memory Specification Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory Thermal Sensor Control Specification Combo Drive Module VGA Subsystem Specification LCD KBC LAN Interface Specification Memory Card Reader SpecificationAudio Interface Specification Bluetooth Interface Specification Keyboard SpecificationMDC Card Specification Camera Specification Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 16.0V Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description Submenu Items Aspm Disabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Power Acpi S3 Acpi S3 Boot IDE0 Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 Exit Exit Saving Changes Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Remove HDD Password Key in biospw 14452 Remove Bios Password Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Screw List Step Quantity Color External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the ExpressCard dummy card Removing the Lower Covers HDD1 Removing the Dimm Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2.5*9 NL Removing the MXM ModuleRemoving the Turbo RAM module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 NL Removing the TV Tuner module Step Size Quantity Screw Type TV Tuner Module M2*3 NL Removing the Wlan Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M2*3 NL Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M2*3 NL Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M2*3 NL Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*2.5NL Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Switch Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Switch Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Switch Board M2*3 NL Removing the Keyboard Removing the Modem Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Modem Module M2*3 NL Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables Remove Keyboard from this image Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6.5NL Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Upper Cover Shown Page Chapter Removing the Touch Pad Removing the Finger Print Reader Step Size Quantity Screw Type Launch Board M2*3 NL Removing the Launch Board Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*6 NL Removing the Speaker ModuleRemoving the eKey Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker M2*3 NL Removing the Bluetooth board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Board M2*3 NL Removing the Subwoofer Module Removing the ExpressCard Module Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*6.5 NL Removing the CPU Fan Module Removing the CPU Chapter LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5 NL Removing the Inverter Board Removing the Camera Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Camera Module M2*3 NL Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6.5 NL Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 NLPage LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD PanelPage Chapter Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the CPU Fan Module Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the CPU Replacing the Mainboard Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the ExpressCard Module Replacing the Subwoofer Module Replacing the Finger Print Reader Page Replacing the eKey Module Replacing the Touch Pad Replacing the Launch Board Replacing the Switch Board Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables 110 Chapter Replacing the Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover 112 Chapter Connect C as shown 114 Chapter Replacing the Modem Module Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module Replacing the Wlan Board Replacing the TV Tuner Module Replacing the Turbo Ram Module Replacing the MXM Module Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the Lower Covers Replacing the SD Dummy Tray Replacing the BatteryReplacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray 126 Chapter Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No Post or Video Random Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video Display LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure Touch Pad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected USB Failure Rightside Modem Function Failure Wireless Function Failure EasyTouch Button Failure MediaTouch Button Failure Fingerprint Reader Failure Hdtv Switch Failure Thermal Unit Failure External Mouse Failure Other Failures Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Chipset Post Codes Post Code Function Phase ComponentPost Codes Tables 0x32 Program the Egress port timings Core Post Codes Biospsm DXE LBT 0x1A Initialize DMA command register with these settings 0x4C Shadow video Bios ROM if specified by Setup, Bios 0x8B Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment 0XDF Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Bottom View Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Number Description Part Number Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded DiagramsUpper Cover Lower Cover LCD Panel Aspire 7730/7730G FRU List Category Description Part Number DVB-T Mini Tuner Card A310 W/CONN & ADA TBD LCD Bezel Painting for CCD Sata LF F/W3.AAA LCD Module ASSY17.1 WXGA+G Holo 3D 3 Antenna Screw List Seagate F/W3.AAA Appendix a Aspire 7730/7730G Series Appendix a Appendix a 172 173 Appendix a 174 175 Appendix a 176 177 Appendix a 178 179 Appendix a 180 181 Appendix a 182 183 Appendix a 184 185 Appendix a 186 187 Appendix a 188 189 Appendix a 190 191 Appendix a 192 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Pcmcia LAN Card TestExpress Card Test Display Port Test Access Point Test Bluetooth Test Type Device specification Docking Cable Docking Card Reader TestAudio Jacks Port Test Port Replicator Test Online Support Information Appendix C 198 Index 200