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5.Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown.


A		B

E

C

D

IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Do not hold the pull by the cable itself to prevent stripping.

Disconnect A as shown.	Release the securing latches and disconnect B as
	shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect C as shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect D as shown.

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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 Communication Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem Privacy control Environment System Block Diagram Front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Hdmi Right View Rear View Bottom View Easy-Launch Buttons IndicatorsIcon Function Description 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 Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager North Bridge Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Specification South Bridge Specification CPU Fan True Value Table System Clock SpecificationCrystal and Oscillator Specification 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 Audio Interface Specification Memory Card Reader SpecificationLAN Interface Specification MDC Card Specification Bluetooth Interface SpecificationKeyboard 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 Parameter Description Option Disabled orSecurity 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 General Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsDisassembly Process Main Screw List Quantity Part Number External Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Step Quantity Color Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SD dummy card Removing the ExpressCard dummy card Removing the Lower Covers HDD1 Removing the Dimm Modules Removing the Turbo RAM module Removing the MXM ModuleStep Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2.5*9 NL 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 Removing the eKey Module Removing the Speaker ModuleStep Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2*6 NL 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 Main Module Reassembly ProcedureReplacing the CPU Fan Module 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 ExpressCard Dummy Tray Replacing the BatteryReplacing the SD 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 Select Set up microphone Microphone ProblemsInternal Microphone Failure Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Startup Repair 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 Post Codes Tables Post Code Function Phase ComponentChipset Post Codes 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 Steps for Clearing Bios Password Check Clearing Password Check and Bios RecoveryClearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Bios Recovery Hotkey Bios Recovery by Crisis DiskBios Recovery Boot Block Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Upper Cover Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded DiagramsNumber Description Part Number 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 Express Card Test Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestPcmcia LAN Card Test Display Port Test Access Point Test Bluetooth Test Audio Jacks Port Test Type Device specification Docking Cable DockingCard Reader Test Port Replicator Test Online Support Information Appendix C 198 Index 200