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... Description Emits low frequency sound output. (only for certain models) Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool,... even cooling fan after prolonged use. Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Hard disk bay- Note: Do not...
... Description Emits low frequency sound output. (only for certain models) Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool,... even cooling fan after prolonged use. Secondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Hard disk bay- Note: Do not...
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...* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Digital... microphone 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
...* • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* Digital... microphone 402 (W) x 297 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.83 x 11.69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
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...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 46 Pre-disassembly Instructions 46 Disassembly Process 46 External Module Disassembly Process 47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 48 Removing the SD dummy card 48 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 49 Removing the Lower Covers 50 Removing the DIMM...
...12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 46 Pre-disassembly Instructions 46 Disassembly Process 46 External Module Disassembly Process 47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 48 Removing the SD dummy card 48 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 49 Removing the Lower Covers 50 Removing the DIMM...
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Table of Contents Replacing the SD Dummy Tray 128 Replacing the Battery 128 Troubleshooting 129 Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In ... Clearing Password Check 159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 190...
Table of Contents Replacing the SD Dummy Tray 128 Replacing the Battery 128 Troubleshooting 129 Common Problems 129 Power On Issue 130 No Display Issue 131 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 132 LCD Failure 133 Built-In ... Clearing Password Check 159 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 160 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 161 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram 162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List 163 Screw List 171 Model Definition and Configuration 172 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series 172 Test Compatible Components 189 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 190...
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... x 11.69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) • 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* • 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with two built-in stereo speakers and one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication...
... x 11.69 x 1.61/1.73 inches) • 3.90 kg (8.59 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* • 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with two built-in stereo speakers and one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication...
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... certain models. Hard disk baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Only for removal. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1... 9 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's battery pack. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Subwoofer Battery bay Description Emits low frequency sound output (only for certain models). Hard disk bay-Main Houses the...
... certain models. Hard disk baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Only for removal. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1... 9 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's battery pack. Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Subwoofer Battery bay Description Emits low frequency sound output (only for certain models). Hard disk bay-Main Houses the...
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Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. To set to -read status indicators. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up... but can be reset by users. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch ...
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. To set to -read status indicators. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up... but can be reset by users. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 10 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch ...
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... AA technology • Next generation NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD video processor for full HD content decode and Playback with long battery life or with lower cost single core CPUs. • PowerMizer SX (System eXtensions) reduces system power usage. • Integrated ...controller with 836 balls and a 0.8 mm ball pitch. MCP77 also support innovative new hybrid-SLI functionality that increases performance and typical battery life for geometry, vertex and pixel processor2. Core Logic Type Package Item Features Chapter 1 Specification NVidia MCP77MH MCP77MH (North Bridge + ...
... AA technology • Next generation NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD video processor for full HD content decode and Playback with long battery life or with lower cost single core CPUs. • PowerMizer SX (System eXtensions) reduces system power usage. • Integrated ...controller with 836 balls and a 0.8 mm ball pitch. MCP77 also support innovative new hybrid-SLI functionality that increases performance and typical battery life for geometry, vertex and pixel processor2. Core Logic Type Package Item Features Chapter 1 Specification NVidia MCP77MH MCP77MH (North Bridge + ...
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TrueNav® Cursor and Menu Navigation Technology High Definition 128 x 8 Pixel Array Multiple battery-friendly operating modes @ 3.3V Built-in low power Finger Detection w/ remote wakeup capability USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface Specification Sanyo, Simplo, Sony, ... to infinity 65 x 9.0 x 5.30 (±0.20) OV7725 CMOS Sensor 350K Pixel 640 x 480 6.0µm x 6.0µm 3.98 (H) x 2.95 (V) Finger Print Board Features Item Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology.
TrueNav® Cursor and Menu Navigation Technology High Definition 128 x 8 Pixel Array Multiple battery-friendly operating modes @ 3.3V Built-in low power Finger Detection w/ remote wakeup capability USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface Specification Sanyo, Simplo, Sony, ... to infinity 65 x 9.0 x 5.30 (±0.20) OV7725 CMOS Sensor 350K Pixel 640 x 480 6.0µm x 6.0µm 3.98 (H) x 2.95 (V) Finger Print Board Features Item Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology.
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...: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
...: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
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..., you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. M2.5*6.5 40 86...
..., you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. M2.5*6.5 40 86...
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Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to eject it. 48 Chapter 3 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the SD dummy card 1.
Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to eject it. 48 Chapter 3 Push the SD dummy card all the way in to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the SD dummy card 1.
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Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 3. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 3. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
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Remove the Memory Module cover. 5. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Chapter 3 51 Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the battery. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
Remove the Memory Module cover. 5. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Chapter 3 51 Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the battery. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
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Remove the four securing screws. Step MXM Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 3. Quantity 4 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 Removing the MXM Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and remove. Remove the battery.
Remove the four securing screws. Step MXM Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 3. Quantity 4 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 Removing the MXM Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and remove. Remove the battery.
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Remove the two securing screws. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step Tv Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Removing the TV Tuner module 1.
Remove the two securing screws. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step Tv Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Removing the TV Tuner module 1.
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Removing the WLAN Module 1. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the Tv Tuner module. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the battery. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 48. 2. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 54 Chapter 3
Removing the WLAN Module 1. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the Tv Tuner module. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the battery. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 48. 2. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 54 Chapter 3
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the HDD1 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of it. 56 Chapter 3 Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Step HDD Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 50. 3. Remove the two securing screws. Remove the Battery Pack.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the HDD1 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of it. 56 Chapter 3 Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Step HDD Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 50. 3. Remove the two securing screws. Remove the Battery Pack.
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Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 58 Chapter 3 Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 58 Chapter 3 Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 62 Chapter 3 Remove the Battery Pack. Step Switch Cover Switch Cover Size M2.5*3 Blue Callout M2.5*6.5 Red Callout Quantity 4 5 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. It is recommended that only fingers are used to the outer casing. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover. 4.
Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 62 Chapter 3 Remove the Battery Pack. Step Switch Cover Switch Cover Size M2.5*3 Blue Callout M2.5*6.5 Red Callout Quantity 4 5 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. It is recommended that only fingers are used to the outer casing. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover. 4.