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... the opening of the fan. 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Sub woofer 2 Battery bay Description Emits low frequency sound output. (only for certain models) Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with...
... the opening of the fan. 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Sub woofer 2 Battery bay Description Emits low frequency sound output. (only for certain models) Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 5 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with...
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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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...(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 two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output S/PDIF.../MS PRO/xD) 2 Chapter 1 Audio • • • • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication •...
...(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 two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* supporting low-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output S/PDIF.../MS PRO/xD) 2 Chapter 1 Audio • • • • Dolby®-certified surround sound system with 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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...Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.... cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only for certain models). Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Chapter 1 9 Hard disk baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)....
...Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.... cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Only for certain models). Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Chapter 1 9 Hard disk baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws)....
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...computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. These buttons are visible even... is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
...computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are application buttons. These buttons are visible even... is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables...
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...Intellisample™ 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 Display Cache 2.0... entertainment, computing, and communications come together in MCP77. The NVIDIA nForce® MCP77 family of integrated and discrete GPUs for longer battery life in Alt-vid Deeper Sleepstate without the cost or wasted power of a local frame buffer. • Integrated 300 MHz DAC...
...Intellisample™ 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 Display Cache 2.0... entertainment, computing, and communications come together in MCP77. The NVIDIA nForce® MCP77 family of integrated and discrete GPUs for longer battery life in Alt-vid Deeper Sleepstate without the cost or wasted power of a local frame buffer. • Integrated 300 MHz DAC...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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.... 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below to finish...
.... 3. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below to finish...
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Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided ...
Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided ...
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Push the SD dummy card all the way in 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. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it. 48 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3.
Push the SD dummy card all the way in 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. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it. 48 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3.
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Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Carefully open the memory cover. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3 Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers.
Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Carefully open the memory cover. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3 Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers.
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Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Remove the Memory Module cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Chapter 3 51 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the battery. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Remove the Memory Module cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Chapter 3 51 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the battery. Removing the DIMM Modules 1.
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Remove the four securing screws. Grasp the module and remove. Step MXM Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Quantity 4 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the battery.
Remove the four securing screws. Grasp the module and remove. Step MXM Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Quantity 4 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the battery.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Step Tv Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Remove the two securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Step Tv Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Remove the two securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1.
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Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 54 Chapter 3 5. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 48. 2. Remove the TV Tuner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. Remove the battery. Remove the Tv Tuner module. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board.
Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 54 Chapter 3 5. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 48. 2. Remove the TV Tuner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. Remove the battery. Remove the Tv Tuner module. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board.
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Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Step HDD Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Remove the HDD1 cover. Remove the two securing screws. Remove the Battery Pack.
Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Step HDD Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Remove the HDD1 cover. Remove the two securing screws. Remove the Battery Pack.
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Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 3. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Remove the Battery Pack. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4.
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 3. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Remove the Battery Pack. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4.
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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. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
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. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.