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... disk (secured with screws). 6 Hard disk bay- 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 certain models). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer...
... disk (secured with screws). 6 Hard disk bay- 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 certain models). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer...
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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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... of the fan. Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Only for certain models). 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 baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Houses the...
... of the fan. Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Only for certain models). 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 baySecondary Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Houses the...
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... the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. These buttons are application buttons. They are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/... browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The...
... the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. These buttons are application buttons. They are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/... browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The...
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...SLI functionality that also include an NVIDIA GPU. The NVIDIA nForce® MCP77 family of integrated and discrete GPUs for longer battery life in MCP77. The MCP77M master feature set including a second generation PCI Express interface, industry first HyperTransport 3 with link ...Fast ATA-133 IDE controller 19 Unified Shader model 4.0 for all the key features needed for notebooks that increases performance and typical battery life for next generation entertainment, computing, and communications come together in premium performance notebooks. • PCI Express x16 link interface ...
...SLI functionality that also include an NVIDIA GPU. The NVIDIA nForce® MCP77 family of integrated and discrete GPUs for longer battery life in MCP77. The MCP77M master feature set including a second generation PCI Express interface, industry first HyperTransport 3 with link ...Fast ATA-133 IDE controller 19 Unified Shader model 4.0 for all the key features needed for notebooks that increases performance and typical battery life for next generation entertainment, computing, and communications come together in premium performance notebooks. • PCI Express x16 link interface ...
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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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... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the...
... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the...
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... 86.ARE07.001 M2*3 37 86.ARE07.002 M2.5*3 13 86.T25V7.012 M3*0.5+3.5 4 86.A03V7.011 M2*2.5 2 86.A03V7.007 46 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly •...
... 86.ARE07.001 M2*3 37 86.ARE07.002 M2.5*3 13 86.T25V7.012 M3*0.5+3.5 4 86.A03V7.011 M2*2.5 2 86.A03V7.007 46 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly •...
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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. Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it. 48 Chapter 3 Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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. Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it. 48 Chapter 3 Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4. HDD1 Cover 3. 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. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 4. HDD1 Cover 3. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. 50 Chapter 3
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Remove the DIMM module. 5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Push out the release latches on page 48. 2. Chapter 3 51 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Module cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 5.
Remove the DIMM module. 5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Push out the release latches on page 48. 2. Chapter 3 51 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Module cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 5.
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Remove the four securing screws. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and remove. Quantity 4 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 Remove the battery. Step MXM Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 3. Removing the MXM Module 1.
Remove the four securing screws. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and remove. Quantity 4 Screw Type 52 Chapter 3 Remove the battery. Step MXM Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 3. Removing the MXM Module 1.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the two securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Step Tv Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 Remove the HDD2 cover.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the two securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Step Tv Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 Remove the HDD2 cover.
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NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 48. 2. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the battery. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Tv Tuner module. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 5.
NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 48. 2. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the battery. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Tv Tuner module. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 5.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the HDD1 cover. Remove the two securing screws. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. See "Removing the Lower Covers" 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 top of it. 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Step HDD Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 3. Remove the HDD1 cover. Remove the two securing screws. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. See "Removing the Lower Covers" 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 top of it. 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Step HDD Size M2*3 Quantity 2 4.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 58 Chapter 3 Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. 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 Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 3.
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Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. 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. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 62 Chapter 3
Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. 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. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 62 Chapter 3