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... Description Emits low frequency sound output. (for certain models only) 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 screws) (for certain models only). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 ...
... Description Emits low frequency sound output. (for certain models only) 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 screws) (for certain models only). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 ...
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... digital speakers Built-in 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
... digital speakers Built-in 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
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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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 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ...General Information 44 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD dummy card 47 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 48 Removing the Lower Covers 49 Removing the ...
...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 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ...General Information 44 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD dummy card 47 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 48 Removing the Lower Covers 49 Removing the ...
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...DIMM Modules 124 Replacing the Lower Covers 124 Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray 125 Replacing the SD Dummy Tray 125 Replacing the Battery 125 Troubleshooting 127 Common Problems 127 Power On Issue 128 No Display Issue 129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 130 LCD ...157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 158 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams 160 Upper Cover 160 Lower Cover 161 LCD Panel 162 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 7730/7730G Series 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment...
...DIMM Modules 124 Replacing the Lower Covers 124 Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray 125 Replacing the SD Dummy Tray 125 Replacing the Battery 125 Troubleshooting 127 Common Problems 127 Power On Issue 128 No Display Issue 129 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 130 LCD ...157 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 158 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 159 Aspire 7730/7730G Exploded Diagrams 160 Upper Cover 160 Lower Cover 161 LCD Panel 162 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 7730/7730G Series 170 Test Compatible Components 193 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... closed. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC...
... closed. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. The front panel indicators are called easy-launch buttons. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC...
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VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for enhanced security. On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with Dynamic execution. Digital thermal ...
VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for enhanced security. On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with Dynamic execution. Digital thermal ...
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... model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo ...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/Sony...
... model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Internal Mini USB solution with antenna Bluetooth 2.0+EDR Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo ...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/Sony...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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.... NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. 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. NOTE: Do...
.... NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. 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. NOTE: Do...
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... all peripherals. 2. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 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 •...
... all peripherals. 2. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 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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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 46 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 46 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Carefully open the memory cover. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 4. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2.
Carefully open the memory cover. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 4. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Removing the Lower Covers 1. HDD1 Cover 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2.
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Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Module cover. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Push out the release latches on page 46. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. 7. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown.
Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Module cover. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Push out the release latches on page 46. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. 7. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown.
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Remove the Memory Module cover. Grasp the module and remove. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Chapter 3 51 Remove the four securing screws. Remove the HDD2 cover. Removing the MXM Module 1. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4.
Remove the Memory Module cover. Grasp the module and remove. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Chapter 3 51 Remove the four securing screws. Remove the HDD2 cover. Removing the MXM Module 1. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4.
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Remove the three securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 3 Screw Type Chapter 3 53
Remove the three securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 3 Screw Type Chapter 3 53
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5. Remove the HDD2 cover. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. 6. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 46. 2. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the TV Tuner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. Remove the Turbo RAM.
5. Remove the HDD2 cover. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. 6. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 46. 2. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the TV Tuner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. Remove the Turbo RAM.
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NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to Gray, and TR2 (right) to release the WLAN board. Move the cables away to avoid damaging the them, and remove the two screws on page 46. 2. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN board to Black. 5. Chapter 3 55 Remove the HDD1 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. Remove the Battery Pack. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 6.
NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to Gray, and TR2 (right) to release the WLAN board. Move the cables away to avoid damaging the them, and remove the two screws on page 46. 2. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN board to Black. 5. Chapter 3 55 Remove the HDD1 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. Remove the Battery Pack. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 6.
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Remove the two securing screws. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to lift up the HDD module and remove. Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 4.
Remove the two securing screws. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to lift up the HDD module and remove. Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 4.
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Remove the Memory cover. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
Remove the Memory cover. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Chapter 3 63 Step Switch Cover Switch Cover Size M2.5*3(NL) Blue Callout M2.5*6.5(NL) Red Callout Quantity 4 5 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Remove the Battery Pack. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Chapter 3 63 Step Switch Cover Switch Cover Size M2.5*3(NL) Blue Callout M2.5*6.5(NL) Red Callout Quantity 4 5 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Remove the Battery Pack. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.