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... with screws). 6 Hard disk bay- 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Sub woofer 2 Battery bay 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...
... with screws). 6 Hard disk bay- 11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Sub woofer 2 Battery bay 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...
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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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...123 Replacing the 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 Failure 131 Built-... 156 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 157 Clearing Password Check 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...
...123 Replacing the 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 Failure 131 Built-... 156 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 157 Clearing Password Check 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...
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Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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...cover is activated. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Indicators The computer has ...several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer...
...cover is activated. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. Indicators The computer has ...several easy-to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Icon Function Empowering Technology Acer Arcade Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer...
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... Bridge) FCBGA 1329 balls Processor host bus supports, 667/800/1066MHz FSB support. VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for connection between GMCH and ICH9M Supports ACPI 3.0 1.05V core, 1.5V,VCCSM(DDR2 = 1.8V/DDR3=1.5V),2.5V...
... Bridge) FCBGA 1329 balls Processor host bus supports, 667/800/1066MHz FSB support. VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for connection between GMCH and ICH9M Supports ACPI 3.0 1.05V core, 1.5V,VCCSM(DDR2 = 1.8V/DDR3=1.5V),2.5V...
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...work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features Battery Item Vendor & 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 ...
...work simultaneously MDC Card Chipset Features Item Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Item Features Battery Item Vendor & 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 ...
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... it becomes corrupted. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette...
... it becomes corrupted. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette...
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... M2*6.5 4 MA0000096G0 M2.5*5.0 2 MA000002NG0 M2.5*6.5 4 MA000006C00 44 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Disassembly Process The...
... M2*6.5 4 MA0000096G0 M2.5*5.0 2 MA000002NG0 M2.5*6.5 4 MA000006C00 44 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Disassembly Process The...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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 Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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 Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
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Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 4. HDD1 Cover 5. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2.
Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 4. HDD1 Cover 5. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 50 Chapter 3 Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the DIMM module. 5. 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 50 Chapter 3 Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4.
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Remove the Memory Module cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4. Removing the MXM Module 1. Grasp the module and remove. Chapter 3 51 Remove the four securing screws. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Remove the HDD2 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2.
Remove the Memory Module cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4. Removing the MXM Module 1. Grasp the module and remove. Chapter 3 51 Remove the four securing screws. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Remove the HDD2 cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover. Remove the three securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 3 Screw Type Chapter 3 53
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover. Remove the three securing screws. Removing the TV Tuner module 1. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 3 Screw Type Chapter 3 53
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 46. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. 6. 5. Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the HDD2 cover. Remove the Turbo RAM. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 54 Chapter 3 NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 46. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. 6. 5. Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the HDD2 cover. Remove the Turbo RAM. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 54 Chapter 3 NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module.
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Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Remove the HDD1 cover. Move the cables away to Black. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. Chapter 3 55 NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to Gray, and TR2 (right) to avoid damaging the them, and remove the two screws on page 46. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 6. Remove the Battery Pack.
Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Remove the HDD1 cover. Move the cables away to Black. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. Chapter 3 55 NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to Gray, and TR2 (right) to avoid damaging the them, and remove the two screws on page 46. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 6. Remove the Battery Pack.
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Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws. Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of it. 58 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD2 cover. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to lift up the HDD module and remove. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3.
Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws. Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of it. 58 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD2 cover. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to lift up the HDD module and remove. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory cover. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Memory cover. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1.
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Remove the Battery Pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 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. Chapter 3 63 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown.
Remove the Battery Pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 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. Chapter 3 63 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown.