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... components. 7 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for... buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a...
... components. 7 English # Icon Item Description 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 Easy-launch Buttons for launching frequently used buttons programs. Please refer to "Generic User Guide" for... buttons function like the center* and right) left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a...
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...; Ejects the optical disk from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models) Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Kensington lock slot Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts input signals from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is off . 10...
...; Ejects the optical disk from digital TVtuner devices. (only for certain models) Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Kensington lock slot Connects to remove/install the card. Accepts input signals from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is off . 10...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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... the lid 6 Chapter 1 No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as... Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. For entering data into your computer. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that ...
... the lid 6 Chapter 1 No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Icon Item Click buttons (left, center* and right) Status indicators Keyboard Speakers Acer MediaTouch keys Power button Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as... Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. For entering data into your computer. For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs. Turns the computer on and off. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that ...
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.... Right View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rear View Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a phone line. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.
.... Right View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rear View Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a phone line. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.
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...key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Skip to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the ...screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Play/Pause the current media. Stop the current media. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key...
...key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Skip to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the ...screen brightness. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Play/Pause the current media. Stop the current media. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key...
Aspire 7730/7730G/7730Z/7730ZG Service Guide
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... M3*3 (NL) 4 MAAA03032G0 M2*6.5 4 MA0000096G0 M2.5*5.0 2 MA000002NG0 M2.5*6.5 4 MA000006C00 44 Chapter 3 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. 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 into the...
... M3*3 (NL) 4 MAAA03032G0 M2*6.5 4 MA0000096G0 M2.5*5.0 2 MA000002NG0 M2.5*6.5 4 MA000006C00 44 Chapter 3 For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. 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 into the...
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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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Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 4 6. Screw Type Chapter 3 57 5.
Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 4 6. Screw Type Chapter 3 57 5.
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Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 4 6. Screw Type 7. Chapter 3 59 Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier. Remove the connector from the HDD. 5.
Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 4 6. Screw Type 7. Chapter 3 59 Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier. Remove the connector from the HDD. 5.
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Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. 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. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. It is recommended that only fingers are used to the outer casing. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. Chapter 3 63 Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Remove the Battery Pack.
Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown. 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. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. It is recommended that only fingers are used to the outer casing. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. Chapter 3 63 Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Remove the Battery Pack.
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Pull the cables completely through the HDD housing. 8. Remove Keyboard from this image. 68 Chapter 3 Gently pull the MIC and Speaker cables through . Turn the computer on its side, and feed cables through to the upperside. 9. 7.
Pull the cables completely through the HDD housing. 8. Remove Keyboard from this image. 68 Chapter 3 Gently pull the MIC and Speaker cables through . Turn the computer on its side, and feed cables through to the upperside. 9. 7.
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... 1. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*6.5(NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 12. Remove the SD dummy card. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module" on page 50. 6. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 58. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 9. Remove the DIMM Modules. Remove...
... 1. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*6.5(NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 12. Remove the SD dummy card. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module" on page 50. 6. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the DIMM Modules" on page 58. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 60. 9. Remove the DIMM Modules. Remove...
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Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screw from the keyboard plate. 4. If necessary, use a plastic pry to lift the plate. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel. Chapter 3 71 Step LCD Module Size M2.5*6.5(NL) Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on page 69. 2. Remove the keyboard plate.
Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screw from the keyboard plate. 4. If necessary, use a plastic pry to lift the plate. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel. Chapter 3 71 Step LCD Module Size M2.5*6.5(NL) Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on page 69. 2. Remove the keyboard plate.
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Step Speaker Module Size M2*6 (NL) Quantity 4 3. Remove the Speaker Module from the upper cover. Remove the Upper Cover. Remove the Upper Cover. Turn the Upper Cover upside down and remove the two securing screws connecting the eKey module. 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 71. 2. Disconnect the eKey Module cable. Remove four securing screws connecting the Speaker Module. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 71. 2. Screw Type Removing the eKey Module 1. Removing the Speaker Module 1. Chapter 3 79
Step Speaker Module Size M2*6 (NL) Quantity 4 3. Remove the Speaker Module from the upper cover. Remove the Upper Cover. Remove the Upper Cover. Turn the Upper Cover upside down and remove the two securing screws connecting the eKey module. 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 71. 2. Disconnect the eKey Module cable. Remove four securing screws connecting the Speaker Module. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 71. 2. Screw Type Removing the eKey Module 1. Removing the Speaker Module 1. Chapter 3 79
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Pull the edge of the lower base outward and lift the motherboard up , and place it on page 85. 3. Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. Loosen the three captive screws from the Mainboard. See "Removing the Mainboard" on a clean surface. 4. IMPORTANT:Do not grip the cable itself to remove. Turn the Mainboard right side up to prevent stripping. 5. Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the heatsink. 86 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. 5. Remove the Mainboard.
Pull the edge of the lower base outward and lift the motherboard up , and place it on page 85. 3. Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. Loosen the three captive screws from the Mainboard. See "Removing the Mainboard" on a clean surface. 4. IMPORTANT:Do not grip the cable itself to remove. Turn the Mainboard right side up to prevent stripping. 5. Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the heatsink. 86 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. 5. Remove the Mainboard.
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Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch clockwise 180° to release the CPU. k 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 88 Chapter 3 2.
Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch clockwise 180° to release the CPU. k 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 88 Chapter 3 2.
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Remove the eight securing screws (four on page 93. 2. Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to expose the rear. 5. Remove the LCD Panel. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Turn the LCD panel over to detach the adhesive pads. 3. Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove. Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 NL Quantity 8 Screw Type 94 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1.
Remove the eight securing screws (four on page 93. 2. Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to expose the rear. 5. Remove the LCD Panel. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Turn the LCD panel over to detach the adhesive pads. 3. Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove. Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 NL Quantity 8 Screw Type 94 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1.
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Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown. 96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1.
Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown. 96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1.
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Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Connect the Fan cable to replace the single screw located in the side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the back of the fan module. 3. Replace the Fan module on the heatsink. 4. as shown. Lift the cover to the Mainboard. 100 Chapter 3 Tighten the three captive screws on the Mainboard. 2.
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Connect the Fan cable to replace the single screw located in the side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket socket as shown. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the back of the fan module. 3. Replace the Fan module on the heatsink. 4. as shown. Lift the cover to the Mainboard. 100 Chapter 3 Tighten the three captive screws on the Mainboard. 2.
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Insert the cabling through the HDD housing. 5. Chapter 3 109 Ensure that the cabling is tucked in and secured. 3. Place the computer upside down, and insert the MIC and Speaker cables through the housing as shown to the underside. 4. Ensure that the cabling is secured as shown. 2. Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure that all cables pass through to prevent damage. Turn the computer on its side, feed cables through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of the cabling arrangement. Take note of lower cover. 1.
Insert the cabling through the HDD housing. 5. Chapter 3 109 Ensure that the cabling is tucked in and secured. 3. Place the computer upside down, and insert the MIC and Speaker cables through the housing as shown to the underside. 4. Ensure that the cabling is secured as shown. 2. Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure that all cables pass through to prevent damage. Turn the computer on its side, feed cables through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of the cabling arrangement. Take note of lower cover. 1.