Aspire 7730 Series Quick Guide
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... cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 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 certain models only). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable...
... cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 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 certain models only). 7 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 8 Ventilation slots and Enable...
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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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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 9 Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 9 Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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... activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery 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 the wireless function.
... activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery 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 the wireless function.
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... Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 667/800 MHz. Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology. VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for enhanced security. Execute disable bit support for the future processor North Bridge Type Item Package Features...
... Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 667/800 MHz. Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology. VCC-CORE: Voltage for the future processor will depend on VID06 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for enhanced security. Execute disable bit support for the future processor North Bridge Type Item Package Features...
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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 ... • DTMF and call progress monitor. 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 ... • DTMF and call progress monitor. 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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... or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 39 Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities...
... or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 39 Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities...
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... to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
... to any of the hardware components. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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
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Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Carefully open the memory cover. Chapter 3 49 HDD1 Cover 5. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2.
Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. Carefully open the memory cover. Chapter 3 49 HDD1 Cover 5. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. Memory Cover HDD2 Cover 6. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 4. 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 page 49. 3. 7. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. 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 page 49. 3. 7. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown.
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Remove the Memory Module cover. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4. Remove the four securing screws. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Grasp the module and remove. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the HDD2 cover.
Remove the Memory Module cover. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*9 (NL) 4. Remove the four securing screws. Quantity 4 Screw Type Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 49. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Grasp the module and remove. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the HDD2 cover.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the three securing screws. Remove the HDD2 cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 3 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Removing the TV Tuner module 1.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Remove the three securing screws. Remove the HDD2 cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 3 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Removing the TV Tuner module 1.
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Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Turbo RAM. Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the HDD2 cover. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. 5. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 54 Chapter 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. 6. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 53. 4.
Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Remove the Turbo RAM. Remove the TV Tuner module. Remove the HDD2 cover. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. 5. Remove the bracket from the WLAN board. 54 Chapter 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the module. 6. See "Removing the TV Tuner module" on page 53. 4.
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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. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 6. Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Remove the Battery Pack. Chapter 3 55 Remove the HDD1 cover. Move the cables away to avoid damaging the them, and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to Black. 5.
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. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 6. Screw Type Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Remove the Battery Pack. Chapter 3 55 Remove the HDD1 cover. Move the cables away to avoid damaging the them, and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to Black. 5.
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Remove the two securing screws. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 58 Chapter 3 Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to lift up the HDD module and remove. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1.
Remove the two securing screws. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step HDD Carrier Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 2 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 58 Chapter 3 Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to lift up the HDD module and remove. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1.
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Remove the Memory cover. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4.
Remove the Memory cover. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 3. Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 4.
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Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. 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. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 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. Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 2. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. 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. Lift the Switch Cover up and away. 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. Remove the Battery Pack. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.