Aspire 7740G Hard Drive

Acer Aspire 7740, Aspire 7740G Notebook Series Service Guide

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...numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 43 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 44 Removing the DIMM Module 46 Main Unit Disassembly ...

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... V.92; • 1024*768 • 800*600 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107...• Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in microphones Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 ...

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...button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary... for three-step data backup. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up ...

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..., USB camera). Base View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. accepts CDs or DVDs. Houses the computer's main memory...

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...buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Chapter 1 9 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates... These two buttons are the application buttons. Tapping on a mouse. They are called easy-launch buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Touchpad Basics The ...

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... 640000 512 2/4 NA 7200 RPM 16MB SATA Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host data transfer 5V(DC) +/- 5% Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification W/O BEZEL SATA FOR HF+WINDOWS7 1. PLDS SUPER-MULTI... DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A4SH LF 3. Hard Disk Drive Item Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" HTS543216L9A3 00 Seagate 2.5" ST9160310AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk1655GSX WD 2.5" WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM...

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... Description Sets the system time. Shows the VGA memory size. Sets the system date. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM...

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Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 30 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.

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... TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD REMOVE BATTERY PA C K OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax 1 ODD MODULE G x 1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET A x 4 Captive Screwx4 BACK COVER C x 1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES F x 1 WLAN BOARD H x 2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Item A C F G H Screw M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 Color Black Black...

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 40. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 3. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Black Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 Chapter 3 43 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module to the system. Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover.

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Lift the tab and slide the module away from the connector and remove it from the bracket. NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the hard disk drive bay. Part No. 86.9A554.4R0 44 Chapter 3 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on top of it or placing heavy objects on page 42. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. 2. Remove the two screws (H) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it . 5. 4.

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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 40. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43. 5. NOTE: When connecting the cables back to the unit, please note that the ...cables should be routed well. Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 4. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 53. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 44. 6. 10. Carefully remove...

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.... Part No. 86.00E12.536 86.9A552.4R0 Removing the Touchpad and Button Boards 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 42. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 41. 3. Chapter 3 61 16...

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... Module" on page 53. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 49. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from the upper case. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 66 Chapter 3 Removing the Left Speaker 1. 21. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN... the CPU" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 40. 2.

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See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 42. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 5. Removing the USB Board Module 1. Remove the left speaker as it is held ... 3 67 Remove the two screws (F) securing the left speaker to the upper case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 40. 2. 13. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 14.

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..." on page 55. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 13. See "Removing the CPU" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 51. 9. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Silver ...

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... the modem cable from the lower case. 15. 14. Remove the modem board from the modem board. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 51. 9. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the CPU" on page 46...

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... the LCD Module" on page 43. 5. NOTE: The Bluetooth module is glued to the lower case, take care when removing it. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 12. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the lower case. Remove the Bluetooth module from the main board. 14. See "Removing the... Pack" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 40. 2. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 58. 13.

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... 67. 14. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 49. 8. See "...Removing the Modem Board" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 70. 15. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 12. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 43. 5. Remove the microphone from the Lower Case" on page 53. 10. See...

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... correctly Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 91. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 101 See "Power System Check" on page 91. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup... Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board...

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