TravelMate 7230/7530 Quick Guide
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11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured Secondary with screws) 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps (only for certain models) 7 Memory...
11 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured Secondary with screws) 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps (only for certain models) 7 Memory...
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... 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 x 1.39/1.73 inches) • 3.60 kg (7.93 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* • 3.40 kg (7.48 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* •... 3-pin 90W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™...
... 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 x 1.39/1.73 inches) • 3.60 kg (7.93 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* • 3.40 kg (7.48 lbs.) with one HDD and 6-cell battery pack* • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* •... 3-pin 90W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Service Guide
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... numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 46 Pre-disassembly Instructions 46 Disassembly Process 46 External Module Disassembly Process 47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 48 Removing the SD dummy card 49 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 50 Removing the Lower Covers 51 Removing the ...
... numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 46 Pre-disassembly Instructions 46 Disassembly Process 46 External Module Disassembly Process 47 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 48 Removing the SD dummy card 49 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 50 Removing the Lower Covers 51 Removing the ...
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... Anti-Shock Protection)* • • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • • Kensington lock slot Dimensions • 396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 x 1.39/1.73 inches) • 3.60 kg (7.93 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* • 3.40 kg (7.48 lbs...
... Anti-Shock Protection)* • • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • • Kensington lock slot Dimensions • 396 (W) x 286 (D) x 35.2/44 (H) mm (15.59 x 11.261 x 1.39/1.73 inches) • 3.60 kg (7.93 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack* • 3.40 kg (7.48 lbs...
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...after prolonged use. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps (only for removal. Hard disk bay Main Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Hard disk bay Secondary Memory compartment Ventilation slots Houses the computer's hard disk (secured ... models). Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for certain models).
...after prolonged use. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps (only for removal. Hard disk bay Main Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Hard disk bay Secondary Memory compartment Ventilation slots Houses the computer's hard disk (secured ... models). Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for certain models).
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... activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is closed. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Fully charged: The light shows...
... activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Lights up when Num Lock is closed. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Fully charged: The light shows...
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...Item Optical Size Pixel Resolution Pixel Size Finger Print Board Item Vendor and Model Features WLAN Features Item Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration 1/4" CMOS 640 X 480 6.0µm X6.0µm Specification F/2.0 640X480 6.0µm X6...® 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...
...Item Optical Size Pixel Resolution Pixel Size Finger Print Board Item Vendor and Model Features WLAN Features Item Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration 1/4" CMOS 640 X 480 6.0µm X6.0µm Specification F/2.0 640X480 6.0µm X6...® 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...
TravelMate 7230/7530 Service Guide
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... flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 Chapter 2 Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create...
... flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 Chapter 2 Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create...
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... 46 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
... 46 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove ExpressCard Dummy Rem ove PCMCIA Dummy Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove HDD1 Rem ove HDD2 Rem ove ODD ...
Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove ExpressCard Dummy Rem ove PCMCIA Dummy Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove HDD1 Rem ove HDD2 Rem ove ODD ...
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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 48 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 48 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Memory Cover HDD2 Cover Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 4. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 48. 2. Loosen the 9 captive screws on page 49. 3. HDD1 Cover 5. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on the HDD1, HDD2, and Memory covers.
Memory Cover HDD2 Cover Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 4. Carefully open the memory cover. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 48. 2. Loosen the 9 captive screws on page 49. 3. HDD1 Cover 5. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on the HDD1, HDD2, and Memory covers.
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6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the Turbo RAM module as shown. 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. 52 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD1 cover as shown.
6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 3. Remove the HDD2 cover. Removing the Turbo RAM module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. Remove the Turbo RAM module as shown. 7. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. 52 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD1 cover as shown.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 3. Remove the HDD2 holder by easing the sides outward to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to clear the carrier. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD2 cover. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 3. Remove the HDD2 holder by easing the sides outward to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 48. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to clear the carrier. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD2 cover. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove.
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Remove the HDD1 cover. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it . 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of it or placing heavy objects on page 51. 3. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to clear the carrier. 56 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD1 holder by easing the sides outward to remove. Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
Remove the HDD1 cover. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it . 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of it or placing heavy objects on page 51. 3. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to clear the carrier. 56 Chapter 3 Remove the HDD1 holder by easing the sides outward to remove. Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
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Loosen the screw to remove from the computer. 58 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove the ODD cap. 3. Remove the ODD cap. 4.
Loosen the screw to remove from the computer. 58 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove the ODD cap. 3. Remove the ODD cap. 4.
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... Switch Cover may cause damage to the cover. Starting from the right side, lift the Switch Cover and move left as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
... Switch Cover may cause damage to the cover. Starting from the right side, lift the Switch Cover and move left as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
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Remove the two securing screws from the top panel. 68 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Antenna" on page 51. 3. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*L6.5 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 6. Disconnect the LCD cable from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 67. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 64. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 2. Turn the computer over. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Remove the two securing screws from the top panel. 68 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Antenna" on page 51. 3. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*L6.5 (NL) Quantity 2 Screw Type 6. Disconnect the LCD cable from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 67. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 64. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 2. Turn the computer over. Removing the LCD Module 1.
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Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom panel. Remove the sixteen (16) screws on page 48. 2. See "Removing the Switch Board" on page 68. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 70. 4. Step Upper Cover Upper Cover Upper Cover Size M2.5*3 Green Callout M2.5*5 Blue Callout M2.5*L6.5 (NL) Red Callout Quantity 2 3 12 Screw Type Chapter 3 71 Removing the Upper Cover 1.
Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom panel. Remove the sixteen (16) screws on page 48. 2. See "Removing the Switch Board" on page 68. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 70. 4. Step Upper Cover Upper Cover Upper Cover Size M2.5*3 Green Callout M2.5*5 Blue Callout M2.5*L6.5 (NL) Red Callout Quantity 2 3 12 Screw Type Chapter 3 71 Removing the Upper Cover 1.
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... actions one of the following actions one until the failure point is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Restart the computer. Chapter 4 125 Make sure that the internal display is by pressing Fn...
... actions one of the following actions one until the failure point is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Restart the computer. Chapter 4 125 Make sure that the internal display is by pressing Fn...