Acer 7230 manual

T ravelMate 7530/7230 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on T ravelMate 7530/7230 Serie s service guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market require ments and enhance product [...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65[...]

IX T able of Contents LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Better by Design p rogram, featuring: • AMD T u rion™ X2 dual-core mo bile processor • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobil[...]

2 Chapter 1 Communication • Acer Video Confer ence, featurin g: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress V oIP pho ne* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.1 1b/g • WP AN: Bl uetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V .92 Privacy control • Enhanced Acer DASP (Dis[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Headphone/speaker/line-out ja ck • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C (41°F to 95°F) • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C (-4°F to 149°F) • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram[...]

Chapter 1 5 Y our Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e Web camera fo r video communication (only for certain models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 S pe akers Left and ri[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew 8 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse bu tt ons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerp rint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way contro l function. 9 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mo[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Ethernet (RJ-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain models). 4 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external moni tor , LCD projector). [...]

8 Chapter 1 Right V iew Rear V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the car d. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay - Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) Protects the har[...]

10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arg ed: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyb oard are appli[...]

Chapter 1 11 Productivity Keys (only for certain models) Three productivity keys give users one-tou ch access to protection and manageab ility features for a more secure, smarter and ea sier way to work. • Lock key - runs the Windows® lock fu nction to lock the noteboo k when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you [...]

12 Chapter 1 T ouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the T ouchP ad with Acer Bio-Prote c ti on fi ng e r p r in t read e r : • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution fun[...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated[...]

14 Chapter 1 W indows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the S tart men[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold th e < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Special Key (only for certain models) Y ou can locate th[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bi o-Protection Fi ngerprint Solu tion is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Micr osoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniquen ess of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fin gerprin t Solution has inco r[...]

Chapter 1 17 Double (vertical), T r i ple (primary at left), T riple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently . Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo win g two displays to be partitioned independently . AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridV[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor North Bridge Item Specification CPU AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griff in Series - T urion / Sempron); HT3 (1.2~2.6 G T/s) (Bandwidth: 9.6G B/S to 20.8GB/s) T ype 1.8GHZ~2.3GHZ CPU package AMD 638 pin Micro-PGA Features • Hyper Transport 3.0 T echnology: Designed to support HT Gen3 spee[...]

Chapter 1 19 South Bridge CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50% : On = 97°C; Off = 88°C • OS Shut down: 105°C • H/W Shut down: 1 10°C • Fan default 3.5V System Clock Item Specification T ype AMD SB700 (South Bridge) Package FCBGA 528-pin Features • A-Link Express II interface to AMD Northbridge: High data transfer Bandwidth up [...]

20 Chapter 1 Crystal and Oscillator System Memory Memory Combinations Item Specification Features • 14.318Mhz crystal for clock Gen chip • 32.768Khz crystal for RT C inside SB700 and WPCE775C • 25Mhz for SA T A controller insi de SB700 • 25MHZ crystal for BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764M Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Memory [...]

Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface Combo Drive Module Thermal Sensor Control Item V endor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Sp i n d l e speed (RPM) Performance S pecifications Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk- buffer , Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffe r , Mbytes/s) DC Powe[...]

22 Chapter 1 BIOS LCD 17.1” Item Specification BIOS T ype WND W25X80VSSIG or pi n compatible device One 8-pin SOP package 1Mbyte FLASH R OM W25X80VSSIG is used for BIOS, keyboard encoder and power controller codes. It occupies system memory area E0000-FFFFF . After posting system, the shadow RAM function will be enabled . BIOS ROM T ype WND 4MB C[...]

Chapter 1 23 VGA Subsystem KBC PCMCIA, and Memory Card Reader Audio Interface Item Specification Internal Graphic Chipset RS780M Features • Integrated dual-link 24-b it L VDS interface • Integrated HD audio codec supports linear PCM and AC3(5.1) aud i o fo rma t s for HDMI output • An integrated TV encoder fr o m AMD’s Xilleon products, wit[...]

24 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Bluetooth Inte rface Keyboard MDC Card Camera Item Specification LAN Chipset BroadCom Lan controller BCM5764MKMLG Features • PCI-E bus • Support W ake on Lan from S4,S5 in AC mode • Support ASF2.0 • File deployme nt support • Meet ViiV dependent Item Specification Chipset FOXCONN T60H928.1 1 BlueT ooth miniUSB m[...]

Chapter 1 25 Finger Prin t Board WLAN Battery Optical Size 1/4" CMOS F/2.0 Pixel Resolution 64 0 X 480 640X480 Pixel Size 6.0µm X6.0µm 6.0µm X6.0µm Item Specification V endor an d Model Authentec AES1610-C-DF-TR-GO00 -AC Features • T ruePrint® and T r ueMatch® T ech nology . • T rueNav® Cursor and Menu Navigation T echnology • Hig[...]

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Chapter 2 27 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already properly configu red and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the mode[...]

Chapter 2 29 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Pa[...]

30 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to[...]

Chapter 2 31 Enable Multimedia T imer Enable [ Ye s ] or Disable [No] Multimedia T imer support. N/A W atchdog Timer Disable or Enable the OS W atchdog Timer using ACPI WDA T . N/A Hammer Configuration Enter the Hammer Configuration menu. • HT -LDT Frequency •H T - L D T W i d t h • DDR2 Memory Frequency • LS T able loading • ISO Flow Con[...]

32 Chapter 2 iGPU - Chipset Enter the iGPU - Chipset menu. • Integrated Graphic • Video Memo ry • Hybrid Graphics •m G P U n P W •M X M L V D S / T V •M X M C R T / D V I • Panel Scaling • Boot Display • Preferred TV Connector • TV Format LCD Panel type Se lect the correct LCD panel type for testing purpo ses. N/A Parameter Desc[...]

Chapter 2 33 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries befo re the sys[...]

34 Chapter 2 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Passw ord” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphan[...]

Chapter 2 35 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current p a ssw or d in the Enter Curren t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm N[...]

36 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Ph o e n ixBI O S S e tu p U til ity I nfor mat i on Mai n Adv anc ed S ec uri t y Bo ot Po w er Exit It em S pec i fi [...]

Chapter 2 37 Power The Power screen allows th e user to configure various CPU and power management op tions and device wakeup behavior . The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter setting s. Parameter Description Optio n C1E Configuration Enable or Disable C1[...]

38 Chapter 2 AltVid Enable or disable AltVid functionality . Disabled or Enabled ASPM (L0s/L1s) Enable or disable Active S tate Power Management (ASPM) states for L0s and L1. Disable L0s , Disable L1, Enabled, or Disabled PCIE Lane Swizzle Ena ble or disa ble PCIE Lane Swizzle for PCIE x 16 slot. Disabled or Enabled Parameter Description Optio n[...]

Chapter 2 39 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

40 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you sho[...]

Chapter 2 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below . • If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 154[...]

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Chapter 2 43 Remove BIOS Pas sword: • If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for thre e time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below . • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW .EXE 1. Key in “bios_pw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in “[...]

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Chapter 3 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassembl e th e computer , you ne ed the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharg[...]

46 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batte[...]

Chapter 3 47 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, th [...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the batte ry release latch to the rele ase posi tion (1), then slid e out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 49. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 50. 4. Loosen the 9 captive screws on the HDD1, HDD2, and Memory covers. 5. Carefully open the memory cover . HDD2 Cover Memory Cover HDD1 Cover[...]

52 Chapter 3 6. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. 7. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. Removing the T urbo RAM module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 51. 3. Remove the T urbo RAM module as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Turbo RAM module” on page 52. 2. Disconnect the 3 antenna cables from the WLAN board. 3. Move the antenna cables away and remove the tw o scre ws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 4. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*L3[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 51. 3. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top [...]

Chapter 3 55 5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier . 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier . 7. Remove the connector from the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*L3.5 (NL) 4[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD1 cover . See “Removin g the Lower Covers” on page 51. 3. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top [...]

Chapter 3 57 5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier . 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier . 7. Remove the connector from the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*L3.5 (NL) 4[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the screw to remove the ODD cap. 3. Remove the ODD cap. 4. Using a screw driver , push the ODD module and gras p the fro nt panel to remove from the computer .[...]

Chapter 3 59 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD bezel and remo ve. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*L2.5 (NL) 2[...]

60 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*L5 (NL) 2 LCD Module M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 2 M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 4 Switch Board M2.5*L4 (NL) 3 Upper Cover M2.5*3 2 M2.5*L5 (NL) 3 M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 12 Finger Print Reader M2.5*L4 (NL) 2 S peake r Modu le M2*L6 (NL) 5 Launch Board M[...]

Chapter 3 61 Modem Module M2.5*L4 (NL 1 ExpressCard Module M2.5*L4 (NL) 3 Mainboard M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 2 Step Screw Quantity Part No.[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover ma y cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are us ed to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown. 3. T urn the computer over and open the LCD[...]

Chapter 3 63 5. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 62. 2. Grasp the keyboard and firmly lift up to remove. 3. T urn the keyboard over and disconnect both sides of th e ke yboard cable from the mainboard to remove the keyboard.[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 64. 2. Loosen the captive screw on the keyboa rd plate. 3. Remove the plate to access the DIMM modules. 4. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module.[...]

66 Chapter 3 5. Remove the DIMM module. 6. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Antenna 1. Remove the Memory Cover . See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 2. Remove the HDD2 Cover . See “Removing th e Lower Covers” on page 51. 3. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Modu le” on page 53. 4. Disconnect the Antenna Cab les from the securing guid es as shown. 5. Pull the cables[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 64. 4. See “Removing the Antenna ” on page 67. 5. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 6. T urn the computer over . Disconnect the LCD ca[...]

Chapter 3 69 7. Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) from the LCD module. 8. Carefully remove the LCD module from th e chassis. IMPORT ANT : Place the LCD module face up on a clean surface to prevent scratching or dama ge. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 4 Antenna cable[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Remove the three securing screws. 3. Disconnect the FFC and remove the Switch Board from the upper cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Board M2.5*L4 (NL) 3[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 3. See “Removing the Switch Board” on page 70. 4. T urn the computer over . Remove the sixt ee n (16) screws on the bottom panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*3 Green Callout 2 Upper Cover[...]

72 Chapter 3 5. T urn the computer over . Remove the four screws on the top panel. 6. Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables and carefully pull through the HDD housing . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover Blue Callout 1 Upper Cover Red Callout 3[...]

Chapter 3 73 7. Pull the cables unde r and through the thermal module. 8. T urn the computer over , and disconnect the four cables from the mainbo ard as shown . NOTE: The image depicts installed DIMM modules. The DI MM modules must be removed before procee ding. B C D A Replace with no DIMMs Image[...]

74 Chapter 3 See “Removing the DIMM Modules” on page 65. 9. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis, rear edge first. Release the securing latch and disconnect (A) as shown. Release the securi ng latch and disconn ect (B) as shown. Disconnect (C) as shown. Release the securing latch an d disconn ect (D) as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the touchpad to switch F FC. 3. Disconnect the switch to mainboard FFC. 4. Disconnect the finger print cable.[...]

76 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two securing screws from the Finger Print Reader board. 6. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover . Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the left speaker . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Pri[...]

Chapter 3 77 3. Disconnect the Mic cable. 4. Remove the five securing screws. 5. Remove the S pea ke r Modules as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peake r Module M2*L6 (NL) 5[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the T ouchPad 1. Remove the U pper Cover . See “Removing the Upper Cover” on pag e 71. 2. Remove the S pea ke r Module. See “Removing the S p eaker Module” on page 76. 3. Remove the Finger Print Reader . See “Remo ving the Finger Print Reader” on page 75. 4. Disconnect the T ouchPad F FC fro m the T ouchPad board. [...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the Launch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Lift the locking lever and disconnect the FFC. 3. Remove the three securing screws. 4. Remove the Launch Board from the upper cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Launch Board M2.5*L4 (NL) 3[...]

80 Chapter 3 5. Remove the Launch Board from the bracket.[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable co nnecting the Bluetooth module. 3. Lift the Bluetooth modul e away from the base.[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Locate the modem module and disconn ect the cable. 3. Remove the securing screw from the modem module. 4. Lift the module from the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M 2.5*L4 (NL) 1[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the ExpressCard Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module. 3. Remove the three securing screws. 4. Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ExpressCard Module M2.5*L4 (NL) 3[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 71. 2. See “Removing the Modem Modul e” on page 82. 3. Disconnect ExpressCard and Bluetooth cables attached to the mainb oard. 4. Remove the two securing screws on the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*L6 .5 (NL) 2[...]

Chapter 3 85 5. Remove the mainboard from the lower base.[...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU Fan 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainb oard” on page 84. 2. Loosen the three captive screws. 3. Disconnect the Fan cable from the mainboard. 4. Lift the Fan module clear of the mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the CPU 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainb oard” on page 84. 2. T ake note of the indica to rs on the socket cam screw . Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socket screw counter-clockwise until it indicates unlocked. k 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.[...]

88 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disa ssembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*L5 (NL) 6 LCD Panel M2.5*L5 (NL) 9 LCD Brackets M2*L3 (NL) 8 Camera Bracket M2*L3 (NL) 2 Rem ove Inverter Boar d Rem ove LCD Pane l Rem ove LCD B e z e l Rem ove LCD FPC C ab le Rem ove Camera M od ul e Remo v e LC D[...]

Chapter 3 89 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Modul e” on page 68. 2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws. 3. S tarting from the i nside edges, pry the i nside of th e bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until the bezel is removed. If necessary , use a plasti c pry to release the corners [...]

90 Chapter 3 4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module.[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89. 2. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 3. Lift the Inverter board clear of th e LCD Module.[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89. 2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown . IMPORT ANT : Be careful when using a sharp tool to re move th e cable or camera module. The surface of the LCD panel can be easily scratched. 3. Remove the module from its securing pins and l[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89. 2. Remove the nine securing screws from the LCD Panel. IMPORT ANT : The leftside screw holds the ground connector in place. Ensure that the ground is re pla ced during reassembly . 3. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module. Ste p Size Quant[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD Panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel ” on page 93. 2. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Remove th e mylar strips securing the FPC cable. 3. Disconnect the cable from the panel and remove. 4. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel br[...]

Chapter 3 95 5. Remove the two securing screws from the camera bracket (top of LCD Panel). 6. Remove the camera and LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Camera Bracket M2*L3 (NL) 2[...]

96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets and the camera bracket in place. 2. Replace the two securin g screws on the camera bracket (top of LCD panel). 3. Replace the eight se curing screws (four on each side) on the LCD Panel brackets.[...]

Chapter 3 97 4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown. Conen ct the LCD cable and press down to engage the adhesive pads. 5. Ensure that all cables are positio ned out of the way , and place the LC D Panel in the ba ck cover . 6. Rep l ac e the ground ca bl e and secure with th e screw . 7. Secure the LCD mod ule with the ei ght securing screws. 8. Al[...]

98 Chapter 3 9. Connect the Camera Module cable. 10. Insert t he Inverter board in place. Press down to ensure cohesion. 1 1. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel correctl y and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and th e LCD Module. 2. S tarting from left to right, firmly press down to ensure the bezel is situated correct ly (four locations on each side). 3. Replace the six screws and the rubber caps provided.[...]

100 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown. 2. Using a plastic screw driver , lock the CPU in the socket as shown. 1. Align the Fan Module on the screw bracke ts. 2. Secure the 3 screws accor[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboa rd is face up (the Hea tsink and CPU are not visible). Place the Mainboard in the chassis, rear edge first, and press down to install. Replace the two securi ng screws as shown. NOTE: Make sure the I/O port s are posi tioned correctly through the lower cover , and the screw sockets ar[...]

102 Chapter 3 3. Connect the ExpressCard and Bluetoot h cables attached to the mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the Modem Module 1. S tart by inserting the notch into the retaining pin. 2. Press the module down to secure in place. 3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. 1. Replace the Modem Modul e taking note of the connector locati on. 2. Replace the securing screw on the modem module[...]

104 Chapter 3 3. Connect the modem cable to the module.[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the Finger Print Reader NOTE: Carefully insert the FF C cable ends fully into the connector . T ake care to line up the cab le square with the connector befo re securing the FFC connector latch . 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader boa rd in the upper cover . 2. Replace the two securing screws . 3. Connect the finger prin t c[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Launch Board 1. Replace the Launch Board in the b racket. 2. Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover . 3. Replace the three securing screws. 4. Line up the FFC square with the connector . Hold the cable in place and press lever down to se cure.[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replace the speaker modules as shown . 2. Replace the five securing screws, three on the left module and two on t he right mo dule. 3. Secure the speaker cable as shown with the adhesive tape. 4. Replace the Microphone as shown. 5. Secure the microphone cable as shown with the adhesive tape.[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the T ouchPad 1. Connect the T ouc hPad cabl e to the T ouch P ad boa rd. IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad cannot be removed individu ally . T o replace the T ouch Pad, replace the enti re Upper Cover . Replacing the Upper Cover 1. T ilt the Upper cover and insert the back of the cover into place. 2. While holding the Upper Cove r[...]

Chapter 3 109 3. Connect the four cables from the mai nboard as shown in the followin g image. 4. Align (A) and secure by securing the FFC connector latch. 5. Align (B) and secure by securing the FFC connector latch. 6. Align (D) and secure by securing the FFC connector latch. 7. Connect (C) as shown. NOTE: Carefully insert the FF C cable ends full[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 8. Insert the Antenna Cables completely throug h the upper cover . 9. Pull the cables through and locate them in th e housi ng guides as shown in the following image. 10. T urn the computer over and lo cate the MIC/S peaker cables. 11 . Insert the cabl es under the thermal module as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 111 12. Continue to insert the cables through the HDD2 housi ng and pull the cable taunt. 13. Locate the cables in the housing gui des located by the CPU Fan module. 14. Connect the cables. 15. Replace the sixteen (16) screws as marked in the following image . 1 2[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 16. T urn the chassis over and repl ace the four securing screws. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the LCD Mo dule hinges with the alignment pins and gently set dow n. 2. Replace the four securing screws (two on each side) on the LCD modul e. Alignment Pin[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 3. Connect the LCD cable on the top panel. 4. Insert the Antenna Cables through the Upper Cover . Make sure they are accessible from the und erside. 5. Secure the cables in place as shown. 6. T urn the computer over and pull t he antenna cables until it is taunt.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 7. Grasp the cable and insert it through the HDD2 housi ng. Replacing the Switch Board 1. Replace the three securing screws. 2. Place the Switch Board in its location and replace the three screws. 3. Replace the FFC and ensure the cable is flush with the connector . Secure by lockin g the latch. replace this picture. FFC must be disc[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the right-hand DIMM module and press down to lock in place. The module clicks in place. 2. Insert the left-hand DIMM module and press down to lock in place. The module clicks in place. 3. Replace the keyboard plate taking care to pay attention to the installation guides on the leftside of the plat[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 4. T ighten the capti ve screw on the keyboard plate. Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Replace keyboard cable to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. T urn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in the mounting. 1. Insert one side of th e Switch Cover into the chassis. 2. While holding the ins[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the T urbo RAM Module Insert the T urbo RAM Module and ensure it is flush with the connector .[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the WLAN socke t. 2. Replace th e two screws to secure the mo dule. 3. Conne c t th e th re e an t enna cables to th e mo du l e . 1. Replace the connector on the HDD. 2. Replace the HDD in the carrier .[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 3. Replace the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier . 4. Replace the HDD holder . 5. Place the HDD in the bay and slide i nto the connector . Ensure the HDD i s secure before repla cing the cover .[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the ODD cover on th e ne w OD D Mo dule. 2. T urn the ODD Module around and replace the bracket. 3. Secure the bracket with the two screws. IMPORT ANT : T ake note of the arrow on the bracket. The arrow designates the bottom of the ODD. 4. Slide Module in cha[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover . 2. Replace the four screws to secure in place. 3. Replace the HDD2 Cover . 4. Replace the three securing screws. 5. Replace HDD Cover . 6. Replace the two screws to secure in place.[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the Express and SD Card T rays 1. Insert the Express Card and push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover . 2. Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover .[...]

Chapter 4 123 T roubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. [...]

124 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly c[...]

Chapter 4 125 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or V ideo If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On[...]

126 Chapter 4 Abnormal V ideo Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 46. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 127 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

128 Chapter 4 T ouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 129 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

130 Chapter 4 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that th[...]

Chapter 4 131 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a ti me to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup R epair Utility: a. insert the Win[...]

132 Chapter 4 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

Chapter 4 133 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-click on th e device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E A[...]

134 Chapter 4 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing act[...]

Chapter 4 135 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the followin g actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

136 Chapter 4 W ireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e probl em. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: EasyT ouch Button Failure If the Ace r EasyT ou ch buttons fail, pe rform the following actions one a t a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 137 MediaT ouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaT ouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerp rint Reader fails, pe rform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do no t replace a non-defective FRU[...]

138 Chapter 4 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 139 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

140 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do[...]

Chapter 4 141 POST Codes T ables These tables describe the chipset and core POST c odes, functions, phases, and componen ts for the POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . Code Beep s POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get [...]

142 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapte rs in system 4Bh QuietBoot st[...]

Chapter 4 143 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) 88h Initializ e BIOS Dat a Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est an d initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controll er 8Fh Determine number of A T A dri ves (optional) 90h I ni ti a l iz e hard-disk cont ro llers [...]

144 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bi ts that failed. For example, 2C 0002 means address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. Note that error 30 [...]

Chapter 5 145 Jumper and Connector Locations T op V i ew No. Name Description No. Name Description 1 CN1 L VDS Connector 10 U14 Clock Generator 2 U1 LAN Transformer 1 1 U17 Card Reade r Controller 3 U2 LAN Chip 12 CN1 1 Bluetooth Connector 4 CN3 Swi tch Board Connector 13 CN9 NewCard Board Conne ctor 5 U15 BIOS Chip 14 CN7 Finger Print 6 U13 Audio [...]

146 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew No. Name Description No. Name De scription 1 PJ1 Power Jack 14 CN23 Line In Connector 2 CN12 RJ45 Connector 15 CN33 Wireless Connector 3 CN13 Docking C onnector 16 CN31 C ard Reader 4 CN14 Fan C onnector 17 CN26 H DD Connector 5 CN15 CRT Connector 18 CN28 HDD Conn ector 6 CN16 MXM Card Connector 19 U30 South Bridge 7 CN17[...]

Chapter 5 147 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for T ravelMate 7530/7230. TravelMate 7530/7230s provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Check Hardw[...]

148 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

Chapter 6 149 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listi ng in global configurations of TravelMate 7530/7230. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date[...]

150 Chapter 6 T ravelMate 7530/7230 Exploded Diagrams Upper/ Lower Cover Number Description Part Number[...]

Chapter 6 151 LCD Panel Number Description Pa rt Number Number Description Part Number[...]

152 Chapter 6 Number Description Pa rt Number[...]

Chapter 6 153 T ravelMate 7530/7230 FRU List Categor y Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SADP-65KB DFA AP .06501.013 ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650-02AC LF AP .06503. 016 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 AP .0650A.010 ADAPTER DEL T A 90W ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .09001.013 ADAPTER LITE-ON 90W 19V BLUE P A- 1900-24AR LED LF AP .0900[...]

154 Chapter 6 POWER BOARD 55.TPK07.002 SWITCH BOARD 55.TPK07.003 NEWCARD BOARD 55.TPK07.004 MSI VGA Card AMD M82ME-XT DDRII 256M 400MHz 32*16 MXM II w/ HDCP w/ O2 PowerIC VG .82M06.001 Cables PWR CORD V943B30001218008 DANISH 3P 27.A03V7.006 PWR CORD(ISR)1.8M 3PBLK FZ0I0008-038 27.T A TV7.005 PWR CORD V50CB3T3012180QD TW-1 10V ,3P 27.A99V7.002 POWER[...]

Chapter 6 155 RAM COVER 42.TPK07.002 KB PLA TE FOR DDR2 33.TPK07.007 SWITCH BOARD BRACKET 33.TPK07.008 BASE ODD CAP 42.TG607.002 CPU/Processor CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1.9G 1M 638 35W Gr iffin B1 KC.AQL02.600 CPU AMD T urionX2 RM70 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TRM02.700 CPU AMD T urionX2 ZM80 PGA 2.1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 KC.TZM02.800 CPU [...]

156 Chapter 6 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.TPK07.001 ODD BEZEL - SUPER MUL TI 42.TPK07.006 BLUE RA Y COMBO MODULE 6M.TPL07.001 BLUE RA Y COMBO TRA Y 2X SONY BC-5500S-AR KO.0020E.002 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.TPK07.001 BD COMBO BEZEL 42.TPL07.001 Categor y Description Part Number[...]

Chapter 6 157 HDD HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SA T A LF F/ W:3. AAA KH.12001.032 HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS SA T A I LF F/ W:LB213J KH.12004.007 HDD HGST 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco-B SA T A II LF F/ W:C31P KH.12007.014 HDD WD 5400rpm 120GB WD1200BEVS-22UST0 ML125 SA T A LF F/ W:01.01A01 KH.1200[...]

158 Chapter 6 Keyboard Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Black Monserrat 104 KS Black US International KB.INT00.627 Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Black Monserra t 104KS Black US International Hebrew KB.INT00.628 Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Black Monserrat 105KS Black UK KB.INT00.629 Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Black Monserra t 105KS Black Turkish KB.INT00.630 Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Black Monserra t 1[...]

Chapter 6 159 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50.TPK07.003 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA * 3 60.TPK07.003 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TPK07.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TPK07.003 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.TPK07.004 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CAMERA CNF701721004971L CNY 57.TPK07.002 CCD BRACKET 33.TPK07.005 CCD CABLE 50.TPK07.004 LCD MODULE ASSY MIMO (3WIRE) NON-GLARE W[...]

160 Chapter 6 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CAMERA CNF701721004971L CNY 57.TPK07.002 CCD BRACKET 33.TPK07.005 CCD CABLE 50.TPK07.004 LCD MODULE ASSY MIMO (2WIRE) GLARE W/CCD 6M.TR807.004 LCD SAMSUNG 17.1" WXGA+ Glare L TN170BT07-G01 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.17106.004 LCD LPL 17.1" WXGA+ Glare LP171WP4-TLR1 LF 2 20nit 8ms LK.17 108.01 1 LCD C[...]

Chapter 6 161 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA * 2 60.TPK07.005 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TPK07.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TPK07.003 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.TPK07.004 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CAMERA CNF701721004971L CNY 57.TPK07.002 CCD BRACKET 33.TPK07.005 CCD CABLE 50.TPK07.004 LCD MODULE ASSY MIMO (3WIRE) AUO GLARE W/CCD 6M.TPK07.006 LCD AUO 17.1&[...]

162 Chapter 6 CCD CABLE 50.TPK07.004 LCD MODULE ASSY MIMO (3WIRE) AUO NON-GLARE W/CCD 6M.TPK07.007 LCD AUO 17.1" WXGA+ None Glare B170PW06 V3 LF 220nit 8ms LK.17 105.008 INVERTER BOARD 19.TPK07.001 LCD CABLE FOR CCD 50.TPK07.003 LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA * 3 FOR AUO 60.TPK07.008 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TPK07.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TPK07.00[...]

Chapter 6 163 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TPK07.004 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.TPK07.003 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.TPK07.004 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CAMERA CNF701721004971L CNY 57.TPK07.002 CCD BRACKET 33.TPK07.005 CCD CABLE 50.TPK07.004 LCD MODULE ASSY MIMO (2WIRE) AUO NON-GLARE W/CCD 6M.TPK07.009 LCD AUO 17.1" WXGA+ None Glare B170PW06 V3 LF [...]

164 Chapter 6 Screw List Mainboard MAINBOARD UMA AMDRS780MN W/CARD READER W/O CPU RAM LF MAINBOARD DIS AMDRS780MN W/CARD READER W/O CPU RAM LF Memory 1GB NANY A DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64U8HB0BN-3C ( 0.09U) KN.1GB03.014 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864QZ3-CE6 LF KN. 1GB0B.016 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY -667E1 LF KN[...]

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Appendix A 166 Model Definition and Configuration T ravelMate 7530/7230 Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Descriptio n CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wirele ss LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone Appendix A[...]

Appendix B 167 T est Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Reg[...]

168 Appendix B Microsoft ® W indows ® V ista Environment T est V endor Ty p e Description Adapter T est F0000183 DEL T A CN 90W Adapter DEL T A 90W 1.7x5.5x 1 1 ADP-90SB BBEA LF level 4 10001023 LITE-ON 90W Adapter LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7x5. 5x1 1 Blue P A -1900-24AR LED LF level 4 60002015 HIPRO 90W Adapter HIPRO 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Bl ue HP-OL093B1[...]

Appendix B 169 22554573 AMD A TRM70 CPU AMD T uri onX2 RM70 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TUZM80 CPU AMD T u ri onX2 ZM80 PGA 2.1G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TUZM82 CPU AMD T u ri onX2 ZM82 PGA 2.2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD SMPSI4025W CPU AMD Sempro nM SI40 PGA 2 .0G 512K 638 25W Griffin B1 22554573 AMD A TUZM84 [...]

170 Appendix B 60002005 HGST SG N320 GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400r pm 320GB HTS543232L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N120GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rp m 120GB MK1252GSX Virgo BS SA T A LF F/W:L V01 0J 60002005 HGST SG N250 GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400r pm 250GB HTS543225L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C 600019[...]

Appendix B 171 60002045 HYNIX U2GBII6 Memory HYNIX UNB-DIMM DDRI I 667 2GB HYMP125U64CP8-Y5 LF 128*8 0.0 65um 60002215 SAMSUNG U2GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG UNB-DI MM DDRII 667 2GB M378T5663QZ3- CE6 LF 128*8 0 .065um 60002045 HYNIX SO512MBII6 Memory HYNI X SO-DIMM DDRII 667 512MB H YMP164S64CP6- Y5 LF 64*16 0 .065um 60002215 SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUN[...]

172 Appendix B 10001063 SONY NCB24XS ODD SONY COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 24X CRX890S LF W/O bezel SA T A 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI NCB24XS ODD TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 24X TS-L463A LF W/O bezel SA T A Southbridge Chipset T est 22554573 AMD AMDSB700 AMD SB700 VGA Chip T est 22554573 AMD 82MEXTHM AMD 82MEXTHM w/ HDCP w/o Macrovision 10001024 MSI 82MEXTHM[...]

Appendix C 173 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However [...]

174 Appendix C[...]

175 A AFLASH Utility 40 B Battery Pack 48 BIOS ROM type 22 vendor 22 BIOS Utility 27–40 Advanced 30 Boot 36 Exit 39 Navigating 27 Onboard Device Configur ation 34 Power 36, 37 Save and Exit 39 Security 33 System Security 39 Bluetooth module 81 Board Layout Top View 145 brightness hotkeys 15 C Camera Module 92 caps lock on indicator 10 Chipset POS[...]

176 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 88 LCD Panel 93 lower cover 51 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Mainboard 84 media access on indicator 10 MediaT ouch Button Failure 137 Memory Check 124 Model Definition 166 Modem Failure 135 Modem Module 82 N No Display Issue 125 Notebook Manager hotkey 15 num lock on indicator 10 O ODD Failure 132 Online [...]