Acer TRAVELMATE 7730 manuel d'utilisation

TravelMate 7730/7730A Service Guide[...]

II : Revis ion Hi story Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 7730/7730G Series service guide. Copyr ight Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. N o part of this publication may be reprod uced, tr ansmitte d, tran scribed, s tored in a retriev al syste m, or tra nslated into any language or compute[...]

: III Conven tions The following conventions are used in this manual: Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's “global” product offering. To better [...]

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Contents Contents V Chapter 1: Syste m spec ificati ons 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System bl ock diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Acer notebook tou r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VI Contents Security s creen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 BIOS Flash utility . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents Contents VII Index of e rror message s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1 Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Error mes sages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 No-beep e rror mess ages . . . . . . . [...]

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1 ❑ Featur es ❑ System block diag ram ❑ The Acer notebook tour ❑ Using the keyboard ❑ Hardware specifications and configurations System specifications Chapter 1 TravelMate 7730/7730G[...]

2 Chapter 1: System specifications Features Platfo rm For T ravelMate 7730 ❑ Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology, featuring: ❑ Intel ® Core ™2 Duo p rocessor T 9400/P9500 (6 MB L2 cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FS B, 35 W/25 W), T9600 (6 MB L2 cache, 2.80 GHz , 1066 MHz FSB, 35 W ) or higher , or P840 0/P8600 (3 M B L2 cache, 2.26/2.4 0 G[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 3 ❑ NVIDIA ® GeFo rce ® 9300M GS with up to 20477 MB of TurboCache™ (256 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to 1791 MB of shared system memory), supporti ng NVIDIA ® PureVideo™ HD technology, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0, Microsoft ® DirectX ® 10 (for selected models) ❑ Dual [...]

4 Chapter 1: System specifications Communication ❑ Acer Video Conference, featuring: ❑ Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology ❑ Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone ❑ WLAN: Intel ® Wireles s WiFi Link 5100/5 300 (dual -band qua d-mode 802. 11a/b/g / Draft-N) Wi -Fi CERTIFIED ® network connection, f[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 5 System block diagram[...]

6 Chapter 1: System specifications The Acer notebook tour LCD pa nel Item Desc rip tio n Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Di splay (LCD), di splays video o utput. Acer Crystal E ye Web camera for v ideo comm unication. (Avai lable on select mode ls only.) Acer Crysta l Eye Display screen[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 7 Palm rest Item Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Status indicators Light-Emittin g Diodes (LEDs) th at light up to show the status of the no tebook's functions an d components. Refe r to the Gen eri c U se r Gu id e for more details. Microphone Internal mic rophone for [...]

8 Chapter 1: System specifications Fro nt Item Icon Description Latch Locks and relea ses the lid. 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secu re Digi tal ( SD) , Mul tiMe diaC ard ( MMC), Mem ory St ick ( MS), Memor y Stick P ro (MS PR O), and xD -Picture Ca rd. Note: Push to remove or in stall a card. O nly one card can operate at any giv en time . Latch 5 -[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 9 Left Item Icon Description DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Ethernet (RJ-45) po rt Connects to an Ethernet 10/1 00/1000-ba sed network. Acer EasyPort IV connector Connects to an Acer EasyPort IV. (Available on select models only .) External displa y (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (such as an ex tern[...]

10 Chapter 1: System specifications Right Rear Item Icon Description Type 54 Ex pressCa rd slot Accepts one Typ e 54 Expr essCard module. Note: Push to remove or install the card. USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 dev ices (such as a US B mouse, key board, printer, or came ra). Optical drive Internal o ptical drive. Acce pts CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray d[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 11 Botto m vi ew Item Icon Description Battery bay Houses the notebook's b attery pack. Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. Hard disk ba y-Main Houses the n otebook ’s hard di sk (secured with screws) Acer DA SP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection ) Protects the ha rd disk drive fro[...]

12 Chapter 1: System specifications Indi cator s The notebook has several easy-to-read statu s indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the notebook cover is closed. Icon Function Description Power Indicate s the noteboo k's power status. Battery Indicates the notebook's battery status. • Amber—battery is charging.[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 13 Easy-lau nch button s Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons ar e called easy-launch buttons. They are: W LAN, Internet , email, Bluet ooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by the user.[...]

14 Chapter 1: System specifications Touc hpad basi cs The following teaches you how t o use the touchpad: ❑ Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. ❑ Press the left and right button s located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 15 Loc k key s The keyboard has three lo ck keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock k ey Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabe tic characters typ ed are in uppercase. Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12> When Scroll Lock is on, the screen mo ves one line up or down when you press the up or down [...]

16 Chapter 1: System specifications Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions . Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Wind ows Start button. It launches th e Start menu. I t can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 17 Hotkeys The notebook employs hotkeys or k ey combinations to a ccess most of the not ebook’s controls like screen brightness, volume output, and the BIOS Setup Utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Descripti[...]

18 Chapter 1: System specifications Hardware specifications and conf igurations CPU Contr olle rs BIOS Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo processo r supporting Intel ® 6 4 architecture: • T9400/P 9500 (6 MB L2 cac he, 2.53 G Hz, 1066 M Hz FSB , 35 W/2 5 W) • T9600 ( 6 MB L2 cache, 2.8 0 GHz, 10 66 MHz F SB, 35 W) o r highe r ?[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 19 Memory Supported protocols • ACPI 1.0b /2.0/3.0 c ompliance • PCI 2.2 or late r • System/HDD Passw ord Security Control • INT 13H Extensions • PnP BIOS 1.0a • SMBIOS 2 .4 or later • BIOS Boot S pecification • Simple Boot F lag 1.0 • Boot Block • PCI Bus Powe r Managem ent Interface Spe cificat[...]

20 Chapter 1: System specifications Note: Above table list s some system memory c onfigu rations. You may comb ine SO -DIM Ms wit h vari ous ca pacit ies to fo rm ot her combinat ions. On above table , the configuration of slot 1 and slo t 2 can be reve rsed. Hard Di sk Drive Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Mem ory 0MB 256 MB 256M B 0MB 512 MB 512M B 0MB 1024M[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 21 Data transfer rate (host~buffer) 300 Mbit/ sec Ultra DMA mode 6 300 Mbi t/sec Ultra DMA mode 6 300 Mb it/sec Ultra DMA mode 6 300 Mb it/sec Ultra DMA mode 6 DC Power Requirements Input Voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V Item Specification Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK2546GS X Toshiba MK1646GS X Toshiba MK1246G SX Toshi[...]

22 Chapter 1: System specifications DVD-CD RW drive Item Specification Ven dor & mode l na me So ny CRX 890 S Performance Specification With CD Disc With DVD Disc Transfer r ate XX XX Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable d isc format A pplicable CD Formats: Read: • CD-Audio • CD-DA •C D - E x t r a / C D - P l u s •C D - I •C [...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 23 DVD bur ner Loading me chanism Tray Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V Item Specification Vendor & model name HLDS GSA-T50N Performance Specification With CD Disc With DVD Disc Transfer rat e 3600 KB/s 11 MB/s Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA Applicable d isc format A pplicable CD Formats: Read: • CD-Audi[...]

24 Chapter 1: System specifications Applicable d isc format A pplicable CD Formats: Read: • CD-Audio • CD-DA •C D - E x t r a / C D - P l u s •C D - R O M •C D - R O M X A • CD-TEXT • Photo CD • Video CD Write: •C D - R •C D - R W Applicable DVD formats: Read: •D V D ± R • DVD±RW •D V D - R A M •D V D - R O M •D V D [...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 25 Blu-ray drive LCD Item Specification Vendor & model n ame Sony NEC Optiarc BC-550 0S-AR Performance Specification With CD Disc With DVD Disc With Blu-ray Disc Transfer rate 600–3 600 KB/sec 2.2–11 M B/sec 9 MB/sec Buffer Memory 4.5 MB Interface SATA Applicable d isc format A pplicable CD Formats: Read: ?[...]

26 Chapter 1: System specifications Nominal In put Voltage VDD +3.3 typical +3.3 typical Typical P ower Consumption 8 Watt maximu m 8 Watt ma ximum Weight (wi thout inve rter) 700 grams max imum 700 grams maximum Physical S ize 15.0 × 9.6 × 0.25 inches (382 .7 × 247.0 × 6.7 mm) 15.0 × 9.6 × 0.25 i nches (382. 7 × 245.0 × 6. 7 mm) Electrical[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 27 Item Specification Vendor & model name L G 60003089 SAMSUNG 60002215 Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (horizontal × vertical) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitc h Pixel Arran gement Dis pla y Mo de Typical Wh ite Luminanc e (also called Brightness) Luminance Uniform ity Contrast Ratio Response Ti me (Opt[...]

28 Chapter 1: System specifications Inv erte r Video subsy stem Physi cal Si ze Electrical Interfa ce Surface Support Color Viewing Angle Temperatu re Range Item Specification Vendor & model n ame Sumida TWS -449-30 8 Brightness conditio ns 3.3V duty 20% —80% Input voltage ( V) 8V—20V Input current (mA) 950 mA (max ) Output vo ltage (V, r m[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 29 Keyboard Pointing device Mem ory c ard re ade r PCMCIA ExpressCard (New Card) Item Specification Keyboard controller WINBOND WPCE775CA0DG Total num ber of key pads 105-/106-ke y Windows lo go key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneou sly Plug USB key board to the USB port directl y: Yes Item Speci[...]

30 Chapter 1: System specifications Audio Wired LAN Blue tooth Access location Right panel Item Specification Audio Contr oller Real tek 268 Azadia cod ec and A mplifier G MT G1412+G 1411 Audio onbo ard or optional Built-in Mono or Ster eo Stereo Resolution • T en DAC channels sup port 16/20/24-bit PCM forma t for 7.1 sound playback, plu s 2 chan[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 31 Wireless LAN Modem USB Button s/Indicato rs/Ports Item Specification Chipset Intel Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 27 0 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 80 2.11b • IEEE 80 2.11g • IEEE 80 2.11 Draf t-N •W i M a x Interface PCI-E (mini card socket for wireless modules) Item Specification[...]

32 Chapter 1: System specifications Fingerprint reader Camera Fan Indicators • 2 k eyboard indicators (C APS Lock and NUM Lock) • HDD/ CD-ROM acti ve LED • Power On S tatus L ED • Battery with two -color (visible when l id closed) • Power on/Su spend (visi ble when lid closed) • Wireless (visib le when lid closed) • Bluetooth (visible[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 33 Throttling 50%: On= 1 05° C; OFF= 95° C OS shut down at 110° C; H/W shut down at 110°C Battery Power suppl y Power saving s 172°F (78°C ) 4100±100 37db 194°F (90°C ) 4400±100 39. 5db Item Specification Vendor Panas onic Sanyo Simplo Sony Battery Type L i-ion Pack capacit y 4000mAH– 4800m AH Number of [...]

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35 ❑ BIOS Setup Utility ❑ BIOS Flash utility ❑ Removing a password l ock System utilities Chapter 2 TravelMate 7730/7730G[...]

36 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardwa re configuration progra m built in to the notebook’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The notebook was shipped already properly configured and optimized. However, if the user encounters conf iguration problems, you may need to run Setup. Note: Also see Chapter [...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 37 ❑ In any menu, you c an load default se ttings by pressing F9 . You can al so press F10 to save any changes made and exit t he BIOS Setup Utility. Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed i n square brackets. Nav igation keys for a particular me nu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help f[...]

38 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities Main screen The Ma in screen allows t he user to set t he system time and date as well as enable an d disable the boot option and recove ry. The table below describes the parameters found on t his screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Serial Number Shows the notebook’s seria[...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 39 Note: Sub-items under each dev ice will not be shown if the dev ice control is set t o Disabled or Auto. This is because the user is not allowed to cont rol the setti ngs in t hes e case s. Parameter De scription Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed in a 24-hou r format. Format: HH:M[...]

40 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities Advanced screen The Advan ced scre en allows the user t o configu re the Aler t Standa rd Format parameters . The table below describes the parame ters found on the ASF Configuration sub menu scr een. Parameter Description Minimum WatchDog Tim eout Time for BIOS to stop the W atchDog timer after a reset has occurred.[...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 41 Securi ty screen The Security scree n contains parameters that help safeguard and pro tect your notebook from unauthorized use. Note: Refe r to “Removing a passwo rd lock” on page 48 i f yo u ne ed t o know ho w to remov e a Hard Dr ive or BIOS Pas sword. The table below de scribes t he parameters in t his scree n[...]

42 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities . Ca utio n: When you are prompted to enter a passwo rd, you have th ree tries b efore the syst em halts. Don’t forget your password. I f you forge t you r passwo rd, you may have to retu rn yo ur noteb ook to your dea ler to re set it . Sett ing a Pa sswor d Note: You must se t a Su perviso r pass word bef ore you[...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 43 5 Optional: you can enable the Password on Boot param eter . 6 When you are done, press F10 to save your password and exit t he BIOS Setup Utility or you can proceed to setting the User passwo rd. To se t the U ser pa sswor d: 1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set User Password , t hen pres s E NTER . The Set User Passw[...]

44 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities 2 Type the curren t passw ord in the Ente r Cur rent Pas sword field , then pres s E NTER . Note: If you en ter an incor rect cu rrent p assw ord, t he scr een dis play s the foll owi ng. Press E NTER , the n re- ente r the curr ent pa ssw ord. 3 Type a password in the En ter New Passwo rd fiel d. 4 Retype the passwo[...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 45 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the onboard hard disk drive and the optical drive. Follow the instructions in It em Specific Help t o ch ange to boot order of the notebook devices .[...]

46 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities Exit The Exit screen contains options fo r leav ing the BIOS Setup Ut ilit y and starting Windows . The table below describes the options on this screen. Option Descr iption Exit Sa ving Change s Exit the BIOS S etup Ut ility and sa ve yo ur changes to CMO S. Exit Discarding Changes Exit the BIOS Setup Util ity witho[...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 47 BIOS Flash utility Use the BIOS flash memory update for the following conditions: ❑ New versions of system programs (such as HDD_PW or bios_pw). ❑ New BIOS features or options. ❑ Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the syste m BIOS flash ROM. Note: If you do no t have a cri[...]

48 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities Removing a password lock This section provides you with instructions to remove a hard drive or Supe rvisor password lock. Note: Fo r more in formati on about removi ng a pa ssword lo ck, se e “Clearin g passwor d chec k and BIOS rec overy” on pa ge 158 . Removin g a HDD pass word lo ck If you type the wrong HDD p[...]

Chapter 2: System utilities 49 3 Type bio s_pw 1445 2 0 . 4 Choose one of the strings. In this example you can choose either qjjg9vy or 07yqmjd . 5 Reboot the notebook that is locked, then enter either qjjg9vy or 07yqm jd for t he Supe rvisor pass word.[...]

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51 ❑ Prevent ing static electricity d ischarge ❑ Preparing your work space ❑ Tools required ❑ Preparing the notebook ❑ Adding or replacing memory modules ❑ Replacing the graphics card ❑ Replacing the primary hard drive ❑ Replacin g the IEE E 802.11 wir eless card ❑ Replacing the CMOS battery ❑ Replacing the secondary hard drive [...]

52 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Preventing static electricity discharge Warning: T o avoid expos ure to dan gerous e lectrical voltages and mo ving parts, turn off your note book, remove the battery, and unp lug the power co rd, modem cab le, and network ca ble before opening th e case . Warning: To p reven t risk of electr ic sho ck,[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 53 Preparing your work spa ce Before performing maintenance on th e notebook, make sure that your work space and the notebook are correct ly prepared. ❑ Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat. ❑ Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that the table top is l[...]

54 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Tools required To disassemble the notebook, you need the following tools: ❑ Wrist grounding strap a nd conductive mat for preventi ng electrostatic dischar ge v ❑ Flat s crewdriv er v ❑ Philips screwdrive r v ❑ Scribe or non-marr ing tool v ❑ Tweezers v[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 55 Preparing the notebook To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make su re that the disc drive is e mpty. 2 Turn off the notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC Cards, E[...]

56 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 2 Pull the ExpressCard all the way out of the notebook. Removing a memory card To remove a me mory card: 1 Push the memory card all the wa y into the notebook. 2 Pull the memory card all the wa y out of the notebook. Removing the battery To re move the b atter y: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom i[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 57 Adding or replacing memory modules Imp orta nt: Use only memory module s desig ned for th is note book. Tools you need to complete this task: Locating components: To add or replace memory module s: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Loosen the memory bay cove r screws (t[...]

58 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Use the thumb n otch to l ift the m emory bay cov er, then r emove it. Be car eful no t to break off t he tabs located on t he e nd of the cover opposite the thumb notch. 4 If you are removing a module, gent ly press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. T[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 59 5 Pull the memory module out of the slot.[...]

60 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 6 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up wi th the tab i n the mem ory s lot. 7 Press the card down unti[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 61 Replacing the graph ics card Imp orta nt: Use only graphics card s designed for this notebo ok. Tools you need to complete this task: Addi tiona l mate rial s you ne ed to com plete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7 762 thermal g rease <Athena : Is th is the r ight gr eas e?> Screws removed during this task:[...]

62 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 2 Loosen the graphics card bay cover screws (these scre ws cannot be removed). 3 Use the thumb notch to lift the graphics card bay cover, then remove it. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cov er opposite the thumb notch. 4 Remove the graphics card screws . Screw Screw Screw [...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 63 5 Pull the card out of the slot. 6 Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on the graphics card. Use only enough to cover the graphics processor die. 8 Hold the new car d at a 30-degree an gle and slide it into the [...]

64 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the primary hard drive Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: Locating components: To replace the primary hard drive: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Loosen the hard drive bay cov er screws (these screws cannot be remove d). P[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 65 3 Use the thumb notch to lif t the hard drive bay cover , then remove it. Be careful not to break off t he tabs located on t he e nd of the cover opposite the thumb notch. 4 Using the plastic tab, lift straight up on the hard drive, then remove it. 5 If your new hard drive already includes the hard driv[...]

66 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 7 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 8 Insert the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 9 Replace the scre ws that secure t he brac ket to the drive. 10 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 11 Replace the cov er, the n tighten the scre ws.[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 67 Replacing the IEEE 802. 11 wi reless card Imp orta nt: Use only wir eless cards des igned for this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: Locating components: To repla ce the IEEE 8 02.11 wir eless ca rd: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on p[...]

68 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Use the thumb n otch to l ift the w ireless bay cover, then rem ove it. B e carefu l not to break off t he tabs located on t he e nd of the cover opposite the thumb notch. 4 Unplug the antenna cables. Note which color cable is connected to each of the conne ctors. Imp orta nt: The number o f ante nna [...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 69 5 Remov e the wir eless card screw s. 6 Pull the card out of the slot. 7 Move the a ntenna cable s out o f the way. 8 Hold the new car d at a 30-degree an gle and slide it into the empty slot. This card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does not fit, make sure tha t the n[...]

70 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 9 Replace the screws remov ed in Step 5 . 10 Reattach the ant enna ca bles to th e con nectors. 11 Replace the wire less bay c over, then tigh ten the co ver scre ws.[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 71 Replacing the CMOS batte ry Imp orta nt: Use only CMOS batteries design ed for this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: Locating components: To repla ce the CMOS ba ttery: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the option[...]

72 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the old battery and gently pry it up until it pops out of the socket. 4 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps int o place. 5 Replace th e option al IE[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 73 Replacing the seconda ry hard drive Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: Locating components: To replace the secondary hard dr ive: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Loosen the hard drive bay cov er screws (these screws cannot be remove[...]

74 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Use the thumb notch to lift the hard drive bay co ver, then remove it. Be careful not to break off t he tabs located on t he e nd of the cover opposite the thumb notch. 4 Using the plastic tab, lift straight up on the hard drive, then remove it. 5 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 75 7 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 8 Insert the new drive label side up onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 9 Replace the scre ws that secure t he brac ket to the drive. 10 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 11 Replace the cov er, the n tighten the scre ws.[...]

76 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the optical drive Tools you need to complete this task: v Locating components: To replace th e optical driv e: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the screw and cover t hat secures the DVD drive to your notebook. Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring -[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 77 3 Carefully sl ide the drive out of the drive bay. Imp orta nt: Use a sm all sc rewd river or othe r poin ted to ol to push o n the DVD brac ket and slid e the drive out of the bay . 4 Slide th e new DVD d rive into the driv e bay. Mak e sure tha t the d rive fits securely in the bay. 5 Replace the scre[...]

78 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the ke yboard cove r Tools you need to complete this task v Screws removed during this task: To replace th e keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remov e the tw o keyboard cover screws fr om the i nside of the b attery compartmen t. 3 Turn your no[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 79 6 Insert t he small f lat-bl ade screw driver under ea ch end o f the k eyboard c over an d gently pry it up. 7 Pull the c over of f the no tebook by liftin g the ba ck corne rs of the cove r. Be care ful to not damage the LCD panel. 8 Replace the keyboard cover by first inser ting the tabs located on t[...]

80 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the ke yboard Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replac e the keyboar d: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78 . 3 Lift the c[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 81 6 Swing the keyboard connector clip upward, then slide the cable out of the clip. Be careful not to touch or damage any other compo nents. 7 Place the ne w keyboard ke ys-do wn on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 8 Make sure the keyboard connector clip is full y lifted up, insert the cabl[...]

82 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the powe r button board Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the status indi cator board: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 83 5 Remove the screws conn ecting the power button board to the not ebook. 6 Replace the pow er but ton boar d, then r eplace th e scre ws remov ed in St ep 5 . 7 Make sure the black connector clip on the new power button board is swung upward, insert the cable into the connector, then swing the clip down[...]

84 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the LCD assembly Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replac e the LCD asse mbly: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Open th e memory bay by following the ste ps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 O[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 85 6 Remove the screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinges to the chassis. 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78 . 8 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Rep lacing the k eyboard ” on pag e 80 . 9 Detach the LCD cable f [...]

86 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 10 Taking care to note the cables’ routing and positions as they are installed from Acer, pull the antenna cables out from under the system board , then slide the antenna cables and LCD cables out from under the retainin g clips. 11 Remove the screws on the top that secure the LCD panel hinge to the c[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 87 Replacing the inver ter Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replac e the invert er: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacin g the LC D assembly” on page 84 . 3 Remove the rubb[...]

88 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 4 Remov e the scr ews fro m the fro nt of the LCD p anel asse mbly. 5 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 6 Lift the inver ter from the LCD p anel as sembly. 7 Disconnect the connectors from the old inverter and connect them to the new inverter. 8 Align the ho les in new inv[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 89 Replacing the LCD panel Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this t ask: <Athena, what screw size the grounding screw?> To replace t he LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacin[...]

90 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Remove the rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. 4 Remov e the scr ews fro m the fro nt of the LCD p anel asse mbly. 5 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Screw Sc rew Scr ew Screw Screw Sc rew[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 91 6 Remove the grounding screw from the LCD pa nel lid. 7 Remov e the scr ews that se cure th e LCD panel to the LCD panel l id. 8 Remove the inverter by fo llowing the steps in “Replaci ng the inv erter” on page 87 . 9 Remove the old LCD panel from the LCD panel lid. 10 Remove the hinges from the old[...]

92 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the LCD panel hinges Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace th e LCD panel hinges: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the steps in “Repla cing the LCD assembly” o n page[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 93 6 Replace the scre ws that were rem oved in Step 4 . 7 Replace the LCD panel by following the steps in “ Replacing the L CD panel” on page 89 . 8 Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Repla cing the LCD asse mbly” on page 84 .[...]

94 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the web cam Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To repl ace the we b cam: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the LCD panel by following the steps in “Replacin g the LC D assembly” on page 84 . 3 Remove the LCD pan[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 95 5 Remov e the scr ews that se cure th e LCD panel to the LCD panel l id. 6 Replace the scre ws that were rem oved in Step 5 . 7 Reconnect the connector from the web cam. 8 Replace the LCD panel by following the steps in “ Replacing the L CD panel” on page 89 . 9 Replace the LCD assembly by following[...]

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96 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the palm rest Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: <Athen a, what screw size is the scre w in step 8?> Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring tool - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver 2 black M2.5×6.5 (Hinge-bottom) 2 bla ck M2 .5×5 (Keyboard cover) 1 bl[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 97 To replac e the palm rest: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory bay cove r by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by follow ing the s[...]

98 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 9 Swing the black touchpa d connector clip upward, then lift t he touchpad cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any oth er components. 10 Disconnect the finger print reader cable from the system board. Use a scribe or other non-marring tool to gently pus h the plug out of the co[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 99 12 Swing the black button board conne ctor clip upward, then lift the button board cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other comp onents. 13 Remove the screws from the top of the palm rest. 14 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Button board connector Screw S[...]

100 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 15 Disconnect the m icrophone and spe aker cables from the system board. Use a scribe or other non-marring tool to gently lift the plugs out of the connectors.[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 101 16 Taking care to note the cables’ routing and positions as they are installed from Acer, slide the microphone and speaker cables out of the wireless bay. 17 Remove the screws from the bottom of the notebook. 18 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 19 Taking care to note the cables’ rout[...]

102 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 20 Lift the palm rest assembly up fro m the notebook. 21 Remove the speakers and microphone from the old palm rest and install them on the new palm rest by fo llowing the instructions in “R eplacing the microphone and speaker s” on page 103 . 22 Remove the touchpad button board/fingerprint assembly[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 103 Replacing the micropho ne and spea kers <Athena, do speaker s and microphone get re placed? The screws are not in the Screw BOM. The microphone and speakers are listed in the Replacemen t Parts List.> Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the micropho[...]

104 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by follow ing the ste ps in “Repla ci ng th e IEEE 802 .11 w ire les s car d” on p age 67 . 4 Remov e the hard d rive(s) by followi ng the s teps in “Replacing the primary hard drive” on page 64 and “Replacing th[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 105 12 Replace th e left sp eaker, t hen replace t he screw s remove d in Step 10 . 13 Replace th e right s peaker, then replace the scre ws remov ed in Step 9 . 14 Repl ace t he p alm res t by follo win g the st eps i n “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96 . 15 Replace the LCD assembly by following th[...]

106 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the touchpad button board/ fingerprint assembly Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the t ouchpad button board/fingerprint assembly: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory bay cove r by following th[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 107 4 Remov e the hard d rive(s) by followi ng the s teps in “Replacing the primary hard drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73 . 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78 . 6 Remove the keyboard by following t[...]

108 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 15 Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm r est” on page 96 . 16 Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Repla cing the LCD asse mbly” on page 84 . 17 Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the k eyboard” on page 80 . 18 Replace th[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 109 Replacing the button board Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the but ton board: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory bay cove r by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 5[...]

110 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 9 Swing the black button board conne ctor clip upward, then lift the button board cable out of the connector. Be careful not to touch or damage any other comp onents. Button boa rd cable conn ector[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 111 10 Remove the screws securing the button board assembly to the palm rest. 11 Separate the old button board from the metal bracket and install the new board into th e bracket . 12 Replace the button board assembly, then replace the screws removed in Step 1 0 . 13 Make sure the black button board connect[...]

112 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the ExpressCa rd (NewCard) assembly Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To repla ce the Express Card as sembly: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory bay cove r by following the steps in “Adding or replacin[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 113 8 Remo ve the pal m rest by fo llowing the instructions in “Repla cing the p alm rest ” on page 96 . 9 Disconnect the cable from the Express Card assembly. Use a scribe or other non- marring tool to gently push the plug out of the connector. 10 Remove the screws securing t he old Express Card assem[...]

114 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the Bluetooth card Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the Bluetooth card: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory bay cove r by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on pag[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 115 8 Remo ve the pal m rest by fo llowing the instructions in “Repla cing the p alm rest ” on page 96 . 9 Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth card. Use a scribe or other non-marring tool to gently push the plug out of the connector. 10 Remove the old Bluetooth card from the not ebook. 11 Insert th[...]

116 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 19 Repl ace the wirel ess ba y cover b y follo wing the ste ps in “Replacin g the IEEE 802. 11 wireless card” on page 67 .[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 117 Replacing the modem Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the mo dem: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory bay cove r by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 If the n[...]

118 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 9 Remov e the scr ew securi ng the o ld modem to t he system board . 10 Carefu lly lift t he old mod em off o f the system b oard. Screw[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 119 11 Disconnect the cable from the modem. Use a scribe or other non-marring tool to gently push the plug out of the con nector. 12 Connect the modem cable to the modem. 13 Insert t he new m odem int o the so cket on the syst em boar d. 14 Replace the sc rew rem oved in Ste p 9 . 15 Repl ace t he p alm re[...]

120 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: v Addi tiona l mate rial s you ne ed to com plete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7 762 thermal g rease <Athena : Is th is the r ight gr eas e?> Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring tool - OR - Phillips #0 [...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 121 To repla ce the system b oard: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 Remove the graphics card by following t[...]

122 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 12 Remove the screws securing t he old system board to the notebook. 13 Remov e the syst em boar d from the not ebook. 14 Turn th e system boa rd so the b ottom is faci ng up. 15 Remove the cooling assembly from the system board by following the steps in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page 124[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 123 28 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, reconnect the wireless ante nnas by fo llow ing th e ste ps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless ca rd” on pa ge 67 . 29 Replace the wireless bay cov er by following the steps in “Replacing the I EEE 802.1 1 wireless card” on page 67 .[...]

124 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: v Addi tiona l mate rial s you ne ed to com plete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7 762 thermal g rease Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring tool - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver 2 black M 2.5×6.5 (Hinge-botto[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 125 To replace the cooling assembly: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 Remove the graphics card by following[...]

126 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 14 Remove the s crews as shown a nd loosen the captive s crews that secure the cooling asse mbl y to th e sy stem bo ard . Ca utio n: When lo osening o r remo ving the coolin g asse mbly’s screws i n the numbere d holes, loosen them in reverse nume rical order. 15 Remove the old cooling assembly. 16 [...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 127 18 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the new cooling assembly and other components as shown. 19 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. 20 Tighten the captive s crews th at secure th e cooling assembly to the system board. Use the nu mbers sta mped in th e metal nex t to each sc rew [...]

128 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 22 Replace the system board by following the instructions in “Replacin g the sy stem board” on page 1 20 . 23 Replace the modem by following the instructions in “Replaci ng the modem” o n page 117 . 24 Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm r est” on page 96 . 2[...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 129 Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: v Addi tiona l mate rial s you ne ed to com plete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7 762 thermal g rease Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring tool - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver 2 black M 2.5×6.5 (Hinge-bottom) 2 bl[...]

130 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents To repla ce the proce ssor: 1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 . 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 Remove the graphics card by following the [...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 131 15 Remove the old processor from the system board. 16 Install t he new p rocessor onto the system bo ard makin g sure t hat Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by t he silk-screened arrow on the corner of t he processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in[...]

132 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 19 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the new cooling assembly and other components as shown. 20 Replace the co oling assembly by following the ins tructions in “ Replacing th e cooling assembly” on page 124 . 21 Replace the system board by following the instructions in “Replacin g the sy [...]

Chapter 3: Replaci ng notebook c omponents 133 23 Repl ace t he p alm res t by follo win g the st eps i n “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96 . 24 Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Repla cing the LCD asse mbly” on page 84 . 25 Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 80 . 26 Repl[...]

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135 ❑ Diagnosing problems ❑ System test procedures ❑ Power-On Self-Test (POS T) error mes sage ❑ Index of error m essages ❑ Phoenix BIOS beep codes ❑ Symptom-to-FRU error messages ❑ Intermittent problems ❑ Undetermined problems Troubleshooting Chapter 4 TravelMate 7730/7730G[...]

136 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Diagnosing problems Use the following procedure as a guide for diagnosing notebook problems. Note: The diagn ostic tests a re int ended to test o nly Acer produc ts. Non- Acer product s, prototype card s, or modified options can give false error s and invali d syst em respo nses. 1 Obtain the failing s ymptoms in as[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 137 System test procedures Testing the external diskette drive Use the following procedure to isolate a problem in a diskette controller, driver, or drive. You must have a write-enabled, diagnostic diskette to complete this test. Note: Make sur e that the di skette does not hav e more tha n one lab el attached to it. Mul[...]

138 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng ❑ Numeric keypad ❑ Extern al keyboa rd If any of the se devices do not work, re connect the cable connector a nd repeat t he failing operation. Testing t he memory Memory errors can stop your progr ams, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. To te st the memory : 1 Boot from the diagnostics diske[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 139 3 If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power adapter’s power cord for correct continuity and ins tallation. 4 If the operational charge does not work, se e “Check the battery pack” on pa ge 139 . Check the battery pack To chec k the b attery pack usi ng softw are: 1 Open Power Management in th[...]

140 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Power-On Self-Test (POST) error message The POST error mess age i nde x list s the erro r mess age a nd th eir poss ible c aus es. The mo st li kely cause is list ed first . Note: Perform th e FRU replaceme nt or acti ons in the sequence sh own in the FRU /Ac tion c olumn . If the FRU r eplacem ent do es no t solv e[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 141 Index of error m essages Erro r code s Erro r mes sag es Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment C onfiguration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIO S Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Prima ry Chann el Master Drive Error (The caus es are shown before “ Equipment Con figuration Error” ) 010 Memory Error at xx xx:xxx x:xxxx h (R:x[...]

142 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Previous boot in complete - Default configuration use d • Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, th en reboot the no tebook. • Replace the CMOS battery, run the BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot the system. • Test or replace the system board. Memory size found by P[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 143 No-be ep erro r messa ges No-beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Seque nce No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD i s blank. • Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). S ee “Testing the power sy stem” on pa ge 138. • Mak e sure that every connector is connected tigh tly and corr ect ly. ?[...]

144 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Phoenix BIOS beep code s Code Beep s POST Routine Descri ption 02h Verify Rea l Mod e 03h Disable No n-Maskable In terrupt (NMI) 04h Get CP U t ype 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initiali ze chipset with i nitial POST v alues 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CP U cache 0Ch Initiali ze[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 145 46h 2-1-2-3 Chec k ROM copy right notice 48h Check vide o configuration against CMOS 49h Initiali ze PCI bus a nd device s 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optiona l) 4Ch Sha dow v ideo BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIO S copyright notic e 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initia liz e EISA bo[...]

146 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng 8Bh Test and ini tialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh De termine num ber of ATA drives (o ptional) 90h Initialize hard-disk con trollers 91h Initialize loc al-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to User Patch2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install C D ROM for boot 96h Clear huge[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 147 C7h Initiali ze notebook docking la te C8h Force check (optional) C9h Extended ch ecksum (optional) D2h Unknown in terrupt Code Beep s E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initial ize the bridge E2h Init iali ze th e CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksu m B[...]

148 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Symptom-to-FRU error messages LCD Indi cator Power Symptom / Error Action in Sequence • The LCD bac klight doesn't w ork. • The LCD is too d ark. • The LCD brightne ss cannot be adjusted. • The LCD contrast c annot be adjuste d. • Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, th en reboo[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 149 ExpressCard (New Card) Memory Soun d Power management The notebook doesn ’t turn off. • T est the power source (battery pack an d power adapter). See “Testing the power system” on page 13 8 . • Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. • Test or replace the system board. The battery can?[...]

150 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Devices The system doesn't hib ernate and emit s four short beeps eve ry minute. • Press Fn+ o and see if the notebook enters hiberna tion mode. • Test or replace the tou chpad. • Test or replace the keyboard . • Check the hard disk connection to th e system board. • Test or replace the h ard disk dri[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 151 Keyboar d and touchp ad Modem Note: If you ca nnot find a sy mptom or an er ror in this list and the p roble m remains, see “Undetermined proble ms” on p age 153 . Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The keyboa rd (one or more k eys) does not work. • Reconn ect the keyboard cable. • Test or replace the keyboar[...]

152 Chap ter 4: Troubleshooti ng Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang p roblems can be caused b y a variety of reasons t hat have nothing to do with a hard ware defe ct. T hese reason s in clud e: co smic ra dia tion, elec tr osta tic di schar ge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exist[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 153 Undetermined problems If the diagnostic test may not identify which adap ter or device failed, which insta lled devices ar e incorre ct, wheth er a sh ort circu it is susp ected, o r whet her the s ystem is i noperat ive. Us e these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate a non-defective FRU). Note: Ver[...]

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155 ❑ System board top connectors ❑ System board bottom c onnectors ❑ Clearing password chec k and BIOS recovery Jumper and connector locations Chapter 5 TravelMate 7730/7730G[...]

156 Chapter 5: Jumper a nd connector locations System board top connectors LCD connecto r Powe r board conne ctor Keyboard connector DDR3 connec tor MDC conn ector ExpressCard board connector Bluetooth connector PCMCIA c onnector[...]

Chapter 5: Jumper a nd connector loca tions 157 System board bottom connectors Battery connector CPU s ock et DC jack RJ45 jack Docking conn ector VGA connector HDMI conne ctor USB jacks SPDIF a udio j ack Audio jack Audio jack MXM (video card) connector Hard drive c onnector Memory ca rd read er Hard drive connector Optical disc drive connector DD[...]

158 Chapter 5: Jumper a nd connector locations Clearing password check and BIOS recovery This section provide s you wi th the standard op erating procedures of clearing password a nd BIOS recovery for Trav elmate 77 30/7730 G. The sy stem boar d has one Hardwar e Open Ga p for cle aring the pass word ch eck, and o ne Hotke y for e nabling BI OS rec[...]

Chapter 5: Jumper a nd connector loca tions 159 6 Plug in the power adapter while keeping the screwdriver on the gap, and press the power button to turn on the notebook. 7 After the BIOS POST has finished, remove th e tool from the gap. 8 Restart the notebook. Press the F2 ke y to e nter the BIOS Setup Utility. If are not prompted for a password, t[...]

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161 ❑ Introduction ❑ Trave lmate 77 30/7730 G exploded diagr am ❑ Travelmate 7730/7 730G FRU li st FRU (Field- Repla ceable U nit) l ist Chapter 6 TravelMate 7730/7730G[...]

162 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list Introduction This chapter gives you the FRU (field-replaceable-unit) listing in global configurations of Travelmat e 7730/ 7730G. Refer to this ch apter w henever o rdering fo r parts t o repai r or for RM A (Return Mercha ndise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should ch[...]

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list 163 Travelmate 7730 /7730G exploded diagram Note book chass is Middle Cov er KB P late Upper Case Assy Switch Bo ard Thermal Module Screw Battery RAM Cover HDD Cover Hard Disk Drive Base ODD Cap HDD Connector Lower Case Assy Optical Bracket Optical Drive Card Reade r Dummy Card Bluetooth Module NewCard [...]

164 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list Note book LCD panel LCD Bezel for CCD LCD Bra cket w/Hinge–L LCD Cable for CCD Inverte r Board LCD Cover Assy LCD Mod ule Camera LCD Brac ket w/Hinge –R[...]

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list 165 Travelmate 7730 /7730G FRU list Category Part Name and Description Acer Pa rt No. Adapters ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP-65KB DFA AP .06501.013 ADAPTE R 65W LITE ON PA-16 50-02AC L F AP.06 503.016 ADAPTER 6 5W 3PIN HIP RO AC-OK06 5B13 AP.0650 A.010 ADAPTE R DELTA 90W ADP- 90SB BBEA LF AP.09 001.013 AD[...]

166 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list TOUCHP AD BOARD W/O FP 55.TQ407 .001 TOUCHPAD BOARD W/ FP 55.TPK07.001 POWER BOA RD 55.TPK07 .002 SWITCH BOARD 55.TPK07 .003 NEWCARD BOARD 55.TPK07.004 MSI VGA C ard nVidia NB9P-GS DD RIII 512M 8 00MHz 32*32 MXM II w/ HDCP w/ Intersil Pow erIC VG. 9PG0 6.00 2 MSI VGA C ard nVidia NB9M-GS DD RII 256M[...]

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list 167 UPPE R CAS E ASSY W /TP, SPEA KER, MIC,FF C CAB LE W/ O FP 60 .TQ40 7.00 1 UPPER CA SE ASSY W/T P,SPEAKER,MI C,FFC CA BLE FOR FP 60.TPK07 .001 LOWER CASE ASSY W/RJ11 60.TPK07 .002 RAM COVER 42.TPK07 .002 KB PL ATE FO R DDR 3 33. TPK0 7.006 KB PL ATE FO R DDR 2 33. TPK0 7.007 SWITCH BOARD BRACKET 33.[...]

168 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list LCD COVER ASSY W/ANTENNA * 3 60.TPK07.003 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 BRACKET 33.TPK07 .005 CPUs/Processors CPU Intel Core2D ual T9600 PGA 2. 8G 6M 10 66 35W KC.96001.DTP CPU I[...]

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list 169 HDDs/Hard Disk Drives HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SATA L F F/W:3.AAA KH.12001. 032 HDD TOSHIBA 5400rpm 120GB MK1246GSX Leo BS SATA I LF F/W:LB 213J KH.12004. 007 HDD HGST 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bron co-B SATA II LF F/W:C31P KH.12007. 014 HDD WD 5400rpm 120GB WD1200[...]

170 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list Keyboards ; Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 104K S Blac k US International KB.INT00 .627 Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 104K S Blac k US International He brew KB.INT00 .628 Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Blac k UK KB.IN T00.629 Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Blac[...]

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list 171 ; Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Black F innish KB.IN T00.651 Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Blac k Dutch KB.INT00.65 2 Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Blac k Arabic/French KB.INT00.66 0 Keyboar d 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Black N ordic KB.INT00 .661 Key[...]

172 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list Miscellaneo us <Richard: N eed Graphic> NAME PL ATE TM77 30 40.TPK07 .001 LCD RUBB ER-1 47.TPK07 .001 LCD RUBB ER-2 47.TPK07 .002 <Richard: N eed Graphic> LOWER C ASE FOOT ST AND 47. AGW07.004 Screws SCREW M2.0*2 .5-I(BUWZN ) 86.T PK07.00 1 SCREW M3.0*3 .5-I(BUWZN ) IRON 86.TPK07 .002 SC[...]

173 Model definition a nd configuration Appendix A TravelMate 7730/7730G[...]

174 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 3G50Mi RO PA Country USA Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 01 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -843G50M i VB32TRU S1 MC UM ACF 2G+1G/ 250+250 /8L/5R _i2_FP_ 0.3D_EN3 3 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS ODD NSM8XS Wireless[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 175 Model TM7730-84 3G50Mi RO PA Country ACLA-Spanish Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 04 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -843G50Mi E M VB32TR EA3 MC UMA CF 2G +1G/250+2 50/8L/5R_ i2_FP_0 .3D_ES22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS ODD NSM8[...]

176 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 3G50Mi RO PA Country ACLA-Portuguese Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 07 Desc rip tio n TM7730-843G50Mi EM VB32TRXC1 MC UMACF 2G+1G/250+250/ 8L/5R_i2_FP_0.3D_XC25 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS ODD NSM8XS W[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 177 Model TM7730-84 3G50Mi RO PA Country ACLA-Portuguese Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 03 Desc rip tio n TM7730-843G50Mi EM VHP32TRXC1 MC UM ACF 2G+1G/250+250/8L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_XC 22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS ODD [...]

178 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -843G64 Mi RO PA Country USA Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 01 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-843G 64Mi VHP3 2TRUS1 MC 9MGSHM 256CF 2G+ 1G/320+ 320/8L/5 R/CB_i2_FP _0.3D_EN 32 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS ODD N[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 179 Model TM7730G -843G64 Mi RO PA Country ACLA-Spanish Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 04 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-843G64 Mi EM VHP 32TREA 1 MC 9M GSHM256C F 2G+1G/32 0+320/8 L/5R/CB_i 2_FP_0.3D_ ES22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N320G[...]

180 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -843G64 Mi RO PA Country Canada Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0Z. 002 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-843G64Mi VB32TRC A1 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320+320/8L/5R_i2_FP_ 0.3D_FR31 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS ODD NSM8XS Wir[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 181 Model TM7730G -843G64 Mi RO PA Country ACLA-Spanish Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0Z. 005 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-843G64Mi EM VB32TREA1 M C 9MGSHM256CF 2G +1G/320+320/8L/5R_i2_FP_ 0.3D_ES23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS ODD [...]

182 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -864G32 Mi RO PA Country USA Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0Z. 007 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-864G32Mi VB32TRUS1 M C 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i3_FP_0.3D_E N33 CPU C2DP860 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 183 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Sweden/F inland Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 08 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G50Bi VHP32TRSE1 MC 9MGS HM256CF 2*2G/250+250/B T/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_FI12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4[...]

184 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 06 Desc rip tio n TM7730-842G25Mi EM VHP32TRZA2 MC UMACF 1*2G/250/B T/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_EN16 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 185 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Fra nce Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 09 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TRFR 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G/2 50/BT/6 L/5R/CB _i2_FP_0.3 D_FR23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1[...]

186 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Holland Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 12 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TRN L1 MC U MACF 1*2G /250/BT/6L /5R/CB_ i2_FP_0. 3D_NL1 2 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 187 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Sweden/F inland Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 15 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VHP32TRSE 1 MC UM ACF 1*2G /250/BT/6 L/5R/CB _i2_FP_ 0.3D_F I12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireles[...]

188 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 18 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25 Mi VHP32TREU 1 MC UM ACF 1*2 G/250/BT /6L/5R/ CB_i2_FP_0. 3D_CS2 1 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 189 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 21 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25 Mi VHP32TREU 5 MC UM ACF 1*2 G/250/BT /6L/5R/ CB_i2_FP_0. 3D_PL1 1 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless[...]

190 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Slovenia/ Croatia Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 24 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TRSI 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G/25 0/BT/6L /5R/CB_i2 _FP_0.3D_ EN12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wirele[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 191 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Greece Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 27 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25 Mi VHP32T RGR1 MC UMA CF 1*2G /250/BT/ 6L/5R/C B_i2_ FP_0.3D _EL32 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1[...]

192 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Italy Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 30 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TRIT1 MC UMACF 1*2G/25 0/BT/6L/5R /CB_i2_FP _0.3D_ IT12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MM[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 193 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 33 Desc rip tio n TM7730-842G25Mi EM VHP32TRME3 MC UMACF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_FR23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1[...]

194 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 36 Desc rip tio n TM7730-842G25Mi EM VHP32TRME9 MC UMACF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_FR22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 195 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Switze rland Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 39 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25 Mi VHP32T RCH1 MC UMA CF 1*2G /250/BT/ 6L/5R/C B_i2_ FP_0.3D _IT42 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless L[...]

196 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 12 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G 32Mi EM VH P32TRZ A1 MC 9 MGSHM25 6CF 2*2G/3 20/BT/6L/5 R/CB_i2_ FP_0.3D _FR23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 197 Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Germany Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 14 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VHP32TRDE1 MC 9M GSHM256CF 2* 2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_DE13 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless[...]

198 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Czech Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 16 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VH P32TRCZ1 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/C B_i2_FP_0.3D_SK11 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless L[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 199 Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Sweden/F inland Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 30 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VH P32TRSE1 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i 2_FP_0.3D_FI12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS [...]

200 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 47 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G50 Bi EM VH P32TRZA 1 MC 9MGSH M256CF 2 *2G/250+ 250/BT/6L /5R/CB_i2_FP _0.3D_FR 23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 201 Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 21 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G 32Mi EM VH P32TRME 6 MC 9 MGSHM256 CF 2*2G /320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_ i2_FP_0.3D _EN15 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD [...]

202 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 24 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G 32Mi EM VH P32TRME 2 MC 9 MGSHM256 CF 2*2G /320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_ i2_FP_0.3D _EN15 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD [...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 203 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 46 Desc rip tio n M7730 G-844G5 0Bi EM V HP32TRZA2 MC 9MG SHM256C F 2*2G/2 50+250/BT /6L/5R /CB_i2_FP_0 .3D_EN16 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N25[...]

204 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 34 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VHP32TREU3 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2* 2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_RU2 1 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS W[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 205 Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 37 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VHP32TREU3 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2* 2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_RU1 1 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS W[...]

206 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Spain Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 40 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VH P32TRES1 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i 2_FP_0.3D_ES22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless L[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 207 Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Israel Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 43 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G32Mi VH P32TRIL1 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_0.3D_HE 11 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless [...]

208 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Turkey Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 18 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G32 Mi EM VHP 32TRT R1 MC 9MG SHM256C F 2*2G/32 0/BT/6L /5R/CB_i2_FP _0.3D_TR 32 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8X[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 209 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Germany Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 50 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G 50Bi VHP32TR DE1 MC 9MGSHM 256CF 2*2G/2 50+250/ BT/6L/5R /CB_i2_FP_0 .3D_DE13 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 K[...]

210 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Holland Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 52 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G50 Bi VHP32 TRNL1 MC 9M GSHM256 CF 2*2 G/250+25 0/BT/6L/5 R/CB_i2_F P_0.3D_NL1 2 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 211 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Greece Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 62 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G 50Bi VHP32 TRGR1 MC 9MGSH M256CF 2* 2G/250 +250/BT /6L/5R/CB _i2_FP_0.3D _EL32 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 K[...]

212 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Italy Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 65 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G50Bi VHP32 TRIT1 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/250+250/BT/6L/5R/CB_i2_F P_0.3D_IT12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS ODD NB[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 213 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 56 Desc rip tio n TM7730G-844G50Bi VHP32TR EU4 MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*2G /250+250/BT/6L/5R/CB_i2_FP_ 0.3D_FI12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4[...]

214 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Hungary Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 59 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G50 Bi VHP32 TRHU1 MC 9MGSH M256CF 2*2 G/250+25 0/BT/6L/5 R/CB_i2_FP _0.3D_HU 11 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250GB5.4 [...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 215 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 68 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G50 Bi EM VHP3 2TRME3 MC 9MGSHM 256CF 2 *2G/250+25 0/BT/6L/5R /CB_i2_FP _0.3D_FR23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250[...]

216 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 71 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G50 Bi EM VHP3 2TRME9 MC 9MGSHM 256CF 2 *2G/250+25 0/BT/6L/5R /CB_i2_FP _0.3D_FR22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 217 Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Switze rland Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPL0X.0 74 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G 50Bi VHP32 TRCH1 M C 9MGSHM 256CF 2* 2G/250+ 250/BT/6L /5R/CB_i2 _FP_0.3D _IT42 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N250[...]

218 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-86 3G32Mi RO AAP Country Australia /New Ze aland Acer Pa rt No. LX.T PK 0X.0 41 Desc rip tio n TM7730-863G32Mi VHP3 2TRAU1 MC UMAC F 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/CB_i3_ FP_0.3D_EN12 CPU C2DP860 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8X[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 219 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 10 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi E M VB32TR ZA2 MC U MACF 1 *2G/250 /BT/6L/5R_ i2_FP_0.3D _EN17 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP[...]

220 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 13 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi E M VB32TR ZA2 MC U MACF 1 *2G/250 /BT/6L/5R_ i2_FP_0.3D _EN18 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 221 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Fra nce Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 16 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VB32TRFR 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G /250/BT/6 L/5R_i2_F P_0.3D _FR23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW B[...]

222 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Germany Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 19 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VB32TRD E1 MC UM ACF 1*2 G/250/BT/ 6L/5R_i2_ FP_0.3D_ DE14 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW B[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 223 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Norway Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 22 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25 Mi VB32TRN O1 MC U MACF 1* 2G/250/BT/ 6L/5R_i2 _FP_0.3 D_NO12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Bl[...]

224 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Sweden/F inland Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 25 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TRSE 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G/2 50/BT/6 L/5R_i2_ FP_0.3D _FI12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 225 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 28 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25 Mi VB32TREU 4 MC UM ACF 1*2 G/250/BT/ 6L/5R_i2_ FP_0.3D_ FI12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1[...]

226 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 31 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VB32TREU 5 MC UM ACF 1*2 G/250/BT/ 6L/5R_i2_ FP_0.3D_ PL11 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 227 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Slovenia/ Croatia Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 34 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VB32TRSI 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G /250/BT/6L /5R_i 2_FP_0.3 D_EN11 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN [...]

228 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Spain Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 37 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TRES 1 MC UMACF 1*2G/2 50/BT/6L/5 R_i2_FP_ 0.3D_E S22 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Blue[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 229 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 53 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi E M VB32TR ME3 MC UMACF 1*2 G/250/BT /6L/5R _i2_FP_0.3 D_FR25 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x[...]

230 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Spain Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 38 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TRES 1 MC UMACF 1*2G/2 50/BT/6L/5 R_i2_FP_ 0.3D_E S23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Blue[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 231 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Italy Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 41 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TRIT1 MC UMACF 1*2G/25 0/BT/6L/5R _i2_FP_ 0.3D_IT12 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW Blueto[...]

232 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Turkey Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 44 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i EM VB32TR TR1 MC UM ACF 1*2 G/250/BT /6L/5R_i2 _FP_0.3D _TR42 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x2MMW[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 233 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 47 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi E M VB32TR ME6 MC UMACF 1*2 G/250/BT /6L/5R _i2_FP_0.3 D_EN16 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x[...]

234 Appendix A: M odel definition and co nfiguration Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No. LX.TPK0Z.0 50 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi E M VB32TR ME6 MC UMACF 1*2 G/250/BT /6L/5R _i2_FP_0.3 D_EN17 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+ SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N250GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N ODD NSM8XS Wireless LAN SP1x[...]

235 This notebook’s compatibility is t ested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® X P Home, Windows ® XP Pro environ ment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combina tion and t [...]

236 Appendix B : Test compa tible co mponents Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environ ment Test <Athena : Is this the cor rect test enviro nment list?> Item Specificat ion CRT Port Te st CRT Moni tor Acer 211c 21”, ViewSonic G220F, Vie wSonic P F790 19” LCD Monito r Acer FP751 17” TFT L CD, Acer AL1521, Acer A L1721, Vie wSonic VD2 01b, W[...]

Appendix B: Test compa tible compon ents 237 PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK Card Bus Ether net 10/100 32-Bit CBE -10/100 BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microd rive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 139 4 Interface Ca rdbus (IFC- ILCB/DV) USB2.0 Card IBM EtherJet C ardBus Adapter 10/1 00 Wireless Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN C[...]

238 Appendix B : Test compa tible co mponents[...]

239 This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair y our Acer S ystems. If you are a distr ibutor, de aler, ASP or TPM, pl ease refer your tech nical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. Howeve r some information sources will requir e[...]

240 Appendix C: Online support informa tion[...]

Index 241 A AFLAS H Util ity 47 B BIOS package 18 passwo rd control 19 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 supporte d protocols 19 vendor 18 version 18 BIOS Util ity 36 , 47 nav iga ting 36 onboard de vice configu ration 42 , 43 security 41 syst em securi ty 46 bright ness hotkeys 17 C Caps Lock on indicator 12 computer on indicator 12 , 13 D display 5 hotkeys[...]

242 Index U undete rmined problems 153 utilit y BIOS 36 , 47 Flas h Util ity 47 Notebo ok Manag er 17 system 35 W Window s 2000 environm ent test 236[...]

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