Acer 7730 manual

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

II : Revis ion Hist ory 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 r ights reserved. N o part of this publication may be reprod uced, tr ansmitte d, transc ribed, s tored in a retriev al syste m, or tra nslated into any language or comput[...]

: 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 speci ficati 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 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 Trav elMate 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 cach e, 2.80 GHz , 1066 MHz FSB, 35 W ) or higher , or P840 0/P8600 (3 M B L2 cache, 2.26/2.4 0[...]

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), supporting 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 and c omponents. Refe r to the Gen eri c U se r Gu ide for more details. Microphone Internal mic rophone for s[...]

8 Chapter 1: System specifications Fron t 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 (M MC), Mem ory St ick ( MS), Memor y Stick P ro (MS PRO), 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 -i[...]

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 co nnector Connects to an Ac er EasyPort IV. (Available on select models only .) External displa y (VGA) port Connects to a display devic e (such as an ex te[...]

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 bay-Ma in 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 status 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 sta tus. 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 Empowe ring 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 Touchp ad 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 lock keys which you can to ggle on and off. Lock key 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 a[...]

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 k eys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open o[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 17 Hotkeys The notebook e mploys 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 Descript[...]

18 Chapter 1: System specifications Hardware specifications and configurations 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/25 W) • T9600 ( 6 MB L2 c ache, 2.8 0 GHz, 10 66 MHz F SB, 35 W) o r higher • [...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 19 Memory Supported protoc ols • 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 cifica[...]

20 Chapter 1: System specifications Note: Above table l ists some system memory c onfigura tions. You may comb ine SO -DIM Ms wit h vario us ca paciti es to fo rm ot her combinat ions. On above table, the co nfiguration of slot 1 and slo t 2 can be reve rsed. Hard Di sk Drive Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Mem ory 0MB 256MB 2 56M B 0MB 512MB 5 12M B 0MB 1024M[...]

Chapter 1: System specifications 21 Data transfer rate (host~buffer) 300 Mbit/ sec Ultra DMA mode 6 300 Mbit /sec Ultra DMA mode 6 300 Mbit /sec Ultra DMA mode 6 300 Mbit /sec Ultra DMA mode 6 DC Power Requirem ents Input Voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 5 V Item Specification Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK2546GSX Toshiba MK1646GSX Toshiba MK1246G SX Toshib[...]

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 Time (Opti[...]

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

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

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 GM T G1412+G 1411 Audio onbo ard or optional Built-in Mono or Ster eo Stereo Resolution • Te n 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 LA N Modem USB Button s/Indicators/ Ports Item Specification Chipset Intel Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 27 0 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11 Draf t-N •W i M a x Interface PCI-E (mini card socket for wireless modules) Item Specification C[...]

32 Chapter 1: System specifications Fingerprint reader Camera Fan Indicators • 2 k eyboard indicators (C APS Lock and NUM Lock) • HDD/CD- ROM active LED • P ower O n Status L ED • Battery with two -color (visible when lid c losed) • P ower on/Su spend (visi ble when lid closed) • Wireless (visible w hen lid cl osed) • Bluetooth (visib[...]

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 Li -ion Pack capacit y 4000mAH– 4800m AH Number of b[...]

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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: S ystem 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 the BIOS Se tup Utility. Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed i n square brackets. Navig ation keys for a particular me nu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help [...]

38 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities Main screen The Ma in screen allows th e user to set t he system time and date as well as enable an d disable the boot option and recover y. 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: S ystem utilities 39 Note: Sub-items under each dev ice will not be shown if the device co ntrol is set t o Disabled or Auto. This is because the user is not a llowed 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[...]

40 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities Advanced screen The Advan ced scre en allows the user t o configure the Aler t Standa rd Format parameters . The table below describes the parame ters found on the ASF Configuration sub menu scre en. Parameter Description Minimum WatchDog Timeout Time for BIOS to stop the WatchDog tim er after a reset has occurred. B[...]

Chapter 2: S ystem utilities 41 Securi ty screen The Security screen contai ns parameters that help safeguard and pro tect your notebook from unauthorized use. Note: Refe r to “Removing a passwo rd lock” on page 48 if yo u nee d t o know how to remov e a Hard Dr ive or BIOS Pas sword. The table below de scribes th e 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 your p asswo rd, you may ha ve to retu rn you r noteb ook to your dea ler to re set it . Settin g a Pa sswor d Note: You must set a Su perviso r pass word bef ore you[...]

Chapter 2: S ystem utilities 43 5 Optional: you can enable the Password on Boot param eter . 6 When you are done, press F10 to sa ve 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 Pas sword , t hen pres s E NTER . The Set User Pa[...]

44 Chapter 2: S ystem utilities 2 Type the curren t passw ord in the Ente r Cur rent Pas sword field, then pr ess E NTER . Note: If you en ter an incor rect cu rrent p assw ord, t he scr een dis plays th e 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 passwor[...]

Chapter 2: S ystem 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 for le av 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 th e BIOS S etup Ut ility and sa ve your c hanges to CMO S. Exit Discarding Changes Exit th e BIOS Setup Util ity wit[...]

Chapter 2: S ystem 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 not hav e a cr[...]

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: For more in formati on about removi ng a pa ssword lo ck, se e “Clearing passwor d chec k and BIOS reco very” on pa ge 158 . Removin g a HDD pass word lo ck If you type the wrong HDD pas[...]

Chapter 2: S ystem utilities 49 3 Type bio s_pw 14452 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: To a void expos ure to dan gerous el ectrical voltages and mo ving parts, turn off your notebook , remove the battery, and unp lug the power cord , modem cable , and network ca ble before opening th e case . Warning: To p reven t risk of electr ic sho ck,[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 correctl y 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 preventing ele ctrostatic dischar ge v ❑ Flat s crewdriv er v ❑ Philips screwdrive r v ❑ Scribe or non-marri ng tool v ❑ Tweezers v[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 way out of t he notebook. Removing the battery To re move the b atter y: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom i[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 57 Adding or replacing memory modules Imp orta nt: Use only me mory 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 cover screws (t[...]

58 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Use the thumb n otch to l ift the m emory b ay 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, gently pres s outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. [...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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: Replacing no tebook 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 need to comp lete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7762 thermal g rease <Athena : Is th is th e 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 cover oppos ite the thumb notch. 4 Remove the graphics card screws. Screw Screw Screw S[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 removed). Ph[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 cove r, the n tighten the scre ws.[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 67 Replacing the IEEE 802. 11 wirele ss card Imp orta nt: Use only wir eless cards designed 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 pa[...]

68 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 3 Use the thumb n otch to l ift the wi reless bay cover, then rem ove it. Be c arefu 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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 69 5 Remov e the wirele ss card screw s. 6 Pull the card out of the slot. 7 Move the an tenna 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, th en tigh ten the co ver scre ws.[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 replac e 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 in to the socket until it snaps into place. 5 Replace th e option al IE[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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: Replacing no tebook 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 cove r, 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 that secur es the DVD drive to your notebook. Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring -[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 p ush on the DVD brac ket and slid e the drive out of the bay . 4 Slide the new DVD d rive into the driv e bay. Mak e sure tha t the d rive fits sec urely 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 ba ttery compartmen t. 3 Turn your no[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 cove r by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78 . 3 Lift the [...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 cove r by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” o[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 83 5 Remove the screws conn ecting the power button board to the not ebook. 6 Replace the pow er butto n 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 the memory bay by fo llowing the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57 . 3 Op[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 85 6 Remove the screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinges to the chassis. 7 Remove the keyboard cove r by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78 . 8 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing th e keyboard ” on pa ge 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: Replacing no tebook 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 LCD as sembly” on page 84 . 3 Remove the rubb[...]

88 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 4 Remov e the scr ews fro m the fron t 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: Replacing no tebook 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 th e 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 fr ont of the LCD panel assembly. 4 Remov e the scr ews fro m the fron t 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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 91 6 Remove the grounding screw from the LCD pane l lid. 7 Remove th e scr ews that se cure th e LCD panel to the LCD panel l id. 8 Remove the inverter by following th e steps in “Replaci ng the inv erter” on p age 87 . 9 Remove the old LCD panel from the LCD panel lid. 10 Remove the hinges from the ol[...]

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 the LCD pa nel 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” on page [...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 th e web 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 LCD as sembly” on page 84 . 3 Remove the LCD pan[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 95 5 Remove th e 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 scr ew 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 b[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 97 To replace th e 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 followi ng 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: Replacing no tebook 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 connecto rs.[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 following t he instructions in “R eplacing the microphone and speaker s” on page 103 . 22 Remove the touchpad button board/fingerprint assembly[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 103 Replacing the micropho ne and speakers <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 Replacement P arts List.> Tools you need to complete this task: v Screws removed during this task: To replace the microphon[...]

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

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 removed in Step 9 . 14 Repl ace t he p alm res t by follo wing the st eps i n “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96 . 15 Replace the LCD assembly by following the [...]

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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 107 4 Remove th e 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 cove r by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78 . 6 Remove the keyboard by following [...]

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 fo llowing the steps in “Replacing the key board” on page 80 . 18 Replace t[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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: Replacing no tebook 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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 113 8 Remove 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 assemb[...]

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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 115 8 Remove 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 notebo ok. 11 Insert the[...]

116 Chapter 3: Rep lacing notebook co mponents 19 Repl ace the wirel ess ba y cover by follo wing the step s in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67 .[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 th e old mod em off o f the sy stem b oard. Screw[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 connector . 12 Connect the modem cable to the modem. 13 Insert t he new m odem int o the so cket on th e syst em boar d. 14 Replace the scre w remo ved in Step 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 need to comp lete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7762 thermal g rease <Athena : Is th is th e r ight gr eas e?> Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver Scribe or no n-marring tool - OR - Phillips #0 s[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 121 To replac e 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 the s ystem boa rd so the bo ttom 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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 123 28 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, reconnect the wireless ante nnas by fol low 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 need to comp lete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7762 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)[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook 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 and loos en 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: Replacing no tebook 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 th e 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 120 . 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 . 25[...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 129 Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: v Addi tiona l mate rial s you need to comp lete this ta sk: ❑ X-23-7762 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 blac[...]

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: Replacing no tebook c omponents 131 15 Remove the old processor from the system board. 16 Install t he new pro cessor 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 the proce ssor) 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 instr uctions in “R eplacing th e cooling assembly” on page 124 . 21 Replace the system board by following the instructions in “Replacin g the sy [...]

Chapter 3: Replacing no tebook c omponents 133 23 Repl ace t he p alm res t by follo wing 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 Repla[...]

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

136 Chapte r 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 on ly Acer produc ts. Non- Acer product s, prototype card s, or modified options can give false error s and in vali d syst em respo nses. 1 Obtain the failing s ymptoms in a[...]

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 te st. Note: Make sure that the di skette d oes not hav e more tha n one lab el attached to it. Mu[...]

138 Chapte r 4: Troubleshooti ng ❑ Numeric keypad ❑ External k eyboa rd If any of these de vices 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 me mory : 1 Boot from the diagnostics disk[...]

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

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 141 Index of error messages 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 Mism atch 2. IDE Prima ry Chann el Master Drive Error (The caus es are shown before “ Equipment Con figuration Error” ) 010 Memory Error a t xxxx :xxx x:xxxx h (R:[...]

142 Chapte r 4: Troubleshooti ng Previous boot in complete - Default configuration used • 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 PO[...]

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 is blank. • Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). S ee “Testing the power sy stem” on pa ge 138. • Make sure that every connector is connected tigh tly and corr ect ly. • [...]

144 Chapte r 4: Troubleshooti ng Phoenix BIOS beep code s Code Beeps P OST Routine Description 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 Initialize chipset with i nitial POST v alues 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CP U cache 0Ch Initialize ca[...]

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

146 Chapte r 4: Troubleshooti ng 8Bh Test and ini tialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh De termine number of ATA drives (o ptional) 90h Initialize hard-disk con trollers 91h Initialize loc al-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatc h2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-processor boards 95h Install C D ROM for boot 96h Clear huge [...]

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

148 Chapte r 4: Troubleshooti ng Symptom-to-FRU error messages LCD Indi cator Power Symptom / Error Action in Sequence • The LCD bac klight doesn't work. • 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 reboot[...]

Chapter 4: Trouble shooting 149 ExpressCard (NewCard) Memory Soun d Power management The notebook doesn’t turn off. • Test the power source (battery pack and pow er 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 ba ttery can’[...]

150 Chapte r 4: Troubleshooti ng Devices The system doesn't hib ernate and emits four short beeps ever y minute. • Press Fn+ o and see if the noteboo k enters hiberna tion mode. • Test or replace the tou chpad. • Test or replace the keyboard. • Check the hard disk c onnection 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 roblem 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 keyboard[...]

152 Chapte r 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 re ason s in clude : co smic ra dia tion, elec tro stati c di schar ge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exis[...]

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, whethe r a sho rt circui t is susp ected, o r wheth er 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 locations 157 System board bottom connectors Battery connector CPU s ock et DC jack RJ45 jack Docking conn ector VGA connector HDMI connector 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 DDR2[...]

158 Chapter 5: Jumper a nd connector locations Clearing password check and BIOS recovery This section provide s you with the standard op erating procedures of clearing password a nd BIOS recovery for Trav elmate 77 30/7730G. T he sy stem boar d has one Hardwar e Open Ga p for cle aring the pass word chec k, and o ne Hotke y for e nabling BIO S reco[...]

Chapter 5: Jumper a nd connector locations 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 the 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, the[...]

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161 ❑ Introduction ❑ Trave lmate 77 30/7730G ex ploded diagr am ❑ Travelmate 7730/7 730G FRU list FRU (Field- Replace able 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 wh enever o rdering fo r parts t o repai r or for RM A (Return Merchandis e 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 C over 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.06 501.013 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 PowerIC VG.9 PG06 .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,M IC,FF C CAB LE W/ O FP 60. TQ40 7.00 1 UPPER CA SE ASSY W/T P,SPEAKER,MI C,FFC CABLE 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.T[...]

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 ; Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 104K S Blac k US International KB.INT00 .627 Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 104K S Blac k US International He brew KB.INT00 .628 Keyboard 17KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Blac k UK KB.INT00.629 Keyboard 17 KB-FV4 Bl ack Monser rat 105K S Black T [...]

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

172 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Rep laceable Unit) list Miscellaneous <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 SCR[...]

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

174 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 3G50Mi RO PA Country USA Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 01 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -843G50Mi VB 32TRUS1 MC UMA CF 2G+1G/2 50+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 NSM[...]

176 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 UM ACF 2G+1G/250+250/8L/5R_i2_F P_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[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 177 Model TM7730-84 3G50Mi RO PA Country ACLA-Portuguese Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .003 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 configura tion Model TM7730G -843G64 Mi RO PA Country USA Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPL0X.0 01 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-843G64 Mi VHP3 2TRUS1 MC 9MGSHM 256CF 2G+ 1G/320+ 320/8L/5 R/CB_i2_FP _0.3D_EN3 2 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 [...]

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 9MG SHM256C F 2G+1G/32 0+320/8 L/5R/CB_i 2_FP_0.3D_ES2 2 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO1GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N320[...]

180 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 Wi[...]

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 MC 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 configura tion 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 S[...]

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 VHP32 TRSE1 MC 9MGS HM256CF 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[...]

184 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .006 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 Fran ce Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .009 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 configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Holland Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .012 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 PK0X .015 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TRSE 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G /250/BT/6 L/5R/CB _i2_FP_ 0.3D_FI12 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[...]

188 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .018 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TREU 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 PK0X .021 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VH P32TREU 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 configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Slovenia/ Croatia Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .024 Desc rip tio n TM7730-84 2G25Mi VH P32TRSI 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G/25 0/BT/6L/5 R/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 PK0X .027 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VHP32TRG R1 MC UMAC F 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 configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Italy Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .030 Desc rip tio n TM7730-84 2G25Mi VH P32TRIT1 MC UMACF 1*2G/25 0/BT/6L/5R /CB_i2_FP _0.3D_I T12 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 PK0X .033 Desc rip tio n TM7730-842G25Mi EM VHP32TRME3 MC U MACF 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 SP[...]

194 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .036 Desc rip tio n TM7730-842G25Mi EM VHP32TRME9 MC U MACF 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 SP[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 195 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Switze rland Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .039 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25M i VHP32TRCH 1 MC UMAC F 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 configura tion Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPL0X.0 12 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G32 Mi EM VHP 32TRZ A1 MC 9M GSHM25 6CF 2*2G/3 20/BT/6L/5 R/CB_i2_ FP_0.3D_FR 23 CPU C2DP840 0 LCD N17WXGA+G SO-DIMM 1 SO2GBII6 SO-DIMM 2 SO2GBII6 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4 KS HDD 2 (GB) N OD[...]

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 Wireles[...]

198 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 [...]

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 configura tion Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country South Africa Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPL0X.0 47 Desc rip tio n TM7730G -844G50 Bi EM VHP3 2TRZA 1 MC 9MGSHM 256CF 2 *2G/250+25 0/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) [...]

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-844G32 Mi EM VHP 32TRME 6 MC 9 MGSHM256 CF 2*2G /320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_i2_F P_0.3D_E N15 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 configura tion Model TM7730G -844G32 Mi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPL0X.0 24 Desc rip tio n TM773 0G-844G32 Mi EM VHP 32TRME 2 MC 9 MGSHM256 CF 2*2G /320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_i2_F P_0.3D_E N15 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-844G50B i EM V HP32TRZA2 MC 9MG SHM256C F 2*2G/250 +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) N2[...]

204 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 9M GSHM256CF 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[...]

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 9M GSHM256CF 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[...]

206 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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_i2_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 [...]

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 configura tion 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 32TRTR1 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-844G50 Bi VHP32TR DE1 MC 9MGSHM25 6CF 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 [...]

210 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Holland Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPL0X.0 52 Desc rip tio n TM7730G -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.[...]

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-844G50 Bi 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 [...]

212 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 N[...]

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.[...]

214 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 TM7730G -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) N25[...]

216 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730G -844G50 Bi RO EMEA Country Middle East Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPL0X.0 71 Desc rip tio n TM7730G -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) N25[...]

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-844G50 Bi 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) N25[...]

218 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-86 3G32Mi RO AAP Country Australia /New Zealan d Acer Pa rt No . LX.T PK0X .041 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 UM ACF 1 *2G/250/BT/6 L/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 S[...]

220 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 UM ACF 1 *2G/250/BT/6 L/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 S[...]

Appendix A: Mode l definition and configu ration 221 Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Fran ce Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 16 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TRFR 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G/25 0/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 [...]

222 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Germany Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 19 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TRDE1 MC UM ACF 1*2G/ 250/BT/ 6L/5R_i2_F P_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 -842G25Mi VB 32TRN 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 B[...]

224 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 UMACF 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 -842G25Mi VB 32TREU 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 SP[...]

226 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Eastern Europe Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 31 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi VB 32TREU5 MC UMAC F 1*2G/ 250/BT/ 6L/5R_i2_F P_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 -842G25Mi VB 32TRSI 1 MC UMA CF 1*2G/25 0/BT/6L /5R_i2_F P_0.3D _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 configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Spain Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 37 Desc rip tio n TM7730-84 2G25Mi 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 Blu[...]

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 UM ACF 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 SP[...]

230 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Spain Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 38 Desc rip tio n TM7730-84 2G25Mi 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 Blu[...]

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 TM7730-84 2G25Mi 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 Bluet[...]

232 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion Model TM7730-84 2G25Mi RO EMEA Country Turkey Acer Pa rt No . LX.TPK0Z.0 44 Desc rip tio n TM7730 -842G25Mi E M 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 SP1x2MM[...]

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 UM ACF 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 SP[...]

234 Appendix A: M odel definition and configura tion 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 UM ACF 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 SP[...]

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 te[...]

236 Appendix B : Test compa tible compo nents Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Tes t <Athena : Is this the cor rect test enviro nment list?> Item Specificat ion CRT Port Te st CRT Monito r Acer 211c 21” , ViewSonic G220F, Vie wSonic P F790 19” LCD Monito r Acer FP7 51 17” TF T LCD, Ac er AL15 21, Acer AL1721, Vie wSonic VD2 01b[...]

Appendix B: Test compa tible components 237 PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK Card Bus Ethern et 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 CardBus Adapter 10/1 00 Wireless Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Car[...]

238 Appendix B : Test compa tible compo nents[...]

239 This section describes online technical support services av ailable to help you repair y our Acer S ystems. If you are a distr ibutor, de aler, ASP or TPM, pleas e 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 [...]

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

Index 241 A AFLAS H Util ity 47 B BIOS package 18 password control 19 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 supporte d protocols 19 vendor 18 version 18 BIOS Util ity 36 , 47 navi ga 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 pr oblems 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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