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TravelMate 4730/4730G Series
Service Guide
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II
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 4730/4730G Series service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
III
Copyright
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transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
V
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 fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
System Utilities 25
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the NewCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Removing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Replacing the Right Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing the Left Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
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Troubleshooting 123
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Wireless/WiMAX Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Bluetooth Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Robson Module Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
HDMI Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Port 80 POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
POST Keys and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Jumper and Connector Locations 145
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149
TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Model Definition and Configuration 166
TravelMate 4730/4730G Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Test Compatible Components 175
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Online Support Information 179
Index 181
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Chapter 1 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
•14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS*
Storage subsystem
•2.5" hard disk drive
•Intel® Turbo Memory supported*
•Optical drive options:
•Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
•5-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
•High-definition audio support
•MS-Sound compatible
•Built-in microphone
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2Chapter 1
Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
•WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control
•Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)*
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight
•338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22/1.61 (H) inches)
•2.35 kg (5.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack*
•2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack*
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8W 4400 mAh
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
•Energy Star 4.0
Input Devices
•88-/89-/93-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
•Acer EasyPort IV connector
•PC Card slot (Type II)
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
•5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
•3 USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
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•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
4Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
Chapter 1 5
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for
certain models).
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to
show the status of the computer's functions
and components.
6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
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Closed Front View
9 Click buttons
(left, center* and
right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
certain models).
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
11 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
12 Easy-launch
buttons
Buttons for launching frequently used
programs.
13 Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch
access to protection and manageability
features for a more secure, smarter and easier
way to work.
No. Icon Item Description
1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
2 Bluetooth
communication
switch
Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function.
(only for certain models).
3 Wireless
communication
switch
Enables/disables the wireless function.
4 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
No. Icon Item Description
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Left View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Acer EasyPort IV
connector
Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain
models).
2 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.
3 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4HDMI HDMI Connects to a television or display device with
HDMI input (only for certain models).
5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
6 5-in-1 card
reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.
7 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card.
8 PC Card slot
eject button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
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Right View
Rear View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock
slot
Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject
button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5 Emergency eject
hole
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive
tray when the computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,
USB camera).
7 Modem (RJ-11)
port
Connects to a phone line.
No. Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
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Bottom View
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
5 Acer DASP
(Disk Anti-Shock
Protection)
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps (only for certain models).
6 Ventilation slots
and cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
7 Battery release
latch
Releases the battery for removal.
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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Icon Function Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication
switch
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Wireless communication
switch
Enables/disables the wireless function.
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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
•Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
•Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
•Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function
(only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down
and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the
right scroll bar of Windows applications.
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.
Function Left Button (1) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the touchpad to
drag the cursor.
Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button); rest your finger on
the touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access
context menu
Click once.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11> When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12> When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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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 Windows Start button;
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:
<>: Open or close the Start menu
<> + <D>: Display the desktop
<> + <E>: Open Windows Explore
<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
<> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
<> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
<> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
<> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + <> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
<CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
as described.
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings
Management
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower
Management
Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save
power. Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings
Management
Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.
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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
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Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness
of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy
music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast
application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to
three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents
using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of
protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple
swipe of your finger!
For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Chapter 1 17
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
CPU Fan True Value Table
•Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=90°C
•OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C
BIOS
Cache
Item Specification
CPU type Intel Cantiga GM / PM FSB: 667 / 800 / 1066 MHz
Intel Cantiga GL FSB: 667 MHz
Core logic Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel® 64
architecture
CPU package Micro uPGA-478 Package
CPU Temperature Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)
Core 0 Core 1
58 58 2500 29
66 66 3000 31
74 74 3400 34
85 85 3800 37
100 100 4200 40
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Version V1.00 (MP first release version; V1.07 latest version up to 0718.)
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 2MB
BIOS package ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3,
C4, C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
Supported protocols •Support ISIPP
•Support Acer UI
•Support multi-boot
•Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
•Various hot-keys for system control
•Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
•Support PXE
•Support Y2K solution
•Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
•Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
•System information
•Support ASF 2.0
•Support iTPM (GM / PM Sku)
Item Specification
Cache controller CPU
Cache size 6MB L2 Cache on CPU
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System Memory
Memory Combinations
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
Item Specification
Memory controller Built-in
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type Two DDR SODIMM
Supports DIMM Speed DDR II 667 only (GL), 667/800 (GM,PM) SDRAM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
they match the above specifications.
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
256MB 2048MB 2304MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 256MB 2304MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
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LAN Interface
Bluetooth Interface
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
WiFi/WiMAX Combo Module
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset BROADCOM BCM5764M
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Left side
Item Specification
Vendor and Model Broadcom BT Module PK320001F90
Radio Technology FHSS
Operating Frequency 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band
Channel Numbers 79 channels with 1MHz BW
Transmitter Output Power -6~4dBm output power for class2 operation
Receiver Sensitivity -80dBm @ 0.1% BER (Max)
Maximum Receiver Signal -10dBm
Operating Voltage 3.3V+/-0.3V
Interface USB
Item Specification
Vendor and Model Broadcom BCM4312 Module
Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802.11b/11g standard
Operating Frequency 2.400 – 2.483. 5 GHz ISM band
WLAN Data Rate 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back of 36, 48, 24, 18, 12, 9,
6Mbps
802.11b: 11g with fall back rates of 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
Modulation Schemes 802.11g: OFDM, DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK
802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK
Item Specification
Vendor and Model Intel Ebron/Shirley Peak
Air Interface 802.16e Mobile WiMAX and 802.11abgn
Host Interface USB and PCI Express
Mobile Form-factor PCIe Mini Card
RF Bands 2.3-2.7GHz, 3.3-3.8GHz1, 5.1-5.8GHz
OS Support Windows XP and Vista
SW Application Co-Existence Layer and Single Comms Control GUI
SW Compatibility Ebron’s Wi-Fi drivers are compatible with Shiloh
SKUs 3 SKU - 3x3 (MC) / 1x2 Wi-FI (MC & HMC), 1x2 WiMAX
WiMAX - NW Operator Manageability Over-The-Air Provisioning, Management and Upgrade
Item Specification
Interface SATA
Type Hybrid HDD
Capacity (GB) 120/160/200/250/320
Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM
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Combo Drive Module
Audio Interface
Video Memory
USB Interface
PCMCIA Port
System Board Major Chips
Item Specification
Interface SATA
Type Fixed
Optics Super-multi/HD-DVD/Blue Ray
Features G-base
Item Specification
Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268-VB1-GR
Audio onboard or optional Onboard
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution High Definition
Internal microphone AC-coupled input, 100mVP-P maximum
Internal speaker / Quantity 2W Speaker (Right / Left) x2
Item Specification
Chipset Integrated VGA solution for Cantiga GM,GL / External VGA card (MXM)
for Cantiga PM
Memory size 128 MB (adjustable)
Item Specification
Chipset Built in
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
Number of USB port 3
Location 1 right side, 2 left side
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller O2 OZ601
Supports card type Push
Number of slots 1
Access location Left side
Item Controller
Core logic Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor, supporting Intel® 64
architecture
VGA Integrated VGA solution for Cantiga GM,GL / External VGA
card (MXM) for Cantiga PM
LAN BROADCOM BCM5764M for Giga LAN
USB 2.0 Built in
Super I/O controller
PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader O2 OZ601
Audio Codec REALTEK ALC268-VB1-GR for High Definition
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Keyboard
Battery
LCD 14.1”
NOTE: 5 points position (Display area: 303.7 (H) x 189.8(V)mm)
Item Specification
Keyboard controller ENE KB926
Total number of keypads 88-/89-/93-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously
Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Sanyo Sony
Battery Type TM-2007A Li-Ion TM-2007A Li-Ion
Pack capacity 4400mAh 7200mAh
Number of battery cell 6 9
Package configuration 3S2P 3S3P
Item Specification
Vendor/model name AUO B141EW04 V3/V4
Screen Diagonal (mm) 357.7 (14.1 W”)
Active Area (mm) 303.7(H) x 189.8 (V)
Display resolution (pixels) 1280x3(RGB) x 800
Pixel Pitch 0.237
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)
also called Brightness
200 Typ. (5 points average)
170 Min. (5 points average)
(see note below)
Luminance Uniformity 1.3 max. (5 points)
Contrast Ratio 500:1 Typ.,300:1 Min.
Response Time (Optical Rise
Time/Fall Time) msec
16 Typ., 25 Max.
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3 Typ.
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.2 Typ.
Weight (without inverter) 400 g Typ., 420g Max.
Physical Size (mm) 320 max. (W) x 206 max. (H) x 5.5 max.(T).
Electrical Interface R/G/B Data, 3 Sync, Signals, Clock (4 pairs
LVDS)
Support Color 262K colors (RGB 6-bit)
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower
Min. 40 Typ. 45
Min. 10 Typ. 35
Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
0 to +50
-20 to +60
Chapter 1 23
LCD Camera
LCD Inverter
AC Adapter
System Power Management
Item Specification
Vendor Sertek Inc Chicony
Focusing range 40 cm to infinity 27 cm to infinity
Dimension (L x W x H mm) 65* 9.0 * 5.30+/-0.20 mm 65±0.2 * 9±0.1 * 5.4±0.25 mm
Sensor OV7725 CMOS Sensor
350K Pixel
VGA CMOS sensor
Pixel Resolution 640 X 480 640 X 480
Image Size 3.98mm(H) X 2.95mm(V) Up to VGA resolution
Item Specification
Vendor & model name YEC YNV-C01H
Input voltage (V) 9 ~ 20
Input current (mA) 0.08 ~ 0.6
Output voltage (V, rms) Typical 680
Output current (mA, rms) 2.0 ~ 6.8 (mA)
Output voltage frequency (KHz) 45~70
Item Specification
Input rating 100~240Vac,50~60 Hz
Maximum input AC current 1.7A
Inrush current No damage
Efficiency Meet EPA Energy Star level-4 requirement
Item Specification
Features •Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode, by time out
or by hot key
•HDD Local Stand-By mode by time out
•LCD Local Stand-By mode by time out
•Low battery alarm by beep
•Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed
•Full ACPI 1.0B supported
•LCD Auto-DIM mode by time out
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Chapter 2 25
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.
Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
•To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.
•To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.
•To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
•A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.
•Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
•In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.
Chapter 2
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Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter Description
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software
construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of
the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
CPU Type: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53GHz
CPU Speed: 2.53GHz
HDD Model Name: ST9250827AS
HDD Serial Number: 5RG01NK8
ATAPI Model Name: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S
System BIOS Version: v0.16-T6
VGA BIOS Version: nVidia NB9M-GS VER62.98.1F.00.00
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name: TravelMate 4730
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID: DCEB0597-DE29-11D3-444C-001B38D96A6F
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option
and recovery.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
Parameter Description Format/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-
hour format.
Format: HH:MM:SS
(hour:minute:second)
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year)
Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 3017 MB.
N/A
Video Memory
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB
N/A
Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting,
decreasing the time needed to boot the system.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote
server).
Option: Enabled or Disabled
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function
allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc
drive to store operation system and restore the system
to factory defaults.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should
operate.
Option: AHCI or IDE Mode
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
System Time [13:04:04] This is the help for the
System Date [06/04/2008] hour field. Valid range
is from 0 to 23.
Total Memory 4095 MB INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6
Video Memory [256MB]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Network Boot [Enabled]
F12 Boot Menu [Enabled]
D2D Recovery [Enabled]
SATA Mode [AHCI]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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Advanced
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless
you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the
default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or
prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to
boot up normally.
The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Description Submenu Items
Boot
Configuration
Enter the Boot Configuration menu. • Numlock
• Zip Emulation Type
Peripheral
Configuration
Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. • Serial Port A
• Infrared Port
• Azalia
•Lan
IDE
Configuration
Enter the IDE Configuration menu. • IDE Controller
• HDC Configure as
• ACHI Option ROM Support
• SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug
• Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave
Video
Configuration
Enter the Video Configuration menu. • PEG Aperture Size
• ASPM
• Extended Synch
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
XBoot Configuration Configures Boot
XPeripheral Configuration Settings.
XIDE Configuration
XVideo Configuration
XUSB Configuration
XChipset Configuration
XACPI Table/Features Control
Express Card [Disabled]
XPCI Express Root Port 1
XPCI Express Root Port 2
XPCI Express Root Port 3
XPCI Express Root Port 4
XPCI Express Root Port 5
XPCI Express Root Port 6
XASF Configuration
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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USB
Configuration
Enter the USB Configuration menu. • USB Driver Select
• EHCI 1 and 2
• UHCI 1 to 5
• Per-Port Control
• USB Port 1 to 11
Chipset
Configuration
Enter the Chipset Configuration menu. • Port 80h Cycles
• DMI Link ASPM Control
• PCI Latency Timer
•VT-d
ACPI Table/
Features Control
Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control
menu.
• FACP C2 Latency Value
• FACP C3 Latency Value
• FACP RTC S4 Wakeup
• APIC IO APIC Mode
• HPET Support
• Base Address select
Express Card Disable or Enable the Express Card
solution for windows Standby and
Hibernation.
N/A
PCI Express
Root Port 1 to 6
Enter the PCI Port 1 to 6 configuration
menus.
• VC1 Enable
• ASPM
•URR
•FER
•NFER
•CER
•CTO
• SEFE
• SENFE
• SECE
• PME Interrupt
•PME SCI
• Hot Plug SCI
ASF
Configuration
Enter the ASF Configuration menu. • Mini Watchdog Timeout
• BIOS Boot Timeout
• OS Boot Timeout
• Power-on wait time
Parameter Description Submenu Items
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
Parameter Description Option
Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set
HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility
from unauthorized access. The user can not either
enter the Setup menu nor change the value of
parameters.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user
password is set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can
enter Setup menu only and does not have right to
change the value of parameters.
Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password.
Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while
the events defined in this group happened. The
following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor
password for changes and should be grayed out if the
user password was used to enter setup.
Enabled or
Disabled
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password Is: Clear Install or Change the
User Password Is: Clear password and the length
HDD Password Is: Clear of password must be less
than eight words.
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set Hdd Password
Power on password [Enabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Changing a Password
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears.
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.
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Power
The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device
wakeup behavior.
The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default
and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Description Submenu Items
Advanced CPU
Control
Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. • P-States (IST)
• Boot performance mode
• Thermal Mode
• CMP Support
• Use XD capability
• VT Support
•C-States
• Enhanced C-States
• C-State Pop Up Mode
• C-State Pop Down Mode
• C4 Exit Timing Mode
• DeepC4
•Hard C4E
• Enable C6
•EMTTM
• Bi-directional PROCHOT#
• Dynamic FSB Switching
• Turbo Mode
• ACPI 3.0 T-States
•DTS
• DTS Calibration
• Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan
On Temp., Throttle On Temp.)
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
XAdvanced CPU Control These items control
XPlatform Power Management various CPU parameters.
ACPI S3: [Enabled]
Wake on PME [Enabled]
Wake on Modem Ring [Enabled]
Auto wake on S5 [Disabled]
Quickly S4 Resume [Disabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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Platform Power
Management
Enter the Platform Power Management
menu.
• PCI Clock Run
• _CST - C4 Latency Value
• C4 on C3 - Deeper Sleep
ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. N/A
Wake on PME Enable or Disable wake up when the
system power is off and a PCI Power
Management Enable wake up event occurs.
N/A
Wake on Modem
Ring
Enable or Disable wake up when the
system power is off and a modem attached
to the serial port is ringing.
N/A
Auto wake on S5 Disable or Enable auto wake up by date
and time or at a fixed time everyday.
N/A
Quickly S4
Resume
Disable or Enable optional quick boot from
S4 Resume.
N/A
Parameter Description Submenu Items
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
Boot priority order: Use <↑> or <↓> to select
a device, then press
1. USB HDD : <F5> to move it down the
2. IDE0 : ST9250827AS list, or <F6> to move
3. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD a DS8A2S it up the list. Press
4. USB FDD : <Esc> to escape the menu
5. Network Boot : MBA v11.0.3 Slot 0500
6. USB CDROM :
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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Exit
The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding
Changes
Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and
Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to
Load Setup Defaults CMOS.
Discard Changes
Save Changes
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Valies F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
•New versions of system programs
•New features or options
•Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as the BIOS is not loaded.
Perform the following steps to use the Flash Utility:
1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.
2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move
USB HDD to position 1.
3. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to Memory).
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4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays.
Plug in the AC power to continue.
5. Flash is complete when the following message displays.
6. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command.
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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility
This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:
Remove HDD Password:
•If you key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. See the image
below.
To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows:
1. Key in hdd_pw 15494 0
2. Press 2.
3. Select one upper-case string from the list.
4. Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User
Password screen.
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Remove BIOS Password:
If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the
image below.
To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows:
1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0
2. Select one string from the list.
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3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user
password.
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Chapter 3 43
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
•Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
•Flat screwdriver
•Philips screwdriver
•Plastic flat screwdriver
•Plastic tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
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General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
4. Remove the battery pack.
Disassembly Process
The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:
•External module disassembly
•Main unit disassembly
•LCD module disassembly
The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence.
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you
want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly
frame in that order.
Main Screw List
Screw Quantity Part Number
M2.5*3 (NL) 19 MA000005WG0
M2.5*5 (NL) 9 MA000006WG0
M2.5*9 (NL) 21 MACK25090G0
M2*2.3 (NL) 3 MACF20001G0
M2*3 (NL) 29 MA0000060G0
M2*5 11 MA000004TG0
M3*3 (NL) 8 MCDK03030G0
M2*3 (VGA) 4 MA0000096G0
M2.5*3 (AMD_CPU) 4 AM01O000300
M2.5*3.2 (INTEL) 4 MA000006C00
DIS-THE-SCREW 1 AM043000D00
M2.5*4 5 MA0000005G0
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External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you
on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main
board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Screw List
Step Screw Quantity Color Part No.
Memory Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 4 Black MA000005YG0
HDD Cover M2*6 (NL) 2 Black MMCK20060G0
WLAN Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 4 Black MA000005YG0
WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black MA0000060G0
HDD Carrier M3*3 (NL) 4 Silver MAAA03032G0
ODD Module M2.5*5(NL) 1 Black MA000002NG0
ODD Bracket M2*3 (NL) 3 Black MA0000060G0
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. Turn computer over.
2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.
3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main
unit (2).
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Removing the SD dummy card
1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.
2. Pull it out from the slot.
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Removing the NewCard dummy card
1. Push the NewCard eject button to eject it, then push it all the way in to eject the NewCard dummy.
2. Pull it out from the slot.
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Removing the Lower Covers
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 47.
3. See “Removing the NewCard dummy card” on page 48.
4. Loosen the five captive screws in the Memory, HDD, and WLAN bays as shown.
5. Carefully open the memory cover.
6. Remove the HDD cover as shown.
HDD
Cover
Memory
Cover
WLAN
Cover
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7. Remove the WLAN cover as shown.
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Removing the DIMM Modules
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.
4. Remove the DIMM module.
5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
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Removing the WLAN Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Remove the WLAN cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.
4. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 2
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5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
NOTE: When re-attaching the antenna to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are arranged under the
WLAN bracket.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
4. Remove the HDD holder by easing the sides outward to clear the carrier.
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5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier.
6. Remove the HDD from the carrier.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
HDD Carrier M3*3.5 (NL) 4
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Removing the Optical Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
4. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module through the chassis and pull to remove it from the main unit.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
ODD Module M2.5*5(NL) 1
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5. Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the ODD module.
6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 (NL) 3
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Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
Step Screw Quantity Color Part No.
Switch Cover M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 4 MA000005YG0
LCD Module M2.5*5 (NL) 2 MA000007YG0
Upper Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 8 MA000005YG0
Upper Cover M2.5*5 (NL) 7 MA000007YG0
Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
Speaker M2*3 (NL) 4 MA0000060G0
I/O Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 MA000007YG0
Bluetooth Board M2*3 (NL) 1 MA0000060G0
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
Mainboard M2.5*5 (NL) 1 MA000007YG0
Thermal Module M2*6.5 4 MA0000096G0
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Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Locate and remove the five securing screws as shown.
3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover.
IMPORTANT:The LCD module must be fully open in the horizontal position to remove the switch cover.
4. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, rightside first.
5. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Switch Cover M2.5*3 5
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Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 59.
3. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the upper case.
4. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis.
5. Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to release the FFC.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Keyboard M2*3 2
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6. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.
Removing the Power Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.
3. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the mainboard.
4. Remove the two securing screws from the Power Board.
NOTE: The left hand securing screw is shared by the eKey Board.
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Removing the Launch Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60.
3. Disconnect the Launch Board cable from the mainboard.
4. Remove the two securing screws from the Launch Board.
NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Power Board M2*3 2
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Removing the Antenna
1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 52.
2. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing guides as shown.
3. Turn the computer over, remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the FCC cables to expose the antenna
cables underneath.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Launch Board M2*3 2
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4. Secure the FFC cable out of the way using the adhesive tape.
5. Turn the computer over and push the cables through the underside of the chassis.
6. Turn the computer over, and remove the cable from the mainboard as shown.
7. Remove the Antenna Cables from the housing well as shown.
NOTE: Place the cables to one side to avoid damage.
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Removing the LCD Module
1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Remove the Lower Covers. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 52.
4. Remove the Antenna. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 63.
5. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
6. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the LCD cable from the top panel.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 2
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7. Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) connecting the LCD module.
8. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Module
(Red callout)
M2.5*9 2
LCD Module
(Blue callout)
M2.5*5 2
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Removing the Upper Cover
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65.
3. Turn the computer over. Remove the sixteen screws on the bottom panel.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Upper Cover M2.5x9 16
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4. Turn the computer over and disconnect the seven cables from the mainboard as shown.
Disconnect A as shown. If necessary, remove FFC G
before beginning.
Pull back the securing strip and disconnect B and C
as shown.
Remove the antenna cables from the housing and
pull back away from the upper cover.
Release the securing latches and disconnect E as
shown.
B
E
F
G
A
D
C
B
C
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5. Remove the single screw on the top panel.
Disconnect the Power Board FFC (E) first before
removing FFC D. Pull back the locking latches to
release D.
Release the securing latches and disconnect F as
shown.
Release the securing latches and disconnect G as shown.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Upper Cover M2.5*9 (NL) 1
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6. Grasp the top left corner first and pry the cover off.
7. Continue moving from left to the right corner and pry it off the lower cover.
8. Move to the bottom right corner and pry it up.
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9. The Upper Cover can now be removed from the lower base.
Removing the Finger Print Reader
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2. Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board, and ensure the FFC is free of the upper cover.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
finger print reader M2.5*3 (NL) 1
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3. Remove the board bracket from the Upper Cover.
IMPORTANT:Do not throw away the Bracket Pad. Remove and replace on new bracket.
4. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover.
5. Pull the Finger Print Reader FFC through the touchpad bracket taking care not to fray the cable.
Bracket Pad
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Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2. Peel back the Finger Print Reader FFC to expose the Touch Pad connector.
3. Disconnect the Touch Pad FFC from the Touch Pad board.
4. Lift up the covering and remove the securing screw.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Touch Pad Bracket M2.5*3 (NL) 2
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5. Remove the Touch Pad bracket.
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire
Upper Cover.
Removing the Left Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2. Peel back the adhesive strip to expose the speaker cabling.
3. Remove the two securing screws.
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4. Grasp both ends of the mylar cover and carefully pull back to expose the speaker cable.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Left Speaker
Module
M2.5*3 (NL) 2
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Removing the Right Speaker Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2. Remove the two securing screws from the speaker module.
3. Grip the Speaker Module and remove.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Right Speaker
Module
M2.5*3 (NL) 2
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Removing the Bluetooth Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2. Remove the adhesive strip to expose the Bluetooth cable.
3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable as shown.
4. Lift the corner of the module up, then grasp to remove.
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Removing the Modem Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
2. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable as shown.
3. Remove the two (2) securing screws.
4. Lift the module and remove from the lower cover as shown.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2
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Removing the Mainboard
1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65.
2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
3. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 78.
4. Turn the lower base over on a clean surface, and disconnect the DC-IN cable as shown.
IMPORTANT:Ensure the cable can easily pass through the lower cover during mainboard disassembly.
5. Turn the base rightside up, and disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bottom right of the mainboard as
shown.
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6. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard.
7. Lift the mainboard to expose the DC-IN jack and USB cable.
8. Remove the DC-IN jack and USB cable as shown.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Mainboard M2.5*9 (NL)
Green Call out
1
Mainboard M2.5*3 (NL)
Red Call out
1
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9. Grasp the mainboard by both sides and pivot upwards to remove.
CAUTION: Ensure the I/O ports at the bottom of the mainboard are clear of the bottom base to prevent
damage to the mainboard.
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Removing the USB Board
1. Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
2. Remove cable from the USB board.
3. Remove the two securing screws from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis.
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Removing the RJ-11 Port
1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
2. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable from the modem module.
3. Grasp the cable and gently lift it out of the housing well.
4. If necessary insert tweezers in the RJ-11 jack, lift the RJ-11 jack from the base.
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Removing the Thermal Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65.
3. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
4. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
5. Remove the eight securing screws from the Thermal Modules.
6. Disconnect the fan module cable from mainboard.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
CPU Thermal
Module
(red call out)
M2*6.5 4
VGA Thermal
Module
(blue call out)
M2*3 4
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7. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.
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Removing the CPU
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
3. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
4. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 84.
5. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU.
6. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.
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Removing the VGA Module
1. Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
2. Remove the two securing screws from the VGA Module.
3. The VGA module lifts automatically from the mainboard. Remove the VGA Module as shown.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
VGA Module M2*4-NI (NL) 2
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LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
Step Screw Quantity Color Part No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4 Black MA000007YG0
Inverter Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black MA000007YG0
Camera Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black MA0000060G0
LCD Panel M2.5*5 (NL) 2 Black MA000007YG0
LCD Brackets M2*3 (NL) 8 Black MA0000060G0
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Removing the LCD Bezel
1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65.
2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps. Remove the four securing screws from the LCD
module.
3. Lift up the bezel, topside first, and remove it from the LCD Module.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4
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Removing the Inverter Board
1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2. Remove the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown.
3. Remove the two securing screws from the Inverter board and lift the board clear of the LCD Module.
4. Remove the Inverter Board from the LCD Module.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Inverter Board M2.5*6 (NL) 2
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Removing the Camera Module
1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.
3. Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module bracket.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Camera Module
bracket
M2*3 (NL) 2
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4. Lift the Camera Bracket with the Camera Module (A) and remove the single securing screw (B).
5. Place your finger on the top of the module and pry it away from the bracket.
6. Completely separate the camera board from the bracket.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Camera Board M2*2.3 1
A
B
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Removing the LCD Panel
1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module, taking care to ensure the cables are free from the back cover.
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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93.
2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Peel off the mylar strip and remove the FPC cable.
3. Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads.
4. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
5. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Brackets M2*3 NL 8
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Removing the Antennas
Editorès Note: We did not find this section covered. Please advice.
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 52.
4. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93.
5. Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
6. Remove the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module.
7. Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module.
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Removing the MIC Module
1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93.
2. Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.
3. Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module.
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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown.
2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.
3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown.
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4. Replace the MIC cable under the mylar tab strips, and replace the MIC as shown. Secure the cable by
pressing down on the strips.
5. Replace the antenna cables and assembly.
6. Replace the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module.
7. Replace the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
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8. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing
strip.
9. Align the hinges with the LCD back cover and
replace the LCD panel.
10. Replace the camera board in the bracket. 11. Replace the securing screw on the camera board.
12. Replace the Camera Module in the bottom cover. 13. Replace the two securing screws on the Camera
Module bracket as shown.
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14. Connect the Camera Module cable as shown. 15. Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown.
16. Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown. 17. Replace the adhesive strips on the left and right
sides of the Inverter board as shown
NOTE: Tuck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module.
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Replacing the LCD Bezel
1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and replace the LCD Module.
2. Replace the four securing screws and the four screw caps on the LCD module.
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Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the VGA Module
Replacing the CPU
1. Insert the VGA Module as shown. 2. Replace the two securing screws on the VGA
Module.
1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU
side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket
as shown.
2. Using a flat-tipped screw driver, lock the CPU in
the socket as shown.
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Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the RJ-11 Port
1. Align and place the Thermal Module in the on the
mainboard as shown.
2. Connect the fan module cable to the mainboard.
3. Replace the eight securing screws from the Thermal Module.
1. Insert the RJ-11 port into the base as shown. 2. Grasp the cable and insert in the cable well along
the bottom base.
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3. Connect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module as shown.
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Replacing the Mainboard
1. Replace the USB cable under the mainboard as
shown.
2. Replace the power jack in the Lower Cover and
secure by pressing the cable in the housing well.
3. Replace the Bluetooth connector as shown. 4. Ensure that the Mainboard is face up. Place the
Mainboard in the chassis, rear edge first, and press
down to install.
5. Ensure the screw sockets are aligned. Replace the two securing screws as shown.
NOTE: Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover, and the screw sockets are
visible through the mainboard.
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Replacing the Modem Module
Replacing the USB Board
1. Replace the USB board on the lower base and secure with the single screw (provided).
2. With the mainboard removed from the lower base, replace the USB cable.
1. Align the screw sockets and replace the modem
module and insert the module in mainboard.
2. Replace the two securing screws.
3. Connect the modem cable as shown
.
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Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
1. Replace the speaker module on the lower cover as shown.
1. Position the module over the aligning pins and
insert in place.
2. Replace the bluetooth cable as shown.
3. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable.
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2. Replace the two securing screws.
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Replacing the Launch Board
1. Insert the left edge of the Launch Board into place
and pivot the board to replace in the lower base.
2. Replace the two securing screws
.
3. Connect the launch board cable to the mainboard.
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Replacing the Finger Print Reader
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper cover.
2. Replace the bracket as shown. 3. Replace the single securing screw.
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire
Upper Cover.
1. Replace the Touch Pad bracket. 2. Replace the single securing screws on the Touch
Pad bracket.
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Replacing the Left Speaker Module
Replacing the Upper Cover
1. Starting with the rear, align the upper cover with the lower cover, taking care to not force in place.
3. Replace the adhesive strip over the Touch Pad. 4. Replace the Touch Pad FFC as shown.
1. Align and replace the Speaker Module in the upper
case.
2. Replace the two securing screws as shown.
3. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place.
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2. Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown.
BC
D
E
F
G
A
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3. Replace the single securing screw on the top panel.
4. Turn the computer over. Replace the sixteen screws on the bottom panel.
Replacing the LCD Module
1. Carefully align the LCD module over the hinge sockets and lower the module into the chassis.
2. Replace the four securing screws (two on each side) securing the LCD module.
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3. Connect the LCD, MIC and back light cables.
4. Turn the computer over and replace the two securing screws on the bottom of the chassis.
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Replacing the Antenna Cables
Ensure that the three Antenna cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from
the underside of lower cover.
1. Replace the Antenna cables in the housing well as
shown.
2. Ensure the cables sit under the retaining brackets
in the housing well.
3. Insert the cables through the upper base. 4. Turn the computer over and pull the cable through.
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5. Replace the Antenna Cables in the housing well in the bottom base as shown.
6. Turn the computer over and replace the FFC cables.
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Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Switch Cover
1. Align the FFC with the connector and press the
latch down to secure.
2. Turn the keyboard over and press down to secure.
3. Replace the two securing screws.
1. Insert the back of the Switch Cover as shown and
lower in place.
2. Starting from the left, press down on the Switch
Cover to secure.
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3. Turn the computer over and replace the five securing screws.
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Replacing the WLAN Module
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module.
3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module.
1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.
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Replacing the DIMM Modules
NOTE: To replace DIMM Module 2, first remove DIMM Module 1. In this procedure, only DIMM Module 1 is
shown.
3. Replace the HDD holder over the HDD. 4. Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place.
1. Insert the DIMM Module flush with the connector and press down to lock in place.
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Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the Lower Covers
1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the
ODD cover on the new ODD Module.
2. Turn the ODD over and replace the three securing
screws.
3. Slide Module in chassis and press until Module is
flush with chassis.
4. Replace the single securing screw as shown.
1. Replace the Memory Cover. 2. Replace the two securing screws to lock in place.
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Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays
3. Replace the WLAN Cover. 4. Replace the screw to secure in place.
5. Replace HDD Cover. 6. Replace the two screws to secure in place.
1. Insert the NewCard and push into the slot until
flush with the chassis cover.
2. Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush
with the chassis cover.
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Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.
3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
4. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power On Issue Page 124
No Display Issue Page 125
LCD Failure Page 127
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127
Touchpad Failure Page 128
Internal Speaker Failure Page 128
Internal Microphone Failure Page 130
ODD Failure Page 132
Rightside USB Failure Page 135
Modem Failure Page 135
WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 136
Bluetooth Failure Page 136
Robson Module Failure Page 137
Acer EasyLaunch Button Failure Page 137
Fingerprint Reader Failure Page 138
Thermal Unit Failure Page 138
HDMI Switch Failure Page 139
Other Functions Failure Page 140
Intermittent Failures Page 141
Undetermined Failures Page 141
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Power On Issue
If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
2. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly
into a known good electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see “Thermal Unit Failure” on page
138) and fan airways are free of obstructions.
5. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of the problem (see
“Power” on page 33).
6. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to
boot the computer to the failure point.
7. Remove any recently installed software.
8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
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No Display Issue
If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace
a non-defective FRUs:
No POST or Video
If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal
display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model
procedures.
2. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs:
•Fans start up
•Status LEDs light up
If there is no power, see “Power On Issue” on page 124.
3. Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for
10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer.
4. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external
display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model).
If the POST or video appears on the external display, see “LCD Failure” on page 127.
5. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any
memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer.
If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered.
6. Reseat the memory modules.
7. Remove the drives (see “Disassembly Process” on page 44).
8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
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Abnormal Video Display
If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and
should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44.
3. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD
is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44.
4. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness.
If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See
“Disassembly Process” on page 44.
5. Check the display resolution is correctly configured:
a. Minimize or close all Windows.
b. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel
zoom feature in the application.
c. If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select
Personalize´ Display Settings.
d. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution.
e. Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.
6. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated.
7. Remove and reinstall the video driver.
8. Check the Device Manager to determine that:
•The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks.
•There are no device conflicts.
•No hardware is listed under Other Devices.
9. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
10. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts.
11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
Random Loss of BIOS Settings
If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a
time to correct the problem.
1. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery.
2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
3. If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power
and data cables between devices.
If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables.
4. If HDD information is missing from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced.
5. Replace the Motherboard.
6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
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LCD Failure
If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-
defective FRUs:
Built-In Keyboard Failure
If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace
a non-defective FRUs:
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Touchpad Failure
If the Touchpad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
Internal Speaker Failure
If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace
a non-defective FRUs:
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Sound Problems
If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Check
the Device Manager to determine that:
•The device is properly installed.
•There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks.
•There are no device conflicts.
•No hardware is listed under Other Devices.
3. Roll back the audio driver to the previous version, if updated recently.
4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver.
5. Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range:
a. Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50. Ensure that the volume is not muted.
b. Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted.
6. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Ensure that Speakers are selected
as the default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices
(clear by default).
7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure
the speakers.
8. Remove and recently installed hardware or software.
9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.
10. Reinstall the Operating System.
11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
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Internal Microphone Failure
If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
Microphone Problems
If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to
correct the problem.
1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´
Sound and select the Recording tab.
2. Right-click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).
3. The microphone appears on the Recording tab.
4. Right-click on the microphone and select Enable.
5. Select the microphone then click Properties. Select the Levels tab.
6. Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK.
7. Test the microphone hardware:
a. Select the microphone and click Configure.
b. Select Set up microphone.
c. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next.
d. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the test.
8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
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HDD Not Operating Correctly
If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Disconnect all external devices.
2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility:
a. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
b. When prompted, press any key to start to the operating system DVD.
c. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next.
d. Select Repair your computer.
e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Click Next.
f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next.
NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required.
g. Select Startup Repair.
h. Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer.
i. When complete, click Finish.
If an issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem.
4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
5. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that
CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu.
6. Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly.
7. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software.
8. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
9. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a command prompt. For more information see
Windows Help and Support.
10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.
11. Replace the HDD. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44.
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ODD Failure
If the ODD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-
defective FRUs:
ODD Not Operating Correctly
If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty:
•Audio CDs do not play when loaded
•DVDs do not play when loaded
•Blank discs do not burn correctly
•DVD or CD play breaks up or jumps
•Optical drive not found or not active:
•Not shown in My Computer or the BIOS setup
•LED does not flash when the computer starts up
•The tray does not eject
•Access failure screen displays
•The ODD is noisy
Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Reboot the computer and retry the operation.
2. Try an alternate disc.
3. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Check that the ODD device is displayed in the Devices with Removable
Storage panel.
4. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager.
a. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device
and click Enable.
b. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and
click Enable.
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c. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If
a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
d. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a
device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
e. If the exclamation marker is not removed from the item in the lists, try removing any recently installed
software and retrying the operation.
Discs Do Not Play
If discs do not play when inserted in the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the
problem.
1. Check that the disc is correctly seated in the drive tray and that the label on the disc is visible.
2. Check that the media is clean and scratch free.
3. Try an alternate disc in the drive.
4. Ensure that AutoPlay is enabled:
a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ AutoPlay.
b. Select Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
c. In the Audio CD and DVD Movie fields, select the desired player from the drop down menu.
5. Check that the Regional Code is correct for the selected media:
IMPORTANT:Region can only be changed a limited number of times. After Changes remaining reaches zero,
the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is moved to another computer.
a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager.
b. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives.
c. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD Region tab.
d. Select the region suitable for the media inserted in the drive.
Discs Do Not Burn Properly
If discs can not be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Ensure that the default drive is record enabled:
a. Navigate to Start´ Computer and right-click the writable ODD icon. Click Properties.
b. Select the Recording tab. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the writable ODD from the
drop down list.
c. Click OK.
2. Ensure that the software used for burning discs is the factory default. If using different software, refer to
the software's user manual.
Playback is Choppy
If playback is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Check that system resources are not running low:
a. Try closing some applications.
b. Reboot and try the operation again.
2. Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA:
a. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager.
b. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0.
c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is
checked and click OK.
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d. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable.
Drive Not Detected
If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility.
2. Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model Name field on the Information page.
NOTE: Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in “Hardware Specifications and
Configurations” on page 18.
3. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. See “Disassembly
Process” on page 44.
a. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables.
b. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections.
c. Try an alternate cable, if available. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be
replaced.
4. Reseat the drive ensuring and all cables are connected correctly.
5. Replace the ODD. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44.
Drive Read Failure
If discs cannot be read when inserted in the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the
problem.
1. Remove and clean the failed disc.
2. Retry reading the CD or DVD.
d. Test the drive using other discs.
e. Play a DVD movie
f. Listen to a music CD
If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is probably defective and should be
replaced.
3. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. See “Disassembly
Process” on page 44.
a. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables.
b. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections.
c. Try an alternate cable, if available. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be
replaced.
4. Replace the ODD. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44.
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USB Failure (Rightside)
If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
Modem Function Failure
If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRUs:
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Wireless/WiMAX Function Failure
If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRUs:
Bluetooth Function Failure
If the Bluetooth function fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
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Robson Module Failure
If the Robson Module fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace
a non-defective FRUs:
EasyTouch Button Failure
If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
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Fingerprint Reader Failure
If the Fingerprint Reader fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not
replace a non-defective FRUs:
Thermal Unit Failure
If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRUs:
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HDMI Switch Failure
If the HDMI Switch fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRUs:
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External Mouse Failure
If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Try an alternative mouse.
2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See
the mouse user manual.
3. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port.
4. Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software.
7. Remove any recently added software and reboot.
8. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.
9. Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors. For more information see Windows Help and
Support.
10. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently.
11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver.
12. Check the Device Manager to determine that:
•The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks.
•There are no device conflicts.
•No hardware is listed under Other Devices.
13. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 179.
Other Failures
If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or
Volume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective
FRUs:
1. Check Drive whether is OK.
2. Check Test Fixture is ok.
3. Swap M/B to Try.
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power On
Issue” on page 124.):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
•Non-Acer devices
•Printer, mouse, and other external devices
•Battery pack
•Hard disk drive
•DIMM
•CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
•PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
•System board
•LCD assembly
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POST Codes Tables
These tables describe the POST codes, drivers, and keys for the POST.
Port 80 POST Codes
The following table details the Port 80 POST codes and drivers used in the POST.
Driver Name Port 80
Code Driver Name Port 80
Code
PeiEventLog 01 CpuIo 3E
OemServices 02 Cf9Reset 3F
SioInit 03 PcRtc 40
MonoStatusCode 04 StatusCode 41
PentiumMCpuPeim 08 Variable 42
PlatformStage1 09 SmmVariable CF
Variable 0A EmuVariable 43
IchInit 0B TcgDxe A2
PlatformStage2 0D PhysicalPresence A3
IchSmbusArpDisabled 0E TpmDriver AE
ClockGen 12 TcgSmm AE
OpPresence 13 PhysicalPresenceReadyToBoot AE
TcgPei 14 DataHubRecordPolicy AD
FindFv 15 Undi 86
DxeIpl 2F SNP 90
LightMemoryInit 10 BC 91
S3ResumeSoftSmi 11 PxeDhcp4 92
Crc32SectionExtract 31 Ebc 93
OemServices A4 IsaBus 4D
EventLog A5 IsaSerial 4E
ScriptSave 32 Ps2Mouse 6D
AcpiS3Save 33 IdeBus 4F
SmartTimer 34 LightPciBus 50
JpegDecoder 35 UsbBot 6E
PcxDecoder 36 UsbCbi0 6F
PlatformBds 8A UsbCbi1 70
MpCpu 37 UsbKb 71
LegacyMetronome 38 UsbMassStorage 72
FtwLite 39 UsbMouse 74
Runtime 3A Ehci 8F
MonotonicCounter 3B Uhci 73
WatchDogTimer 3C UsbBus 75
SecurityStub 3D SmmBase C2
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Driver Name Port80
Code Driver Name Port80
Code
SmmDisp C5 HiiDatabase 80
SmmReloc C4 OemSetupBrowser 82
SmmRuntime C7 Font(English) 7E
SmmThunk C9 Font(French) 7F
OemServices D8 Font(Chinese) 8D
ChipsetInit 44 UnicodeCollation B1
SmmAccess C0 ConPlatform 5A
PciHostBridge 46 ConSplitter 5D
PciExpress 47 GraphicsConsole 79
GmchMbi CD Terminal 7A
IchInit 48 VgaClass 5E
IdeController 49 SaveMemoryConfig 5B
SataController 4A AcpiSupport 5C
IchSmbusLight 4B AcpiPlatform 53
SmmControl C1 DataHub 5F
Ich7MSmmDispatcher C8 DataHubStdErr 7B
IsaAcpiDriver 4C GenericMemoryTest 61
Fwh 52 DiskIo 60
SmmFwh CE Fat 7C
PciHotPlug 54 Partition 7D
BootOptionPolicy 51 PciPlatform 6B
SetupUtility 76 AlertStandardForma 45
Platform 55 PciSerial A8
PlatformIde 56 AsfInit A7
Ppm D9 IdeRController A9
Platform CC Legacy8259 63
Ihisi D0 LegacyRegion 64
SetupMouse f9 LegacyInterrupt 65
Int15Microcode D1 BiosKeyboard 66
SmmPnp D2 BiosVideo 67
Smbios 57 MonitorKey 68
MemorySubClass 58 LegacyBios 69
MiscSubclassDriver 59 LegacyBiosPlatform 6A
SysPassword AB LegacyMouse 77
PswdConsole AC SmmUsbLegacy 78
HddPswdServiceBody D7 AmtbxInvoke AA
HddPswdService A6 OemBadgingSupport 83
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POST Keys and Messages
The following keys are available during POST.
The following messages display during POST:
Key Function
F2 Enter into Setup Menu
F12 Enter into Boot Manager
Before press function key
CPUID: XXXXXX
Press F2 go to Setup Utility
Press F12 go to Boot Manager
Press [PXE HOT KEY] go to PXE Setup Menu
After press function key
If user pressed F2
CPUID: XXXXXX
F2 is pressed. Go to Setup Utility.
If user pressed F12
CPUID: XXXXXX
F12 is pressed. Go to Boot Manager.
If user didn’t press any key
CPUID: XXXXXX
Prepare Boot to OS
If user pressed PXE HOT KEY
CPUID: XXXXXX
[PXE HOT KEY] is pressed. Go to PXE Setup Menu.
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Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Location Description Location Description
JP1 Internal Speaker Conn. (Left) JLVDS1 LVDS Conn.
JP2 Internal Speaker Conn. (Right) JMDC1 MDC Conn.
JP3 Internal K/B Conn. JPCM1 PCMCIA Conn.
JP4 Internal Mic. Conn. (analog) SW1 Touch Pad button (Left)
JP5 Function Board Conn. SW2 Touch Pad button (Right)
JP6 Button Board Conn. U10 South Bridge ICH9M
JP7 Touch Pad Board Conn. U18 Clock Generator ICS
JP8 Finger Printer Board Conn. U16 EC/ KBC ENE KB926
JP10 Bluetooth Conn.
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Bottom View
Location Description Location Description
JP11 USB Board Conn. JSATA2 SATA HDD Conn.
JP12 FAN Conn. JMINI1 Mini Card Slot
PJP1 DC-in Cable Conn. JMINI2 Mini Card Slot (WLAN)
PJP2 Battery Pin Header (connection
with Battery Board)
JDIMM1 SO-DIMM Slot
JDOCK1 Cable Dock Conn. JDIMM2 SO-DIMM Slot
JRJ45 RJ45 Conn. JCPU1 CPU Socket
JCRT1 CRT Conn. SW3 WLAN Switch
JHDMI1 HDMI Conn. SW4 Bluetooth Switch
JUSB1 USB Conn. U30 North Bridge
JUSB2 USB Conn. U23 Giga LAN Controller (BCM5764M)
JREAD1 Card Reader Conn. U24 DVI/ HDMI Switch (PI3HDMI412ADZBEX)
JLINE1 Line-in JACK U32 Card Reader Host Controller (JMB385)
JMIC1 Mic. JACK U34 PCMCIA Controller (OZ601TN)
JHP1 Headphone out JACK U36 Audio Codec (ALC268)
JSATA1 SATA ODD Conn.
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Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for
TravelMate 4730/4730G. TravelMate 4730/4730G provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for
clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
Clearing Password Check
Hardware Open Gap Description
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, BIOS will ask
the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu. However, once it is
necessary to bypass the password check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the
following steps:
•Power Off a system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the machine.
•Open the back cover of the machine, and find out the HW Gap on M/B as picture.
•Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap.
•Plug in AC, keep the short condition on the HW Gap, and press Power Button to power on the
system till BIOS POST finish. Then remove the tool from the HW Gap.
•Restart system. Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu.
•If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. Otherwise, please follow the steps and
try again.
NOTE: The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password).
Item Description Location
R376 Clear CMOS Jumper Memory bay
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BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block:
BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS
initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous
BIOS flashing process failed.
BIOS Recovery Hotkey:
The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered
on during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery
present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot
Block.
Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk:
Before doing this, one Crisis Disk should be prepared ready in hand. The Crisis Disk could be made by
executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS.
Follow the steps below:
1. Power Off failed system.
2. Attach a USB floppy drive to the failed system.
3. Insert the Crisis Disk in to the USB floppy drive attached to the BIOS flash failed system.
4. In the power-off state, press and hold Fn+Esc then press the Power button.
The system powers on and the Crisis BIOS Recovery process begins.
BIOS Boot Block begins restoring the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed
systems.
When the Crisis flash process is finished, the system restarts with a workable BIOS.
5. Update to the latest version BIOS for the system using the regular BIOS flashing process.
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 4730/4730G.
Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on
the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use
the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer
machines.
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or
regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to
return it.
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TravelMate 4730/4730G Exploded Diagrams
Main Module
Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No.
1 Keyboard KB.INT00.002 6 DC in cable 50.TQ602.004
2 Upper Case 60.TQ602.001 7 Lower Case 60.TQ602.002
3 Mainboard TBD 8 Middle Cover 42.TQ602.001
4 CPU TBD 9 Modem FX.22500.021
5 Thermal Module 60.TQ602.006 10 Battery Board N/A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
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LCD Module
Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No.
1 Camera Module 57.TQ602.001 7 MIC Cable 23.TQ602.004
2 Camera Bracket 33.TQ602.006 8 LCD Bracket
Right
33.TQ602.004
3 LCD Cable 50.TQ602.009 9 Antenna Right 50.TQ602.006
4 LCD Bracket
Left
33.TQ602.005 10 Inverter Board 19.TQ602.001
5 Antenna Left 50.TQ602.007 11 LCD Module LK.14105.019
6 LCD Bezel 60.TQ602.005
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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TravelMate 4730/4730G FRU List
Category Description Acer P/N
Adapter
ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP-65KB AP.06501.013
ADAPTER 65W 3PIN LITEON PA-1650-02AC AP.06503.016
JALA0 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 AP.0650A.010
ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB BBEA AP.09001.013
ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON PA-1900-24AR AP.09003.011
ADAPTER 90W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OL093B13P AP.0900A.001
Battery
BATTERY LI-ION 6CELLS 4.4KAH SANYO 3S2P BT.00603.044
BATTERY LI-ION 9CELLS 7.2KAH SONY 3S3P BT.00904.003
Board
POWER BUTTON BOARD 55.TQ602.001
FUNCTION BOARD 55.TQ602.002
FINGER PRINT BOARD 55.TQ602.003
BLUETOOTH BOARD 54.TQ602.001
MODEM BOARD (Lite-on) FX.22500.021
USB BOARD 55.TQ602.005
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VGA BOARD-NB9MGS256MB VG.9MG06.002
HDMI BOARD-UMA 55.TQ602.006
HALF MINI CARD 533AN_HMWG-INTEL KI.SPM01.001
HALF MINI CARD 512AN_HMWG-INTEL KI.SPM01.003
Cable
BLUE TOOTH CABLE 50.TQ602.001
RJ11 CABLE 50.TQ602.002
USB CABLE 50.TQ602.003
DC-IN CABLE 65W (UMA) 50.TQ602.004
DC-IN CABLE 90W (DIS) 50.TQ602.005
ANTENNA R 50.TQ602.006
ANTENNA L 50.TQ602.007
T/P FFC 50.TQ602.008
Category Description Acer P/N
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Cable
POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.001
POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.002
POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.003
POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.004
POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.005
POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.006
POWER CORD ITALIAN 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.007
POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.008
POWER CORD JP 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.009
POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.010
POWER CORD KOERA 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.011
POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.012
POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.013
POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.014
Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly
MIDDLE COVER 42.TQ602.001
FINGER PRINT BOARD BRACKET FOR W/FP 42.TQ602.002
UPPER CASE FOR W/FP 60.TQ602.001
LOWER CASE ASSY 60.TQ602.002
T/P BRACKET 42.TQ602.003
MINI PCI BRACKET-S 42.TQ602.004
Category Description Acer P/N
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RAM DOOR 42.TQ602.005
HDD DOOR FOR DASP 42.TQ602.006
MINI DOOR 42.TQ602.007
PCMCIA DUMMY CARD 42.TQ602.008
SD DUMMY CARD 42.TQ602.009
CPU/Processor
INTEL CPU T9600 2.8G AW80576GH0726M SLB47 C0 TBD
INTEL CPU T9400 2.53G AW80576GH0616M SLB46 C0 TBD
INTEL CPU P9500 2.53 AW80576SH0616M SLB4E C0 TBD
INTEL CPU P8600 2.4G AW80577SH0563M SLB3S M0 TBD
INTEL CPU P8400 2.26G AW80577SH0513M SLB3R
M0
TBD
Category Description Acer P/N
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Combo Drive
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE TOSHIBA TS-L463A KO.02401.006
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE SONY CRX890S KO.0240E.009
ODD BEZEL-COMBO 42.TQ602.010
ODD BRACKET 33.TQ602.001
DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PIONEER DVR-TD08RS KU.00805.044
DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PANASONIC UJ-870S KU.00807.059
DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GSA-T50N CHINA KU.0080D.029
DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GSA-T50N
MALAYSIA
KU.0080D.034
DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PHILIPS DS-8A2S KU.0080F.001
DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE SONY AD-7560S KU.0080E.009
ODD BEZEL-SUPER MULTI 42.TQ602.011
ODD BRACKET 33.TQ602.001
BR-DVD DRIVE SONY BC-5500S KO.0020E.002
ODD BEZEL-BR 42.TQ602.012
ODD BRACKET 33.TQ602.001
Category Description Acer P/N
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HDD/Hard Disk Drive
HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM HGST HT542512K9SA00 KH.12007.014
HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1246GSX KH.12004.007
HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9120817AS KH.12001.032
HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM WD WD1200BEVS-22USTO KH.12008.019
HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM HGST HTS542516K9SA00 KH.16007.016
HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK1646GSX KH.16004.002
HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9160827AS KH.16001.029
HDD SATA 160G 5400RPM WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO KH.16008.022
HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM HGST HTS542525K9SA00 KH.25007.011
HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM TOSHIBA MK2546GSX KH.25004.001
HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM SEAGATE ST9250827AS KH.25001.011
HDD SATA 250G 5400RPM WD WD2500BEVS-22UST0 KH.25008.018
HDD CARRIER-DASP 33.TQ602.002
HDD SHIELDING ASSY-DASP 33.TQ602.003
Keyboard
Category Description Acer P/N
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KEYBOARD INTE(UI) BLACK TM KB.INT00.002
KEYBOARD ARABIC BLACK TM KB.INT00.035
KEYBOARD BELGIAN BLACK TM KB.INT00.034
KEYBOARD BRAZILIAN BLACK TM KB.INT00.033
KEYBOARD CANADIA/FRENCH BLACK TM KB.INT00.032
KEYBOARD CHINESE BLACK TM KB.INT00.031
KEYBOARD CZECH BLACK TM KB.INT00.030
KEYBOARD DENMARK BLACK TM KB.INT00.029
KEYBOARD NETHERLANDS BLACK TM KB.INT00.028
KEYBOARD FRENCH BLACK TM KB.INT00.026
KEYBOARD GERMAN BLACK TM KB.INT00.025
KEYBOARD GREEK BLACK TM KB.INT00.024
KEYBOARD HUNGARY BLACK TM KB.INT00.023
KEYBOARD ITALY BLACK TM KB.INT00.020
KEYBOARD KOREAN BLACK TM KB.INT00.018
KEYBOARD NORWEGIAN BLACK TM KB.INT00.016
KEYBOARD PORTUGUESE BLACK TM KB.INT00.014
KEYBOARD RUSSIAN BLACK TM KB.INT00.013
KEYBOARD SLOVENIAN (SA/CR) BLACK TM KB.INT00.012
KEYBOARD SLOVAKIAN (SV) BLACK TM KB.INT00.011
KEYBOARD SPANISH BLACK TM KB.INT00.009
KEYBOARD SWEDISH (SD/FN) BLACK TM KB.INT00.008
KEYBOARD SWITZERLAND BLACK TM KB.INT00.007
KEYBOARD THAILAND BLACK TM KB.INT00.006
KEYBOARD TURKISH BLACK TM KB.INT00.005
KEYBOARD UK BLACK TM KB.INT00.004
KEYBOARD HEBREW BLACK TM KB.INT00.003
KEYBOARD JP BLACK TM KB.INT00.019
KEYBOARD ARABIC/FRENCH (AR/FR) BLACK TM KB.INT00.212
KEYBOARD CANADIAN/ENGLISH (CB) BLACK TM KB.INT00.214
LCD
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA AUO B141EW04-V3 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14105.019
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA SAM LTN141W3-L01-2 L6
LF 200nit 16ms
LK.14106.013
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA CMO N141I3-L01 LF 200nit
10ms
LK.1410D.015
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA LPL LP141WX3-TLP1 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14108.013
INVERTER BOARD 19.TQ602.001
LCD CABLE 50.TQ602.009
Category Description Acer P/N
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LCD COVER ASSY-PLASTIC 60.TQ602.003
LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TQ602.005
LCD BRACKET-R 33.TQ602.004
LCD BRACKET-L 33.TQ602.005
CAMERA 0.3M 57.TQ602.001
CAMERA BRACKET 33.TQ602.006
SCREW PAD 47.TQ602.001
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA AUO B141EW04-V3 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14105.019
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA SAM LTN141W3-L01-2 L6
LF 200nit 16ms
LK.14106.013
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA CMO N141I3-L01 LF 200nit
10ms
LK.1410D.015
LCD PANEL NG 14.1 WXGA LPL LP141WX3-TLP1 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14108.013
INVERTER BOARD 19.TQ602.001
LCD CABLE 50.TQ602.009
Category Description Acer P/N
160 Chapter 6
LCD COVER ASSY-MG 60.TQ602.004
LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TQ602.005
LCD BRACKET-R 33.TQ602.004
LCD BRACKET-L 33.TQ602.005
CAMERA 0.3M 57.TQ602.001
CAMERA BRACKET 33.TQ602.006
SCREW PAD 47.TQ602.001
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA AUO B141EW04-V4 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14105.018
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA SAM LTN141W3-L01-J L6 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14106.014
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA CMO N141I3-L02 LF 200nit
10ms
LK.1410D.016
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA LPL LP141WX3-TLN1 200nit
16ms
LK.14108.014
INVERTER BOARD 19.TQ602.001
LCD CABLE 50.TQ602.009
Category Description Acer P/N
Chapter 6 161
LCD COVER ASSY-PLASTIC 60.TQ602.003
LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TQ602.005
LCD BRACKET-R 33.TQ602.004
LCD BRACKET-L 33.TQ602.005
CAMERA 0.3M 57.TQ602.001
CAMERA BRACKET 33.TQ602.006
SCREW PAD 47.TQ602.001
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA AUO B141EW04-V4 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14105.018
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA SAM LTN141W3-L01-J L6 LF
200nit 16ms
LK.14106.014
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA CMO N141I3-L02 LF 200nit
10ms
LK.1410D.016
LCD PANEL G 14.1 WXGA LPL LP141WX3-TLN1 200nit
16ms
LK.14108.014
INVERTER 19.TQ602.001
LCD CABLE 50.TQ602.009
Category Description Acer P/N
162 Chapter 6
LCD COVER ASSY-MG 60.TQ602.004
LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.TQ602.005
LCD BRACKET-R 33.TQ602.004
LCD BRACKET-L 33.TQ602.005
CAMERA 0.3M 57.TQ602.001
CAMERA BRACKET 33.TQ602.006
SCREW PAD 47.TQ602.001
Mainboard
MB ASSY-UMA TBD
MB ASSY-DIS TBD
CPU SUPPORT BRIDGE TBD
Category Description Acer P/N
Chapter 6 163
Memory
RAM 512MB DDRII 667 NANYA NT512T64UH8B0FN-3C KN.51203.032
RAM 512MB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T6464QZ3-
CE6
KN.5120B.026
RAM 512MB DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP164S64CP6-Y5 KN.5120G.024
RAM 1GB DDRII 667 NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C KN.1GB03.014
RAM 1GB DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 KN.1GB0G.012
RAM 1GB DDRII 667 INFINEON HYS64T128021EDL-3S KN.1GB02.036
RAM 2GB DDRII 667 HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 KN.2GB0G.004
RAM 2GB DDRII 667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3-CE6 KN.2GB0B.003
RAM 2GB DDRII 667 MICRON MT16HTF25664HY-
667E1
KN.2GB04.001
Thermal Module
CPU THERMAL MODULE-UMA 60.TQ602.006
CPU THERMAL MODULE-DIS 60.TQB02.001
Speaker
SPEAKER-R 23.TQ602.002
SPEAKER-L 23.TQ602.003
MIC SET 23.TQ602.004
Miscellaneous
RUBBER FOOT-L 47.TQ602.002
RUBBER FOOT-S 47.TQ602.003
VGA MXM MYLAR 47.TQB02.001
NAME PLATE-TM4730 47.TQB02.002
Category Description Acer P/N
164 Chapter 6
Screw List
Category Description Acer P/N
SCREW M2.5*3(NL) MA000005WG0
SCREW M2.5*5(NL) MA000006WG0
SCREW M2.5*9(NL) MACK25090G0
SCREW M2*2.3(NL) MACF20001G0
SCREW M2*3 (NL) MA0000060G0
SCREW M2*5 MA000004TG0
SCREW M3*3 (NL) MCDK03030G0
SCREW M2*3 (VGA) MA0000096G0
SCREW M2.5*3 (AMD_CPU) AM01O000300
SCREW M2.5*3.2 (INTEL) MA000006C00
SCREW DIS-THE-SCREW AM043000D00
SCREW M2.5*4 MA0000005G0
Chapter 6 165
Appendix A 166
Model Definition and Configuration
TravelMate 4730/4730G Series
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA USA LX.TQ60Z.006 TM4730-842G25Mn VB32TRUS1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_EN33
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA Canada LX.TQ60Z.001 TM4730-842G25Mn VB32TRCA1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_FR31
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Spanish
LX.TQ60Z.002 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VB32TREA3 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ES22
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA Canada LX.TQ60Z.003 TM4730-842G25Mn VB32TRCA1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_FR32
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Spanish
LX.TQ60Z.004 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VB32TREA1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ES23
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Portuguese
LX.TQ60Z.005 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VB32TRXC1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_XC25
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA USA LX.TQ60X.004 TM4730-842G25Mn VHP32TRUS1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_EN32
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA Canada LX.TQ60X.005 TM4730-842G25Mn VHP32TRCA2 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_FR31
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Portuguese
LX.TQ60X.001 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VHP32TRXC1
MC UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_XC22
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Spanish
LX.TQ60X.002 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VHP32TREA1
MC UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ES22
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Spanish
LX.TQ60X.003 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VHP32TREA3
MC UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ES21
C2DP8400
TM4730-
841G16Mn
China China LX.TQ60Y.001 TM4730-841G16Mn VHB32TRCN1 MC
UMACF 1*1G/160/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
841G16Mn
China Hong Kong LX.TQ60Y.002 TM4730-841G16Mn VHB32TRHK2 MC
UMACF 1*1G/160/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ZH31
C2DP8400
TM4730-
843G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60X.006 TM4730-843G32Mn VHP32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730-
863G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60X.007 TM4730-863G32Mn VHP32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8600
TM4730-
841G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQ60C.001 TM4730-841G16Mn LINPUSTTH1
UMACF 1*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11
C2DP8400
Appendix A
167 Appendix A
TM4730-
841G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQ60Z.007 TM4730-841G16Mn EM VB32TRTH1 MC
UMACF 2*512/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DP8400
TM4730-
841G16Mn
AAP Philippines LX.TQ60Z.008 TM4730-841G16Mn EM VB32TRPH1 MC
UMACF 1*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN16
C2DP8400
TM4730-
861G16Mn
AAP Philippines LX.TQ60Z.009 TM4730-861G16Mn EM VB32TRPH1 MC
UMACF 1*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN16
C2DP8600
TM4730-
841G12Mn
AAP Philippines LX.TQ60C.002 TM4730-841G12Mn LINPUSTPH1
UMACF 1*1G/120/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
941G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQ60Z.010 TM4730-941G16Mn EM VB32TRTH1 MC
UMACF 2*512/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DT9400
TM4730-
842G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60X.008 TM4730-842G32Mn VHP32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730-
862G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60X.009 TM4730-862G32Mn VHP32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8600
TM4730-
861G25Mn
AAP Indonesia LX.TQ60Z.011 TM4730-861G25Mn EM VB32TRID1 MC
UMACF 1*1G/250/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_ID24
C2DP8600
TM4730-
844G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.012 TM4730-844G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730-
864G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.013 TM4730-864G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8600
TM4730-
842G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.014 TM4730-842G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730-
844G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.015 TM4730-844G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8400
TM4730-
864G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.016 TM4730-864G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8600
TM4730-
862G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.017 TM4730-862G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8600
TM4730-
842G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60Z.018 TM4730-842G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
China China LX.TQ60Y.003 TM4730-842G25Mn VHB32TRCN1 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
841G25Mn
China China LX.TQ60Y.004 TM4730-841G25Mn VHB32TRCN1 MC
UMACF 1*1G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G32Mn
China Hong Kong LX.TQ60Y.005 TM4730-842G32Mn VHB32TRHK2 MC
UMACF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ZH31
C2DP8400
TM4730-
844G32Mi
EME
A
Eastern
Europe
LX.TQ60Z.019 TM4730-844G32Mi VB32TREU5 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/9L/5R/
CB_FP_0.3D_MA_PL11
C2DP8400
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU
Appendix A 168
TM4730-
860516Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60C.003 TM4730-860516Mn LINPUSTSG1 UMACF
1*512/160/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11
C2DP8600
TM4730-
840516Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQ60C.004 TM4730-840516Mn LINPUSTSG1 UMACF
1*512/160/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
844G32Mn
EME
A
Eastern
Europe
LX.TQ60Z.021 TM4730-844G32Mn VB32TREU5 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/9L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_PL11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQ60Z.022 TM4730-842G16Mn EM VB32TRTH1 MC
UMACF 2*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DP8400
TM4730-
844G32Mn
WW WW S2.TQ60Z.001 TM4730-844G32Mn VB32TWW1 MC
UMACF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11_Singapore
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
EME
A
Middle East LX.TQ60X.010 TM4730-842G25Mn EM VHP32TRME2
MC UMACF 2*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_AR23
C2DP8400
TM4730-
842G25Mn
EME
A
Czech LX.TQ60Z.020 TM4730-842G25Mn VB32TRCZ2 MC
UMACF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SK11
C2DP8400
TM4730-
944G32Bn
WW WW S2.TQB0X.001 TM4730-944G32Bn VHP32TWW1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11
C2DT9400
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
TWN GCTWN LX.TQB0X.001 TM4730G-842G25Mn VHP32TRTW1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_TC11
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
PA USA LX.TQB0X.002 TM4730G-842G25Mn VHP32TRUS1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_EN32
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
PA Canada LX.TQB0X.003 TM4730G-842G25Mn VHP32TRCA2 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_FR31
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Portuguese
LX.TQB0X.004 TM4730G-842G25Mn EM VHP32TRXC1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_XC22
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Spanish
LX.TQB0X.005 TM4730G-842G25Mn EM VHP32TREA1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ES22
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
PA ACLA-
Spanish
LX.TQB0X.006 TM4730G-842G25Mn EM VHP32TREA3
MC 9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_ES21
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
862G25Mn
PA USA LX.TQB0Z.001 TM4730G-862G25Mn VB32TRUS1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_EN33
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
842G12Mn
AAP Australia/
New
Zealand
LX.TQB0Z.002 TM4730G-842G12Mn VB32TRAU1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*1G/120/BT/9L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQB0C.001 TM4730G-841G16Mn LINPUSTTH1
9MGSHM256CF 1*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN11
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQB0Z.003 TM4730G-841G16Mn EM VB32TRTH1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*512/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
942G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQB0Z.004 TM4730G-942G16Mn EM VB32TRTH1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DT9400
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU
169 Appendix A
TM4730G-
942G16Mn
AAP Vietnam LX.TQB0Z.005 TM4730G-942G16Mn EM VB32TRVN1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 2*1G/160/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN15
C2DT9400
TM4730G-
862G25Mn
TWN GCTWN LX.TQB0X.009 TM4730G-862G25Mn VHP32TRTW1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_TC11
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
843G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0X.007 TM4730G-843G32Mn VHP32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
863G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0X.008 TM4730G-863G32Mn VHP32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
843G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0Z.006 TM4730G-843G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
843G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0Z.007 TM4730G-843G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
863G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0Z.008 TM4730G-863G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
863G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0Z.009 TM4730G-863G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
AAP Australia/
New
Zealand
LX.TQB0Y.001 TM4730G-842G25Mn VHB32TRAU1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*1G/250/BT/9L/
5R_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_EN12
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
864G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0Z.010 TM4730G-864G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
942G25Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQB0Z.011 TM4730G-942G25Mn EM VB32TRTH1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/250/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DT9400
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
AAP Thailand LX.TQB0Z.012 TM4730G-841G16Mn EM VB32TRTH1
MC 9MGSHM256CF 1*1G/160/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_TH23
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
944G32Mn
AAP Singapore LX.TQB0Z.013 TM4730G-944G32Mn VB32TRSG1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/
5R_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_EN13
C2DT9400
TM4730G-
842G32Mn
China Hong Kong LX.TQB0X.010 TM4730G-842G32Mn VHP32TRHK2 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_ZH31
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
China China LX.TQB0X.011 TM4730G-841G16Mn VHP32TRCN1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*1G/160/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
China China LX.TQB0X.012 TM4730G-841G16Mn VHP32TRCN1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 1*1G/160/6L/5R/
CB_n3_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8400
TM4730G-
864G25Mn
China China LX.TQB0X.014 TM4730G-864G25Mn VHP32TRCN1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*2G/250/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8600
TM4730G-
842G16Mn
China China LX.TQB0X.013 TM4730G-842G16Mn VHP32TRCN1 MC
9MGSHM256CF 2*1G/160/6L/5R/
CB_n2_FP_0.3D_MA_SC11
C2DP8400
Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU
Appendix A 170
Model LCD Memory
1Memory
2HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wireless
LAN Bluetooth Finger
Print
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
843G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
863G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO512MB
II6
SO512M
BII6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
861G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
841G12Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N120GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
941G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO512MB
II6
SO512M
BII6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
842G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
171 Appendix A
TM4730-
862G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
861G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
844G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
864G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
842G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
844G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
864G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
862G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
842G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
841G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730-
842G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
844G32Mi
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS N BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
860516Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO512MB
II6
N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
840516Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO512MB
II6
N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
844G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
842G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
844G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
Model LCD Memory
1Memory
2HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wireless
LAN Bluetooth Finger
Print
Appendix A 172
TM4730-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730-
944G32Bn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NBDCB2
XS
SP3x3H
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
862G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G12Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N120GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO512MB
II6
SO512M
BII6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
942G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
942G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
862G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
843G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
863G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
843G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
843G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
863G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
863G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
Model LCD Memory
1Memory
2HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wireless
LAN Bluetooth Finger
Print
173 Appendix A
TM4730G-
864G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
942G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
944G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
842G32Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
BT 2.0 TCS4E
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730G-
841G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP3x3M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730G-
864G25Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO2GBII6 SO2GBII
6
N250GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
TM4730G-
842G16Mn
N14.1
WXGA
G
SO1GBII6 SO1GBII
6
N160GB5.4
KS
NSM8XS SP1x2M
MW
NTCS4E
Model LCD Memory
1Memory
2HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wireless
LAN Bluetooth Finger
Print
Appendix A 174
Appendix B 175
Test Compatible Components
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system
functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 4730 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B
176 Appendix B
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
Vendor Type Description
Cover Test
Mg-A Mg-A Mg-A
Adapter Test
DELTA 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 1.7x5.5x11 SADP-65KB DFA LF level 4
DELTA 65W-DE Adapter DELTA 65W 1.7x5.5x11 SADP-65KB BFJA LV4 LF
for OBL only
Audio Codec Test
Realtek ALC268
Back Cover Test
B Cover Normal w/Camera Normal w/Camera
Battery Test
SANYO 6CELL2.2 Battery SANYO TM-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell
4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type
SONY 9CELL2.4 Battery SONY TM-2007A Li-Ion 3S3P SONY 9 cell 7200mAh
Main COMMON
Bluetooth Test
Foxconn BT 2.0 Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300
Camera Test
Suyin 0.3M DV Suyin 0.3M DV Camellia_2
Card Reader Test
For all 5 in 1-Build in 5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC, XD
Card Bus 1 Test
JMicron JMB385 JMicron JMB385 Card Reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS Duo/MS-
HG (1/4/8-bit) & xD (PCI Express)
CPU Test
INTEL C2DP8400 CPU Intel Core2Dual P8400 PGA 2.26G 3M 1066 25W
INTEL C2DP8600 CPU Intel Core2Dual P8600 PGA 2.4G 1066 25W 3M
INTEL C2DT9400 CPU Intel Core2Dual T9400 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 35W
INTEL C2DP9500 CPU Intel Core2Dual P9500 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 25W
INTEL C2DT9600 CPU Intel Core2Dual T9600 PGA 2.8G 6M 1066 35W
INTEL C2DP8400 CPU Intel Core2Dual P8400 PGA 2.26G 3M 1066 25W
Fingerprint Reader Test
Upek TCS4E Upek Finger Print TCS4E
HDD Test
SEAGATE N120GB5.4KS HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair
SATA LF F/W:3.AAA
WD N160GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO
ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11
TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2546GSX Leo BS
SATA I LF F/W:LB013J
WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0
ML160 SATA LF F/W:11.01A11
Keyboard Test
None 14_15KB-EV2 Keyboard 14_15KB-EV2 Biwa/Columbia Ergo (Big ergo)
Appendix B 177
LAN Test
Broadcom BCM5764 Broadcom BCM5764
LCD Test
AUO N14.1WXGAG LCD AUO 14.1" WXGA Glare B141EW04-V4 LF 200nit 16ms
AUO N14.1WXGA LCD AUO 14.1" WXGA None Glare B141EW04-V3 LF 200nit
16ms
Memory Test
NANYA SO1GBII6 SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1GT64U8HB0BN-3C (0.09U)
MICRON SO2GBII6 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB
MT16HTF25664HY-667E1 LF
NANYA SO512MBII6 Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 512MB
NT512T64UH8B0FN-3C LF 32*16 0.09um
Modem Test
Lite-On Lite+Con MC4Z
1.5_3.3V Aus
Lite-On Conexant -Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS RD02-D330
Northbridge Chipset Test
INTEL GM45 NB Chipset Intel CS GM45NB
ODD Test
SONY NCB24XS ODD SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 24X CRX890S LF W/
O bezel SATA
PIONEER NSM8XS ODD PIONEER Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X
DVR-TD08RS LF W/O bezel SATA
Southbridge Chipset Test
INTEL ICH9M SB Chipset Intel CS ICH9M
Software Test
McAfee Antivirus application McAfee
VGA Chip Test
None UMA UMA
WLAN Test
INTEL SP3x3MMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak MM#895362
INTEL SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100
MM#895361
Vendor Type Description
178 Appendix B
Appendix C 179
Online Support Information
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch
office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information
sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.
In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and
Server models including:
•Service guides for all models
•User's manuals
•Training materials
•Bios updates
•Software utilities
•Spare parts lists
•TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our
technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
•Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
•Returned material authorization procedures
•An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email
contacts for all your technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or
comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.
Appendix C
180 Appendix C
181
A
AFLASH Utility 37
Antennas 95
B
Battery Pack 46
BIOS
package 18
ROM size 18
ROM type 18
vendor 18
Version 18
BIOS Supports protocol 18
BIOS Utility 25–37
Advanced 28
Boot 35
Exit 36
Navigating 25
Onboard Device Configuration 31
Power 33
Save and Exit 36
Security 30
System Security 36
Bluetooth module 77
Board Layout
Top View 145
brightness
hotkeys 14
C
Cache
controller 18
size 18
Camera Module 91
caps lock
on indicator 10
Common Problems 124
computer
on indicator 10
CPU 86
D
DIMM Module 51
Display 4
display
hotkeys 14
E
EasyTouch Failure 137
Euro 15
External Module Disassembly
Flowchart 45
F
Features 1
Fingerprint Reader Failure 138
Flash Utility 37
FPC Cable 94
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149
H
Hard Disk Drive Module 54
HDTV Switch Failure 139
Hibernation mode
hotkey 14
Hot Keys 12
I
Indicators 10
Intermittent Problems 141
Internal Microphone Failure 130
Internal Speaker Failure 128
inverter board 90
J
Jumper and Connector Locations 145
Top View 145
K
Keyboard 60
Keyboard Failure 127
L
Index
182
LCD Bezel 89
LCD Brackets 94
LCD Failure 127
LCD Module Disassembly
Flowchart 88
LCD Panel 93
lower cover 49
M
Main Unit Disassembly
Flowchart 58
Mainboard 79
media access
on indicator 10
MediaTouch Button Failure 138
Memory Check 124
Model Definition 166
Modem Failure 135
Modem Module 78
N
No Display Issue 125
Notebook Manager
hotkey 14
num lock
on indicator 10
O
ODD Failure 132
Online Support Information 179
optical drive module 56
P
Panel 5
Bottom 9
left 5
PC Card 10
Port 80 POST Codes 142
POST Codes
Port 80 142
Power On Failure 124
R
Right Speaker Module 76
S
speakers
hotkey 14
System
Block Diagram 4
T
Test Compatible Components 175
Thermal Unit Failure 138
Top 145
Touch Pad Bracket 73
touchpad
hotkey 14
Touchpad Failure 128
Troubleshooting
Built-in KB Failure 127
EasyTouch Buttons 137
Fingerprint Reader 138
HDTV Switch 139
Internal Microphone 130
Internal Speakers 128
LCD Failure 127
MediTouch Buttons 138
Modem 135
No Display 125
ODD 132
Other Failures 140
Power On 124
Thermal Unit 138
Touchpad 128
USB 135
WLAN 136
TV tuner 52
U
Undetermined Problems 141
USB Failure (Rightside) 135
utility
BIOS 25–37
V
VGA Module 87
W
Windows 2000 Environment Test 176
183
Wireless Function Failure 136
WLAN Board 52
184

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