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  • Page 1 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using the System Utilities ..........16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) ......16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Removing the Switch Cover ........62 Removing the Switch Board .
  • Page 9 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram ......162 Aspire 7230/7530/7530G FRU List ........163 Screw List .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g • System Memory Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* •...

  • Page 12: Dimensions And Weight

    BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* •...
  • Page 13 4 USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support* • Consumer infrared (CIR) port • External display (VGA) port • RF-in jack* • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support* • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port •...

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram CPU CORE ISL6265A NB CORE +1.1V NB RUN +1.1V DDR II SMDDR_VTERM INT or EV 1.8VSUS(TPS51116REGR) selector Resistor SYSTEM POWER ISL6237 SYSTEM CHARGER (ISL6251A) DISCHARGER / +1.1V_S5, +1.2V,+2.5V LVDS SN74CBTLV3257PWR TS3DV520RHUR Switch Switch DVI-D CABLE DOCK HDMI CONN. PCB STACK UP LAYER 1 : TOP LAYER 2 : SGND1...

  • Page 15: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View Icon Chapter 1 Item Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

  • Page 16: Closed Front View

    The left and right buttons function like the left (left, center* and and right mouse buttons. *The center button right) serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Touch Pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

  • Page 17: Left View

    Connects to an AC adapter Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain connector models). External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

  • Page 18: Right View

    Right View Icon Rear View Icon Item ExpressCard/54 Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. slot USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    Bottom View Icon Chapter 1 Item Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output (only for certain models). Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

  • Page 20: Indicators

    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...

  • Page 21: Touch Pad Basics (With Fingerprint Reader)

    Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: Move your finger across the Touch Pad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and •...

  • Page 22: Using The Keyboard

    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. Lock key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

  • Page 23: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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: <...

  • Page 24: Hot Keys

    <Fn> + <Pg Up> <Fn> + <Pg Dn> <Fn> + <End> Function Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys. Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology. Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Management Empowering Technology.

  • Page 25: Special Key

    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 Open a text editor or word processor. 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.

  • Page 26: Using The System Utilities

    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 You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
  • Page 27 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: Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

  • Page 28: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Features CPU core voltage CPU Fan True Value Table Level Fan On Temp. Throttling 50%: On =97C; Off=88C • OS Shut down: 105C • H/W Shut down: 110C • Fan default 3.5V •...
  • Page 29 Core Logic Item Type Package Features Chapter 1 Specification NVidia MCP77MH MCP77MH (North Bridge + South Bridge) MCP77M is a 27 × 27 package with 836 balls and a 0.8 mm ball pitch. The NVIDIA nForce® MCP77 family of graphics, media and communications processors (GMCP) are the notebook industry's first single-chip solutions providing DirectX 10 shader model 4.0 graphics features, a dedicated video processor, HDMI,LVDS, dual mode display...
  • Page 30 Item Features (continued) CPU core voltage Crystal and Oscillator Item Features Specification Fast ATA-133 IDE controller • NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID 1 • IEEE 802.3 NVIDIA MAC for 1000BASE-T/100BASE-T/10BASE-T • Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/Ethernet. RGMII for Gigabit/Fast Ethernet/ Ethernet, aria.
  • Page 31 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB...
  • Page 32 Hard Disk Drive Item Vendor Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disk No. Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Data Transfer Rate (max.) DC Power Requirements Supply voltage Power supply ripple Blue-Ray Combo Drive Module Item Vendor &...
  • Page 33 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package...
  • Page 34 LCD 17.0” Item Vendor/model name Active Area (mm) / Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (g) Physical Size (mm)
  • Page 35 VGA Subsystem Item Chipset Package Features Discrete Graphic (MXM) Power Chapter 1 Specification NVidia Graphic nVIDIA MCP77 Dual Head Display Controller • Full NVIDIA® nView™ multi-display technology • capability, with two independent display controllers supporting a combination of any two of the following CRT, TV,LVDS and HDMI/DVI/DP interfaces Each controller can drive same or different display •...
  • Page 36 Memory Card Reader Item Type Package Features Power Specification Realtek RTS5158E (One-LUN USB 2.0 Card Controller) 48-pin LQFP (size= 9x9mm) The RTS5158E is an ultimate throughput USB 2.0 compliant • card reader controller that integrates USB 2.0 Transceiver, MCU, SIE, regulators and memory card access units into a single chip.
  • Page 37 Specification FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module Internal Mini USB solution with antenna • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR • Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse • Specification Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard 104-key Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes...
  • Page 38 MDC Card Item Chipset Features Camera Item Vendor and model name Interface Optical aperture Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size (mm) Finger Print Board Item Features Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell...

  • Page 39: System Utilities

    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.

  • Page 40: Information

    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot AMD Turion(tm) Ultra Dual-Core Mobile ZM-82 2200 MHz ST9250827AS 5RG01N2C Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S V0.3103 nVidia 62.77.15.00.09 ZY50SK03C1815029FD2500 Acer 00B7B9A32AC4DC1198AE001E683E8E30 F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select Sub-Menu Description Power Exit Setup Defaults Save and Exit Chapter 2...

  • Page 41: Main

    Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Main Advanced System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode:...

  • Page 42: Advanced

    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.
  • Page 43 Parameter Enable Enable [Yes] or Disable [No] Multimedia Multimedia Timer Timer support. Watchdog Timer Disable or Enable the OS Watchdog Timer using ACPI WDAT. Hammer Enter the Hammer Configuration menu. Configuration Integrated Enter the Integrated Devices menu. Devices PnP Configuration Enter the PnP Configuration menu.

  • Page 44: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Advanced Supervisor Password Is User Password Is SATA Port 0 Disk Status Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password Password on boot ↑↓...

  • Page 45: Setting A Password

    Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 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).

  • Page 46: Changing A Password

    Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.

  • Page 47: Boot

    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. Information Main Boot priority order: 1: IDE 4 : ST9250827AS-(S1) 2: IDE CD : Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S-(S...

  • Page 48: Power

    Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Information Main C1E Configuration CPU Throttle: CPU Spread Spectrum: iGPU Spread Spectrum: PCIE Spread Spectrum: SATA Spread Spectrum: PState Configuration USB CSC Resume DIPM HIPM SATA FPCI Clock:...
  • Page 49 Parameter PCI Clocks AltVid ASPM (L0s/L1s) PCIE Lane Swizzle Chapter 2 Description Enable all PCI clocks or lock down all PCI clocks to Port 80. Enable or disable AltVid functionality. Enable or disable Active State Power Management (ASPM) states for L0s and L1. Enable or disable PCIE Lane Swizzle for PCIE x 16 slot.

  • Page 50: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes ↑↓ Help Select Item ←→ Exit Select Menu The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

  • Page 51: Bios Flash Utility

    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: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

  • Page 52: Remove Hdd/Bios Utility

    Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the 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: Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 Press 2.
  • Page 53 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: Key in bios_pw 14452 0 Select one string from the list. Chapter 2...
  • Page 54 Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Chapter 2...

  • Page 55: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    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 •...

  • Page 56: General Information

    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.

  • Page 57: External Module Disassembly Process

    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.

  • Page 58: Removing The Battery Pack

    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).

  • Page 59: Removing The Expresscard Dummy Card

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

  • Page 60: Removing The Lower Covers

    Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. HDD1 Cover 3. Carefully open the memory cover. 4. Remove the HDD1 cover as shown. Memory Cover HDD2...

  • Page 61: Removing The Dimm Modules

    5. Remove the HDD2 cover as shown. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the battery. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4.

  • Page 62: Removing The Mxm Module

    Removing the MXM Module 1. Remove the battery. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the four securing screws. Step MXM Module M2.5*9 (NL) 3. Grasp the module and remove. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Removing The Tv Tuner Module

    Removing the TV Tuner module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 4. Remove the two securing screws. Step Tv Tuner Module M2*3 (NL)

  • Page 64: Removing The Wlan Module

    5. Remove the TV Tuner module. NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module. 6. Remove the bracket from the module. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the battery. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2.
  • Page 65 4. Move the cables to avoid damaging them, and remove the two securing screws to release the WLAN board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2*3 5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the HDD1 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3. Remove the two securing screws. Step M2*3 4.
  • Page 67 5. Remove the four screws (two on each side) securing the HDD to the carrier. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5 6. Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up. 7. Remove the connector from the HDD. Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap. 3. Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module. 4.
  • Page 69 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*2.5 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray. 7.

  • Page 70: Main Unit Disassembly Process

    Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Switch Cover M2.5*3 M2.5*6.5 Switch Board M2*3 Modem Module M2*3 LCD Module M2.5*6.5 M2.5*6.5 M2.5*3 Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 M2*3 M2.5*3 Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 Screw Quantity Part No. 86.T25V7.012 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.002...
  • Page 71 Step Launch Board M2*3 Speaker M2.5*6.5 eKey Board M2*3 Bluetooth Board M2*3 Subwoofer M2.5*3 ExpressCard M2*3 Module Mainboard M2.5*6.5 CPU Fan M2.5*6.5 Chapter 3 Screw Quantity Part No. 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.002 86.T25V7.012 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.001...

  • Page 72: Removing The Switch Cover

    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. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2.

  • Page 73: Removing The Switch Board

    Removing the Switch Board 1. Remove the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 62. 2. Lift the locking lever and remove the FFC cable on the left as shown. 3. Disconnect both cables on the right as shown. 4.

  • Page 74: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 62. 2. Grasp the keyboard and turn it over to expose the FFC cable. 3. Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable. 4.

  • Page 75: Removing The Modem Module

    Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64. 2. Remove the two securing screws. Step Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 3. Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector. 4.

  • Page 76: Removing The Antenna, Mic And Speaker Cables

    Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure the Antenna Cables are free of any obstructions before attempting to fully remove them from the lower base. 1. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54. 2. Remove the memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 3.
  • Page 77 6. Gently pull the MIC cable through the HDD housing. 7. Turn the computer on its side, and feed the cables through to the upperside. 8. Pull the cables completely through. Chapter 3...

  • Page 78: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50. 2. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54. 3. Disconnect the Antenna, MIC and Speaker cables. See “Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables” on page 66.
  • Page 79 6. Disconnect the LCD back light cable as shown. 7. Remove the single ground screw and four securing screws (two each side) connecting the LCD module. Step LCD Module M2.5*6.5 (NL) Red Callout Ground M2.5*3 (NL) Blue Callout 8. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...

  • Page 80: Removing The Upper Cover

    Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on the bottom panel. Step Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 3. Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate. Step DDR Plate M2*3...
  • Page 81 4. Remove the keyboard plate. If necessary, use a plastic pry to lift the plate. 5. Disconnect the five cables from the mainboard as shown. IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Do not pull the cable itself to prevent stripping.
  • Page 82 Release the securing latches and disconnect C as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shown. 6. Remove the four securing screws from the upper cover. Step Upper Cover M2.5*3 Release the securing latches and disconnect D as shown.
  • Page 83 7. Grasp the Upper Cover by the hinge socket and pry it open. Do not lift the cover completely off. NOTE: Do not try to pry open more than one edge at a time. 8. While holding the cover open, pull through any remaining cables. 9.

  • Page 84: Removing The Finger Print Reader

    Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the cable as shown. 3. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 4. Remove the four securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board. Step Finger Print M2*3...
  • Page 85 5. Remove the bracket from the board. 6. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 86: Removing The Touch Pad

    Removing the Touch Pad 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the Touch Pad cable from the Touch Pad board. IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover.

  • Page 87: Removing The Launch Board

    Removing the Launch Board 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Lift up the locking latch and remove the FFC cable as shown. 3. Remove the four screws from the Launch Board. Step Launch Board M2*3 4.

  • Page 88: Removing The Speaker Module

    Removing the Speaker Module 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Remove four securing screws connecting the Speaker Module. Step Speaker Module M2*6 3. Remove the Speaker Module from the upper cover. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...

  • Page 89: Removing The Ekey Board

    Removing the eKey Board 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Turn the Upper Cover upside down and remove the two securing screws connecting the eKey board. 3. Disconnect the eKey Board cable. Step eKey Board M2*3...

  • Page 90: Removing The Bluetooth Board

    Removing the Bluetooth board 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Remove the securing screw from the Bluetooth board. Step Bluetooth Board M2*3 3. Disconnect the mainboard to bluetooth cable as shown. 4. Disconnect the cable from the mainboard. Size Quantity Screw Type...

  • Page 91: Removing The Subwoofer Module

    Removing the Subwoofer Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Remove the four securing screws from the Subwoofer Module. Step Subwoofer M2.5*4 Module 3. Grasp the cable by the end and guide it out of its housing as shown in the following images. IMPORTANT:The housing guides are hooked to hold the cable in place.
  • Page 92 4. Grasp the Subwoofer Module and lift it up to remove. Chapter 3...

  • Page 93: Removing The Expresscard Module

    Removing the ExpressCard Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module. IMPORTANT:Do not grasp the cable itself to prevent fraying. 3. Remove the two securing screws. Step ExpressCard M2*3 Module Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
  • Page 94 4. Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 95: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 70. 2. Disconnect the two cables connected to the motherboard. 3. Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard. Step Mainboard M2.5*6.5 4. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and lift the motherboard up to remove. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...

  • Page 96: Removing The Cpu Fan Module

    Removing the CPU Fan Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85. 3. Turn the Mainboard right side up, and place it on a clean surface. 4. Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard. IMPORTANT:Do not grip the cable itself to prevent stripping.
  • Page 97 6. Lift the cover to expose the single securing screw. Remove the screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type CPU Fan Module M2.5*6.5 7. Lift the Fan module clear of the Mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 98: Removing The Cpu

    Removing the CPU 1. Remove the CPU Fan Module. See “Removing the CPU Fan Module” on page 86. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch clockwise 180° to release the CPU. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 99: Lcd Module Disassembly Process

    LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5 Camera Module M2*3 LCD Panel M2.5*6.5 LCD Brackets M2*3 Chapter 3 Quantity Part No. 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002...

  • Page 100: Removing The Lcd Bezel

    Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws. Step LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5 3. Starting from the inside edges, pry the inside of the bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until the bezel is removed.
  • Page 101 4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 102: Removing The Inverter Board

    Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 3. Lift up the Inverter Board and remove. Chapter 3...

  • Page 103: Removing The Camera Module

    Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module. Step Camera Module M2*3 3. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...

  • Page 104: Removing The Lcd Panel

    Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the six securing screws from the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel M2.5*6.5 3. Disconnect the left and right sides of the Inverter cable. 4.
  • Page 105 5. Grasp the panel by both ends and lift to remove. Chapter 3...

  • Page 106: Removing The Lcd Brackets And Fpc Cable

    Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD Panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 94. 2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads. 3.
  • Page 107 4. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 108: Lcd Module Reassembly Procedure

    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. Chapter 3...
  • Page 109 4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and press down to secure in place. 5. Take care to insert the top of the panel fist and then 6. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover. angle the it in place. 7.
  • Page 110 8. Connect the left and right Inverter cables. 9. Connect the camera cable. Chapter 3...

  • Page 111: Replacing The Lcd Bezel

    Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Starting from the bottom, locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module, 2. Replace the six screws and the rubber screw caps provided. Chapter 3...

  • Page 112: Main Module Reassembly Procedure

    Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown. Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Replace the Fan module on the Mainboard. 2.
  • Page 113 3. Tighten the four (4) captive screws on the heatsink. 4. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 114: Replacing The Mainboard

    Replacing the Mainboard 1. Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert the motherboard in the lower base. 3. Connect the two cables on the mainboard side. Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the module into the alignment pin and press down to secure.

  • Page 115: Replacing The Expresscard Module

    Replacing the ExpressCard Module 1. Replace the ExpressCard module on the upper cover. 2. Replace the two securing screws. IMPORTANT:The correct location of the ExpressCard Module screws is illustrated in the following image. Do not insert the screws in the remaining screw sockets. They are locations for upper cover screws. 3.

  • Page 116: Replacing The Subwoofer Module

    Replacing the Subwoofer Module 1. Grasp the Subwoofer Module and insert in the lower base. 2. Insert the cables under the housing guide as shown. 3. Replace the four securing screws on the Subwoofer Module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 117: Replacing The Finger Print Reader

    Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. 2. Remove the bracket from the board. 3. Replace the four securing screw on the Finger Print Reader board. NOTE: Move back the cabling to allow for easier access to the screw sockets. Chapter 3...
  • Page 118 4. Connect the two FFC cables as shown. 5. Connect the cable as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 119: Replacing The Ekey Board

    Replacing the eKey Board IMPORTANT:Take note of the eKey button when installing. It must face down and the cable connector up in order to install the module correctly. 1. Locate and replace the board as shown. 2. Connect the eKey Board cable and replace the two securing screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 120: Replacing The Touch Pad

    Replacing the Touch Pad IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire Upper Cover. 1. Connect the Touch Pad cable as shown Replacing the Launch Board 1. Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover. 3.

  • Page 121: Replacing The Finger Print Reader

    Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board on the Upper Cover. 2. Replace the bracket on the board. 3. Replace the four securing screw on the Finger Print Reader board. NOTE: Move back the cabling to allow for easier access to the screw sockets. Chapter 3...

  • Page 122: Replacing The Upper Cover

    4. Connect the two FFC cables as shown. 5. Connect the cable as shown. Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Locate the upper cover over the lower base taking note of the screw sockets. Chapter 3...
  • Page 123 2. Angle the right end of the Upper Cover in place, and insert any remaining cables through the lower base as shown. 3. Set the Upper Cover down on the lower base. 4. Replace the four securing screws on the Upper Cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 124 5. Connect the five cables to the mainboard as shown. IMPORTANT:When replacing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Do not hold the pull by the cable itself to prevent stripping. Connect A as shown. Connect B as shown.
  • Page 125 Connect E as shown. 6. Angle the keyboard plate and insert as shown. 7. Replace the securing screw on the keyboard plate. 8. Turn the computer upside down and replace the eleven securing screws on the bottom panel to attach the bottom and lower covers.

  • Page 126: Replacing The Lcd Module

    Replacing the LCD Module 1. Replace the LCD Module on the Lower Case as shown. 2. Replace the single ground screw and four securing screws (two each side) connecting the LCD module. 3. Replace the LCD Interface and back light cables as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 127: Replacing The Antenna, Mic And Speaker Cables

    4. Turn the computer over and replace the two securing screws. Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure that all cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of lower cover. 1. Insert the cabling through the housing as shown. 2.
  • Page 128 4. Place the computer upside down, and insert the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing. 5. Take note of the cabling arrangement. Ensure that the cabling is secured as shown to prevent damage. 6. Connect the MIC and speaker cables. Chapter 3...

  • Page 129: Replacing The Modem Module

    7. Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing. Replacing the Modem Module 1. Angle the Modem Module as shown and attach to the connector. 2. Insert the module and replace the two securing screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 130: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing the Keyboard 1. Replace the keyboard cable to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 3. Press down on the areas marked below to secure in place. 2. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in the mounting. Chapter 3...

  • Page 131: Replacing The Switch Board

    Replacing the Switch Board 1. Reseat the Switch Board and replace the two securing screws. 2. Connect both cables on the right as shown. 3. Replace the FFC cable on the left as shown and close the locking latch. Chapter 3...

  • Page 132: Replacing The Switch Cover

    Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Replace the Switch cover, and press down to secure in place. 2. Turn the computer over and replace the nine securing screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Odd Module

    Replacing the ODD Module 1. Eject the ODD tray and press the cover into the tray, bottom edge first, to secure. 3. Slide Module in chassis and press until Module is flush with chassis. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
  • Page 134 3. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure 4. Insert the HDD, left side first, and push down to the carrier. locate the interface correctly. 5. Replace the two securing screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 135: Replacing The Wlan Board

    Replacing the WLAN Board 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the socket. 3. Replace the two antenna cables. NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black. Replacing the TV Tuner Module 1.

  • Page 136: Replacing The Mxm Module

    3. Replace the two securing screws. Replacing the MXM Module 1. Insert the MXM board in to the socket. Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert DIMM in to the socket. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module. 4.

  • Page 137: Replacing The Lower Covers

    Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the HDD2 cover. 3. Replace the Memory cover. Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray 1. Insert the ExpressCard dummy as shown. Chapter 3 2. Replace the HDD1 cover. 4. Secure the ten captive screws in the covers. 2.

  • Page 138: Replacing The Sd Dummy Tray

    Replacing the SD Dummy Tray 1. Insert the SD dummy as shown. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1), insert battery in to the main unit (2). 2. Push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover. 2.

  • Page 139: 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. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 140: Power On Issue

    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. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.

  • Page 141: No Display Issue

    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. Make sure that the internal display is selected.

  • Page 142: Random Loss Of Bios Settings

    Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. 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 46. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.

  • Page 143: Lcd Failure

    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: Chapter 4...

  • Page 144: Touch Pad Failure

    Touch Pad Failure If the Touch Pad 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: Chapter 4...

  • Page 145: Sound Problems

    Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. •...

  • Page 146: Internal Microphone Failure

    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.

  • Page 147: Hdd Not Operating Correctly

    HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.

  • Page 148: Odd Failure

    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 •...
  • Page 149 Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. 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.
  • Page 150 Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK. 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.

  • Page 151: Usb Failure (Rightside)

    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: Chapter 4...

  • Page 152: Wireless Function Failure

    If the WLAN 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: Chapter 4...

  • Page 153: Mediatouch Button Failure

    MediaTouch Button Failure If the Acer MediaTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not...

  • Page 154: Thermal Unit Failure

    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: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...

  • Page 155: External Mouse Failure

    External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual.

  • Page 156: Intermittent Problems

    Issue” on page 130.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...

  • Page 157: Post Codes Tables

    POST Codes Tables These tables describe the chipset and core POST codes, functions, phases, and components for the POST. Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST. POST Code 0xA0 MRC Entry 0x01 Enable MCHBAR 0x02...
  • Page 158 POST Code 0x32 Program the Egress port timings 0x33 Program the Memory IO registers 0x34 Perform steps required before JEDEC 0x35 Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows 0x36 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable 0x37 Do ZQ calibration for DDR3 0x38 Perform final Dra/Drb programming, Set the mode of...

  • Page 159: Core Post Codes

    POST Code 0xF3 #define MEM_ERR_RCVEN_FINDCENTER (CalibrateRcvenForGroup) 0xFZ #define MEM_ERR_TYPE (S11, S04) 0xF5 #define MEM_ERR_RAWCARD (S11) 0xFA #define MEM_ERR_SFF (ProgWrioDll) 0xFB #define MEM_ERR_THERMAL (ProgramThrottling) 0xA0xx Launch BIOS ACMSclean 0xA4xx Launch BIOS ACMScheck 0xE5 Wait for ME ready 0xE6 ME Ready Core POST Codes The following table details the core POST codes and functions used in the POST.
  • Page 160 POST Code 0x82 Initialize the CPU 0x89 Set Huge Segment 0x83 Initialize system timer 0x84 Initialize system I/O 0x88 Initialize Multi Processor 0x8A Initialize OEM special code 0x8B Initialize PIC and DMA 0x8C Initialize Memory type 0x8D Initialize Memory size 0x8F Initialize SMM 0x90...
  • Page 161 POST Code 0x09 TCG log event failed 0x09 Setup event log failed 0x12 TIS set active locality failed 0x12 TIS relinquish active locality failed 0x12 TIS wait command ready failed (prepare to send) 0x12 TIS abort 'send 'command due to timeout 0x12 TIS abort 'sendAndGo 'command due to timeout 0x04...
  • Page 162 POST Code 0x1A Initialize DMA command register with these settings: 1. Memory to memory disabled 2. Channel 0 hold address disabled 3. Controller enabled 4. Normal timing 5. Fixed priority 6. Late write selection 7. DREQ sense active 8. DACK sense active low. 0x22 Reset the keyboard.
  • Page 163 POST Code 0x4C Shadow video BIOS ROM if specified by Setup, and CMOS is valid and the previous boot was OK. 0x59 Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the POST Dispatch Manager. 0x57 Initialize 1394 Firewire 0xD6 Initialize PC card 0x58 Test for unexpected interrupts.
  • Page 164 POST Code 0x6A Display external cache size on the screen if it is non- zero. 0x6C Display shadow message 0xCA post EISA init 0x70 Check flags in CMOS and in the TrustedCore data area for errors detected during POST. Display error messages on the screen.
  • Page 165 POST Code 0x8B Setup interrupt vector and present bit in Equipment byte. 0x95 1. Check CMOS for CD-ROM drive present 2. Activate the drive by checking for media present 3. Check sector 11h (17) for Boot Record Volume Descriptor 4. Check the boot catalog for validity 5. Pick a boot entry 6.
  • Page 166 POST Code 0xB5 Fade out OEM Logo or post string 0xC5 End hotkey detection (Server BIOS) 0xBE If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen before booting. 0xB6 If password on boot is enabled, a call is made to Setup to check password. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup does not return.

  • Page 167: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Jumper Description MODEM CONN. FINGER CONN. TOUCH PAD CONN. NEW CARD CONN. CN10 BLUE TOOTH CONN. CARD READER CHIP EC WINBOND BIOS AUDIO CHIP Chapter 5 Jumper Description LED2 BATTERY LED LED1 SYSTEM LED TRANSFORMER LAN CHIP LCD CONN.

  • Page 168: Bottom View

    Bottom View Jumper Description DC JACK CN11 RJ5 CONN. CN12 DOCKING CONN. CN14 FAN CONN. CN15 CRT CONN. CN16 MXM CONN. CN17 HDMI CONN. CN18 USB CONN. CN20 USB CONN. CN29 S/PDIF JACK CN25 MIC CONN. CN23 LINE-IN CONN. CN27 SPEAKER CONN.

  • Page 169: Clearing Password Check And Bios Recovery

    Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 7230/7530/7530G. Aspire 7230/7530/7530G provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.

  • Page 170: Bios Recovery By Crisis Disk

    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.

  • Page 171: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    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.

  • Page 172: Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram

    Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Exploded Diagram Item Description LCD Bezel LCD Bracket L LCD Cable Middle Cover Keyboard DDR Cover Upper Case Power Board Cable Mainboard Thermal Module VGA Module Memory Door 2nd HDD Module 2nd HDD Door Part Number Item Description 60.AR907.005...

  • Page 173: Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Fru List

    Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Category Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP-65KB DFA ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-1650-02AC LF ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 ADAPTER DELTA 90W ADP-90SB BBEA LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 90W 19V BLUE PA-1900-24AR LED Battery Battery SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell...
  • Page 174 POWER CORD(S.A) 1.8M 3BLACK FZ010008-006 POWER CORD US 3PIN ROHS POWER CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 POWER CORD(UK) 1.8M 3PBLACK FP010008-013 BLUETOOTH CABLE NEW CARD CABLE FFC CABLE - POWER/B TO MB Description Acer Part No. 55.ARL07.003 55.ARL07.004 55.ARL07.005 55.ARL07.006 VG.9MG06.001 VG.9PG06.002 27.A03V7.006 27.TATV7.005...
  • Page 175 LOWER CASE ASSY W/SUB-WOOF,RJ11 W/O TV LOWER CASE ASSY W/SUB-WOOF,RJ11,TV OUT CABLE RAM COVER HDD COVER -1 HDD COVER - 2ND DDR BRACKET TP BRACKET ODD CAP Chapter 6 Description Acer Part No. 42.AR907.001 60.AS307.001 60.AR907.001 60.AR907.002 60.AS307.002 42.ARL07.001 42.AR907.003 42.AR907.004 33.AR907.001 33.AR907.002...
  • Page 176 8A2S LF W/O bezel SATA OPTICAL BRACKET ODD BEZEL - SUPER MULTI Combo Drive BLUE RAY COMBO MODULE BLUE RAY COMBO TRAY 2X SONY BC-5500S-AR OPTICAL BRACKET BD COMBO BEZEL Description Acer Part No. KC.TZM02.800 KC.TZM02.820 KC.SSI02.400 KC.TZM02.840 KC.AQL02.600 KC.TRM02.700 6M.AR907.002 KU.00801.021 KU.0080D.029...
  • Page 177 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542525K9SA00 LF F/W:C31P HDD HGST 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco- B SATA II LF F/W:C31P HDD MASTER BRACKET HDD BRACKET ASSY HDD CONNECTOR Chapter 6 Description Acer Part No. KH.12004.007 KH.12008.019 KH.16001.029 KH.16004.002 KH.16007.016 KH.16008.022 KH.25001.011 KH.25004.001 KH.25008.018...
  • Page 178 Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Belgium Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 105KS Black Arabic/ English Keyboard 17KB-FV3 Black Mammoth 106KS Black Nordic Description Acer Part No. KB.INT00.478 KB.INT00.478 KB.INT00.480 KB.INT00.481 KB.INT00.482 KB.INT00.483 KB.INT00.484 KB.INT00.485...
  • Page 179 LCD SAMSUNG 17.1" WXGA+ Glare LTN170BT07-G01 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE FOR CCD LCD COVER IMR HOLO 3D W/CCD CABLE MIC W/O ANTENNA Chapter 6 Description Acer Part No. 6M.ARL07.001 LK.17105.009 LK.17106.004 19.TPK07.001 50.AR907.002 60.ARL07.001 60.AR907.005 33.AR907.006 33.AR907.007...
  • Page 180 MEMORY HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864QZ3-CE6 LF Heatsink THERMAL MODULE - UMA THERMAL MODULE - MXM Miscellaneous NAME PLATE AS7230 Description Acer Part No. 60.AR907.005 33.AR907.006 33.AR907.007 57.ARE07.001 MB.ARL06.001 MB.ARH06.001 KN.1GB03.014 KN.1GB0G.012 KN.51203.032 KN.2GB04.001...

  • Page 181: Screw List

    LCD GLOSS RUBBER PAD RUBBER FOOT RUBBER FOOT LOW Speaker SPEAKER Screw List Category SCREW M2.5*6.5 SCREW M2*3 SCWER M2.5*3 SCREW M3*0.5+3.5 SCERW M2*2.5 Chapter 6 Description Description 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.T25V7.012 86.A03V7.011 86.A03V7.007 Acer Part No. 47.ARL07.002 47.AR907.002 47.AR907.003 47.AR907.004 23.AR907.001 Part No.

  • Page 182: Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 7230/7530/7530G Series Model Country AS7530G- 822G16Mi AS7530G- EMEA Germany 704G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Switzerland 704G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Germany 704G32Bi AS7530G- EMEA Belgium 704G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Denmark 604G50Mi AS7530G- EMEA Luxembourg 704G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Sweden/ 704G32Mi Finland...
  • Page 183 Greece 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Middle East 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Portugal 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Eastern 703G32Mi Europe Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.061 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN15 LX.ARH0X.058 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_AR23 LX.ARH0X.048 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ATGB1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN14...
  • Page 184 Holland 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Belgium 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Germany 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA France 703G32Mi Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.090 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ATEU4 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FI12 LX.ARH0X.087 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ATEU3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU21 LX.ARH0X.086 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ATEU5 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_PL11...
  • Page 185 Hungary 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Slovenia/ 703G32Mi Croatia AS7530G- EMEA Portugal 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Denmark 703G32Mi Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.112 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32ATZA2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN16 LX.ARH0X.113 AS7530G-703G32Mi EM VHP32ATZA1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR23 LX.ARH0X.110 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ATDK1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_NO13...
  • Page 186 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Spain 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Greece 703G32Mi AS7530G- EMEA Greece 703G32Mi Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.116 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32AFR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR23 LX.ARH0X.117 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ADE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_DE13 LX.ARH0X.108 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ABE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_NL13 LX.ARH0X.107...
  • Page 187 Europe AS7530G- EMEA Hungary 703G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Slovenia/ 703G25Bi Croatia AS7530G- EMEA Portugal 703G25Bi Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.073 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32AIL1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_HE11 LX.ARH0X.071 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32AIT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_IT12 LX.ARH0X.051 AS7530G-703G32Mi VHP32ACH1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_IT42 LX.ARH0X.049...
  • Page 188 AS7530G- EMEA Sweden/ 703G25Bi Finland AS7530G- EMEA Eastern 703G25Bi Europe AS7530G- EMEA Denmark 703G25Bi Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.021 AS7530G-703G25Bi VHP32ATES1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES22 LX.ARH0X.022 AS7530G-703G25Bi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EL32 LX.ARH0X.023 AS7530G-703G25Bi VHP32ATGR1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EL22...
  • Page 189 Norway 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Middle East 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Middle East 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Middle East 704G25Bi Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.027 AS7530G-703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME9 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FR22 LX.ARH0X.028 AS7530G-703G25Bi EM VHP32ATME2 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_AR23 LX.ARH0X.029 AS7530G-703G25Bi EM...
  • Page 190 AS7530G- EMEA Hungary 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Middle East 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Middle East 704G25Bi Appendix A Acer Part No Description LX.ARH0X.138 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATES1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_ES22 LX.ARH0X.139 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATPT1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_PT12 LX.ARH0X.140 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATSI1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN12...
  • Page 191 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Denmark 704G25Bi AS7530G- EMEA Italy 703G25Mi Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO1GBII6 822G16Mi Acer Part No LX.ARH0X.146 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATEU3 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU11 LX.ARH0X.150 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATSE1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_FI12 LX.ARH0X.151 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATRU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU11 LX.ARH0X.152 AS7530G-704G25Bi VHP32ATLU1 MC 9MGSHM256CO 2*2G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_bg_0.3D_HG_IT42...
  • Page 192 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 604G50Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 804G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G...
  • Page 193 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G...
  • Page 194 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G...
  • Page 195 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Mi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 604G16Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G...
  • Page 196 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G32Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G...
  • Page 197 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G...
  • Page 198 Model AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 704G25Bi AS7530G- N17WXGA+G SO2GBII6 703G25Mi Appendix A Memory1 Memory2 HDD1 SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS SO2GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS HDD2 WLAN NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG NBDCB2XS 3rd WiFi BG NBDCB2XS...

  • Page 199: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B 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.

  • Page 200: Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows ® Vendor Type Adapter Test F0000183 DELTA CN F0000183 90W-DE DELTA CN 10001023 LITE-ON 60002015 HIPRO Audio Codec Test 9999995 ALC888S ONE TIME VENDER Battery Test 60001921 6CELL2.2 SANYO 10001063 6CELL2.2 SONY 60001535 6CELL2.2 PANASONIC 60002162 6CELL2.2 SIMPLO 60001921 8CELL2.4 SANYO...
  • Page 201 Vendor Type CPU Test 22554573 AAQL60 22554573 ATRM70 22554573 ATUZM80 22554573 ATUZM82 22554573 ATUZM84 22554573 ATUZM86 HDD Test 60002036 N120GB5.4KS SEAGATE 60001922 N120GB5.4KS TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 N120GB5.4KS HGST SG 60001994 N120GB5.4KS 60002036 N160GB5.4KS SEAGATE 60002036 N160GB5.4KS SEAGATE 60001922 N160GB5.4KS TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 N160GB5.4KS...
  • Page 202 Vendor Type 60001994 N320GB5.4KS 60002005 N500GB5.4KSH HGST SG HDD2 Test 60002036 N120GB5.4KS SEAGATE 60001922 N120GB5.4KS TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 N120GB5.4KS HGST SG 60001994 N120GB5.4KS 60002036 N160GB5.4KS SEAGATE 60001922 N160GB5.4KS TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 N160GB5.4KS HGST SG 60001994 N160GB5.4KS 60002036 N250GB5.4KS SEAGATE 60001922 N250GB5.4KS TOSHIBA DIGI...
  • Page 203 Vendor Type Memory Test 60001993 SO1GBII6 NANYA 60001993 SO1GBII6 NANYA 60002215 SO1GBII6 SAMSUNG 60002045 SO1GBII6 HYNIX 60001993 SO2GBII6 NANYA 60002215 SO2GBII6 SAMSUNG 60002045 SO2GBII6 HYNIX 60001993 SO512MBII6 NANYA 60002215 SO512MBII6 SAMSUNG 60002045 SO512MBII6 HYNIX Modem Test 23707801 Fox+Con MC4Z FOXCONN 1.5_3.3V 23707801 Fox+Con MC4Z...
  • Page 204 3rd WiFi BG ONE TIME VENDER Description NVIDIA 9MGSHM w/ HDCP Wistron Acer Xpress Card Phone Kit Rev 2.0 256M-GD2 PIFA Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g QMI ATH_XB63 Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 4312 minicard b/g...

  • Page 205: 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.
  • Page 206 Appendix C...

  • Page 207: Index

    AFLASH Utility Battery Pack BIOS package ROM size ROM type vendor Version 29–41 BIOS Utility Advanced Boot Exit Navigating Onboard Device Configuration 37, 38 Power Save and Exit Security System Security Bluetooth board Board Layout Top View brightness hotkeys Camera Module caps lock on indicator Chipset POST Codes...
  • Page 208 LCD Brackets LCD Failure LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Panel lower covers Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Mainboard media access on indicator MediaTouch Button Failure Memory Check Model Definition Modem Board Modem Failure No Display Issue Notebook Manager hotkey num lock on indicator ODD Failure Online Support Information...

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