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Acer TravelMate 730 Service Manual

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TravelMate 730
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
PART NO.: 49.49C02.001
DOC. NO.: SG324-9911A
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 TravelMate 730 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: 49.49C02.001 DOC. NO.: SG324-9911A PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 1999 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 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear Screen messages 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.
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Features............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Removing the Audio Jack Cover ....... . 52 Removing the PCMCIA Socket .

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium III Coppermine processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB video memory Large and vibrant Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Extended Graphics Array (XGA) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Internal removable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (AcerMedia Bay)
  • Page 8 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The computer supports a Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 24-bit high-color at 1024x768 Extended Graphic Array (XGA) resolution. Video performance 2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8 MB of video memory boost video performance. Simultaneous display The computer’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations.

  • Page 9: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram CLK GEN CLK GEN CLK GEN CLK GEN COPPERMINE / A2 COPPERMINE / A2 GEYSERVILLE GEYSERVILLE SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM HOST BUS HOST BUS HOST BUS HOST BUS CLK BUF CLK BUF CLK BUF CLK BUF AGP BUS AGP BUS AGP BUS AGP BUS...

  • Page 10: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View Volume Control LED/Inverter Board Connector Microphone-in Port External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector Line-in Port Internal Keyboard Connector Line-out Port Jumper Setting (SW4) PCMCIA Socket Finger Print Check FAN Connector HDD Connector Battery Connector Debug Board Connector S-Video Port Audio Controller Video Port Super I/O Controller...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom View Keyboard Controller Power Switch Connector DC-DC Board Connector DIMM Socket 1 DC-DC Board Connector DIMM Socket 2 Modem Connector FDD FPC Connector Docking Station Connector South Bridge North Bridge FAX/Modem Board Socket Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: Panel

    Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Left Panel Icon Port Connects to... Infrared port Infrared device (e.g., infrared printer, IR- aware computers) PC Card slot 16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards (ZV support) Speaker-out jack Speakers or headphones...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Port Connects to... DC-in jack AC adapter and power outlet PS/2 port PS/2-compatible devices (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad) Modem jack Phone line (only for models with an internal fax modem) Serial port Serial devices (e.g., serial mouse) Parallel port Parallel devices (e.g., parallel printer) Network jack Ethernet-based network...

  • Page 14: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Icon Port Connects to... Mini docking connector DockMate V mini docking station Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Port Connects to... Notebook Camera Battery CN28 DVD/CD-ROM drive CN15 Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. Icon Function Description...

  • Page 17: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...

  • Page 18: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    CPU package MBGA2 package CPU core voltage 1.60V/1.35V CPU I/O voltage 1.50V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Acer BIOS Version V 3.0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin TSOP Supported protocols ACPI 1.0a, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.1, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/ IEEE 1284 1.7 &...
  • Page 19 System Memory Item Specification Supports DIMM type Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 100MHz Supports DIMM voltage 3.3V Supports DIMM package 144-pin DIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2...
  • Page 20 Modem Interface Item Specification Modem connector location Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name Mitsumi D353G Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2MB, 3-mode) 2HD (1.44MB) Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate 1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB (Kbit/s)
  • Page 21 CD-ROM Interface Item Specification Access time (typ.) 200 msec. (typ.) Memory Buffer Interface Enhanced IDE compatible Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA (except ADPCM), CD-I, Photo CD (Multisession), Video CD, CD+ Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-ROM Interface...
  • Page 22 Video Interface Item Specification Chip vendor Chip name Rage Mobility-M1 Chip voltage Core/2.5V Memory/3.3V Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface 2X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus Maximum resolution (LCD) 1024x768 (24 bit colors) Maximum resolution (CRT) 1024x768 (24 bit colors) Video Memory Item Specification...
  • Page 23 Serial Port Item Specification Serial port controller NS PC97338VJG Number of serial port Supports 16550 UART Connector type 9-pin D-type connector, in male type Location Rear side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Optional serial port (in BIOS Setup) 3F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h Optional serial port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ4, IRQ11...
  • Page 24 Keyboard Item Specification Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Specification Vendor & model name Sony Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 5400 mAH Cell voltage V/cell Number of battery cell Package configuration 3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel Package voltage 11.1 V DC-AC LCD Inverter...
  • Page 25 Item Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Delta ADT-60XB D 3P Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, 1.5 A @ 90Vac @90Vac, full load) 0.9 A @ 180Vac Nominal frequency (Hz) 47 - 63...
  • Page 26 Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode The buzzer beeps Waiting time specified by the System The Sleep indicator lights up Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity. When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present.
  • Page 27 Mechanical Specification Item Specification I/O Ports 2 type II/I or one type III CardBus socket(s), 1 RJ-11 modem port, 1 RJ-45 LAN port, 1 DC-in jack(AC adapter), 1 FIR port, 1 parallel port, 1 serial port, 1 VGA port, 1 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, 1 mini docking station connector, 1 USB port, 1 speaker/headphone-out jack, 1 audio line-in jack, 1 microphone-in jack, 1 S-video output jack Drive Bays...
  • Page 28 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 2F8-2FF COM2 or FIR (optional) 378, 37A Parallel port 2 3BC-3BE Paraller port 1 3B0-3BB Video Controller 3C0-3DF 3F0h-3F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 3E8-3EF COM3 or LT Win modem (optional) 3F0-3F7 Floppy disk controller 3F8-3FF COM1 480-48F, 4D6...

  • Page 29: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 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 30: System Information

    If you would like to keep the changes you made, use the cursor left/right ( keys to select Yes; then press Enter. Choose No if you want to discard the changes you made. System Information The System Information sub-menu displays basic and important information about your computer. System Information CPU Type &...

  • Page 31: Basic System Settings

    TravelMate 730. Product name will be stored in LCD inverter Manufacturer Name Shows the name of the manufacturer and stored in LCD inverter. The default setting is Acer. UUID Shows the universally unique identifier number of the computer, also known as GUID (Globally Unique Identifier).

  • Page 32: Startup Configuration

    Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration sub-menu contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. Startup Configuration Boot Display ....[Auto] / [ Both ] Screen Expansion ....[Disabled] / [ Enabled ] Resume on LAN Access .... [Disabled] / [Enabled] Hotkey Beep .....

  • Page 33: Onboard Device Configuration

    Setting the Boot Drive Sequence The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for bootable drives in your computer. For example, the default value (1st:Hard Disk, 2nd:Floppy Disk, and 3rd:CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) tells the computer to first search for a hard disk. If it finds one present, it boots up from that hard disk. If not, the computer continues to search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive.

  • Page 34: System Security

    Parameter Description Options Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port. Enabled or Disabled When enabled, you can set the base I/O address, 378h, 278h, or 3BCh interrupt request (IRQ) and operation mode of the 7 or 5 parallel port. ECP, EPP, Standard, or Bi-directional If operation mode is set to ECP, the direct memory access (DMA) channel of the parallel port is set to 1.
  • Page 35 Setting a Password Follow these steps: Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press the Enter key. The password box appears: Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

  • Page 36: Load Default Settings

    If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following message or symbol appears. Removing a Password Should you decide to remove a password, do the following: Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk).

  • Page 37: Flash Utility

    Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file.

  • Page 38: System Utility Diskette

    System Utility Diskette This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 730 notebook machine. It provides the following functions: Panel ID Utility Thermal & Fan Utility Main Board Data Utility To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item.

  • Page 39: System Diagnostic Diskette

    The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 730 service CD kit.

  • Page 40: Running Pqa Diagnostics Program

    Running PQA Diagnostics Program Vx_x xx-xx-xx Diag Result Option SysInfo Exit Press to move around the main menu. Press Enter to enable the selected option. The main options are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit. The Diag option lets you select testing items and times. The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
  • Page 41 Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter. After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below). Vx_x xx-xx-xx Result Diag Option SysInfo Exit Diag Test Items MANUAL TEST [ ] System Board AUTO TEST...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2...

  • Page 43: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers...

  • Page 44: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.

  • Page 45: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page 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 system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 46: Screw List

    M ain U nit D x3 Le ft & R ig ht T o uchp ad F ram e H ing e C a ps M iddle C ove r T o uchp ad M iddle H in ge C a p C x4 S pe ak er M o du le LC D M od ule...

  • Page 47: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Push the battery release button inward. Slide the battery pack out from the main unit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 48: Removing The External Dimm Module

    Removing the External DIMM Module Remove the screw of the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. Use two flat-bladed screw drivers to push out the latches on either side of the DIMM socket and remove the DIMM memory.

  • Page 49: Removing The External Modem Combo Card

    Removing the External Modem Combo Card Remove the screw holding the modem cover. Use two flat-bladed screw drivers to push out the latches on either side of the modem socket. Remove the modem board from the mainboard. Disconnect the modem power cable from the modem board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 50: Removing The Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Module

    Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module Push the CD-ROM module release button inward. Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 51: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Remove the screw of the hard disk cover, then remove the HDD cover. Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 52: Removing The Floppy Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module Remove the screw as shown here. Disconnect the FDD FPC cable. Slide out the FDD module from the upper case smoothly. WARNING: Be careful not to break the FDD FPC cable, when sliding out the module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 53: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard First, release the left and right hinge caps. Slide the middle cover to the right, then remove it from the main unit. Release the middle hinge cap. Hold the keyboard upward. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the mainboard. Remove the keyboard.

  • Page 54: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module Remove the two screws as shown. Disconnect the LED/inverter board FPC cable and the LCD FPC cable from the mainboard. Release the two screws on the main unit. Lift up the LCD module cautiously. Removing the TouchPad Module Use a flat-bladed plastic screw driver to detach the touchpad frame from the upper case.

  • Page 55: Removing The Cpu

    Disconnect the touchpad cable Remove the touchpad board. Removing the CPU Release the four screws on the heatsink plate. Remove the heatsink plate. Release the six screws on the CPU heatsink. Remove the CPU heatsink. Loose up the CPU secure knot. Remove the CPU.

  • Page 56: Removing The Rtc

    Removing the RTC Use a plastic flat bladed screw driver to remove the RTC battery from its socket NOTE: To replace the RTC battery, press the RTC battery into the socket. Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case Disconnect the touchpad cable from the mainboard. Release the six screws from the bottom of the main unit as shown below.

  • Page 57: Removing The Fan

    Disconnect the LCD cover switch connector from the mainboard. Separate the upper case from the lower case. Removing the Fan Remove the fan cable from the mainboard. Release the two screws. Remove the fan from the mainboard. Removing the DC-DC Charger Board Release the screw as shown.

  • Page 58: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board Remove the four screws on the mainboard as shown below. Remove the mainboard from the lower case with caution. Removing the Audio Jack Cover Remove the audio jack cover from the mainboard. Removing the PCMCIA Socket From the back of the mainboard, release the four screws as shown below.

  • Page 59: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel Remove the five mylars from the LCD module. NOTE: 13.3” and 14.1” LCD have 5 mylars; 15” has only 3 mylars. Remove the five screws from the LCD module. NOTE: 13.3” and 14.1” LCD have 5 screws; 15” has only 3 screws. Snap the LCD bezel off carefully.

  • Page 60: Removing The Inverter Board

    Remove the speaker to LED cable. Remove the speaker assembly module. Removing the Inverter Board Remove the LCD power cable and inverter to LED cable from the inverter. Remove the two screws as shown below. Remove the inverter board. Removing the LCD Bracket Release the four screws as shown below.

  • Page 61: Removing The Led Board

    Release the two screws on the left side of the LCD panel. Do the same for removing the two screws on the right side of the LCD panel. Remove the left and right LCD brackets. Removing the LED Board Remove the two screws as shown below. Disconnect the microphone cable.

  • Page 62: Removing The Left And Right Hinges

    Removing the Left and Right Hinges Release the two screws as shown below. Remove the left and right hinges. Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 64: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

  • Page 65: Memory Check

    The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics Program”...

  • Page 66: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 67: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.

  • Page 68: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 58 . Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check”...
  • Page 69 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board...

  • Page 70: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. LCD is too dark Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 71 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then actual size.
  • Page 72 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System hangs intermittently. See “Thermal and Fan Utility” on page 32. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then installed devices.

  • Page 73: Intermittent Problems

    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: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 74: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 59): 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 Hard disk drive...

  • Page 75: Index Of Aflash Bios Error Message

    Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Action in Sequence Hardware Error See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 33 VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then restest with this diskette. BIOS Update Program Error Turn off the power and restart the system. System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.

  • Page 76: Index Of Pqa Diagnostic Error Code, Message

    Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code Message Action in Sequence 16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery 01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting. System board 02XXX Memory error DIMM System board 03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard Keyboard System board...

  • Page 77: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View PCB 99202-SB Serial Port CN16 Cardbus Socket Parallel Port CN17 Touchpad Connector VGA Port CN18 Internal Keyboard Connector LAN Connector (RJ45) CN19 HDD Connector Modem Connector (RJ11) CN20 Debug Board S-Video Port CN27 Line-out Port PS/2 Port...

  • Page 78: Sw4 Settings

    SW4 Settings Setting Switch 1, Switch 2 OFF, OFF: US International keyboard ON, OFF: Japanese keyboard OFF, ON: German keyboard Switch 3 ON: Enable BootBlock Erasable OFF: Disable BootBlock Erasable Switch 4 ON: Disable password check OFF: Enable password check Chapter 5...

  • Page 79: Bottom View

    Bottom View CN15 External CD/DVD-ROM Module CN26 Power Switch Connector Connector CN21 Modem Connector CN28 Battery Connector CN22 Docking Station Connector CN32 FDD FPC Connector CN23 DC-DC Board Connector DIMM Socket 1 CN24 DC-DC Board Connector DIMM Socket 2 CN25 FAX\Modem Board Socket Chapter 5...
  • Page 80 Chapter 5...

  • Page 81: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    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 82 Chapter 6...
  • Page 83 Picture Partname Description Part No. Processor CPU 450 MHz INTEL IC CPU COPPERM-450 01.COPRM.450 1.3V UPGA2 CPU 500 MHz INTEL IC CPU COPPERM-500 01.COPRM.50A W/GEYS BGA2 CPU 600 MHz INTEL IC CPU COPP600 01.COPRM.60C W/GEY UPGA2 Memory DIMM 64MB SDRAM/ SDIMM 64M 72.64820.B0N Mitsubishi...
  • Page 84 Picture Partname Description Part No. PCI MODEM/LAN MDM/LAN 56K AMBIT/ 54.09051.001 COMBO BOARD T60.082.C.00 LCD ASSEMBLY ASSY LCD 14.1” 730/ 6M.49C01.021 MODULE(14.1") IBM LCD 14.1" TFT IBM LCD 14.1" IBM/ITXG76 56.0749C.001 LED BOARD 730 730 LED BOARD 55.49C02.001 INVERTER AMBIT INVERTER T62I124.00 19.21030.941 INVERTER TO LED...
  • Page 85 Picture Partname Description Part No. SPEAKER TO LED W.A 4/4P 50MM 50.49C07.011 CABLE SPK&LED 730 MIC CABLE W.A 2P/MIC 40MM 730 50.49C06.001 HINGE PACK ASSY HINGE PACK 730 6K.49C01.011 LCD BRACKET L BRKT LCD 33.49C10.001 SUPPORT(L)SUS 730 LCD BRACKET R BRACK LCD SUPPORT 33.49C05.001 SECC 730...
  • Page 86 Picture Partname Description Part No. SPEAKER ASSEMBLY ASSY SPEAKER 60.49C10.001 MODULE COVER 730 LCD ASSEMBLY ASSY LCD MODULE 6M.49C01.051 MODULE(13.3") ADT 13.3" 730/ADT LCD 13.3 TFT ADT LCD 13.3"XGA TFT ADT/ 56.0742F.001 L133X2 LED BOARD 730 730 LED BOARD 55.49C02.001 INVERTER AMBIT INVERTER T62I124.00 19.21030.941...
  • Page 87 Picture Partname Description Part No. MIC CABLE MICROPHONE WM-60A 23.42007.071 W/CAB HINGE PACK ASSY HINGE PACK 730 6K.49C01.001 LCD BRACKET L BRKT LCD L 13.3"LG 33.41C08.001 SECC 520 LCD BRACKET R BRKT LCD-R 13.3 SECC 33.41C10.001 LCD PANEL ASSY LCD PNL 13.3" LG 60.41C04.051 ADT 520 LCD BEZEL...
  • Page 88 Picture Partname Description Part No. LCD ASSEMBLY ASSY LCD MODULE 6M.49C01.031 MODULE(14.1") 14.1" 730/CPT LCD 14.1" TFT CPT LCD 14.1 LVDS CPT/ 56.0745C.051 CLAA141*B01 LED BOARD 730 730 LED BOARD 55.49C02.001 INVERTER AMBIT INVERTER T62I124.00 19.21030.941 INVERTER TO LED C.A LED INVERTER 50.49C02.001 CABLE COAXIAL 730...
  • Page 89 Picture Partname Description Part No. MIC CABLE W.A 2P/MIC 40MM 730 50.49C06.001 HINGE PACK ASSY HINGE PACK 730 6K.49C01.011 LCD BRACKET R BRKT -R (CPT) SUS 730 33.49C12.001 LCD BRACKET L BRKT -L (CPT) SUS 730 33.49C11.001 LCD PANEL ASSY LCD PNL 14.1" 60.49C04.001 LCD BEZEL ASSY LCD BZL 14.1"...
  • Page 90 Picture Partname Description Part No. LCD ASSEMBLY ASSY LCD MODULE 15" 6M.49C01.061 MODULE(15") HITACHI 730 FP LCD 15" TFT HITACHI LCD 15TFT HITACH/ 56.0749C.031 TX38D85VC1CAA LED BOARD 730 730 LED BOARD 55.49C02.001 INVERTER AMBIT INVERTER T62I124.00 19.21030.941 INVERTER TO LED C.A LED INVERTER 50.49C02.001 CABLE...
  • Page 91 Picture Partname Description Part No. MIC CABLE W.A 2P/MIC 40MM 730 50.49C06.001 HINGE PACK ASSY HINGE PACK 730 6K.49C01.021 LCD PANEL LCD PNL ASSY 15" 730 60.49C04.021 LCD BEZEL ASSY LCD BZL 15" 730 60.49C02.011 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY ASSY SPEAKER 60.49C10.001 MODULE COVER 730 HDD ASSEMBLY 6G...
  • Page 92 Picture Partname Description Part No. FDD 1.44M MITSUMI FDD 1.44M MITSUMI/ 56.01051.391 D353G CD-ROM CDROM ASSEMBLY ASSY CD ROM 6M.49C02.001 MODULE 24X MODULE 730 CHASSIS AND PLATE ASSY DVD-ROM 730 60.49C03.001 CDROM CDROM FPC CABLE C.A FPC CD-ROM 730 50.49C03.001 CDROM 24X MKE CD DRV SLIM MKE/CR- 56.10241.001...
  • Page 93 Picture Partname Description Part No. CDROM FPC CABLE C.A FPC CD-ROM 730 50.49C03.001 CHASSIS AND PLATE ASSY DVD-ROM 730 60.49C03.001 CDROM DVD-ROM 6X TOSHIBA DVD ROM 6X 12.7MM 56.2242C.001 TOSH/SDC2302 Mechanical Parts LOWER CASE ASSY LOW CASE 60.49C05.001 BCG955 730 UPPER CASE + T/P U-CASE ASSY W T/P &...
  • Page 94 Picture Partname Description Part No. MIDDLE COVER CVR MIDDLE KU2-1518 42.49C05.001 MIDDLE HINGE CAP CVR CAP MIDDLE PC 42.49C10.001 CPU HEATSINK HEATSINK CPU AL 730 34.49C09.001 HEATSINK PLATE HSINK PLT AL 730 34.49C07.001 FAN 44.5*44.5 23.10028.061 UDQFSDH02F-ASE AUDIO JACK HOLDER HLD AUDIO JACK ABS 41.49C03.001 FDD BRACKET...
  • Page 95 Picture Partname Description Part No. Touchpad TOUCHPAD FRAME FRAME TOUCHPAD 42.49C03.001 NYLON66 730 TOUCHPAD LOWER BUTTON TOUCHPAD 42.49C04.001 BUTTON ABS 730 TOUCHPAD R+L BUTTON TOUCHPAD 2 42.49C22.001 BUTTON ABS 730 Chapter 6...
  • Page 96 Picture Partname Description Part No. Keyboard KEYBOARD/US NKS-84X01 US 90.49C07.001 DARFON KEYBOARD/SWISS/ 91.63X07.000 FRE/GER DARFON KEYBOARD/THAI 91.63X07.003 DARFON KEYBOARD/ARABIC/US 91.63X07.004 DARFON KEYBOARD/CZECH 91.63X07.009 DARFON KEYBOARD/ARABIC/ 91.63X07.00A SAKHA DARFON KEYBOARD/BELGIUM 91.63X07.00B DARFON KEYBOARD/CHINESE 91.63X07.00C DARFON KEYBOARD/DENMARK 91.63X07.00D DARFON KEYBOARD/ITALIAN 91.63X07.00E DARFON KEYBOARD/FRENCH 91.63X07.00F DARFON...
  • Page 97 Picture Partname Description Part No. NETWORK CABLE W.A 2/2P MODEM 50.46C11.001 185MM NAGANO-1 FDD FPC CABLE C.A FPC FDD 730 50.49C05.011 Power ADAPTER 60W/DELTA ADT 60W ADP-60XB D 25.10064.041 3P 730/340 ADAPTER 60W/LITEON ADT 60W PA-1600-19 25.10068.031 BATTERY PACK ASSY BTY PACK BTP- 60.49C01.001 30A1 730 POWER CORD...
  • Page 98 Picture Partname Description Part No. MIC RUBBER TM730 RUBBER 47.49C10.001 MICROPHONE 730 LCD LATCH TM730 LATCH LCD NYLON66 42.49C07.001 LCD LATCH SPRING SPRING EJ-KNOB SWP 34.47604.001 TM730 SPEAKER SCREW MYLAR SPK CVR 40.49C08.001 MYLAR SCRW 730 HINGE SCREW MYLAR MYLAR FOR HINGE PC 40.43A01.081 Screws SCRW BIND M2*L3 B-...

  • Page 99: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration This appendix provides the BASIC model number and the configuration to TravelMate 730 decided for Acer’s “global” product offering. Contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further extension model numbers and configurations.
  • Page 100 Appendix A...

  • Page 101: Appendix B 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 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 102: Windows 95 Environment Test

    Windows 95 Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium III 450 Intel Pentium III 500 Memory 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 13.3 TFT LCD 14.1 TFT LCD 15 TFT LCD Hard Disk IBM 6GB IBM 9GB IBM 12GB IBM 15GB IBM 18GB CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM Mitsumi 3.5”...

  • Page 103: Windows 98 Environment Test

    Windows 98 Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium III 450 Intel Pentium III 500 Memory 32MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 13.3 TFT LCD 14.1 TFT LCD 15 TFT LCD Hard Disk IBM 6GB IBM 9GB IBM 12GB IBM 15GB IBM 18GB CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM...

  • Page 104: Windows 2000 Environment Test

    Windows 2000 Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium III 450 Intel Pentium III 500 Memory 32MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 13.3 TFT LCD 14.1 TFT LCD 15 TFT LCD Hard Disk IBM 6GB IBM 9GB IBM 12GB IBM 15GB IBM 18GB CD/DVD ROM 24x CD-ROM...

  • Page 105: Windows Nt Environment Test

    Windows NT Environment Test Item Specifications Processor Intel Pentium III 450 Intel Pentium III 500 Memory 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 13.3 TFT LCD 14.1 TFT LCD 15 TFT LCD Hard Disk IBM 6GB IBM 9GB IBM 12GB IBM 15GB IBM 18GB CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM Mitsumi 3.5”...
  • Page 106 Appendix B...

  • Page 107: Appendix C 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 108 Appendix C...

  • Page 109: Index

    Index CD-ROM Interface 14 Chipsets 12 Compatibility Test 95 AC Adapter 19 computer ACPI 1.0a 12 on indicator 10 Ambit 13 contrast APM 1.2 12 hotkeys 11 Audio 12, 15 Controllers 12 Audio Jack Cover Core logic 12 Removing 52 core voltage 12 I/O voltage 12 package 12...
  • Page 110 DMA Channel Assignment 22 DVD-ROM Interface 15 Keyboard 12, 17 Removing 47 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 58 Environmental Requirements 20 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 61 External CD-ROM Drive Check 58 L2 cache 12 External Diskette Drive Check 58 LAN/Modem Combo 13 LCD 18 DC-AC LCD Inverter 18...
  • Page 111 Bottom 8 Super I/O 12 left 6 System Rear 7 Block Diagram 3 right 9 Diagnostic Diskette 33 Panel ID Utility 32 Layout 4 Parallel Port 16 Utility Diskette 32 parallel port System Board setting in BIOS Utility 28 Removing 52 password System Check Procedures 58 changing in Setup Utility 30...
  • Page 112 Index...

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