Acer Aspire 4730z Service Guide

Chapter 3101
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 95.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module.
IMPORTANT:The leftside screw holds the ground connector in place. Ensure that the ground is replaced 
during reassembly.
3.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2.5*5 (NL) 2 

102Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 101.
2.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel using the tab provided.
3.Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads. 

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4.Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
5.Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*3 NL 8 

104Chapter 3
Removing the Antennas 
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 101.
2.Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
3.Remove the tab securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module. 
4.Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module. 

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Removing the MIC Module
1.See “Removing the Antennas” on page 104.
2.Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.
3.Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module. 

106Chapter 3
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown.
2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.
3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. 

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4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and press down to engage the adhesive pads.
5. Replace the MIC cable under the mylar tab strips, 
and replace the MIC as shown. Secure the cable 
by pressing down on the strips.6. Replace the antenna cable as shown. Ensure that 
the cable is inserted under each tab strip. 
7. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing 
strip.8. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover. 

108Chapter 3
9. Secure the LCD module with the two securing 
screws.
IMPORTANT:Ensure that the ground connector is 
secured in place with the leftside panel 
screw.10. Insert the Camera Module (adhesive side down), 
and secure by pressing down to insure cohesion.
11. Replace the two securing screws. 12. Connect the Camera Module cable. 
13. Replace the Inverter board and secure with the single screw. 

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Replacing the LCD Bezel
14. Connect the left and right Inverter cables.
1.Locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD 
Module,
2. Replace the four screws and the rubber screw caps provided. 

11 0Chapter 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the Thermal Module
1.Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 
side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket 
as shown.2. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the 
socket as shown.
1.Align and place the Thermal Module in the mounting as shown.
2. Replace the four securing screws to secure the Thermal Module.