Acer Aspire 4730z Service Guide

Chapter 3111
Replacing the CPU Fan Module
Replacing the HDMI Module
1.Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Replace the 3 screws and secure.
3. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard.
1.Insert the HDMI Module as shown, and press 
down to locate in place.2. Replace the 2 screws to secure. 

11 2Chapter 3
Replacing the Mainboard
1.Turn the Mainboard over. Connect the DC IN Cable 
to the Mainboard.2.Connect the I/O Cable to the Mainboard.
3.Replace the Switch Cover FFC and lock the securing latches in place.
4.Ensure that the Mainboard is face up (the Heatsink and CPU are not visible). Place the Mainboard in the 
chassis, rear edge first, and press down to install. Replace the two securing screws as shown.
NOTE: Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover, and the...

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5. Replace the securing screw. 6. Replace the cabling through the securing pins.
7. Connect the power jack to the power port on the Lower Cover. 

11 4Chapter 3
Replacing the I/O Board
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
1.Connect the FFC to the I/O Board 2. Locate the I/O over the lower cover and replace.
3. Replace the single securing screw.
1.Connect one end of the Bluetooth cable to the 
mainboard as shown.2. Connect the other end of the Bluetooth cable to the 
Bluetooth Module as shown. 

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Replacing the Modem Module
3. Locate the Bluetooth Module and replace the single securing screw.
1.Replace the Modem Module and secure the two 
screws as shown.2. Connect the Modem cable to the Modem Module 
as shown.
3. Connect the RJ-11 port to the leftside of the Lower 
Cover.4. Replace the adhesive strips to secure the Modem 
cable to the Lower Cover. 

11 6Chapter 3
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
1.Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper cover.
2. Replace the securing screw. 3. Secure the FFC to the upper cover by using the 
adhesive tape. 

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Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
1.Replace the Touch Pad bracket. 2. Replace the two securing screws from the Touch 
Pad bracket.
3. Replace the Finger Print reader FFC and secure 
with the adhesive strips.4. Replace the Touch Pad FFC and secure with the 
adhesive strips.
5. Connect the Touch Pad cable to the Touch Pad board. 

11 8Chapter 3
Replacing the Launch Board
Replacing the Switch Board
1.Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover. 2. Replace the two securing screws.
1.Turn the Upper Cover over and insert the FFC 
through the cover as shown. 2. Flip the Upper Cover over and replace the Switch 
Board as shown. 

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Replacing the Antenna Cables
Ensure that the three Antenna cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from 
the underside of lower cover.
1.Insert the Antenna Cables through the Upper 
Cover. Make sure they are accessible from the 
underside.2. Secure the cables in place as shown.
3. Pull the cables through. 4. Place the cabling in the wiring conduit as shown. 

120Chapter 3
Replacing the Speaker Module
Replacing the Keyboard
1.Align and replace the Speaker Module in the upper 
cover.2. Replace the four securing screws.
3. Attach the adhesive strip on the speaker cabling to secure in place.
1.Replace keyboard cable to the mainboard, and 
secure the locking latch.2. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge 
first in the mounting.