Acer Aspire 4730z Service Guide

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15.Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis, rear edge first.
16.Turn the upper cover over. The upper cover appears as follows.
NOTE: Avoid pulling on the cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on the FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage to the FFC cables. Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shown. 

72Chapter 3
Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.
2.Disconnect the Touch Pad cable from the Touch Pad board. 

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3.Move the Finger Print Reader FFC cable out of the way to prevent damage.
 
4.Remove the two securing screws from the Touch Pad bracket.
5.Remove the Touch Pad bracket.
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2 

74Chapter 3
Removing the Finger Print Reader
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.
2.Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board.
3.Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. 

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Removing the Launch Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.
2.Remove the two screws from the Launch Board.
 
3.Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 2 

76Chapter 3
Removing the Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.
2.Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable.
3.Remove the four screws holding the Speaker Module in place.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Speaker M2*3 (NL) 4 

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4.Remove the Speaker Module from the upper cover.  

78Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.
2.Ensure the Switch Board cable is free from any obstructions.
3.Turn the Upper Cover. Remove the Switch Board as shown. 

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Removing the Touch Pad Board
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad board is integrated into the design of the Upper Cover. To replace the Touch Pad 
board, remove all components from the Upper Cover and install an entirely new Upper Cover.
IMPORTANT:The MOSFET pad is attached to the Upper Cover and is reusable. If the replacement Upper 
Cover does not have a MOSFET pad (see highlighted area below), remove the MOSFET pad from 
the replaced Upper Cover and stick it to the new Upper Cover. 
1.See “Removing...

80Chapter 3
Removing the I/O Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.
2.Remove the securing screw from the I/O Board.
3.Lift the I/O Board clear of the Lower cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
I/O Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1