Acer Aspire 6530 Service Guide

Chapter 3111
Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module
Replacing the ODD Module 
1.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.2.Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.
3.Replace the HDD and slide to the right to connect 
the HDD interface.4.Replace the two securing screws as shown.
1.With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 
ODD cover on the ODD Module.2.Turn the ODD over and replace the ODD bracket. 

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Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module
3.Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 
module is flush with the chassis.4.Replace the single securing screw as shown.
1.Replace the HDD connector.2.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.
3.Replace the four screws to secure the carrier.4.Insert the back first and angle the HDD in place. 
Push down to connect the HDD interface. 

Chapter 311 3
Replacing the WLAN Module
1.Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket.2.Replace the two screws to secure the module.
3.Connect the two antenna cables to the module.
NOTE: The White cable goes to the lower terminal 
and the black cable to the upper terminal.4.Ensure that the cabling is replaced as shown to 
avoid trapping when the covers are replaced. 

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Replacing the TV Tuner Module
Replacing the VGA Module
1.Insert the TV Tuner into the bracket as shown.2.Insert the TV Tuner in to the socket.
3.Replace the two securing screws.4.Attach the cable as shown, ensuring that the TV 
Tuner antenna follows the installation pattern of 
the LCD antenna cables.
1.Insert the VGA module into the socket as shown.2.Replace the four securing screws. 

Chapter 311 5
Replacing the DIMM Modules
NOTE: To replace DIMM Module 2, first remove DIMM Module 1. In this procedure, only DIMM Module 1 is 
shown. 
Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Insert the DIMM Module flush with the connector and press down to lock in place.
1.Replace the HDD2 and Lower Covers and secure the captive screws.
HDD2 
Cover
Lower 
Cover 

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Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays
1.Insert the ExpressCard and push into the slot until 
flush with the chassis cover.2.Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush 
with the chassis cover. 

Chapter 411 7
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.
1.Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating 
the same operation.
3.Use the following table with the...

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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.
1.Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 
2.Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3.Remove any surge protectors between the...

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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.
1.Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal 
display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model...

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Abnormal Video Display
If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1.Reboot the computer.
2.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 42.
3.If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD 
is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 42....