Acer Aspire 7230 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Starting from the bottom, locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps 
between the bezel and the LCD Module,
2. Replace the six screws and the rubber screw caps provided. 

102Chapter 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the CPU Fan 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.Replace the Fan module on the Mainboard. 2. Lift the cover to replace the single screw located in 
the back of the fan module. 

Chapter 3103
3. Tighten the four (4) captive screws on the heatsink. 4. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard. 

104Chapter 3
Replacing the Mainboard
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
1.Pull the edge of the lower base outward and insert 
the motherboard in the lower base.2.Replace the securing screw on the Mainboard.
3.Connect the two cables on the mainboard side.
1.Insert the module into the alignment pin and press 
down to secure.2. Connect the Bluetooth cable and replace the 
securing screw as shown. 

Chapter 3105
Replacing the ExpressCard Module
1.Replace the ExpressCard module on the upper cover.
2.Replace the two securing screws.
IMPORTANT:The correct location of the ExpressCard Module screws is illustrated in the following image. Do 
not insert the screws in the remaining screw sockets. They are locations for upper cover screws.
3.Connect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module. 

106Chapter 3
Replacing the Subwoofer Module
1.Grasp the Subwoofer Module and insert in the lower base.
2.Insert the cables under the housing guide as shown.
3.Replace the four securing screws on the Subwoofer Module. 

Chapter 3107
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
1.Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover.
2.Remove the bracket from the board.
3.Replace the four securing screw on the Finger Print Reader board.
NOTE: Move back the cabling to allow for easier access to the screw sockets. 

108Chapter 3
4.Connect the two FFC cables as shown.
5.Connect the cable as shown. 

Chapter 3109
Replacing the eKey Board
IMPORTANT:Take note of the eKey button when installing. It must face down and the cable connector up in 
order to install the module correctly.
1.Locate and replace the board as shown.
2.Connect the eKey Board cable and replace the two securing screws. 

11 0Chapter 3
Replacing the Touch Pad
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
1.Connect the Touch Pad cable as shown
Replacing the Launch Board
1.Replace the Launch Board on the upper cover. 2. Replace the four securing screws.
3.Insert the FFC flush with the connector and press down on the locking latch to secure.