Acer Aspire 7230 Service Guide

Chapter 3121
Replacing the Switch Board
1.Reseat the Switch Board and replace the two securing screws. 
2. Connect both cables on the right as shown.
3. Replace the FFC cable on the left as shown and close the locking latch. 

122Chapter 3
Replacing the Switch Cover
1.Replace the Switch cover, and press down to secure in place.
2. Turn the computer over and replace the nine securing screws. 

Chapter 3123
Replacing the ODD Module
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Eject the ODD tray and press the cover into the 
tray, bottom edge first, to secure.2. Turn ODD Module around and secure bracket with 
two screws.
3. Slide Module in chassis and press until Module is 
flush with chassis.4. Replace the ODD Cap and secure the single 
captive screw.
1.Replace the connector on the HDD.2.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 

124Chapter 3
3. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure 
the carrier.4. Insert the HDD, left side first, and push down to 
locate the interface correctly.
5. Replace the two securing screws. 

Chapter 3125
Replacing the WLAN Board
Replacing the TV Tuner Module
1.Insert the WLAN board in to the socket.2.Push the board down and replace the two securing 
screws.
3. Replace the two antenna cables.
NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector designation: TR1 to Gray and TR2 to Black.
1.Attach the bracket to the module.2.Insert the TV Tuner board in to the socket. 

126Chapter 3
Replacing the MXM Module
Replacing the DIMM Modules
3. Replace the two securing screws. 4. Replace the antenna cable.
1.Insert the MXM board in to the socket.2.Replace the four securing screws.
1.Insert DIMM in to the socket.2.Press down to locate DIMM correctly.
3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second DIMM module. 

Chapter 3127
Replacing the Lower Covers
Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Tray
1.Replace the HDD2 cover. 2. Replace the HDD1 cover.
3. Replace the Memory cover. 4. Secure the ten captive screws in the covers.
1.Insert the ExpressCard dummy as shown. 2. Push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover. 

128Chapter 3
Replacing the SD Dummy Tray
Replacing the Battery
1.Insert the SD dummy as shown. 2. Push into the slot until flush with the chassis cover.
1.Slide and hold the battery release latch (1), insert 
battery in to the main unit (2). 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock 
position.
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2 

Chapter 4129
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...

130Chapter 4
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...