Acer Aspire 7230 Service Guide

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Launch Board M2*3 4 86.ARE07.002
Speaker M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001
eKey Board M2*3 2 86.ARE07.002
Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.ARE07.002
Subwoofer M2.5*3 4 86.T25V7.012
ExpressCard 
ModuleM2*3 2 86.ARE07.002
Mainboard M2.5*6.5 1 86.ARE07.001
CPU Fan M2.5*6.5 1 86.ARE07.001
StepScrewQuantityPart No. 
						

							62Chapter 3
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is 
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1.Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.
2.Locate and remove the nine securing screws as shown.
3.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover.
4.Lift the Switch Cover up and away.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Switch Cover M2.5*3
Blue Callout4
Switch Cover M2.5*6.5
Red Callout5 
						

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Removing the Switch Board
1.Remove the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 62.
2.Lift the locking lever and remove the FFC cable on the left as shown.
3.Disconnect both cables on the right as shown.
4.Remove the two securing screws from the Switch Board and lift the board clear.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Switch Board M2*3 (NL) 2 
						

							64Chapter 3
Removing the Keyboard
1.Remove the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 62.
2.Grasp the keyboard and turn it over to expose the FFC cable.
3.Lift up the locking lever and remove the FFC cable.
4.Remove the keyboard and place it on a clean surface.  
						

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Removing the Modem Module
1.Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64.
2.Remove the two securing screws.
3.Using a plastic pry, partially lift up the module to expose the connector.
4.While holding the cable in place, pull the module away and remove.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2 
						

							66Chapter 3
Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables
IMPORTANT:Ensure the Antenna Cables are free of any obstructions before attempting to fully remove them 
from the lower base.
1.Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
2.Remove the memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50.
3.Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64.
4.Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing.
5.Disconnect the MIC and speaker cables.
IMPORTANT:Use tweezers to remove the cable connectors. Do not pull on the cable itself to prevent stripping.
NOTE: If you are only removing the LCD module, disconnect the MIC cable; otherwise, disconnect all three 
cables at this time to disassemble the upper and lower bases. 
MIC cable 
						

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6.Gently pull the MIC cable through the HDD housing.
7.Turn the computer on its side, and feed the cables through to the upperside.
8.Pull the cables completely through. 
						

							68Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Module
1.Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 50.
2.Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 54.
3.Disconnect the Antenna, MIC and Speaker cables. See “Removing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables” on 
page 66.
4.Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.
5.Turn the computer over. Use the tweezers to disconnect the LCD interface cable from the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*6.5 2 
						

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6.Disconnect the LCD back light cable as shown.
7.Remove the single ground screw and four securing screws (two each side) connecting the LCD module.
8.Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2.5*6.5 (NL)
Red Callout4
Ground M2.5*3 (NL)
Blue Callout1 
						

							70Chapter 3
Removing the Upper Cover
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68.
2.Place the computer upside down and remove the remaining eleven screws on the bottom panel.
3.Turn the computer over and remove the securing screw from the keyboard plate.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 11
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
DDR Plate M2*3 1