Acer Aspire 7730 Service Guide

Chapter 381
Removing the Bluetooth board
1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Remove the securing screw from the Bluetooth board.
3.Lift the Bluetooth board away from the main board and disconnect the mainboard cable.
4.Disconnect the cable from the mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Bluetooth Board M2*3 (NL) 1 

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Removing the Subwoofer Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Remove the four securing screws from the Subwoofer Module.
3.Grasp the cable by the end and guide it out of its housing as shown in the following images.
IMPORTANT:The housing guides are hooked to hold the cable in place. Do not pull the cable to remove it or 
damage can occur. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Subwoofer 
ModuleM2.5*4 (NL) 4 

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4.Grasp the Subwoofer Module and lift it up to remove.
Removing the ExpressCard Module
1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Remove the two securing screws.
IMPORTANT:Do not grasp the cable itself to prevent fraying.
3.Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2 

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4.Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover. 

Chapter 385
Removing the Mainboard
1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Use the tweezers to lift and remove the tape strip securing the modem cable. 
3.Disconnect the two cables connected to the motherboard.
4.Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*6.5 (NL) 1 

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5.Pull the edge of the lower base outward and lift the motherboard up to remove.
Removing the CPU Fan Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85.
3.Turn the Mainboard right side up, and place it on a clean surface.
4.Using tweezers, grip the cable connector and disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard.
IMPORTANT:Do not grip the cable itself to prevent stripping.
5.Loosen the three captive screws from the heatsink. 

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6.Lift the cover to expose the single securing screw. Remove the screw.
7.Lift the Fan module clear of the Mainboard.
Removing the CPU 
1. Remove the CPU Fan Module. See “Removing the CPU Fan Module” on page 86.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*6.5 (NL) 1 

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2.Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch clockwise 180° to release the CPU.
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3.Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 

Chapter 389
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityColorPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4 Black MA000007YG0 
Inverter Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black MA000007YG0 
Camera Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black MA0000060G0
LCD Panel M2.5*5 (NL) 2 Black MA000007YG0 
LCD Brackets M2*3 (NL) 8 Black MA0000060G0 

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Removing the LCD Bezel
1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69.
2.Remove the six rubber covers and screws.
3.Starting from the inside edges, pry the inside of the bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until 
the bezel is removed. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5 (NL) 6