Acer Aspire 7730 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
Replacing the Mainboard
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 connected to the motherboard.
4.Replace the adhesive strip securing the modem cable. 

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Replacing the Bluetooth Board
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. 1. Connect one end of the Bluetooth cable to the 
mainboard as shown.2. Connect the other end of the Bluetooth cable to the 
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3.Connect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module.
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. 

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3.Replace the four securing screws on the Subwoofer Module.
Replacing the Finger Print Reader
1. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover. 

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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.
4.Connect the two FFC cables as shown. 

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5.Connect the cable as shown.
Replacing the eKey Module
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 module as shown.
2.Connect the eKey Module cable and replace the two securing screws. 

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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. 

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Replacing the Switch Board
1. Connect the cable to the Switch Board.
2.Insert the eKey board FFC flush with the connect and press down on the locking latch to secure.
3.Replace the two securing screws on the Switch Board. 

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Replacing the Antenna, MIC and Speaker Cables
IMPORTANT:Ensure that all cables pass through the Mainboard and are accessible from the underside of 
lower cover.
1. Insert the cabling through the housing as shown.
2.Ensure that the cabling is tucked in and secured.
3.Turn the computer on its side, feed cables through to the underside.
4.Place the computer upside down, and insert the MIC and Speaker cables through the HDD housing.
5.Take note of the cabling arrangement. Ensure that the cabling...

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6.Connect the MIC and speaker cables.
7.Gently pull the Antenna Cables through the HDD housing.