Acer Aspire 7730 Service Guide

Chapter 3111
Replacing the Speaker Module
1. Replace the Speaker Module from the upper cover.
 
2.Replace the four securing screws connecting the Speaker Module.
Replacing the Upper Cover
1. Locate the upper cover over the lower base taking note of the screw sockets. 

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2.Angle the right end of the Upper Cover in place, and insert any remaining cables through the lower base as 
shown. 
3.Set the Upper Cover down on the lower base.
4.Replace the four securing screws on the Upper Cover. 

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5.Connect the five cables from the mainboard as shown.
IMPORTANT:When removing cables, always hold the cable by the pull-tab or by the connector. Do not hold 
the pull by the cable itself to prevent stripping. 
Connect A as shown. Connect B as shown.
Connect C as shown. Connect D as shown.AB
C
D
E 

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6.Angle the keyboard plate to insert.
 
7.Tighten the captive screw on the keyboard plate.
  Connect E as shown. 

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8.Turn the computer upside down and replace the eleven securing screws on the bottom panel to attach the 
bottom and lower covers.
Replacing the Modem Module
1. Angle the Modem Module in place and attach to the connector.
2.Insert the module and replace the two securing screws. 

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Replacing the Keyboard
1. Replace keyboard cable to the mainboard, and 
secure the locking latch.2. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge 
first in the mounting.
3. Press down on the areas marked below to secure in place. 

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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. 

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Replacing the ODD Module 
1. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the 
ODD tray.2. Press the cover into the tray, bottom edge first, to 
secure.
3. Turn ODD Module around and secure bracket with 
two screws.4. Slide Module in chassis and press until Module is 
flush with chassis.
5. Replace the ODD Cap and secure the single captive screw. 

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module
1. Replace the connector on the HDD.2.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.
3. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure 
the carrier.4. Insert the HDD, right side first, and push down to 
locate the interface correctly.
5. Replace the two securing screws. 

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module
1. Replace the connector on the HDD.2.Place the HDD in the HDD carrier.
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.