Acer Aspire 7730 Service Guide

Chapter 351
Removing the MXM Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the Memory Module cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Remove the four securing screws.
4.Grasp the module and remove.
Removing the Turbo RAM module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2.5*9 (NL) 4 

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3.Remove the three securing screws. 
4.Remove the bracket from the module.
5.Remove the Turbo RAM Module.
NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 3 

Chapter 353
Removing the TV Tuner module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Disconnect the TV Tuner cable from the module. 
4. Remove the three securing screws.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
TV Tuner Module M2*3 (NL)3 

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5.Remove the bracket from the module.
6.Remove the TV Tuner module.
NOTE: Some models come equipped with either a TV Tuner module or a Turbo RAM module.
Removing the WLAN Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Remove the Turbo RAM. See “Removing the TV Tuner module” on page 53.
4.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.  

Chapter 355
NOTE: The following is the correct cable-color to connector  designation: TR1 (left) to White, TR3 (middle) to 
Gray, and TR2 (right) to Black.
5. Move the cables away to avoid damaging the them, and  remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release 
the WLAN board. 
 
6. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. 
Removing the Hard Disk Drive1 Module 
1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the HDD1 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page...

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3.Remove the two securing screws. 
4.Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD1 module to remove. 
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 2 

Chapter 357
5.Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier.
6.Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 4 

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive2 Module 
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Remove the two securing screws. 
4.Use the pull-tab to lift up the HDD module and remove.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 2 

Chapter 359
5.Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier.
6.Turn the HDD module upside down, and lift the HDD carrier up.
7.Remove the connector from the HDD.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M2*3 (NL) 4 

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Removing the Optical Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Loosen the captive screw securing the ODD module and remove the ODD cap.
4.Carefully use a screwdriver to push the locking catch and remove the ODD module.
5.Grasp the module and pull out from the main unit.