Acer Aspire 7730 Service Guide

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating System
•Windows® Vista™
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300, 5150/5350*
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
TV Tuner
•Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*
Display and graphics
•14.1 WXGA 1280 x 800
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
•NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS / 9600M GT*
Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Optical drive options:
•Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layerdrive
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
•5-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Dolby-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer 
supporting low-frequency effects
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
•Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones
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Dimensions and Weight
•340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches)
•2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.)
Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
•Acer Video Conference Manager software
•Acer PureZone technology
•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
•WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•WiFi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control 
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8 W 4400 mAh*
•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
•Energy Star 4.0
Special keys and controls
•88-/89-/93-key keyboard
•Touch Pad pointing device
•Empowering Key
•Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
•Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next and record keys
•Volume wheel
•Acer Media Center remote control*
I/O interface
•Acer EasyPort IV connector
•ExpressCard™/54 slot
•5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) 
						

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•3 USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™ port with HDCP support
•Consumer infrared (CIR) port
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out port with S/PDIF support
•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. 
						

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System Block Diagram 
						

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound
recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology
6 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used program. 
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
you use the computer.
8 Touch  Pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse. 
						

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Closed Front View
9 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. *The center button 
serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint 
reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way 
control function.
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
13 Acer MediaTouch 
keysFor use with Acer Arcade and other media 
playing programs.
14 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
No.IconItemDescription
1 CIR receiver  Receives signals from a remote control.
2 5-in-1 card 
readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick 
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
3 Latch Locks and releases the lid
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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV.
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
3 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4
HDMIHDMI Connects to a television or display device with 
HDMI input.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD 
player, stereo walkman).
7 Microphone-in 
jackAccepts input from external microphones.
8 Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jack with S/PDIF 
supportConnects to audio line-out devices 
(e.g. speakers, headphones).
9 Unlimited volume 
control wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out.
10 ExpressCard/54 
slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
						

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
5 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the 
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive 
tray when the computer is off.
6 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects to a phone line.
7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use. 
						

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan. 
						

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the 
computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows 
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
IconFunctionDescription
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
IconFunctionDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility
Wireless communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates 
the status of wireless LAN communication.
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates 
the status of Bluetooth communication.