Acer Travelmate 430 Service Guide

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4.Touchpad and USB Mouse Test
This utility can test touchpad and USB ports.
The three USB ports locate on the right panel. Please insert a USB mouse to USB port 1, port 2 and port 3. As
you run the testing utility, please test port 1 and port 2 first. Move the mouse and click the left and the right
button to test its functions. After USB port 1 and port two have been checked, please insert the mouse to the
third USB port for testing. Move the mouse and click the right and the left button to...

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Run the Internal Keyboard Test. Press the key one by one to see if it functions well or not. If suspect a certain 
key has problem, please press “B” key to test the key again.
7.Num/Caps/Scroll Key Lock Test
Press the FN+Num/Caps key. Then check if the FN+Num/Caps media LED is emitting or not.
8.Battery (Charge/Discharge) Test
Use Battery Test to check AC adapter function and charging LED. Please plug in the AC adapter before you 
run the testing utility. If the battery capacity is more than...

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10.Audio CD Play Function Test
Put a music compact disc in CD-ROM drive. Click “Play” button that display on the LCD/or external CRT 
monitor to play the music disc. Then click on other function keys to test its functions. Click on “QUIT” to exit the 
testing.
11 .Lid Switch Function Test
Please use the utility to test the Lid Switch Functioin.
Close the LCD to press “Lid switch” for testing. Then check if the LCD backlight is on or off. 

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12.Easy Button Function Test
Please press the launch keys and audio controls respectively to see if they work normally. Launch keys locate 
on the middle cover; audio controls locate on the front panel. Once you press any launch key or audio control, 
the button displaying on the LCD/CRT monitor will disappear at the same time.
NOTE: Please also note the FIR LED colors. It emits orange for Wireless mode; green for bluetooth mode. If 
FIR LED does not light up, it means there is no wireless...

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Run CRT output fucntion test to see if CRT displays well. Please plug in CRT cable to monitor connectorFAN 
test program to check if fan wire and fan function works normally. Press “Fn+F5” to switch to CRT monitor and 
LCD. This utility mainly checks if you can be switch to LCD and CRT monitor on this notebook computer. 

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TFlat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
TPlastic screw driver
TNut driver
TPhilips screw driver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.  During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding...

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.Remove the battery pack.
NOTE:  TravelMate 430 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may 
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing.  For example, if you want to 
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.   
Start
Battery
RAM DoorHDD ModuleHinge CapsODD module
MemoryAx2
Bx2ODD
HolderODD
Assembly
Fx4
Ex2
ODD DoorODD PCB
BoardODD...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCREW M2.5X0.45+4A-BNI
B SAFETY SCREW M2.5X0.45+6FP-ZK(NL)
C SCREW M2.5X0.45+10FP-ZK(NL)
D SCREW M2.5X0.45+16FP-ZK (NL)
E SCREW M2.0X4FP-ZK(H3.5-3.8XT0.6)
F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3K-ZK(NL)
G SCREW M2.0X0.4P+2.3FP-ZK
H SCREW M3.0X0.8+3K-NL
I THERMAL SCREW (Front)
J SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP-NI
Main Unit
Bx1
Dx9
Cx5
Lower Case
Mini PCI
Wireless CardThermal
Module
Ix2
Ox2
CPU
Main Board
AssemblyUpper Case
Assembly Ax2
Bx4
I/O Bracket
Main FrameMain Board
Ax2
MDC CableMDC...