Acer Travelmate 4330 Service Guide

Chapter 381
Removing the Left Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 72.
2.Peel back the adhesive strip to expose the speaker cabling.
3.Remove the two securing screws.
4.Grasp both ends of the mylar cover and carefully pull back to expose the speaker cable.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Left Speaker 
ModuleM2.5*3 (NL) 2 

82Chapter 3
Removing the Right Speaker Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 72.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the speaker module.
3.Grip the Speaker Module and remove.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Right Speaker 
ModuleM2.5*3 (NL) 2 

Chapter 383
Removing the Bluetooth Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 72.
2.Remove the adhesive strip to expose the Bluetooth cable.
3.Disconnect the bluetooth cable as shown.
4.Lift the corner of the module up, then grasp to remove. 

84Chapter 3
Removing the Modem Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 72.
2.Disconnect the RJ-11 cable as shown.
3.Remove the two (2) securing screws.
4.Lift the module and remove from the lower cover as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2 

Chapter 385
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 70.
2.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 72.
3.See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 84.
4.Turn the lower base over on a clean surface, and disconnect the DC-IN cable as shown.
IMPORTANT:Ensure the cable can easily pass through the lower cover during mainboard disassembly.
5.Turn the base rightside up, and disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bottom right of the mainboard as 
shown. 

86Chapter 3
6.Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard.
 
7.Lift the mainboard to expose the DC-IN jack and USB cable.
8.Remove the DC-IN jack and USB cable as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*9 (NL)
Green call out1
Mainboard M2.5*3 (NL)
Red call out1 

Chapter 387
9.Grasp the mainboard by both sides and pivot upwards to remove.
CAUTION: Ensure the I/O ports at the bottom of the mainboard are clear of the bottom base to prevent 
damage to the mainboard. 

88Chapter 3
Removing the USB Board
1.Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85.
2.Remove cable from the USB board.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis. 

Chapter 389
Removing the RJ-11 Port
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85.
2.Disconnect the RJ-11 cable from the modem module.
3.Grasp the cable and gently lift it out of the housing well.
4.If necessary insert tweezers in the RJ-11 jack, lift the RJ-11 jack from the base. 

90Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85.
2.Remove the eight securing screws from the Thermal Modules.
3.Disconnect the fan module cable from mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
CPU Thermal 
Module
(red call out)M2.5*3.2 4
VGA Thermal 
Module
(blue call out)M2*3 4