Acer Travelmate 4330 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
Removing the Antennas 
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99.
2.Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
3.Remove the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module. 
4.Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module. 

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Removing the MIC Module
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99.
2.Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.
3.Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module. 

Chapter 3103
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown.
2.Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.
3.Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. Secure the cable by pressing 
down on the securing strip. 

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4.Replace the MIC cable under the mylar tab strips, and replace the MIC as shown. Secure the cable by 
pressing down on the strips.
5.Replace the antenna cables and assembly.
6.Replace the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module. 
7.Replace the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions. 

Chapter 3105
8.Align the hinges with the LCD back cover and replace the LCD panel.
9.Replace the camera board in the bracket.10.Replace the securing screw on the camera board.
11 .Replace the Camera Module in the bottom cover.12.Replace the two securing screws on the Camera 
Module bracket as shown. 

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13.Connect the Camera Module cable as shown.14.Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown.
15.Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown.16.Replace the adhesive strips on the left and right 
sides of the Inverter board as shown
NOTE: Tuck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module. 

Chapter 3107
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and replace the LCD Module.
2.Replace the four securing screws and the four screw caps on the LCD module.
  

108Chapter 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the VGA Module
Replacing the CPU
1.Insert the VGA Module as shown.2.Replace the two securing screws on the VGA 
Module.
1.Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 
side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket 
as shown.2.Using a flat-tipped screw driver, lock the CPU in 
the socket as shown. 

Chapter 3109
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the RJ-11 Port
1.Align and place the Thermal Module in the on the 
mainboard as shown.2.Connect the fan module cable to the mainboard.
3.Replace the eight securing screws from the Thermal Module.
1.Insert the RJ-11 port into the base as shown.2.Grasp the cable and insert in the cable well along 
the bottom base. 

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3.Connect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module as shown.