Acer Travelmate 4530 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
Replacing the LCD Bezel
18.Replace the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown.
NOTE: Tuck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module.
1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and replace the LCD Module.
2.Replace the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps. Remove the four securing screws from the LCD 
module.
  

102Chapter 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the Thermal 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.
1.Align and place the Thermal Module in the 
mounting as shown.2.Tighten the four (4) securing screws from the 
CPU plate. 

Chapter 3103
Replacing the CPU Fan
1.Align and place the Fan Module in the mounting as 
shown.2.Tighten the securing screw on the module.
3.Connect the fan module cable to the mainboard. 

104Chapter 3
Replacing the RJ-11 Port
Replacing the Mainboard
1.Push the jack in as shown.2.Using the tweezers, grasp the end of the cable and 
press down to attach it to the base.
3.Connect the RJ-11 cable to the modem module.
1.Tighten the two (2) securing screws on the mainboard. 

Chapter 3105
2.Turn the base rightside up, and connect the bluetooth cable to the bottom right of the mainboard as shown.
3.Turn the lower base over on a clean surface, and connect the DC-IN cable as shown.
IMPORTANT:Ensure the cable can easily pass through the lower cover during the process. 

106Chapter 3
Replacing the Modem Module
Replacing the USB Board
1.Angle the right side of the USB board into the lower base. Align the screw sockets and replace the two 
securing screws.
2.Replace the cable on the USB board. 1.Replace the module from the lower base.2.Tighten the two (2) securing screws on the modem 
module.
3.Connect the modem cable as shown in the following images. 

Chapter 3107 

108Chapter 3
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
1.Position the module and insert in place.2.Connect the bluetooth cable as shown.
3.Replace the adhesive strip to cover the Bluetooth cable.
1.Replace the the speaker module as shown.2.Replace the two securing screws on the speaker 
module. 

Chapter 3109
 Replacing the Launch Board
1.Replace the two securing screws on the Launch Board.
NOTE: The right hand securing screw is shared by the Power Board.
2.Connect the Launch Board cable to the mainboard. 

11 0Chapter 3
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
Replacing the Left Speaker Module
IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire 
Upper Cover.
1.Replace the Touch Pad bracket. 2. Replace back cover and the securing screw.
3. Connect the Touch Pad FFC to the Touch Pad board.
1.Replace the speaker module as shown.2.Grasp both ends of the mylar cover to expose the 
housing.
3.Replace the speaker cable as shown.