Acer Travelmate 4730 Service Guide

Chapter 381
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. 

82Chapter 3
Removing the USB Board
1.Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
2.Remove cable from the USB board.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the USB board and lift clear of the chassis. 

Chapter 383
Removing the RJ-11 Port
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
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. 

84Chapter 3
Removing the Thermal Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65.
3.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
4.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
5.Remove the eight securing screws from the Thermal Modules.
6.Disconnect the fan module cable from mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
CPU Thermal 
Module
(red call out)M2*6.5 4
VGA Thermal 
Module
(blue call out)M2*3 4 

Chapter 385
7.Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.  

86Chapter 3
Removing the CPU 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.
3.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
4.See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 84.
5.Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU.
6.Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 

Chapter 387
Removing the VGA Module
1.Remove the mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 79.
2.Remove the two securing screws from the VGA Module.
3.The VGA module lifts automatically from the mainboard. Remove the VGA Module as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
VGA Module M2*4-NI (NL) 2 

88Chapter 3
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityColorPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4 Black MA000007YG0 
Inverter Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black MA000007YG0 
Camera Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black MA0000060G0
LCD Panel M2.5*5 (NL) 2 Black MA000007YG0 
LCD Brackets M2*3 (NL) 8 Black MA0000060G0 

Chapter 389
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 65.
2.Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps. Remove the four securing screws from the LCD 
module.
 
3. Lift up the bezel, topside first, and remove it from the LCD Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*5 (NL) 4 

90Chapter 3
Removing the Inverter Board
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2.Remove the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown.
3. Remove the two securing screws from the Inverter board and lift the board clear of the LCD Module.
4.Remove the Inverter Board from the LCD Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Inverter Board M2.5*6 (NL) 2