Acer Travelmate 4730 Service Guide

Chapter 391
Removing the Camera Module
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2.Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.
3.Remove the two securing screws from the Camera Module bracket.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Module 
bracketM2*3 (NL) 2 

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4.Lift the Camera Bracket with the Camera Module (A) and remove the single securing screw (B).
5.Place your finger on the top of the module and pry it away from the bracket.
6.Completely separate the camera board from the bracket.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Board M2*2.3 1
A
B 

Chapter 393
Removing the LCD Panel
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module, taking care to ensure the cables are free from the back cover. 

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable
1.Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93.
2.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Peel off the mylar strip and remove the FPC cable. 
3.Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads.
4.Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
5.Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*3 NL 8 

Chapter 395
Removing the Antennas 
Editorès Note: We did not find this section covered. Please advice.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 52.
4.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93.
5.Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.
6.Remove the tabs securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module. 
7.Remove the antenna cables and assembly from...

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Removing the MIC Module
1.Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 93.
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 397
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. 

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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 399
8. Secure the cable by pressing down on the securing 
strip.9. Align the hinges with the LCD back cover and 
replace the LCD panel.
10.Replace the camera board in the bracket.11 .Replace the securing screw on the camera board.
12.Replace the Camera Module in the bottom cover.13.Replace the two securing screws on the Camera 
Module bracket as shown. 

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14.Connect the Camera Module cable as shown. 15. Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown.
16.Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown.17.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.