Acer Travelmate 4730 Service Guide

Chapter 3101
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.
  

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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 3103
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. 

Chapter 3105
Replacing the Mainboard
1.Replace the USB cable under the mainboard as 
shown.2.Replace the power jack in the Lower Cover and 
secure by pressing the cable in the housing well.
3.Replace the Bluetooth connector as shown.4.Ensure that the Mainboard is face up. Place the 
Mainboard in the chassis, rear edge first, and press 
down to install.
5.  Ensure the screw sockets are aligned. Replace the two securing screws as shown.
NOTE: Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the...

106Chapter 3
Replacing the Modem Module
Replacing the USB Board
1.Replace the USB board on the lower base and secure with the single screw (provided).
2.With the mainboard removed from the lower base, replace the USB cable.  1.Align the screw sockets and replace the modem 
module and insert the module in mainboard.2.Replace the two securing screws.
3.Connect the modem cable as shown
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Chapter 3107
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
Replacing the Right Speaker Module
1.Replace the speaker module on the lower cover as shown. 1.Position the module over the aligning pins and 
insert in place.2.Replace the bluetooth cable as shown.
3.Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable. 

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2.Replace the two securing screws. 

Chapter 3109
Replacing the Launch Board
1.Insert the left edge of the Launch Board into place 
and pivot the board to replace in the lower base.2.Replace the two securing screws
.
3.Connect the launch board cable to the mainboard. 

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Replacing the Finger Print Reader
Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
1.Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper cover.
2. Replace the bracket as shown. 3. Replace the single securing screw.
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 the single securing screws on the Touch 
Pad bracket.