Acer Travelmate 4730 Service Guide

Chapter 351
Removing the DIMM Modules
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 
4.Remove the DIMM module. 
5.Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 

52Chapter 3
Removing the WLAN Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the WLAN cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Remove the adhesive tape and disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 
4.Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 2 

Chapter 353
5.Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When re-attaching the antenna to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are arranged under the 
WLAN bracket. 

54Chapter 3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. 
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 
4.Remove the HDD holder by easing the sides outward to clear the carrier. 

Chapter 355
5.Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier.
6.Remove the HDD from the carrier.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3.5 (NL) 4 

56Chapter 3
Removing the Optical Drive Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3.Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
4.Using a screw driver, push the ODD module through the chassis and pull to remove it from the main unit. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2.5*5(NL) 1 

Chapter 357
5.Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the ODD module.
 
6.Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.
7.Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2*3 (NL) 3 

58Chapter 3
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityColorPart No.
Switch Cover M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 4 MA000005YG0
LCD Module M2.5*5 (NL) 2 MA000007YG0 
Upper Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 8 MA000005YG0
Upper Cover M2.5*5 (NL) 7 MA000007YG0 
Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 2 MA0000060G0
Speaker M2*3 (NL) 4 MA0000060G0
I/O Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 MA000007YG0 
Bluetooth Board M2*3 (NL) 1 MA0000060G0
Modem Module M2*3...

Chapter 359
Removing the Switch Cover
CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is 
recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.Locate and remove the five securing screws as shown.
3.Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover.
IMPORTANT:The LCD module must be fully open in the horizontal position to remove the switch cover.
4.Lift the Switch Cover as...

60Chapter 3
Removing the Keyboard
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2.See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 59.
3.Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the upper case. 
4.Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis.
5.Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to release the FFC.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Keyboard M2*3 2