Acer Travelmate 4730g Service Guide

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
•Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
•14.1 WXGA 1280 x 800
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
•NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS*
Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Intel® Turbo Memory supported*
•Optical drive options:
•Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
•5-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
•High-definition audio support
•MS-Sound compatible
•Built-in microphone
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Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
•Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
•WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control 
•Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)*
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight
•338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22/1.61 (H) inches)
•2.35 kg (5.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack*
•2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack*
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•48.8W 4400 mAh
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
•3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
•Energy Star 4.0
Input Devices
•88-/89-/93-key keyboard
•Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
•Acer EasyPort IV connector
•PC Card slot (Type II)
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
•5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
•3 USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphones/speaker/line-out jack 
						

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•Microphone-in jack
•Line-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference 
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 
						

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System Block Diagram 
						

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for 
certain models).
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
4 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions 
and components. 
6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
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Closed Front View
9 Click buttons 
(left, center* and 
right) The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons. 
*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer 
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for 
certain models).
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse.
11 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
12 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used 
programs. 
13 Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch 
access to protection and manageability 
features for a more secure, smarter and easier 
way to work.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD 
player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
Microphone jack  Accepts inputs from external microphones.
Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., 
speakers, headphones).
2 Bluetooth 
communication 
switchEnables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function. 
(only for certain models).
3 Wireless 
communication 
switchEnables/disables the wireless function.
4 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
No.IconItemDescription 
						

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Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer EasyPort IV 
connectorConnects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain 
models).
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
3 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
4
HDMIHDMI Connects to a television or display device with 
HDMI input (only for certain models).
5 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 5-in-1 card 
readerAccepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick 
PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only 
one card can operate at any given time.
7 PC Card slot  Accepts one Type II PC Card.
8 PC Card slot 
eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot. 
						

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Right View
Rear View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
5 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip into the 
emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive 
tray when the computer is off.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
7 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects to a phone line.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter 
						

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Memory 
compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
5 Acer DASP 
(Disk Anti-Shock 
Protection)Protects the hard disk drive from shocks
and bumps (only for certain models).
6 Ventilation slots 
and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
7 Battery release 
latchReleases the battery for removal. 
						

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light 
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
IconFunctionDescription
Bluetooth  Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
IconFunctionDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication 
switchEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Wireless communication 
switchEnables/disables the wireless function.