Acer Travelmate 7230 Service Guide

Chapter 381
Removing the Bluetooth Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Disconnect the Bluetooth cable connecting the Bluetooth module.
3.Lift the Bluetooth module away from the base. 

82Chapter 3
Removing the Modem Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Locate the modem module and disconnect the cable.
3.Remove the securing screw from the modem module.
4.Lift the module from the mainboard.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Modem Module M2.5*L4 (NL) 1 

Chapter 383
Removing the ExpressCard Module
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.Disconnect the cable connecting the ExpressCard module.
3.Remove the three securing screws.
4.Lift the ExpressCard module away from the upper cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ExpressCard 
ModuleM2.5*L4 (NL) 3 

84Chapter 3
Removing the Mainboard
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 71.
2.See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 82.
3.Disconnect ExpressCard and Bluetooth cables attached to the mainboard.
4.Remove the two securing screws on the mainboard.
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Mainboard M2.5*L6.5 (NL) 2 

Chapter 385
5.Remove the mainboard from the lower base.  

86Chapter 3
Removing the CPU Fan
1.Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 84.
2.Loosen the three captive screws. 
3.Disconnect the Fan cable from the mainboard.
4.Lift the Fan module clear of the mainboard. 

Chapter 387
Removing the CPU 
1.Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 84.
2.Take note of the indicators on the socket cam screw. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket screw 
counter-clockwise until it indicates unlocked.
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3.Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 

88Chapter 3
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Bezel M2.5*L5 (NL) 6
LCD Panel M2.5*L5 (NL) 9
LCD Brackets M2*L3 (NL) 8
Camera Bracket M2*L3 (NL) 2
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Inverter BoardRem ove
LCD Panel
Rem ove
LCD Bezel
Rem ove
LCD FPC Cable
Rem ove
Camera Module
Remove LCD
Panel from  Main
Unit before
proceeding
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LCD Brackets
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LCD Assembly
LCD
AssemblyBack
Panel
Assembly
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Camera Bracket 

Chapter 389
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68.
2.Remove the six rubber covers and screws.
3.Starting from the inside edges, pry the inside of the bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until 
the bezel is removed. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Bezel M2.5*L5 (NL) 6 

90Chapter 3
4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module.