Acer Travelmate 7230 Service Guide

Chapter 391
Removing the Inverter Board
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2.Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown.
3. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module. 

92Chapter 3
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.
IMPORTANT:Be careful when using a sharp tool to remove the cable or camera module. The surface of the 
LCD panel can be easily scratched.
3.Remove the module from its securing pins and lift away from the bracket. 

Chapter 393
Removing the LCD Panel
1.Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 89.
2.Remove the nine securing screws from the LCD Panel.
IMPORTANT:The leftside screw holds the ground connector in place. Ensure that the ground is replaced 
during reassembly.
3.Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2.5*L5 (NL) 9
Ground
Ground 

94Chapter 3
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. Remove the mylar strips securing the FPC cable.
3.Disconnect the cable from the panel and remove.
4.Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Brackets M2*L3 (NL) 8 

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5.Remove the two securing screws from the camera bracket (top of LCD Panel).
6.Remove the camera and LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Camera Bracket M2*L3 (NL) 2 

96Chapter 3
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Align the LCD brackets and the camera bracket in place.
2. Replace the two securing screws on the camera bracket (top of LCD panel).
3.Replace the eight securing screws (four on each side) on the LCD Panel brackets. 

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4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown. Conenct the LCD cable and press down to engage the adhesive pads.
5. Ensure that all cables are positioned out of the way, 
and place the LCD Panel in the back cover.6. Replace the ground cable and secure with the 
screw.
7. Secure the LCD module with the eight securing 
screws.8. Align the Camera Module over the guide pins and 
insert it in place (adhesive side down). Secure by 
pressing down to insure cohesion.
Ground 

98Chapter 3
9. Connect the Camera Module cable. 10.  Insert the Inverter board in place. Press down to 
ensure cohesion.
11. Connect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 

Chapter 399
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD 
Module.
2. Starting from left to right, firmly press down to ensure the bezel is situated correctly (four locations on each 
side).
3. Replace the six screws and the rubber caps provided. 

100Chapter 3
Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the CPU
Replacing the CPU Fan Module
1.Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 
side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket 
as shown.2. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the 
socket as shown.
1.Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Secure the 3 screws according to the following 
numbered order.
3. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard.
1
2
3