Acer Travelmate 730 Service Guide

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Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter.
After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
Move the highlight bar from one item to another.  Press Space to enable or disable the item.  Press Enter to 
view the available options of each selected item.  Press Esc to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.
TSpace: Enables/disables the item
TESC: Exits the program
TF1: Help
TF2: Tests the selected item(s)
TEnter: Opens the available options
TTest Times:  Indicates the number of tests to perform.
NOTE: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.
PQA                                        Vx_x     xx-xx-xx
DiagResult
SysInfoOption
ExitDiagMANUAL TEST
AUTO      TESTTest Items
[ ] System Board
[ ] Memory 
[ ] Keyboard
[ ] Video
[ ] Parallel Port
[ ] Serial Port
[ ] Diskette Drive
[ ] Hard Disk
[ ] CD-ROM
[ ] Coprocessor
[ ] Pointing Dev.
[ ] Cache
SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item
ESC    : return to upper menu
F2       : test the marked item(s)
ENTER: open subitem’s menu
Test Times = 1
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							36Chapter 2
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							Chapter 337
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TFlat-bladed screw driver
TPhillips screw driver
TTw ee z e rs
TFlat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.  During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.
Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.
Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.
Remove the battery pack.
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							Chapter 339
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing.  For example, if you want to 
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
B a tte ryM odem  Cover
HDD ModuleFDD Connector
DISASSEMBLY FLOWCHART OF TM730
DIMMM odem  B oard
Ax1
CD-ROM/DVD
RO M  M oduleHDD Cover
Bx1
CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM
FPC CableHDD Connector
CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM
Drive
HDD
DIMM Cover
FDD M odule
FDD  Bracket
Ax1
M a in  U n it
(see next page)
FDD 
						

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A Screw M2 X L4 (Black)
B Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black)
C Screw M2.5 X L10 ((Black)
D Screw M2.5 X L3.5 (Black)
E Screw M2 X L4 (Silver)
Main Unit
M iddle Cover
LC D M odule
Upper Case
Touchpad
Heatsink Plate
CPU Heatsink
CPU
RTC Battery
M ainboard
FanDC-DC
Charger B oard
PCMCIA SocketM odem  Cable
Bx5 for 15
Bx3 for 13.3/
14.1
LC D Bezel
Speaker Module
Inverter Board
LC D Bracket
LED  B oard
M icrophone
Left & Right
Hinges
Left & Right
Hinge Caps
M iddle H inge Cap
K eyboard
Touchpad
Cable
Cx4
Bx4
Bx2
Dx3
Ax2
Bx2
Ax2
Bx6
Touchpad Fram e
Dx1
Cx4,
Bx2
Ex4
Ax4
Lower C ase
Dx4 
						

							Chapter 341
Removing the Battery Pack
1.
Push the battery release button inward.
2.
Slide the battery pack out from the main unit.
 
 
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Removing the External  DIMM Module
1.
Remove the screw of the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.
2.
Use two flat-bladed screw drivers to push out the latches on either side of the DIMM socket and remove 
the DIMM memory.
   
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Removing the External Modem Combo Card
1.
Remove the screw holding the modem cover.
2.
Use two flat-bladed screw drivers to push out the latches on either side of the modem socket.
3.
Remove the modem board from the mainboard.
4.
Disconnect the modem power cable from the modem board.
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							44Chapter 3
Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module
1.
Push the CD-ROM module release button inward.
2.
Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit.
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