Acer Travelmate 7730a Service Guide

Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components121
To replace the system board:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system 
board by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 
57.
3Remove the graphics card by following the steps in “Replacing the graphics card” 
on page 61.
4Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard 
drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the...

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12Remove the screws securing the old system board to the notebook.
13Remove the system board from the notebook.
14Turn the system board so the bottom is facing up.
15Remove the cooling assembly from the system board by following the steps in 
“Replacing the cooling assembly” on page 124.
16Remove the processor from the old system board and install it on the new system 
board by following the steps in “Replacing the processor” on page 129.
17Replace the cooling...

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28If the notebook has wireless networking built in, reconnect the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67.
29Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 
wireless card” on page 67. 

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Replacing the cooling assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
❑X-23-7762 thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-bottom)
2 black M2.5×5 
(Keyboard cover)
1 black M2.5×8 
(Keyboard plate)
4 black M2.5×4 (Palm 
Rest-top)
2 black M2.5×3 (Palm 
rest-bottom)
4 chrome M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-top)
1 black...

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To replace the cooling assembly:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system 
board by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 
57.
3Remove the graphics card by following the steps in “Replacing the graphics card” 
on page 61.
4Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard 
drive” on page 64 and “Replacing...

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14Remove the screws as shown and loosen the captive screws that secure the cooling 
assembly to the system board.
Caution: When loosening or removing the cooling assembly’s screws in 
the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order.
15Remove the old cooling assembly.
16Remove any thermal grease residue from the processor using a soft cloth and 
isopropyl alcohol.
17Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the CPU die....

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18Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the new cooling assembly and other 
components as shown.
19Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook.
20Tighten the captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the system board. 
Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to each screw and tighten the screws in 
numerical order (start with 1, then 2, then 3).
Caution: When tightening the cooling assembly’s screws into the 
numbered holes, tighten them in...

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22Replace the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the system 
board” on page 120.
23Replace the modem by following the instructions in “Replacing the modem” on 
page 117.
24Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 
96.
25Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” 
on page 84.
26Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 
80....

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Replacing the processor
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
❑X-23-7762 thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-bottom)
2 black M2.5×5 
(Keyboard cover)
1 black M2.5×8 
(Keyboard plate)
4 black M2.5×4 (Palm 
Rest-top)
2 black M2.5×3 (Palm 
rest-bottom)
4 chrome M2.5×6.5 
(Hinge-top)
1 black M2.5×3...

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To replace the processor:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system 
board by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 
57.
3Remove the graphics card by following the steps in “Replacing the graphics card” 
on page 61.
4Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard 
drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the...