Acer Travelmate 7730a Service Guide
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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 secondary hard drive” on page 73. 5If the notebook has wireless networking built in, remove the wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67. 6Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78. 7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 80. 8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 84. 9Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96. 10Remove the modem by following the instructions in “Replacing the modem” on page 117. 11Disconnect the Bluetooth and Express Card cables. Use a scribe or other non- marring tool to gently push the plugs out of the connectors. Bluetooth card connector Express Card cable connector
122Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components 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 assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page 124. 18Insert the new system board into the notebook. 19Replace the screws removed in Step 12. 20Connect the Bluetooth and Express Card cables. 21Replace the modem by following the instructions in “Replacing the modem” on page 117. 22Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96. 23Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 84. 24Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 80. 25Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78. 26Replace the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73. 27Replace the graphics card by following the steps in “Replacing the graphics card” on page 61. Screw Screw
Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components123 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.
124Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components 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 M2.5×3 (Modem)2 black M2.5×6.5 (System board) 4 black M2.5×8 (graphics card) 2 chrome M2×3 (IEEE 802.11 wireless card) 2 black M2.5×6.5 (Cooling assembly) 3 black M2.5×5 (Palm rest-bottom)16 black M2.5×6.5 (Palm rest-bottom)
Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components125 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 the secondary hard drive” on page 73. 5If the notebook has wireless networking built in, remove the wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67. 6Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78. 7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 80. 8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 84. 9Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96. 10Remove the modem by following the instructions in “Replacing the modem” on page 117. 11Remove the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the system board” on page 120. 12Turn the system board so the bottom is facing up. 13Disconnect the fan from the system board. Use a scribe or other non-marring tool to gently push the plugs out of the connectors. Fan connector
126Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components 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. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screwRemovable screw
Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components127 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 numerical order. 21Replace the other cooling assembly screws removed in Step 14. Thermal grease Thermal grease Thermal pad
128Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components 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. 27Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78. 28Replace the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73. 29Replace the graphics card by following the steps in “Replacing the graphics card” on page 61. 30If 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. 31Replace the wireless bay cover by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67.
Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components129 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 (Modem)2 black M2.5×6.5 (System board) 4 black M2.5×8 (graphics card) 2 chrome M2×3 (IEEE 802.11 wireless card) 2 black M2.5×6.5 (Cooling assembly) 3 black M2.5×5 (Palm rest-bottom)16 black M2.5×6.5 (Palm rest-bottom)
130Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components 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 secondary hard drive” on page 73. 5If the notebook has wireless networking built in, remove the wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67. 6Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78. 7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 80. 8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 84. 9Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 96. 10Remove the modem by following the instructions in “Replacing the modem” on page 117. 11Remove the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the system board” on page 120. 12Turn the system board so the bottom is facing up. 13Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page 124. 14Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw 1/2-turn counter- clockwise.