Aspire Digital 8530 Bedienungsanleitung

Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 SeriesService Guide

XTable of Contents

90 Chapter 319. Disconnect the Media console cable from LEDB1 on the main board.

Chapter 3 9120. Disconnect the power cable from DC1 connector on the main board.21. Disconnect the speaker cable from REAR1 connector on the main boar

92 Chapter 322. Remove the thirteen screws (A) from the bottom panel. 23. Turn the unit over and remove the three screws (A) from the top panel. Ste

Chapter 3 9324. Gently remove the upper case from the lower case. CAUTION: Remember to release the power cable from the hole on the upper case before

94 Chapter 312. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 74.13. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page 78.14. See “Removing the CPU” on page 80.15. See

Chapter 3 95Removing the Fingerprint Board1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.3. See “Removin

96 Chapter 314. See “Removing the CPU” on page 80.15. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 84.16. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case”

Chapter 3 97Removing the Touchpad Board1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.3. See “Removing t

98 Chapter 314. See “Removing the CPU” on page 80.15. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 84.16. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case”

Chapter 3 9918. Remove the mylar tape from the touchpad board.19. Carefully pry loose and remove the touchpad board. WARNING:The touchpad board is glu

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:PlatformFor Aspire 8730/8730Z SeriesIntel® Centrino® 2 processor technology

100 Chapter 3Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.3. See “Removing th

Chapter 3 10118. Remove the two screw (B) securing the modem card.19. Lift the modem board to remove it from the main board. Removing the Main Board1.

102 Chapter 311. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.12. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 74.13. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page

Chapter 3 10320. Remove the one screw (B) securing the main board in place. 21. Carefully remove the main board. Removing the Speaker Module1. See “Re

104 Chapter 311. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.12. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 74.13. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page

Chapter 3 10521. Remove the speaker module from the upper case. Removing the Subwoofer1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing t

106 Chapter 319. Remove the two screws (B) securing the subwoofer to the lower case.20. Remove the subwoofer from the lower case.Removing the USB Boar

Chapter 3 10711. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.12. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 74.13. See “Removing the Heatsink Module” on page

108 Chapter 321. Remove the USB board module from the lower case.

Chapter 3 109 LCD Module Disassembly ProcessLCD Module Disassembly FlowchartScrew ListItem Screw Color Part No.C M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736E M2 x L3

2 Chapter 1Storage subsystem• 2.5" hard disk drive• Optical drive options:•Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*•DVD-Super Multi doub

110 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Bezel1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.3. See “Removing the E

Chapter 3 11112. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel. Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets1. See “Removi

112 Chapter 311. Disconnect the cable from the web camera. 12. Remove the five screws (C) securing the LCD module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque1~

Chapter 3 11313. Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover. Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on

114 Chapter 313. Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel.

Chapter 3 11514. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel.

116 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Brackets1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.3. See “Removing th

Chapter 3 11711. See “Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable” on page 113.12. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 111.13. Releas

118 Chapter 3 NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it.Removing the Web Camera1. See “Removing the Battery Pa

Chapter 4 119Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

Chapter 1 3• Modem (RJ-11) port• DC-in jack for AC adapterEnvironment• Temperature:•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C• Humidity

120 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write

Chapter 4 121q External keyboardIf any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory CheckMemor

122 Chapter 4Check the Power AdapterUnplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter c

Chapter 4 123Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In

124 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely c

Chapter 4 125Index of Error MessagesError Code ListError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2

126 Chapter 4System timer error RTC batteryRun BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.System boardReal time clock error RTC

Chapter 4 127Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceNo beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (batte

128 Chapter 4Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h

Chapter 4 1293Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values42h Initialize interrupt vectors45h POST devi

4 Chapter 1System Block DiagramFor Aspire 8730/8730Z Series:

130 Chapter 482h Detect and install external RS232 ports83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers84h Detect and install external parallel ports85h Initial

Chapter 4 131B9h Prepare BootBAh Initialize DMI parametersBBh Initialize PnP Option ROMsBCh Clear parity checkersBDh Display MultiBoot menuBEh Clear s

132 Chapter 4F5h Boot to Mini DOSF6h Clear Huge SegmentF7h Boot to Full DOSCode Beeps

Chapter 4 133Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too dark

134 Chapter 4The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 121. Hold and press the pow

Chapter 4 135The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 35.Hard disk connection boardHard disk driveSystem b

136 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 138.Modem-Relate

Chapter 4 137Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defe

138 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whe

Chapter 5 139MotherboardJumper and Connector LocationsChapter 5

Chapter 1 5For Aspire 8530 Series:

140 Chapter 5

Chapter 5 141Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryThis section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recover

142 Chapter 5Gap name in Aspire 8530 Series is G50Steps for Clearing BIOS Password CheckIf users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Pa

Chapter 5 143BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot Block:BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the syste

144 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 145This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of 8730/8730Z/8530 Series. Refer to this chapter

146 Chapter 6Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 147Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series FRU ListCategory No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No.ACCESSORYREMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RC804V-B E

148 Chapter 6CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM-01119-001 55.AR501.005MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3VFX.22500.022CablesLAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.002ME

Chapter 6 149POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27.01518.761Case/Cover/Bracket/AssemblyLOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&FAN BRACKET&SPEAKER FOR TV60.AQE0

6 Chapter 1Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.Front ViewIcon Item Description1 Acer

150 Chapter 6CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2.26G 3M 1066 25WKC.84001.DPPCPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA 2.4G 1066 25W 3MKC.86001.DPPCPU INTEL CORE2DUAL

Chapter 6 151HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LFKH.12007.014HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE ST9120817AS LFKH.12001.032HDD 120GB

152 Chapter 6KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E89KS NORWEGIAN (ASPIRE BLACK)KB.INT00.455KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E88KS KOREAN (ASPIRE BLACK)KB.INT00.457KE

Chapter 6 153MAINBOARDMAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATAMB.AQ201.001MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 ICH9 LF FOR M

Appendix A 154Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 SeriesModel RO CountryAcer Part noDescription CPU LCDDIMM 1DIMM2HDD 1 (GB)ODDWireless LANBluetoothVOIP PhoneAS573

155 Appendix AAS5730Z-322G16MnPA USA LX.AUG0X.012AS5730Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATUS1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_EN33PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2GBII6N N160GB5

Appendix A 156AS5730Z-322G16MnPA ACLA-PortugueseLX.AUG0X.005AS5730Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATXC1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_HG_XC21PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2GBI

157 Appendix AAS5730Z-323G25MnPA Canada LX.AUE0X.18AS5730Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATCA2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_FR32PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2GBII6

Appendix A 158AS5730Z-323G25MnPA USA LX.AUE0X.102AS5730Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATUS1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN34PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2GBII6SO

159 Appendix AAS5730Z-323G25MnPA ACLA-PortugueseLX.AUE0X.099AS5730Z-323G25Mn EM VHP32ATXC2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21PMDT3200N15.4WX

Chapter 1 7Closed Front View8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device wh

Appendix A 160AS5730Z-323G25MnPA ACLA-SpanishLX.AUE0X.093AS5730Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATEA1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES21PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO

161 Appendix AAS5730Z-323G32MnEMEA Czech LX.AUE0X.024AS5730Z-323G32Mn VHP32ATCZ2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_SK11PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2GBI

Appendix A 162AS5730Z-323G32MnAAP Indonesia LX.AUE0X.087AS5730Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATID1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ID21PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2

163 Appendix AAS5730Z-323G32MnEMEA Eastern EuropeLX.AUE0X.020AS5730Z-323G32Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_RU21PMDT3200N15.4WXGA

Appendix A 164AS5730Z-323G25MnAAP Malaysia LX.AUE0X.080AS5730Z-323G25Mn VHP32ATMY1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN13PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2G

165 Appendix AAS5730Z-323G32MnEMEA Greece LX.AUE0X.013AS5730Z-323G32Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EL22PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO2GB

Appendix A 166AS5730Z-323G32MnEMEA Middle EastLX.AUE0X.009AS5730Z-323G32Mn EM VHP32ATME2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_AR13PMDT3200N15.4WXGA

167 Appendix AAS5730Z-323G32MnEMEA Switzerland LX.AUE0X.002AS5730Z-323G32Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_IT42PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8

Appendix A 168AS5730Z-322G16MnEMEA Belgium LX.AUE0X.069AS5730Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATBE1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NL13PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO1GB

169 Appendix AAS5730Z-322G16MnEMEA Eastern EuropeLX.AUE0X.062AS5730Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENG1PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG

8 Chapter 1Left View# Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.

Appendix A 170AS5730Z-322G16MnEMEA Hungary LX.AUE0X.055AS5730Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATHU1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_HU11PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO1GB

171 Appendix AAS5730Z-322G16MnEMEA Italy LX.AUE0X.048AS5730Z-322G16Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_IT12PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG8SO1GBII

Appendix A 172AS5730Z-322G16MnEMEA Middle EastLX.AUE0X.042AS5730Z-322G16Mn EM VHP32ATME6 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN15PMDT3200N15.4WXGAG

173 Appendix AAS5330-571G12MnAAP Thailand LX.ASJ0Y.020AS5330-571G12Mn EM VHB32ATTH1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_TH22CM575N15.4WXGAG8SO1GBII

Appendix A 174AS5330-571G12MnPA USA LX.ASJ0Y.030AS5330-571G12Mn VHB32ATUS1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN32CM575N15.4WXGAG8SO1GBII6N N120GB

175 Appendix AAS5330-571G12MnPA ACLA-SpanishLX.ASJ0Y.023AS5330-571G12Mn EM VHB32ATEA1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES22CM575N15.4WXGAG8SO1GB

Appendix A 176AS5330-571G12MnAAP India LX.ASJ0Y.012AS5330-571G12Mn VHB32ATIN1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12CM575N15.4WXGAG8SO1GBII6N N12

177 Appendix AAS5330-571G12MnAAP Malaysia LX.ASJ0Y.004AS5330-571G12Mn VHB32ATMY1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN13CM575N15.4WXGAG8SO1GBII6N

Appendix A 178

Appendix B 179This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

Chapter 1 9Right ViewRear ViewIcon Item Description1 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 Optical drive Internal o

180 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® Vista Environment TestItem SpecificationCRT Port TestCRT Monitor Acer 211c 21”, ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19”

Appendix B 181PCMCIA TestLAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTXStorage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Inter

182 Appendix B

Appendix C 183This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

184 Appendix C

185AAFLASH Utility 48Antennas 116Audio 32BBattery Pack 54BIOS 28vendor 28Version 28BIOS Utility 37–48Navigating 38Onboard Device Configuration 43Secur

186Memory Check 121Model Definition 154Modem Board 100Motherboard 139NNotebook Managerhotkey 15num lockon indicator 11OOnline Support Information 183P

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series service guide.Date Chapter Updates

10 Chapter 1Bottom ViewIcon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.3 Batte

Chapter 1 11IndicatorsThe computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is

12 Chapter 1Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.• Move your finger acr

Chapter 1 13Using the KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special ke

14 Chapter 1Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone, this key has the sa

Chapter 1 15Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output a

16 Chapter 1Special Key (only for certain models)You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your

Chapter 1 17Acer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new

18 Chapter 1Empowering Technology passwordYou must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Man

Chapter 1 19Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models)Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby

IIICopyrightCopyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, store

20 Chapter 1Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To

Chapter 1 21Battery status1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management

22 Chapter 1If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the Master Password to decrypt the

Chapter 1 23•Back up factory default to CD/DVD•Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD•Create user backup•Manage user backups• Restore:•Restore sys

24 Chapter 1Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot opti

Chapter 1 25Windows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quick

26 Chapter 1Using the System UtilitiesAcer GridVista (dual-display compatible)NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dua

Chapter 1 27NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

28 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorThrottling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 COS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C Item S

Chapter 1 29 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On a

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

30 Chapter 1Wireless Module 802.11b/g/nItem SpecificationChipset Aspire 8730/8730Z: Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wirele

Chapter 1 31Optical Disc DriveItem SpecificationVendor & model name TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LFPIONEER SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD

32 Chapter 1Blu-Ray Disc DriveItem SpecificationVendor & model name SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 2X BC-5500S LFPerformance SpecificationWith CD Di

Chapter 1 33Mono or Stereo StereoResolution 18 bit stereo full duplexCompatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 contentSampling r

34 Chapter 1 Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Aspire 8730/8730Z: Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGNA

Chapter 1 35Temperature Range( C)OperatingStorage (shipping)0 to +50-40 to +60AC AdaptorItem SpecificationInput 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/Output 19V 4.

36 Chapter 1

Chapter 2 37BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

38 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are five menu options: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:• To choose

Chapter 2 39InformationThe Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.NOTE: The system information is subject to diff

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

40 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.Aspire 8730/873

Chapter 2 41The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

42 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.NOTE: Please refer to

Chapter 2 43The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

44 Chapter 2Removing a PasswordFollow these steps:1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

Chapter 2 45If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.If the new password

46 Chapter 2BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette dri

Chapter 2 47ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility.The table b

48 Chapter 2BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:• New versions of system programs• New features or

Chapter 2 49Remove HDD PasswordThis section provide you with a method of removing HDD password:Remove HDD Password:• If you key in wrong HDD password

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50 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 51This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly

52 Chapter 3General InformationPre-disassembly InstructionsBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Tu

Chapter 3 53External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly FlowchartThe flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the ent

54 Chapter 3Removing the Battery Pack1. Turn base unit over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery relea

Chapter 3 55Removing the SD dummy card1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.2. Pull it out from the slot.

56 Chapter 3Removing the ExpressCard dummy card1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.Removing th

Chapter 3 572. Remove the nine captive screws securing the lower cover. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Remo

58 Chapter 3Removing the DIMM 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56..3. Push out the latches on b

Chapter 3 593. Remove the antenna cable from the board. 4. For Aspire 8730/8730Z Series, remove the one screw (B) securing the board to the system. St

VIITable of ContentsSystem Specifications 1Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 Chapter 35. For Aspire 8530 Series, release the two latch securing the board to the system by pushing it in the direction of the arrows. 6. Remove

Chapter 3 61Removing the WLAN Board Modules1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56.3. “Removing the

62 Chapter 3NOTE: There are 2 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module. The Black antenna cable is connected to the J3 connector and the Whit

Chapter 3 637. For Aspire 8530 Series, move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws (B) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN b

64 Chapter 3NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1

Chapter 3 654. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector. 5. Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay

66 Chapter 36. Remove the four screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. Removing the Hard Disk Driv

Chapter 3 672. Remove the two captive screws securing the hard disk drive cover.

68 Chapter 33. Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module. 4. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector. Step Size (Q

Chapter 3 695. Lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay.NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it

VIIITable of ContentsMain Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Main Unit Disass

70 Chapter 34. Use a screw driver to push out the locker bracket of the optical drive module.5. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay.

Chapter 3 716. Remove the one screw (B) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step Size (Qua

72 Chapter 3Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMain Unit Disassembly FlowchartScrew ListItem Screw Color Part No.A M2 x L4 Black 86.00E34.738B M2 x L4 Silve

Chapter 3 73Removing the Middle Cover1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle c

74 Chapter 3Removing the Keyboard1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.3. Push up on the four la

Chapter 3 755. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the Power Board1. See “Removing the Battery Pack”

76 Chapter 33. Remove the one screw (B) securing the power board to the upper case. 4. Release the power board from the latch and turn it over.Step Si

Chapter 3 775. Disconnect the power board cable from PWCN1 connector on the system to remove it.

78 Chapter 3Removing the Heatsink ModuleNOTE: There are two version of heatsink module. For this section, we are going to use the discrete model. The

Chapter 3 794. Remove the eight screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown. NOTE: The green VGA board in Aspire 8730/8730Z Series is made

IXTable of ContentsTest Compatible Components 179Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

80 Chapter 3Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 8730/8730Z Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 8530 Series uses the AMD® processor. But the proce

Chapter 3 815. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown.

82 Chapter 3Removing the Discrete Board Module (For Discrete Models Only)NOTE: Aspire 8730/8730Z Series uses the NVdia board, while Aspire 8530 Series

Chapter 3 835. Remove the discrete board module from the system.Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm

84 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.3. See “Removing the E

Chapter 3 8510. Turn over the system and remove the mylar covering the LCD cable connector.11. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board.

86 Chapter 312. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches. 13. Disconnect the microphone ca

Chapter 3 8714. Remove the two screws (A) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. 15. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit. NOT

88 Chapter 310. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2” on page 66.11. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.12. See “Removing the Keyboard”

Chapter 3 8917. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from FP2 on the main board. 18. Disconnect the E-key cable from EKCN1 on the main board.