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Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z SeriesService Guide

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90 Chapter 320. Remove the speaker module from the upper case. Removing the Launch Board1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing

Chapter 3 9119. Remove the two screws (2 x A) securing the launch board module. 20. Remove the launch board module from the upper case. Removing the F

92 Chapter 38. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on p

Chapter 3 9320. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the fingerprint board.21. Remove the four screws (A) securing the bracket to the upper case. 22.

94 Chapter 323. Remove the fingerprint board module. 24. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to th

Chapter 3 9510. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.11. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.12. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 74.13

96 Chapter 322. Disconnect the audio cable from the AUDIOCN1 connector on the main board. 23. Disconnect the DC cable from the DC1 connector on the ma

Chapter 3 9725. Carefully remove the main board. Removing the USB Board Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the SD du

98 Chapter 319. Remove the one screw (A) securing the USB board module to the lower case. 20. Remove the USB board module from the lower case.Removing

Chapter 3 9918. Disconnect the cable from the audio board module and remove it from the subwoofer (the cable is glued to the subwoofer). 19. Release t

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:PlatformIntel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:K Intel® Core™2

100 Chapter 3Removing the Subwoofer and the Bluetooth Modules1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page

Chapter 3 10120. Remove the bluetooth module from the lower case.

102 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly ProcessLCD Module Disassembly FlowchartScrew ListItem Screw Color Part No.B M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536C M2 x L3

Chapter 3 103Removing the LCD Bezel1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.3. See “Removing the DIM

104 Chapter 3 WARNING:Be careful when trying to lift up the LCD bezel. The top of the LCD bezel is glued to the LCD module.12. Disconnect the micropho

Chapter 3 1058. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 79.9. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 103.10. Disconnect the cable from the web camera. 11.

106 Chapter 313. Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover. Removing the FPC Cable1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Rem

Chapter 3 10712. Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel. 13. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel. Removing the

108 Chapter 32. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 7

Chapter 3 10910. Remove the tapes together holding the antenna in place. 11. Remove the antenna cables from the back cover. NOTE: There is no need t

2 Chapter 1AudioK Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low-frequency effectsK S/PDIF

110 Chapter 39. Remove the Web camera from the back cover.

Chapter 4 111Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

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

Chapter 4 113K External keyboardIf any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory checkMemor

114 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 115Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In

116 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 117Index of Error MessagesError Code ListError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2

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

Chapter 4 119Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceNo beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (batte

Chapter 1 3jNon-operating: 20% to 80%NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models"NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference o

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

Chapter 4 1213Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values42h Initialize interrupt vectors45h POST devi

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

Chapter 4 123B9h Prepare BootBAh Initialize DMI parametersBBh Initialize PnP Option ROMsBCh Clear parity checkersBDh Display MultiBoot menuBEh Clear s

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

Chapter 4 125Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too dark

126 Chapter 4The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 113. Hold and press the pow

Chapter 4 127The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 37.Hard disk connection boardHard disk driveSystem b

128 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 130.Touchpad doe

Chapter 4 129Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defe

4 Chapter 1System Block Diagram

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

Chapter 5 131Top and Bottom ViewJumper and Connector LocationsChapter 5

132 Chapter 5

Chapter 5 133Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryThis section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recover

134 Chapter 5BIOS 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

Chapter 6 135This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series. Refer to this chapte

136 Chapter 6Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 137

138 Chapter 6Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series FRU ListCategory No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No.ACCESSORYREMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RC804V-B

Chapter 6 139TV TUNCER DVB-T MINI TT-1260DA TU.23100.015CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM-01119-001 55.AR501.005MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3VFX.22500

Chapter 1 5Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.Front ViewIcon Item Description1 Acer

140 Chapter 6POWER CORD 7A 250V 2PIN KOREA 27.01518.531POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27.01518.761Case/Cover/Bracket/AssemblyLOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE

Chapter 6 141CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2.26G 3M 1066 25WKC.84001.DPPCPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA 2.4G 1066 25W 3MKC.86001.DPPCPU INTEL CORE2DUAL

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

Chapter 6 143KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E89KS NORWEGIAN (ASPIRE BLACK)KB.INT00.455KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E88KS KOREAN (ASPIRE BLACK)KB.INT00.457KE

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

Chapter 6 145

Appendix A 146Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z SeriesModel RO CountryAcer Part noDescriptionCPU LCDDIMM 1DIMM2HDD 1 (GB)ODDWireless LANBluetoothVOIP PhoneAS505

147 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiPA USA/Canada - Canadian FrenchLX.AV30J.001AS5051AWXMi MCECF UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5SO51

Appendix A 148AS5051AWXMiAAP Thailand LX.AV305.004AS5051AWXMi XPHTH2 UMAC 1*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KNSM8XABT_

149 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiTWN GCTWN LX.AV305.012AS5051AWXMi XPHTC1 UMAC 1*512/120/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5N N120GB5.4KNSM8XABT_

6 Chapter 19 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.10 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and ri

Appendix A 150AS5051AWXMiAAP Thailand LX.AV30J.017AS5051AWXMi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO1GBII6N N120GB5.4KNSM8XABT_ATH

151 Appendix AAS5052WXMiAAP Thailand LX.AV30J.009AS5052WXMi MCETH1 UMAC 1*1G/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50N14.1WXGAGSO1GBII6N N120GB5.4KNSM8XABT_ATH54

Appendix A 152AS5051ANWXMiAAP Philippines LX.AV30C.011AS5051ANWXMi LINPUSPH1 UMAC 1*512/60/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5N N60GB5.4KNSM

153 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA Eastern EuropeLX.AV30J.030AS5051AWXMi MCECS5 UMAC 2*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII6SO512MBII6N100GB5.4

Appendix A 154AS5051AWXMiEMEA Slovenia/CroatiaLX.AV30J.037AS5051AWXMi MCESI1 UMAC 2*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII6SO512MBII6N100GB5

155 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA France LX.AV30J.026AS5051AWXMi MCEWFR11W UMAC 2*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII6SO512MBII6N100GB5.4KNSM

Appendix A 156AS5051AWXMiEMEA Holland LX.AV305.020AS5051AWXMi XPHNL1 UMAC 2*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII6SO512MBII6N100GB5.4KNSM8X

157 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA South AfricaLX.AV305.017AS5051AWXMi XPHSA1 UMAC 2*512/100/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII6SO512MBII6N100GB5.4KN

Appendix A 158AS5052WXMiPA USA/Canada - Canadian FrenchLX.AV30J.021AS5052WXMi MCEUS UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5SO512M

159 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA Russia LX.AV30J.052AS5051AWXMi MCERU9 UMAC 1*512/100/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_VP_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII6N N100GB5.4KNSM8

Chapter 1 7Closed Front ViewIcon Item Description1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models). 2

Appendix A 160AS5051ANWXMiEMEA Middle EastLX.AV30C.020AS5051ANWXMi LINPUSAR7 UMAC 1*512/60/BT/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII5N N60GB5.4KNSM8

161 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA Switzerland LX.AV30J.060AS5051AWXMi MCESW8 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5

Appendix A 162AS5051AWXMiEMEA Holland LX.AV30J.069AS5051AWXMi MCENL6 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KNSM8X

163 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA Eastern EuropeLX.AV30J.068AS5051AWXMi MCEPL7 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4

Appendix A 164AS5051AWXMiEMEA Germany LX.AV305.057AS5051AWXMi XPHDE7 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KNSM8X

165 Appendix AAS5051AWXMiEMEA Greece LX.AV305.054AS5051AWXMi XPHEL1 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KNSM8XA

Appendix A 166AS5051AWXMiEMEA Russia LX.AV305.049AS5051AWXMi XPHRU2 UMAC 2*512/120/6L/5R_bg_0.3C_ANATMK36N14.1WXGASO512MBII5SO512MBII5N120GB5.4KNSM8XA

167 Appendix AAS5052NWXMiAAP India LX.AV30C.026AS5052NWXMi LINPUSIL1 UMAC 1*512/80/BT/6L/5R/CB_bg_0.3C_ANATTL50N14.1WXGAGSO512MBII5N N80GB5.4KNSM8XABT

Appendix A 168

Appendix B 169This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

8 Chapter 1Left ViewRight View# Icon Item Description1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 Acer EasyPort

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

Appendix B 171PCMCIA TestLAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTXStorage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Inter

172 Appendix B

Appendix C 173This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

174 Appendix C

175AAFLASH Utility 51Antennas 108Audio 35BBattery Pack 60BIOS 31vendor 31Version 31BIOS Utility 39–51Navigating 40Onboard Device Configuration 45Secur

176media accesson indicator 12Memory Check 113Model Definition 146Modem Board 65NNotebook Managerhotkey 17num lockon indicator 12OOnline Support Infor

Chapter 1 9Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out d

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series service guide.Date Chapter Updates

10 Chapter 1Rear View# Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after pr

Chapter 1 11Bottom ViewIcon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2 Battery release latchReleases the battery for remo

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

Chapter 1 13Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader.

14 Chapter 1K Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons ar

Chapter 1 15Using the KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special ke

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

Chapter 1 17Hot KeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output a

18 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 19Acer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new

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

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

Chapter 1 21Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models)Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby

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

Chapter 1 23Battery status1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management

24 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 25jBack up factory default to CD/DVDjBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVDjCreate user backupjManage user backupsK Restore:jRestore sys

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

Chapter 1 27Windows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quick

28 Chapter 1Using the System UtilitiesAcer Bio-Protection (only for certain models)Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerp

Chapter 1 29Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.To enable the dual monitor feature of the n

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

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

Chapter 1 31Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorThrottling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 COS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C Item S

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

Chapter 1 33Connector type USBWireless Module 802.11b/gItem SpecificationChipset WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 M

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

Chapter 1 35Audio InterfaceItem SpecificationAudio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411Audio onboard or optional

36 Chapter 1 Total number of keypads 84-/85-keyWindows logo key YesInternal & external keyboard work simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB po

Chapter 1 37System Power ManagementACPI mode Power ManagementMech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.Soft Off (G2/S5) OS in

38 Chapter 1

Chapter 2 39BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

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

40 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:K T

Chapter 2 41InformationThe Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.NOTE: The system information is subject to diff

42 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.NOTE: The scree

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

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

Chapter 2 45The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

46 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 47If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.If the new password

48 Chapter 2IntelThe Intel screen allows the user to set the Legacy OS Boot, CPU, MCH, ICH and ACPI Control Sub-Menu and the Video Repost. The table b

Chapter 2 49BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette dri

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

Chapter 2 51BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:K New versions of system programsK New features or

52 Chapter 2Remove HDD/BIOS UtilityThis section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:Remove HDD Password:K If you key in wrong HDD password for t

Chapter 2 53Remove BIOS Password:K If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the imag

54 Chapter 2K If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE1.Key in “bios_pw 14452 0”2. Choose one upper-case stringK Reb

Chapter 2 55

56 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 57This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly

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

Chapter 3 59External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly FlowchartThe flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the ent

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

60 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 61Removing the SD dummy card1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.2. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the ExpressCard dumm

62 Chapter 32. Pull it out from the slot.Removing the Lower Cover1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. Remove the six captive screws and th

Chapter 3 634. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Removing the DIMM 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the Lower

64 Chapter 33. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. NOTE: There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module. The Black anten

Chapter 3 653. Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV tuner board and remove the one screw (A) to release the board. 4. Detach the TV tuner board fr

66 Chapter 35. Lift the modem board from the system. 6. Disconnect the cable from the modem board.Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing

Chapter 3 674. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector. 5. Use the plastic tab to lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.3. See “Re

Chapter 3 697. Use a pin and push it inside the emergency eject hole to eject the odd drive tray.8. Carefully pull out the odd drive tray until the pa

VIIITable of ContentsRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Removing the Optical Drive M

70 Chapter 310. Remove the two screws (C) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step Size (Q

Chapter 3 71Main Unit Disassembly ProcessMain Unit Disassembly FlowchartScrew ListItem Screw Color Part No.A M2 x L4 Black 86.00E13.524B M2.5 x L6 Bla

72 Chapter 3Removing the Keyboard1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard

Chapter 3 734. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the Middle Cover1. See “Removing the Battery Pack”

74 Chapter 33. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. Removing the Power Board1. See “Removing

Chapter 3 754. Remove the one screw (A) securing the Power Board to the upper case. 5. Release the Power Board from the latches and remove the Power B

76 Chapter 34. Lift the heatsink fan module and disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board. 5. Carefully lift up the heatsink fan modul

Chapter 3 775. Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system.Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing th

78 Chapter 36. 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. Rem

Chapter 3 796. Remove the VGA board from the main board.Removing the LCD Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the SD d

IXTable of ContentsModel Definition and Configuration 146Test Compatible Components 169Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . .

80 Chapter 312. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches. 13. Disconnect the LCD cable con

Chapter 3 8115. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable shoul

82 Chapter 319. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the FP1 connector on the main board.20. Disconnect the launch board cable from the LAUNCH1 conne

Chapter 3 8321. Disconnect the power cable from the PWRCN1 connector on the main board. 22. Disconnect the media board cable from the MEDIA1 connector

84 Chapter 323. Disconnect the E-key connector from the main board. 24. Disconnect the speaker cable from the INTSPK1 connector on the main board.

Chapter 3 8525. Remove the eleven screws (11 x B) from the bottom panel. 26. Turn the unit over and remove the 5 screws (2 x B, 3 x A) from the top

86 Chapter 35. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 63.6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on

Chapter 3 8721. Disconnect the cable from the media board to remove the board from the upper case. Removing the E-key Board1. See “Removing the Batter

88 Chapter 318. Disconnect the cable from the E-key board. 19. Remove the three screws (3 x A) securing the E-key board. 20. Remove the E-key board fr

Chapter 3 89Removing the Speaker Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.3. See “Removing t