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Aspire Digital 8530 User's Manual

1. A 2 Stores _ DN aE GewBollg B2h POST done prepare to boot operating system 130 Chapter 4 Bh B Option Bh _ rere tone _ B Fm Gk POST Ero Manager gm Fc CG notebook dockng opiona _ C ni cocking lt CG eck Cora CO p Initialize the chipset E O Ep Ep Ep Saw Boot BK Em FE taze _ Em aie Ru Time Gok n n ManagementMode Chapter 4 131 132 4 LCD Related Symptoms LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed Indicator Related Symptoms Indicator incorrectly remains off or on but system runs correctly Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default Setti
2. 53 Removing the Battery Pack 54 Removing the SD dummy card 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 56 Removing the Lower Cover 56 Removing the DIMM 58 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules 58 Removing the WLAN Board Modules 61 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 64 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 66 Removing the Optical Drive Module 69 VII Table of Contents Unit Disassembly Process 72 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 72 Removing the Middle 73 Removing the Keyboard 74 Removing the Power Board 75 Removing the Heatsink Module 78 REMOVING the CPU uos asus S RES quil aee Bear xc cad 80 Removing the Discrete Board Module For Discrete Models Only 82 Removing the LCD 84 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower 87 Remo
3. Locations Motherboard Chapter 5 139 140 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Aspire 8730 8730Z Series provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Gap Open Normal Short Clearing Password Check HW Gap position M B space Gap name in Aspire 8730 8730Z Series is G35 G35 Chapter 5 141 Gap name in Aspire 8530 Series is G50 0092 gt i VAT imita q m i G50 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password Supervisor Password and or User Password for a security reason BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu However once it is necessary to bypass the password check users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps 142 Power Off a system and remove HDD AC and Battery from the machine Open the back cover of the machine and find out the HW Gap on as picture Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap Plug in AC keep the short condition on the HW Gap and press Power But
4. Chapter 3 7 For Aspire 8530 Series move the antenna away from WLAN board and remove the two screws B on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board Chapter 3 63 NOTE When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board sure the cable arranged properly Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Remove the one screw B securing the hard disk drive module 64 Chapter 3 4 Slide hard disk drive module away from connector 5 NOTE prevent damage to device avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it Chapter 3 65 6 Remove four screws D securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 66 Chapter 3 2 Remove the two captive screws securing the hard disk drive cover Chapter 3 67 68 3 Remove the screw securing hard disk drive module 570 o a 2 gt gt Oy My gt ro ga es Chapter 5 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 or placing heavy objects on top of it 6 Follow the step 6 of Removing the Hard Disk Drive
5. 1 LX AS 55330 CM57 1 15 4 SO1G 120 NSM8 WiFi J0Y 02 571G12Mn 5 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 1 VHB32ATT G8 KS H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG TH2 1 Appendix A 172 Q Q 5330 Thailand LX AS J0Y 02 0 AAP Vietnam LX AS JOY 01 9 Vietnam LX AS JOY 01 5 Canada LX AS JOY 03 4 Canada LX AS JOY 03 3 USA LX AS JOY 03 2 USA LX AS JOY 03 173 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATT H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 2 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATV N1 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 2 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATV N1 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 3 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATC A2 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATC A2 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATU 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATU 1 MC UMACE N120 N120 GB5 4 KS CM57 15 4 SO1G BII6 CM57 SO1G BII6 CM57 SO1G 5 BII6 CM57 5 CM57 5 CM57 5 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 NSM8 NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN CM57 15 4 SO1G NSM8 3rd WiFi 5 WXGA BII6 X 1x2 BGN G8 5 X 5 X 3rd WiFi 1x2
6. LEN b Abos 20 Remove the subwoofer from the lower case Removing the USB Board Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Hemoving the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 oo X UG Jo X M See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 106 Chapter 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Remove screw the USB board module to the lower case See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 See Removing the CPU on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 See Removing the Main Board on page 101 Disconnect the cable from the USB board module Chapter 3 107 21 Remove USB board module from lower case 108 Chapter 3 LCD Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE Y
7. A eani cS ea RET ste e 121 Power System Check 22 2 7 121 Touchpad i b dp aqu e iem dde 123 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 124 Ihdexor Error Messages lu uu u ul uQ A umaka aca 125 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 128 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 133 Intermittent PLODIEMS 2 ue dee ode rne a Seed eae edicere 137 Undetermined Problems 138 Jumper and Connector Locations 139 am a EAE erede aka awa saku kusqa Deae Sac des 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 141 Clearing Password 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis 143 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 145 Aspire 8730 87302 8530 Series Exploded Diagram 146 Model Definition and Configuration 154 Aspire 8730 8730Z 0590 5616 02 22252 IX ERA Eg EE RU ES 154 VIII Table of Contents Test Compatible Components 179 Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test 180 Online Support Information 183 Index 185 Table of Contents System Specifications Features Below is brief summary of th
8. N15 4 SO2G 160 5 8 3rd WiFi Portuguese GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 07 EM G8 KS VHP32ATX C2 UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_XC21 ACLA AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 5 2 160 5 8 WiFi Portuguese 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATX C1 UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_XC22 155 Appendix A PA PA 55730 2 322016 Portuguese LX AU G0X 0 05 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATX C1 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB bgn H PMDT 15 4 SO2G 3200 WXGA BII6 G8 G XC21 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G Spanish GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 04 VHP32ATE G8 A3 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB bgn H G ES21 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G Spanish GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 03 EM G8 VHP32ATE A3 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_ES22 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G Spanish GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 02 EM G8 VHP32ATE A1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_ES22 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G Spanish GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 01 VHP32ATE G8 A1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H Canada LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMB8 WiFi N EOX 1 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 5 1x2 BGN 10 VHP32ATC G8 KS 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 5
9. Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information Information Main Securit Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU 18400 2 26 GHz CPU Speed 2 26GHz IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX IDE1 Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDE1 Serial Number XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX System BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX KBC Version XX XX Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 87306 Manufacturer Name Acer UUID XXXXxXxXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX F1 t4 F9 Esc Enter F10 NOTE The system information is subject to different models This field displays the asset tag number of the system Product Name This field shows product name of the system Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system This field shows the keyboard UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier UUID is an identifier standard used in software construction standardized by the Open Software Foundation OSF as part of the Distributed Computing Environment DCE Chapter 2 39 The Main screen allows the user to the system time and date as well as enable disable boot option and recovery Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Information Securit Boot Exit System Date System Memory Extended Memor
10. inia POST values O O O O T _ O O oW POST wes O aie component O O DE Ho iin Management 11 Load alternate registers with initial POST values boot Ha nine PT Bs views Da Bm Wliaize cache beore memory ausus Hm o Programmable Controler _ 08 _ 2 77 Hm POST Manager 2 2Eh 1 3 4 3 RAM data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus 2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 30h 1 4 1 1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Sm 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager 39m _ 128 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values Ha im POSTdmeewiialon Ha vie configuration CMOS anl _ Hs isizealvdesadapsinsysem _ Hm Ho FP Initialize POST display service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP OO C Test extended memory a
11. 2 Goto the diagnostic memory in the test items 3 PressF2in the test items 4 Follow the instructions in the message window NOTE Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector A loose connection can cause an error Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem power on the computer using each of the following power sources 1 Remove the battery pack 2 the power adapter and check that power is supplied 3 Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate power supply check in the following list q Check the Power Adapter on page 122 q Check the Battery Pack on page 123 Chapter 4 121 122 3 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable See the following figure Pin 1 19 to 20 5V Pin 2 0V Ground If the voltage is not correct replace the power adapter 2 Ifthe voltage is within the range do the following q Replace the System board q If the problem is not corrected see Undetermined Problems on page 138 q If the voltage is not correct go to the next step NOTE An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect If the power on indicator does not light up check the power cord of the power adapter for corr
12. Dolby optimized surround sound system with two built in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting low frequency effects True5 1 channel surround sound output High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speakers MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 InviLink 802 11b g Draft N InviLink 802 11b g WPAN Bluetooth 2 0 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Modem 56K ITU V 92 Wake on Ring ready I O Ports ExpressCard 54 slot Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader 6 in 1 card reader SD MMC MMCplus MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port Consumer infrared CIR port RF in jack Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Line in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port 2 Chapter 1 Modem 11 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature 5 C to 35 Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Non operating 20 to 80 NOTE Only for certain models NOTE The specifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased
13. See Hemoving the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 111 Remove the Web camera from the back cover Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems NOTE The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products Non Acer products prototype cards or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses 1 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible 2 Verify the symptoms by attempting to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation 3 Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to Power failure The power indicator does Power System Check on page 121 not go on or stay on POST does not complete No beep or error Power On Self Test POST Error codes are indicated Message on page 124 Undetermined Problems on page 138 POST detects an error and displayed Error Message List on page 125 messages on screen Other symptoms LCD display problems Self T
14. NOTE When using the touchpad keep it and your fingers dry and clean The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness NOTE By default vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel 12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad separate cursor lock Windows function and special keys Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys Fn lt 11 gt function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad NOTE Fn lt F11 gt works only for certain models Scroll Lock Fn When Scroll Lock is the screen moves one line up or down when you press lt 12 gt down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does work with some applications The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of th
15. KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 470 88 5 TRADITIONAL CHINESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 471 E89KS CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 472 E89KS BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 473 E89KS BELGIUM ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 474 E88KS ARABIC ENGLISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 475 89 5 ARABIC FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 476 89 5 NORDIC ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 477 E89KS ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK LCD 15 4 WXGA GLARE N15413 LK 1540D 022 103 LF 220NIT 8MS LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE LK 15405 028 B154EW02 V7 W O BRACKET HW CODE 3A LF 220NIT 8MS LCD AUO 15 4 WXGA GLARE LK 15405 029 B154EWO08 V1 W O BRACKET HW LF 220NIT 8MS LCD LPL 15 4 WXGA GLARE LK 15408 029 LP154WX4 TLB4 LF 220NIT 8MS 152 Chapter 6 LCD Module MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF MB AQ201 001 PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESATA MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 MB AR501 001 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR ESATA SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX KN 1GB0G 012 HYMP112S64CP6 Y5 LF MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG KN 1GBOB 016 M470T2864QZ3 CE6 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 INFINEON KN 1GB02 036 HYS64T128021EDL 3S LF SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 NANYA KN 1GB03 014
16. N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 VHP32ATF G8 KS 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 3 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 VHP32ATD G8 KS E1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG DE1 3 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G N250 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 VHP32ATX G8 KS C2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 2 5 8 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN NSM8 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN NSM8 3rd WiFi N XS 1x2 BGN NSMB8 3rd WiFi N X 1x2 BGN NSMB8 3rd WiFi N X 1x2 BGN NSMB8 3rd WiFi N X 1x2 BGN NSMB8 WiFi X 1x2 BGN X X 158 55730 2 323025 Portuguese LX AU E0X 0 99 AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATX C2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 15 4 5026 5016 250 NSM8 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1 LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMB8 WiFi N Portuguese 0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 98 EM KS VHP32ATX C1 UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 2 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSMB8 3rd WiFi N Portuguese 0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 97 VHP32ATX G8 KS C1 UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 1 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 5026 SO1G N250 NSMB8 Wi
17. NON We NEU EUM 4 For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series remove the one screw B securing the board to the system Chapter 3 59 60 For Aspire 8530 Series release the two latch securing the board to the system by pushing it in the direction of the arrows SE a lt lt Chapter 3 Removing WLAN Board Modules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover page 56 3 Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 4 For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series disconnect the three antenna cables from the WLAN board module NOTE There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module The Black antenna cable is connected to the connector 1 the White antenna cable is connected to connector 2 and the Gray antenna cable is connected to connector 3 5 For Aspire 8530 Series remove the gray antenna that is taped to the board and disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the WLAN board module Chapter 3 61 62 NOTE There 2 antenna cables connected to WLAN board module Black antenna cable is connected to 3 connector and the White antenna cable is connected to J2 connector 6 For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the one screw B on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board SE 5 SS Y SG p GEES ES S
18. NT1GT64U8HBOBN 3C LF 0 09U SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 ELPIDA KN 2GB09 001 EBE21UE8ACUA 6E E LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX KN 2GB0G 004 HYMP125S64CP8 Y5 LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG KN 2GB0B 003 M470T5663QZ3 CE6 LF SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 MICRON KN 2GB04 001 MT16HTF25664HY 667E1 LF SODIMM 512 DDRII667 HYNIX KN 5120G 024 HYMP164S64CP6 Y5 LF SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 NANYA 51203 032 NT512T64UH8B0FN 3C LF SODIMM 512MB DDRII667 SAMSUNG KN 5120B 026 470 6464 3 6 LF MISCELLANEOUS SORENMELSNWOKORS w FsTF LL Chapter 6 153 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8730 87307 8530 Series Please click the icon below for Aspire 8730 8730Z and Aspire 8530 model definition 8730 8730Z AS5730 EMEA i Appendix Germany Canada Canada Canada Canada __ Aspire 8530 LX AU P0X 0 01 AS5730 732G16Mn VHP32ATD E1 UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R 2_0 3 D DE1 3 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR35 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR33 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G FR32 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC
19. System CMOS checksum bad Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system Chapter 4 125 Error Message List System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time then reboot system System board Previous boot incomplete Default Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility configuration used RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility CMOS DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See External Diskette Drive Check on page 120 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility oystem cache error Cache disabled System board CPU ID System board DMA Test Failed DIMM 000000000000 Software NMI Failed DIMM m Fail Safe Failed DIMM Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility HTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility HTC battery System board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I O d
20. VHP32ATE U3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG RU2 1 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U5 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG PL11 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATH U1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATSI 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATID 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 4 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATP H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATP H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 N320 GB5 4 KS PMDT N15 4 5026 5018 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 G8 15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 G8 KS 15 4 5026 5018 N320 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 G8 KS PMDT 1 15 4 SO1G 320 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 G8 KS 1 15 4 SO1G N250 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 G8 KS 1 15 4 SO1G N250 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 G8 KS PMDT 1 15 4 SO1G N250 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 G8 KS NSM8 1x2 BGN NSM8 1x2 BGN NSM8 1x2 BGN X NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8 XS 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8 WiFi X 1x2 BGN X X Appendix A 5730 LX AU E0X 0 80 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G N250
21. XS 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN N X SO1G SO1G 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS SO1G SO1G 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS SO1G SO1G 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS SO1G SO1G 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS SO1G SO1G 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS SO1G SO1G 160 6 6 GB5 4 KS SO1G SO1G 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS 170 55730 LX AU 57307 322G16Mn VHP32ATIT 1 MG UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R 0 3 15 44 5016 SO1G 160 3200 HE 6 6 12 Turkey LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSMS8 WiFi N 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 47 EM KS VHP32ATT R1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG TR3 2 EMEA Middle AS5730Z 15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8_ WiFi N East 322G16Mn WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM KS VHP32ATM 9 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 2 EMEA Middle AS5730Z 15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8_ WiFi N East 322G16Mn WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM KS VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 3 EMEA Middle AS5730Z 15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 NSM8_ WiFi N East 322G16Mn WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 5 EMEA Middle AS5730Z 15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8_ 3rd WiFi N East 322G1
22. XX IDEO Serial Number XXXXXXXX IDE1 Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XX IDE1 Serial Number XXXXXXXX ATAPI Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX system BIOS Version VX XX VGA BIOS Version XX XXX Version Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Asset Tag Number None Product Name Aspire 8730G Manufacturer Name Acer UUID Esc Enter F10 Chapter 2 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 38 There are five menu options Information Main Security Boot and Exit Follow these instructions To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu In any menu you can load default settings by pressing F9 You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility NOTE You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values Please note that system information is subject to different models
23. on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 See Removing the Main Board on page 101 Remove the tape securing speaker cable Remove the three screws B securing the speaker module Chapter 3 21 Remove speaker module upper case Removing the Subwoofer 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 4 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 5 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 6 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 7 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 8 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 9 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 10 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 on page 74 13 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 14 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 on page 87 17 See Removing the Modem Board on page 100 18 See Removing the Main Board on page 101 Chapter 3 105 19 Remove two screws securing the subwoofer to the lower case
24. passwords there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file Be sure to safeguard all related passwords Z Acer eDataSecurity Management File Encryption Enter a password 4 to 12 characters Confirm password gt Acer eDataSecurity Management File Decryption Password iQ Open the file after decryption Warning about desktop search tools Acer eRecovery Management lt 3 22 Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility It allows you to create full or incremental backups burn the factory default image to optical disc and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers By default user created backups are stored to the D drive Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Backup Chapter 1 up factory default to CD DVD up drivers and applications to CD DVD Create user backup user backups Restore system to factory default Reinstall applications drivers Restore system from user backup Password settings To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data you must first set the Empowering Technology password To set the password refer to the section Empowering Technology password Empowering Technology Acer Management Restore Back up factory default to CD DVD Back up drivers
25. 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG RU2 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 NSMS8 Europe 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 56 VHP32ATE G8 KS U5 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG PL11 169 Appendix A Slovenia Croatia EMEA Portugal LX AU E0X 0 53 EMEA Spain LX AU E0X 0 52 55730 2 322016 LX AU E0X 0 55 LX AU E0X 0 54 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATH U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 1 AS5730Z 15 4 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATSI G8 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z 15 4 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATPT G8 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG PT1 2 AS5730Z 15 4 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATE G8 1 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ES2 2 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATG G8 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG EL3 2 AS5730Z 15 4 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATG G8 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EL2 2 AS5730Z 15 4 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATIL G8 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1 SM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8
26. 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 85 VHP32ATID G8 1 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 EMEA Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G Europe 323632 3200 WXGA BII6 VHP32ATE G8 U6 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG CS2 1 EMEA Eastern AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G Europe 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 VHP32ATE G8 U3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG RU1 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU 557307 N15 4 SO2G 5016 N320 NSM8 Europe EOX 0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 22 VHP32ATE G8 KS U1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG CS2 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU 557307 PMDT N15 4 SO2G 5016 N320 NSM8 Europe EOX 0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 21 VHP32ATE G8 KS U4 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG Fl12 Appendix A 162 SO1G 250 8 BII6 GB5 4 1x2 BGN KS SO1G 250 5 8 BII6 GB5 4 1x2 BGN KS SO1G 320 5 8 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS SO1G 320 5 8 BII6 GB5 4 X 1 2 BGN 250 5 8 WiFi GB5 4 5 1 2 BGN KS X X 7 163 55730 323632 Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Slovenia Croatia Philippines Philippines LX AU E0X 0 19 LX AU E0X 0 17 LX AU E0X 0 18 LX AU E0X 0 84 LX AU E0X 0 82 LX AU E0X 0 81 AS5730Z 323G32Mn
27. 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 Remove the two screws B securing the board Chapter 3 Removing Touchpad Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 12 13 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 Chapter 3 97 98 14 15 16 17 See Removing CPU 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board Chapter 3 18 Remove the mylar tape from the touchpad board 19 Carefully pry loose and remove the touchpad board j WARNING The touchpad board is glued to the upper case only remove the touchpad board if it is defective Chapter 3 99 Removing Modem Board See Removing
28. A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB bgn H G FR31 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_FR34 N15 4 N15 4 WXGA G8 160 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 KS SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 SO2G BII6 N160 GB5 4 KS INSMB x2M XS MW NSM8 iFi X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X 154 AS5730 7 322016 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATU 1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G 3rd WiFi GOX 0 1x2 BGN 12 15 4 SO2G N160 5 8 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 5 G8 KS PA USA LX AU 557307 15 4 SO2G 60 5 8 WiFi GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 11 VHP32ATU G8 KS 1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB bgn H G EN35 PA USA LX AU 557307 PMDT N15 4 SO2G N N160 5 8 WiFi GOX 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 10 VHP32ATU G8 KS 1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_EN32 PA USA LX AU 557307 N15 4 SO2G 60 5 8 3rd WiFi GOX 0 322G16Mn 13200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 09 VHP32ATU G8 KS 1 MC UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_EN34 PA ACLA AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G N160 5 8 3rd WiFi Portuguese 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATX G8 KS C2 UMAE 1 2G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_H G_XC22 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z
29. Acer office on how to return it Chapter 6 145 Aspire 8730 87307 8530 Series Exploded Diagram 146 PARTNO DESCRIPTION 60 4AJ10 001 LK 1840D 001 ASSYLCDPANELBB2 LCD18 4 WUXGACMON184H4 L04 60 4AJ11 001 ASSYLCDBEZELBB2 19 21010 061 INVERTERDLTBD544NRTDK 60 4AJ05 001 ASSYMIDDLECOVERBB2 60 4AJ03 001 60 4AJ06 001 ASSYUCASEWIFPBB2 ASSYLCASEWITVBB2 65 4AJ04 001 ASSYODDS MULTIBB2 O 4 BT 00804 020 BTYPACKLI 8C2 4AHSONY 65 4AJ03 001 ASSYHDDBB2 60 4AJ09 001 60 4AJ08 001 ASSYHDDDOORBB2 ASSYBIGDOORBB2 42 4AJ01 001 CardreaderdummycardBB2 42 4AJ02 001 NewcarddummycardBB2 55 4 01 003 BB2ENGMBDISWIOC amp DWIFPD Chapter 6 Aspire 8730 87302 8530 Series FRU List ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 011 RC804V B EN REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RT 22700 008 RC804V B EU Adapter ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA 1900 24AR ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP 90SB BBEA LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP 90SB ADT 90W 19V HP OL093B13P LF ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP 65KB BFJA LF ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA 1650 02AC AP 09003 011 AP 09001 013 AP 09001 014 0900 001 06501 014 06503 016 ADAPTER 65W HP OK065B13 0650 010 ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP 65KB DFA LF AP 06501
30. BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N120 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N120 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 3 Appendix A 5330 571012 USA LX AS J0Y 03 0 LX AS J0Y 02 9 LX AS J0Y 02 8 LX AS J0Y 02 7 LX AS J0Y 02 6 LX AS J0Y 02 5 LX AS J0Y 02 4 Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Portuguese ACLA Spanish ACLA Spanish Appendix AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATU 1 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN3 2 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATX C2 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG XC2 1 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATX C2 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG XC2 2 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATX C1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG XC2 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATX C1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG XC2 1 55330 571G12Mn VHB32ATE A3 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ES2 1 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATE MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 N15 4 SO1G WXGA BII6 I BII6 BII6 N N120 N15 4 WXGA N120 GB5 4 KS Q 57 57 57 5 57 5 57 5 57 5 NSM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 NSM8 5 8 5 8 5 8 WiFi 1 2 BGN 57 NSM8 WiFi 5 X 1x2 BGN 5 X 5 X
31. BGN N120 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N15 4 WXGA G8 N120 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ZH3 1 I Appendix 5330 571012 India LX AS JOY 01 2 AAP Indonesia LX AS JOY 01 1 AAP Indonesia LX AS JOY 01 0 AAP Indonesia LX AS JOY 01 9 AAP Indonesia LX AS JOY 01 8 AAP Philippines LX AS JOY 00 6 AAP Philippines LX AS JOY 00 5 Appendix A AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATIN 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 3 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1022 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATID 1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 1021 55330 571G12Mn VHB32ATP H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 3 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATP H1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 4 N120 CM57 15 4 SO1G 5 WXGA BII6 G8 CM57 SO1G 5 BII6 CM57 SO1G 5 BII6 CM57 SO1G 5 BII6 CM57 SO1G 5 BII6 57 SO1G 5 6 57 SO1G 5 BII6 NSM8 WiFi XS 1x2 BGN NSM8 NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X N N120 GB5 4 KS 1x2 BGN 1x2 BGN 1x2 BGN 1x2 BGN N120
32. CD CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD amp CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book 1 8 2 Standard Data CD ROM XA Mode2 1 8 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Ready Bridge CD Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio amp Text Video Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW amp HSRW Orange Book Part Volume1 amp Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Book 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 9G DVD R Book 2 0 4 7G General amp Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM amp CPRM Dual Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button b Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating Chapter 1 31 Blu Ray Disc Drive Specification Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 08Mbytes sec Max 11 Mbytes sec Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD multi session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 9GB 4 7GB DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW CD CD DA Red Book Standard Audio CD amp CD TEXT CD ROM Yellow Book 1 8 2 Standard Data CD ROM XA Mode2 1 8 2 Photo CD Multi Session CD I Green Book Mode2 Form1 amp 2 Ready Bridge CD
33. Check 120 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 53 Features Flash Utility 48 fpc cable 113 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 145 Hard disk 30 Hard Disk Drive Module 64 66 HDD 30 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 Hot Keys 13 Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 137 Jumper and Connector Locations 139 Top View 139 Keyboard 34 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 120 110 LCD Brackets 116 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 109 LCD with the Brackets 111 lower cover 56 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 72 Mainboard 101 media access on indicator 11 185 121 Undetermined Problems 138 Model Definition 154 utility Modem Board 100 BIOS 37 48 Motherboard 139 V N view Notebook Manager left 5 rear 9 hotkey 15 right 9 num lock on indicator 11 W O Windows 2000 Environment Test 180 Online Support Information 183 Panel 6 Bottom 10 left 6 PC Card 11 Power System Check 121 Battery Pack 123 Power Adapter 122 Processor 28 Screw List 52 speakers hotkey 15 System Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 120 System Memory 28 System Utilities 37 Test Compatible Components 179 touchpad hotkey 15 Touchpad Check 123 Troubleshooting 119 TV Tuner Board 58 186
34. Coo TOUCWPADBUTTONBOARDOABE _ oneee rca POWER CORD 2 5 125V 8121 USA 27 01518 781 W 5 POWER CORD 220V 3PIN EUR 27 130 1 004 POWER CABLE 16A 250V 3PIN EUR 27 01518 731 UK POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 2701518541 POWER CORD 5A 250V 3PIN UK BK 27 03118 001 POWER CORD 10A 3PIN 27 01518 561 DENMARK POWER CORD 10 250V 3PIN 27 01518 671 DENMARK 10 250 27 01518 571 SOUTH AFRICA POWER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 681 AFRICA BK POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27 01518 581 POWER CORD 10A 250 3PIN SWISS 27 01518 691 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 2 01518 591 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN CHINA 27 01518 701 BK POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 2f 27 01518611 611 POWER CORD 10A TI CORD 10A 250V 3PIN ITALY 01518 711 POWER CORD 2 5A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 631 AFRICA INDIA POWER CORD 10A 250V SOUTH 27 01518 721 AFRICA BK INDIA Freer conn asa sav AUSTRALIA POWERGORDAONAONZ Freer Freer conn 7a av iL POWERCORD7A SNIPNKOREA _ 148 Chapter 6 Case Cover Bracket Assembly ls BRACKET amp SPEAKER FOR TV x ress Frew ca ote co
35. Cx6 LCD BEZEL 5 LCD ASSEMBLY LCD BACK PANEL Y v Ex3 v Ex3 LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD Y ANTENNAS VGA CAMERA Screw List M2 5 x L6 Black 86 00E33 736 Chapter 3 109 Removing LCD Bezel oee Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 10 Remove the four screw covers from the top and two flat screw covers from the bottom of the LCD bezel oee Removing the LCD Module on page 84 11 110 Chapter 3 12 Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets oee Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 oee Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 see Removing the Middle Co
36. Extra CD Plus Blue Book Audio amp Text Video Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW amp HSRW Orange Book Part Volume1 amp Volume 2 Super Audio CD SACD Hybrid type US amp US RW DVD DVD ROM Book 1 02 DVD Dual DVD Video Book 1 1 DVD R Book 1 0 3 9G DVD R Book 2 0 4 7G General amp Authoring DVD R Version 1 0 DVD RW DVD RW Non CPRM amp CPRM DVD R Dual Blu Ray BD R BD R DL BD RE BD RE DL Loading mechanism Load Manual Release a Electrical Release Release Button 6 Release by ATAPI command c Emergency Release Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V 5 Operating Audio Interface Audio Controller Realtek ALC888s Azalia Audio onboard or optional Built in Chapter 1 Audio Interface Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface S PDIF output for PCM or AC 3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal speaker Quantity Yes 2 1 2W speakers Video Memory Chipset Aspire 8730 8730Z Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset NVIDIA9 GeForce 9300M GS NVIDIA9 GeForce 9600M GT Aspire 8530 ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid x 2 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 Memory size 1024M 512M GDDR3 USB System Board Major Chips Mobile Intel GM945 PM945 Express Chipset USB 2 0 Intel ICH8M MODEM Lite On Conexant Unizion 1 5 3 3v AUS RD02 D3
37. MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ZH3 1 AS5730Z 323G25Mn EM VHP32ATS G1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATIN 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 5026 SO1G N320 5 8 j3rd WiFi BII6 BII6 GB5 4 1 2 BGN 5026 SO1G 320 5 8 j3rd WiFi N BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS SO2G SO1G 250 5 8 j3rd WiFi N BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS SO2G SO1G 250 5 8 j3rd WiFi N BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G 250 5 8 3rd WiFi N 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G 250 5 8 j3rd WiFi N 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT 15 4 5026 SO1G 250 5 8 3rd WiFi N 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 1x2 BGN G8 KS Appendix 55730 2 323032 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATID 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 AAP Indonesia LX AU 15 4 SO2G SO1G EOX 0 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 87 G8 D 1021 Indonesia LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G EOX 0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 86 EM G8 VHP32ATID 1 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ID22 AAP Indonesia LX AU 557307 PMDT N15 4 SO2G EOX 0
38. Module 1 on page 64 to remove the hard disk from the bracket Removing the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover page 56 3 Remove the one screw B securing the optical drive module to the system Chapter 3 69 70 4 5 Use screw driver to push out the locker bracket of the optical drive module Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay Chapter 3 6 Remove one screw securing locker bracket and remove locker bracket from the optical disk drive module Chapter 3 71 Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT CPU MIDDLE COVER THERMAL MODULE Bx1 4 y POWER KEYBOARD Y BOARD CPU VGA CARD Ax4 v Bx2 LCD MODULE Ax16 UPPER CASE Y 2 Bx2y 2 yv MODEM E KEY FINGERPRINT CARD BOARD MODULE Bx1 MAIN BOARD TOUCHPAD MODULE Bx2 Bx3 v Bx y SUBWOOFER SPEAKER USB MODULE MODULE Screw List M2 x L4 Black 86 00E34 738 72 Chapter 3 Removing Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 Use a plastic screw driver to p
39. New power plan 4 h w Acer eDataSecurity Management 4 only for certain models Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption decryption and also supports on the fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook On first use the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk PSD The Master Password may also be used to encrypt decrypt files by default Chapter 1 21 If you set a different password to encrypt file but you forgot the encryption password you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file 2 Acer eDataSecurity Manageme Create Master Password The Master Password serves two purposes 1 grant access to the Personal Secure Disk 2 To provide you with last resort to decrypt any files previously encrypted Please record and keep itin a secure place and newer disclose itto anyone else Enter Master Password pes Confirm password Password Rules NOTE The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it If you lose the password the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file If you lose both
40. SM8 WiFi 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS 3 AAP Malaysia LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMS8 WiFi N 0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 79 EM G8 KS VHP32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 AAP Thailand AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMS8 3rd WiFi N 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATT G8 KS H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG TH2 1 AAP Thailand AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 5020 SO1G 250 NSMS8 WiFi N 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATT H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 2 2 EMEA Portugal AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSMS8 WiFi N 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATPT G8 KS 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG PT1 2 EMEA Spain AS5730Z 15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSMS8 3rd WiFi N 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATE G8 KS 1 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 EMEA Greece AS5730Z N15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSMS8 WiFi N 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATG G8 KS 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EL3 2 Appendix A 164 Malaysia 55730 2 323032 LX AU E0X 0 13 Italy LX AU E
41. and applications CD DVD Create user backup Manage user backups For more information please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 62 in the Acer System User s Guide NOTE If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD please use Acer eRecovery Chapter 1 Management s Backup factory default to CD DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management detach all peripherals except the external Acer ODD if your computer has one including your Acer ezDock 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications set BIOS passwords and modify boot options Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Prints and saves hardware specifications Lets you set an asset tag for your system Empowering Technology t Acer eSetting Management Boot Options BIOS Passwords 4 lt Processor Memory Multimedia 19 Summary Product Name Operating System XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEXXEXXXXXXXXXXXEXXXXX Processor System Memory XXXXMB GB CD DVD Drive XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Audio Edit Asset Tag Ch
42. appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Contirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Type a password in the Enter New Password field Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field Press e After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set If desired you can enable the Password on boot parameter When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility If the verification is OK the screen will display as following setup Notice Changes been saved continue The password setting is complete after the user presses u 44 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password the screen will show you the Setup Warning setup Warning Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match the screen will display the following message setup Warning Password da nat match Re enter Password Chapter 2 45 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay Information Securit Specific Help Boot priority order Use lt gt or lt gt to IDE1 XX
43. on page 73 Chapter 3 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 93 94 12 13 14 15 16 17 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 See Removing the CPU on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 Remove the two screws B securing the board Chapter 3 Removing Fingerprint Board Soe oS uet O e 11 12 13 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 Chapter 3 95 96 14 15 16 17 See Removing CPU
44. the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 Seeif CD ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD ROM Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs reconnect the connector on the System board If the error still remains 1 Reconnect the external diskette drive CD ROM module 2 Replace the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board If the keyboard cable connection is correct run the Keyboard Test If the tests detect a keyboard problem do the following one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 Reconnect the keyboard cables 2 Replace the keyboard 3 Replace the main board The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer q Numeric keypad 120 Chapter 4 External keyboard If any of these devices do not work the cable connector and repeat the failing operation Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations show error messages on the screen or hang the system 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program please refer to main board
45. the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order Main Screw List 5 5 52 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below 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 main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS Y UNPLUG POWER CABLES ExpressCard SD DUMMY CARD 2 yCaptive Screwx2 HDD 2 Captive Screwx9 LOWER COVER HDD 2 MODULE 2 Y Dx4 Y HDD2 TV TUNER DIMM MODULE BOARD MODULES HARD DISK HARD DISK 1 DRIVE 1 2 ODD Dx4 v Y MODULE HARD DISK HARD DISK WLAN BRACKET DRIVE BOARD Y Bx2 v OPTICAL DISK OPTICAL DRIVE LOCKER BRACKET Note Aspire 8730 8730Z Series TV Tuner Board uses one screw B Aspire 8530 Series TV Tuner Board use latches Aspire 8730 8730Z Series WLAN Board uses
46. the touchpad 3 Replace the system board After you use the touchpad the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time This self acting pointer movement can occur when a slight steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer This symptom is not a hardware problem No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time Chapter 4 123 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 124 The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes The most likely cause is listed first NOTE Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU Action column if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a non defective FRU This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer If the symptom is not listed see Undetermined Problems on page 138 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function NOTE Most of the error messages occur during POST Some of them display information about a hardware device e g the amount of memory installed Others may indicate a problem with a device such as the way it has been configured NOTE If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus reset the computer enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error Ch
47. 013 Battery SANYO AS 2007B LI ION 3 2 SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH SONY AS 2007B LI ION 352 SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH PANASONIC AS 2007B LI ION 352 PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH SIMPLO AS 2007B LI ION 452 PANASONIC 8 CELL 4800MAH BT 00603 042 BT 00604 025 BT 00605 021 BT 00607 016 BT 00807 015 Boards EIGER AUDIO BD 07629 2M D EIGER PD E KEY BD D 55 AR501 006 EIGER PD LAUNCH BD D 55 AR501 002 222000201 PD USB WITH D 55 AQE01 001 TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM00540 001 56 AGV01 001 55 AR501 001 W y X W MOD FOXCONN 2045 V2 BT 21100 005 220000201 WLAN 802 11 SHIRLEYPEAK1 2 5 01 003 VGA CARD NVIDIA 9PGSHM 55 AQ301 001 DDRIII 512MB W HDCP MSI MADE VGA CARD NB9P GS 512M GDDR3 BIWA MINI SENSOR BD 07522 2 55 01 001 220 EIGER PD WITH MINI D 55 AQ301 002 C TV TUNCER DVB T MINI TT 1260DA TU 23100 015 Chapter 6 14 N 01119 001 55 AR501 005 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI 22500 022 5 V2H 1 5 3 3V Cables _ Oooo O AUDOBONDONNE BOWowiEswW WTUNERBONRDOWE E
48. 30 Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM 2 0 F W 300 FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Chapter 1 33 System Board Major Chips Wireless 802 11 b g n Aspire 8730 8730Z Lan Intel WLAN 533AN MMWG Shirley Peak Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire 8530 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink 2700 1x2 BGN 6 in 1 Card Reader Realtek USB Card Reader Audio Codec Realtek ALC888s Azalia Keyboard Keyboard controller NS PC97541V Total number of keypads 105 106 key keyboard Windows logo key Internal amp external keyboard work Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly Yes simultaneously Battery O LCD 18 4 inch Vendor amp model name CMO Samsung Screen Diagonal mm 18 4 inches Display resolution pixels 18 4 Full HD 1920 x 1080 18 4 HD 1680 x 945 Pixel Pitch 0 204 x 0 204 Pixel Arrangement R G B Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance NIT 220 also called Brightness Viewing Angle degree Horizontal Right Left 45 45 Vertical Upper Lower 15 35 Chapter 1 18 4 Temperature Range Operating 0 to 50 Storage shipping 40 to 60 AC Adaptor Output 19V 4 74A 90W System Power Management Mech Off G3 All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off G2 S5 OS initiated shutdown devices in the system are turned off complet
49. 3G32Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATN G8 O1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z 15 4 323G32Mi 3200 WXGA G8 UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 D HG RU1 1 PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 5026 SO1G 250 5 8 j3rd WiFi BII6 BII6 GB5 4 1 2 BGN KS SO2G SO1G 320 5 8 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS SO2G SO1G 320 5 8 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 5 1 2 BGN SO2G SO1G 320 5 8 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS SO2G SO1G 320 5 8 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS SO2G SO1G N320 5 8 3rd WiFi N BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X BG KS SO2G SO1G N320 5 8 3rd WiFi N BII6 BII6 GB5 4 1x2 BGN KS 160 UMACE 2G 1G 320 VHP32ATR U1 MC AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATS E1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG Fl12 55730 2 323032 EOX 0 24 EMEA Czech EMEA Eastern Europe LX AU EOX 0 25 LX AU EOX 0 92 Australia New Zealand Singapore LX AU EOX 0 91 Singapore LX AU EOX 0 90 AAP AAP AAP AAP AP 161 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATC Z2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG SK1 1 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATE U7 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ENG 1 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATA U1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATS G1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 2 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATS G1
50. 638 667 800MHz 4 5 6 7 North Bridge AMD RS780M CPUI F LVDS CRT I F INTEGRATED GRAHPICS 40 Codec AZALIA MIC In Line Out With SPDIF 40 OP AMP G1412R 39 Front SPKR 40 614548 39 SUBWOOFER 40 G1442R 39 RJ11 11 12 13 South Bridge AMD SB700 USB 2 0 12 ports USB 1 1 2 ports ETHERNET 10 100 1000Mb High Definition Audio ATA 66 100 ACPI 1 1 LPC PCI PCI BRIDGE 20 21 22 23 24 Mini USB HDD SATA I Blue Tooth 28 Finger ODD SATA Printer 37 HDD SATA PCIex16 Giga LAN BCM5764MKMLG 33 New card 36 1 18 Block Diagram 34 PWR SW W83L351 Mini Card Kedron a b g n 37 Mini Card 37 CardReader SD SD RTS5158E LPC BUS KBC Winbond Camera WPC773L Launch 16 41 USB 4Port 30 Touch INT CIR Pad 4 42 Button 15 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features let us show you around your new computer Front View Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam E Internal microphone for sound recording Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models Power button Turns the computer on and off Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that light up to show the status of the computer s functions and components Easy launch Butto
51. 6Mn WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM KS VHP32ATM E3 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 3 171 Appendix A 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Nay C Q C Q 5730 Middle LX AU East E0X 0 42 AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATM E6 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSMS8 WiFi 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS 5 EMEA Middle AS5730Z N15 4 SO1G SO1G 1 160 NSM8 East 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM KS VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG AR2 3 EMEA Middle LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 1 15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 East 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 40 EM KS VHP32ATM E4 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 1 EMEA Switzerland LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 8 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 39 VHP32ATC G8 KS H1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG IT42 UK AS5730Z N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 XS 1x2 BGN VHP32ATG G8 KS B1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 4 WW 52 AS5330 58 N15 4 SO1G N120 NSM8 3 WiFi N JOX 00 581G12Mi 5 WXGA BII6 GB5 4 X BG 1 VHP32AW G8 KS W1 MC UMAC 1 1G 120 BT 6L 5R CB 0 3 D
52. 9KS TURKISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 446 E88KS THAILAND ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 447 E89KS SWISS G ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 448 E89KS SWEDISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 449 E89KS SPANISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15 BLACK 00 451 89 5 SLO CRO ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 452 E88KS RUSSIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 453 E89KS PORTUGUESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 454 E89KS POLISH ASPIRE BLACK Chapter 6 15 14 15 KB INT00 455 E89KS NORWEGIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 457 E88KS KOREAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 458 E93KS JAPANESE ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 459 E89KS ITALIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 462 E89KS HUNGARIAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 463 E88KS GREEK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK 00 464 E89KS GERMAN ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 465 E89KS FRENCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK 00 467 E89KS DUTCH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 468 E89KS DANISH ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK 00 469 E89KS CZECH ASPIRE BLACK
53. ATD E1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG DF1 3 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N160 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N160 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 55730 2 322016 Belgium LX AU E0X 0 69 EMEA Holland LX AU E0X 0 68 EMEA Luxembour LX AU g EOX 0 67 Sweden LX AU Finland E0X 0 64 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATB E1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG NL1 PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSMS8 WiFi 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS 3 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATN G8 KS L1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG NL1 2 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 NSM8 amp 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATL G8 KS U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 142 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATN G8 KS O1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 322G16Mi 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X VHP32ATR G8 KS U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bg_0 3 D HG RU1 1 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G 5016 160 5 8 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATS G8 KS E1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG Fl12 AS5730
54. Aspire 8730 87307 8530 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER CSD web for more information please refer to http csd acer com tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8730 8730Z 8530 Series service guide Copyright Copyright 2008 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Acer Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation Intel is a registered trademark of In
55. Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Big Bear 2 Block Diagram CLK GEN Mobile CPU RTM875N 606 VD THERMAL EMC2102 HOST BUS 667 800 1067MHz 1 05V DDR2 DIMM1 667 800 667 800MHz Cantiga 12 AGTL CPU I F D DR2 D DDR Memory I F INTEGRATED GRAHPICS 667 800 MHz 667 800MHz LVDS CRT 13 INT MIC 35 Line In 35 AZALIA MIC In 6 PCIe ports BRIDGE ACPI 2 0 4 SATA 12 USB 2 0 1 1 ports ETHERNET 10 100 1000 High Definition Audio 35 li OP AMP Serial Peripheral I F G143 10 34 Matrix Storage Technology DO INT SPKR Active Managemnet Technology DO 35 8 G1412 Line Out SPDIF RJ11 Blue Tooth USB BIOS DASH Mb 37 1st HDD SATA 2nd HDD SATA ODD SATA 23 17 I5 HDMI 18 PCIex16 1 1 1 1 LPC BUS Camera USB 15 USB 4Port 26 MXM CONN Giga LAN BCM5764MKMLG iul RJ45 28 29 29 New card PWR SW a G577BR91U Mini Card Kedron a b g n 32 Mini Card Kedron a b g n 32 WPC775 Launch Buttom 14 Touch Pad 36 Finger Printer CardReader MS MS Pro xD Realtek MMC SD RTS5158E 27 5 1 27 1 For Aspire 8530 Series Big Bear 2A DDR2 667 800 MHz DDR2 667 800 MHz CLK GEN ICS ICS9LPRS480 3 667 800MHz AMD Giffin CPU S1G2 35W 638 Pin uFCPGA
56. Fi N Spanish EOX 0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 96 VHP32ATE G8 KS A3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 1 ACLA AS5730Z 15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMB8 3rd WiFi N Spanish 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN EM G8 KS VHP32ATE A3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 ACLA LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMB8 3rd WiFi N Spanish EOX 0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 94 EM KS VHP32ATE A1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 52 2 159 Appendix A 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Q Q 55730 2 323025 LX AU Spanish EOX 0 93 EMEA Belgium LX AU EOX 0 32 EMEA Holland EMEA Luxembour LX AU g EOX 0 27 EMEA Norway LX AU EOX 0 28 EMEA Russia LX AU EOX 0 29 EMEA Sweden LX AU Finland 0 30 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATE MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ES2 PMDT N15 4 3200 WXGA G8 1 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATB G8 E1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG NL1 3 AS5730Z 15 4 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATN G8 L1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z 15 4 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA VHP32ATL G8 U1 MC 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 142 AS5730Z 15 4 32
57. G SO1G 250 NSMB8 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G 250 NSMB8 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS N15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMB8 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G 250 NSMB8 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G 250 NSMB8 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS N15 4 N250 WXGA GB5 4 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT SO2G 5018 NSM8 3200 BII6 BII6 X Appendix 55730 2 323025 USA LX AU E0X 1 02 South Africa South Africa Germany LX AU E0X 0 33 ACLA Portuguese EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA P Appendix AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATU 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN3 PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G 3200 WXGA BII6 6 G 4 N250 GB5 4 KS 8 AS5730Z 1 15 4 SO2G 5016 N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 EM G8 KS VHP32ATZ A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 6 AS5730Z N15 4 SO2G 5016 N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 EM G8 KS VHP32ATZ A1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 3 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G 5016 N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 VHP32ATD G8 KS K1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G
58. GB5 4 KS 1x2 BGN N15 4 WXGA G8 N120 GB5 4 KS 1x2 BGN 176 5330 177 Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia LX AS J0Y 00 4 LX AS J0Y 00 3 LX AS J0Y 00 2 LX AS J0Y 00 1 N120 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R 0 3 55330 CM57 1 15 4 SO1G 571G12Mn 5 WXGA BII6 VHB32ATM G8 Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 3 AS5330 CM57 1 15 4 SO1G 571G12Mn 5 WXGA BII6 VHB32ATM G8 Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ENC 1 D HG 4 AS5330 N15 4 AS5330 N15 4 SO1G 571G12Mn WXGA BII6 EM VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ENC 2 N X SM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 X 1x2 BGN NSM8 3rd WiFi X 1x2 BGN N X SM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Appendix A 178 lest Compatible Components This computer s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer s internal testing department of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home Windows XP Pro environment Windows Vista Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Aspire 8730 87302 8530 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department Appendix B 179 Microsoft Windows
59. GN Appendix A NSMB8 WiFi X 1x2 BGN X X 2G 1G 320 6L 5R Middle East 5730 LX AU E0X 0 09 EMEA Middle LX AU East E0X 0 10 EMEA Middle LX AU East E0X 0 04 EMEA Middle East EMEA Middle East EMEA Middle East Appendix AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 5 AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E3 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D FR2 3 AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E6 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 5 AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE N320 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X N320 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN PMDT N15 4 5026 5018 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 G8 15 4 5026 SO1G 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 G8 15 4 5026 SO1G 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 G8 G G WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN PMDT 15 4 5026 SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 8 PMDT 15 4 5026 SO1G 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 8 PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS WiFi 1x2 BGN 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG AR2 3 AS5730Z 323G32Mn EM VHP32ATM E4 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1 N320 GB5 4 K
60. LX AU AS5730Z PMDT 15 4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSMB8 WiFi N EOX 1 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 9 VHP32ATC G8 KS A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 3 Appendix 156 N N160 NSMS8 WiFi GB5 4 1 2 BGN N160 5 8 WiFi GB5 4 1 2 BGN 60 5 8 3rd WiFi GB5 4 X 1 2 BGN KS N 60 NSM8 3rd WiFi N GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN KS N 60 8 WiFi GB5 4 1x2 BGN KS 55730 2 323025 LX AU EOX 1 8 PA Canada LX AU EOX 1 7 EMEA France LX AU EOY O 01 157 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHB32ATF 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 3 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATC A2 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR3 4 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATU 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EN3 3 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATU 1 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 5 AS5730Z 323G25Mn VHP32ATU 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G 250 NSM8 WiFi N 3200 BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN G8 KS PMDT N15 4 SO2
61. Lan Card Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802 11a Not recommended for wireless ready NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802 11a model ISDN Card Toshiba Type B for Bluetooth 128K ISDN Card GPRS Card Vodafone QL1ACC 21581 3G GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5 in 1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test SD MS MMC SM CF Microdrive XD SD Card Apacer 128 256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB 150x Hi Speed KINGMAX 1GB 66x Hi Speed SanDisk 1GB RIDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card MS Card Sony 512 MS PRO Lexar 512MB MS PRO Lexar 1GB MS PRO Sony 2GB MS PRO MMC Card SanDisk 32MB Transcend 64 128MB Transcend 256MB SanDisk RS MMC 128MB PQI RS MMC 256MB Transcend 512MB A DATA Turbo 200X 2GB MMC Card XD Card Apacer 256 512MB SanDisk 2GB Olympus 512MB CF Card Apacer 256 512 SanDisk 2GB Appendix B 181 182 Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems If you distributor dealer ASP or TPM please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website However some information sources will require a user i d and password These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan Acer s Website offers you convenient and
62. OX 0 11 EMEA Turkey LX AU EOX 0 07 EMEA Middle LX AU East EOX 0 08 AAP Vietnam LX AU E0X 0 76 AAP Vietnam LX AU EOX 0 75 165 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATG 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG EL2 N15 4 SO2G 5018 WXGA BII6 BII6 G8 2 AS5730Z PMDT 1 15 4 SO2G 5016 N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 VHP32ATIL G8 KS 1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 VHP32ATIT G8 KS 1 MG UMACE 0 3 12 AS5730Z N15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 EM G8 KS VHP32ATT R1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z PMDT 1 15 4 SO2G SO1G N320 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 EM G8 KS VHP32ATM E9 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 2 AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 5026 SO1G N250 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 VHP32ATV G8 KS N1 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5730Z PMDT 1 15 4 SO2G SO1G N250 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 EM G8 KS VHP32ATV N1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 250 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 3 PMDT 3200 N320 GB5 4 KS NSMB8 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN NSMB8 WiFi N 1x2 BGN NSMB8 3rd WiFi N XS 1x2 BGN 5 8 3rd WiFi N X 1x2 BGN NSMB8 3rd WiFi N X 1x2 BGN NSMB8 3rd WiFi N X 1x2 B
63. S 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN SO1G 6 3rd WiFi 1 2 BGN 120 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N120 GB5 4 KS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 174 5330 Spanish 571G12 Mn ACLA Spanish Australia New Zealand LX AS J0Y 02 2 LX AS J0Y 01 8 LX AS J0Y 02 3 LX AS JOY 01 7 Zealand Singapore LX AS JOY 01 6 LX AS JOY 01 4 LX AS JOY 01 3 Singapore Singapore 175 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATE MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG ES2 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATE MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ES2 1 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATA U1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 2 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATN Z1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 1 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATS G1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 2 AS5330 571G12Mn EM VHB32ATS G1 MC UMACE 1 1G 120 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 AS5330 571G12Mn VHB32ATS G1 UMACE 15 4 SO1G WXGA BII6 G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N N120 N15 4 N120 GB5 4 KS CM57 CM57 CM57 5 CM57 5 CM57 5 CM57 5 NSM8 WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 NSM8 5 8 NSM8 X NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN CM57 NSM8 3rd WiFi 5 X 1x2 BGN 5 X 5 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2
64. S 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN WXGA G8 166 55730 2 323032 Switzerland LX AU E0X 0 02 EMEA LX AU E0X 0 EMEA 01 EMEA EMEA EMEA EMEA South Africa LX AU E0X 0 74 South Africa LX AU E0X 0 73 LX AU E0X 0 72 Denmark LX AU E0X 0 71 France LX AU E0X 0 70 Germany 167 57307 323G32Mn VHP32ATC H1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG IT42 AS5730Z 323G32Mn VHP32ATG B1 MC UMACE 2G 1G 320 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 4 AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATZ A2 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG 6 AS5730Z 322G16Mn EM VHP32ATZ A1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG FR2 N15 4 WXGA G8 N320 GB5 4 KS SM8 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NSM8 X NSM8 XS NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X NSM8 X PMDT SO2G 50106 3200 BII6 BII6 PMDT SO2G SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 PMDT SO1G SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 PMDT N15 4 5016 SO1G 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 G8 PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 G8 PMDT SO1G SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 PMDT SO1G SO1G 3200 BII6 BII6 N320 GB5 4 KS WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN WiFi 1x2 BGN 3 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATD K1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG 3 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATF 1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D 3 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32
65. Vista Environment Test Westinghouse W37G HP LP2065 9500 USB Keyboard Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell USB Keyboard Logicool USB Mouse OWCM USB Logitech USB Wheel Mouse Logitech First Wheel Mouse Dell by Logitech Dell Internet Navigator Keyboard Dell Smart Card Keyboard HP USB Optical Austin Mouse Belkin Miniglow Optical USB Mouse HP USB Optical Mouse RB129AA USB Speaker Joystick Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker SC UC78 Panasonic USB Speaker EAB MPC57USB USB Storage Drive lomega USB Zip 250MB Transcend 80G HDD Plextor DVD R RW LG DVD R RW sony DVD R RW USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera A20953 001 Orange Micro USB 2 0 Web Cam USB HUB and Others A TEN UH 204 IOGEAR 4 Port Hub Corega CG WLUSBST 11 USB Printer Scanner HP 450WBT Deskjet Printer USB Flash Drive Sony Memory Key 128MB Sony Micro Vault Pro USD 5G IBM 128MB Memory Key IBM 512MB Memory Key Apacer Handy Drive Apacer The USB Flash Drive 256MB USB ODD Logitec CDRW DVDROM combo LG DVD R RW sony DVD R RW 1394 Camera Sony DV TRV10 Access Point 802 11a Intel Pro Wireless 5000 NetGear HE 102 Access Point 802 11g D Link Building Networks People WiFi Certified a b g Wireless 108AG Access Point 802 11n Belkin NTMIMO Wireless Router High Performance wireless 802 11n Bluetooth Device Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset Sony Ericsson 1610 X Bridge Bluetooth Access Point BT300 180 Appendix B PCMCIA Test Wireless
66. When analyzing an intermittent problem do the following 1 Run advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times 2 error is detected do not replace any FRU 3 If any error is detected replace the FRU Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors Chapter 4 137 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer NOTE Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly See Power System Check on page 121 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices Non Acer devices Printer mouse and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD ROM Diskette drive Module PC Cards Power on the computer Determine if the problem has changed If the problem does not recur reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU COD CEP o If the problem remains replace the following FRU one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU System board LCD assembly 138 Chapter 4 Jumper
67. XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX CDIDVD press F6 to move it ihe Teh O up the list or lt F5 gt USB EDD to move it down the IM CE MES 2210 USB Key USB CD DVD ROM Chapter 2 The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in BIOS Setup Utility Information Securit Boot Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to save Changes CMOS F1 Esc Enter The table below describes the parameters in this screen Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS Chapter 2 47 BIOS Flash The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Flash utility NOTE Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when you us
68. Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN VHP32ATC G8 KS 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG SK1 1 168 Eastern Europe AS5730 7 322016 AS5730Z 322G16Mn VHP32ATE U7 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG ENG EMEA PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSMS8 WiFi 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 5 1x2 BGN G8 KS 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU 57307 N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 Europe E0X 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 61 VHP32ATE G8 KS U6 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG CS2 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 5 8 Europe 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 60 VHP32ATE G8 KS U3 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB_bgn_0 3 D HG RU1 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 NSMS8 Europe 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 59 VHP32ATE G8 KS U1 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG CS2 1 EMEA Eastern LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 NSMS8 Europe 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 58 VHP32ATE G8 KS U4 MC UMACE 2 1G 160 6L 5R CB bgn 0 3 D HG Fl12 EMEA Eastern LX AU AS5730Z PMDT N15 4 SO1G SO1G 160 NSMS8 Europe 0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 6 GB5 4 X 1x2 BGN 57 VHP32ATE G8 KS U3 MC UMACE
69. ZEL SATA MALAYSIA ODD SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X 75605 LF W O BEZEL SATA ODD PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE KU 0080F 001 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DS 8A2S LF W O KU 0080D 029 KU 0080D 034 KU 0080E 009 BEZEL SATA FAN SUNON 23 AR501 003 OCPUHEATSINKAVCNBSW OFAN 60 0301 003 HDD Hard Disk Drive HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA HGST KH 12007 014 5542512 95 00 BRONCO B LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE KH 12001 032 519120817 5 LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH 12004 007 MK1246GSX LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH 12008 019 WD1200BEVS 22USTO ML125 LF HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT 22ZCTO KH 16008 022 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA HITACHI KH 16007 016 HTS541616J9SA00 LF HDD 160GB SEAGATE SATA KH 16001 029 519160827 5 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH 16004 002 MK1646GSX LF HDD 250GB SEAGATE SATA KH 25001 011 519250827 5 HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH 25004 001 MK2546GSX LF HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST KH 25007 011 HTS542525K9SA00 LF HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH 25008 018 WD2500BEVS 22USTO ML 125 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH 32008 013 WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ML 125 Keyboard KEYBOARD 14 15KB FV3 BLACK E88KS US INTERNATIONAL ASPIRE BLACK 00 442 14 15 KB INT00 443 E88KS US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 444 E89KS UK ASPIRE BLACK KEYBOARD 14_15KB FV3 BLACK KB INT00 445 E8
70. agement only for certain models 19 Acer ePower Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management only for certain models 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eSetiings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 USING 26 Acer GridVista dual display compatible 26 Hardware Specifications and 28 System Utilities 37 BIOS ict aea Rx EO ats 37 Navigating the BIOS 38 PT 39 40 visor EMIT Emm 42 e atate Sor dta dde tex UBL 46 id TL 47 BIOS 48 Remove HDD x ER MER us SUE RE one ed s 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 Disassembly Requirements 51 General Information 2 2 2 da ce Cet s ER C 52 Pre disassembly Instructions 52 Disassembly Process 2 nodo RR usu la bl kd deb 52 External Module Disassembly Process 53 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
71. apter 1 Windows Mobility Center F Windows Mobility Center li Display brightness Mute UJ Brightness Volume No display No sync connected partnerships M Fully charged lt 100 Connected Balanced Turn wireless off Battery Status Wireless Network GE Not presenting Connect display Sync settings External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings Customized by Acer Inc l Bluetooth Off User Guide Drivers and Utilities Disable Add device Launch Shared Folder Bluetooth Software The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile related system settings one easy to find place so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations networks or activities Settings include display brightness volume power plan wireless networking on off external display settings synchronization status and presentation settings Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer specific settings like sharing folders overview sharing service on or off Bluetooth Add Device if applicable and a shortcut to the Acer user guide drivers and utilities To launch Windows Mobility Center Use the shortcut key lt gt Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accesso
72. apter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1 CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error Memory Error at R xxxxh W xxxxh 110 System disabled Incorrect password is specified No error code Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system no message will show No error code Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will shut down system not show message Error Message List Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 120 Keyboard error see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 120 Keyboard Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 120 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn BIOS ROM e System RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM a a s sss Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead Replace and run Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to Setup reconfigure system time then reboot system
73. by NVdia while the red board in Aspire 8530 Series is made by ATI 5 Carefully lift up the heatsink module Chapter 3 79 NOTE Aspire 8730 8730Z Series uses the Intel processor while Aspire 8530 Series uses the AMD processor But the process in removing the CPU are the same for all the models See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 B ow m zt Using a flat screwdriver turn the CPU socket latch counter clockwise to release the CPU 80 Chapter 3 5 Lift up carefully to remove the CPU Chapter 3 81 Removing Discrete Board Module For Discrete Models Only NOTE Aspire 8730 8730Z Series uses the NVdia board while Aspire 8530 Series uses the ATI board The process for removing the board are the same for models with discrete board module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 m c Remove the two screws B securing the discrete board to the system 82 Chapter 3 Remove the discrete board module from the system 5 83 Chapter 3 Removing LCD Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card page 55 See Hemoving the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cov
74. creen backlight off to save E power Press any key to return lt Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off m Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off e Brightness up Increases the screen brightness CUT Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn A Volume up Increases the sound volume only for certain models Fn v Volume down Decreases the sound volume only for certain models Chapter 1 15 Special Key only certain models You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper center and or bottom right of your keyboard The Euro symbol 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Alt and then press the lt 5 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press lt gt at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold lt Shift gt and then press the lt 4 gt key at the upper center of the keyboard NOTE This function varies according to the language settings Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system Activated by pressing the Empo
75. dress tnes imp to tsar Patch O pF Gonigure advanced cache raisons System Management Mode SMM area Display external L2 cache size LEE RR Load custom defaults optional ECR Display shadow area message Display possible high address for UMB eel 7 Display error messages Hm eminens 7 heck for keyboard errors 1 N coprocessor if present Disable onboard Super 1 0 ports IRQs Bah Late POST device initialization Chapter 4 129 Hg _ C em pors _ ih PO compat PrP SA devices 0 0 Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional Wn Interrupts MS tended BIOS Data 842 s controler 8Fh Determine number of ATA drives optional 93h Build MPTABLE for multi processor boards wn tat CD ROM Tor Boot wn C C segment register Sm Processor table short beeps on checksum failure wn Chor SMART crv option wm SmdwoonROMs n SeuowerMangeme _ Sh security engine _ Sh nab aware interrupts 9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
76. e 22ZCTO HITACHI HTS541616J9SA00 LF SEAGATE SATA ST9160827AS TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LF Capacity 160000 MB Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 3 4 Drive Format Spindle speed RPM Performance Specifications Max media transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V DC 5 tolerance 5V DC 5 SEAGATE SATA ST9250827AS TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LF HGST HTS542525K9SA00 LF WD WD2500BEVS 22UST0 ML125 250000 WD WD3200BEVT 22ZC TO ML125 912 HDD WD 2 5 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT 227 ML250 SATA LF F W 01 01A01 320000 500000 8MB SATA 850 5V DC 5 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM SATA 3 0 GB s Max Buffer to Host 5V DC 5 Chapter 1 Optical Disc Drive Vendor amp model name TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS L633A LF PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ 870A LF HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N LF SONY SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD 7560S LF PLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS 8A2S LF Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate KB sec Sustained Sustained Max 3 6Mbytes sec Max 10 08Mbytes sec Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD CD DA CD ROM CD ROM XA Photo CD multi session Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 9GB 4 7GB DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW
77. e allowing two displays to be partitioned independently Acer Gridvista is dual display compatible allowing two displays to be partitioned independently AcerGridVista is simple to set up 1 Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar 2 Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid 3 Enjoy the convenience of a well organized desktop 26 Chapter 1 v Extend Desktop to External Monitor Grid Configuration Display 1 NONE ume Display 2 Single I Double vertical About Triple primary at left b Exit _ Triple primary at right Quad NOTE Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer s recommended value Chapter 1 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 2 26GHz T5900 2 2GHz T5800 2 0 GHz T3400 2 16 GHz Aspire 8530 Series AMD Athlon X2 dual core mobile processor 1 9GHz AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual core mobile processor 2 1 GHz 2 3GHz Aspire 8530 AMD M780G Chipset Aspire 8530 Socket S1 Aspire 8530 31W to 35W CPU Fan True Value Table 45 50 0 3000 55 66 0 3300 78 83 3800 4100 86 91 4100 4800 Throttling 50 99 C OFF 93 C OS shut down at 105 shot down at 110 C BIOS System Memory Memory size
78. e computer s many feature Platform For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Intel amp Centrino amp 2 processor technology featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processor Intel Pentium dual core processor Mobile Intel PM45 GM45 Express Chipset Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 5300 Acer InviLink Nplify 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g For Aspire 8530 Series AMD Better By Design program featuring AMD Turion X2 Ultra dual core mobile processor AMD Turion X2 dual core mobile processor AMD Athlon X2 dual core mobile processor AMD M780G Chipset Acer InviLink 802 11b g Draft N Acer InviLink 802 11b g System Memory Dual channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM Display and graphics 16 9 aspect ratio 18 4 Full HD 1920 x 1080 18 4 HD 1680 x 945 Digital TV tuner supporting DVB T For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series Mobile Intel amp GM45 Express Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS NVIDIA GeForce 9600 For Aspire 8530 Series ATI Radeon 3200 Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid x 2 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 Chapter 1 Storage subsystem 2 5 hard disk drive Optical drive options Blu ray Disc DVD Super Multi double layer drive DVD Super Multi double layer drive 6 in 1 card reader Special keys and controls 105 106 key keyboard Touchpad pointing device Audio
79. e key caps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor control keys on Hold lt Shift gt while using cursor Hold lt Fn gt while using cursor embedded keypad control keys control keys Main keyboard keys Hold lt Fn gt while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows Application Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions lt amp gt Open or close the Start menu lt amp gt D Display the desktop lt amp gt E Open Windows Explore Search for a or folder lt amp gt Cycle through Sidebar gadgets lt L gt Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain lt amp gt M Minimizes all windows lt amp gt lt R gt Open the Run dialog box lt amp gt T Cycle through programs on the taskbar lt amp gt lt U gt Open Ease of Access Center X Open Windows Mobility Center lt amp gt BREAK Dis
80. e the Flash NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded Fellow the steps below to run the Flash 1 Prepare a bootable diskette 2 Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette 3 Then boot the system from the bootable diskette The flash utility has auto execution function 48 Chapter 2 Remove Password This section provide you with a method of removing HDD password Remove HDD Password If you key in wrong HDD password for three time HDD password error code would display on the screen See the image below If you need to solve HDD password locked problem you can run HDD PW EXE 1 Key in hdd pw 15494 0 2 Select 2 3 Choose one upper case string ox 4 WINDOWS system3 27 cmd exe password P xj ERST E E eR ui gt 1 di Uolume in drive has no label Volume Serial Humber is D4F6 6236 Directory of F password RS 1 BIOS HDD Pu EXE z Filetz 35 354 huytes 2 Dirts gt 497 895 bytes free cnassuordfhdd pu 15493 willl May he genereted gt Scan Code 2 2 Upper case ASCII Code 3 7 Lower case AS Code Enter unur choice PIK IFHM42 F nazszsword Reboot system and key OKJFN42
81. ect continuity and installation If the operational charge does not work see Check the Battery Pack on page 123 Chapter 4 Check Battery Pack To check the battery pack do the following From Software 1 Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2 Power Meter confirm that if the parameters shown in screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct 3 steps 1 and 2 for both battery and adapter 4 This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging From Hardware 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 and 6 3 Ifthe voltage is still less than 7 5 after recharging replace the battery To check the battery charge operation use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 5096 of the total power remaining when installed in the computer If the battery status indicator does not light up remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature Re install the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the battery pack If the charge indicator still does not light up replace the DC DC charger board Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn t work do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem Do not replace a non defective FRU 1 the touchpad cables 2 Replace
82. els 1 Switch to the power plan you wish to edit 2 Adjust settings as required 3 Click Apply or Save to save your new settings NOTE You can revert to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button To delete a power plan You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using The active power plan will mark with e in upper left corner of power plan icon If you want to delete the active power plan switch to another one first 1 Select the power plan you wish to delete 2 Click the Delete this plan icon NOTE You cannot delete the predefined power plans but you modify the settings the predefined power plans Chapter 1 Battery status 1 The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage 2 You also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans 3 Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life battery status and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes Empowering Technology Acer Management a 5 High performance Balanced Power saver Battery 99 2 Hours 39 Min remaining On Battery Plugged In CPU speed LCD brightness Graphics power mode Turn off the display after 15 Min Put the computer to sleep after 30 Min Hibernate the computer after 4 Hours 5
83. ely Working G0 S0 Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state Suspend to RAM 53 CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD ROM Power Down Super I O Low Power mode Save to Disk S4 Also called Hibernation Mode System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system Chapter 1 35 36 Chapter 1 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Your computer is already properly configured and optimized and you do not need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems you may need to run Setup Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press F2 during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen Press F2 to enter setup The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility please set the parameter to enabled Press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Information Securit Boot Exit CPU Type Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T8400 2 26 GHz CPU Speed 2 26GHz IDEO Model Name XXXXXXXXXXX
84. emory size Ww ass Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayedor Option Enabled or Disabled not shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled Enabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled Network Boot Enables disables the system boot from LAN Option Enabled or Disabled remote server F12 Boot Menu Enables disables Boot Menu during POST Option Disabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables disables 020 Recovery function The Option Enabled or Disabled function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller Option AHCI or IDE should operate NOTE The sub items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases Chapter 2 41 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use Information Main Security Boot Set Supervisor Password NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD BIOS Password 42 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings boldface the default and suggested parameter sett
85. ent comes with three predefined power plans Balanced High performance and Power saver View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs For more power options click the Acer Management utility right click the Windows power icon system tray and select Power Options You can also create customized power plans You can create switch between edit delete and restore power plans as described below To create a new power plan Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options 1 Click the New power plan option or icon Enter for your new power Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on necessary change the display sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use m Click OK to save your new power plan To switch between power plans 1 Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar The quick menu appears Select the power plan you want to switch to 2 You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application Select the power plan you wish to switch to then click Apply To edit a power plan Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness CPU speed and Graphics power mode only for certain mod
86. er on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 SPN oe D Turn over the system and remove the two screws A from the bottom of the left and right hinges 84 Chapter 3 10 Turn over the system and remove the mylar covering the LCD cable connector y 11 Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board Chapter 3 85 86 12 Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from hole and release the cables from the latches Chapter 3 14 Remove the two screws A from the left and right hinge the LCD module 1 2 15 Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit NOTE When connecting the cable back to the unit please note that the cable should be routed well separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1 oe SS UI m qe See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 Chap
87. est POST Error or others Message on page 124 Symptoms cannot be re created Use the customer reported symptoms and intermittent problems go to Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 124 Intermittent Problems on page 137 Undetermined Problems on page 138 Chapter 4 119 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller driver or diskette A write enabled diagnostic diskette is required NOTE Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program 2 See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test 3 Follow the instructions in the message window If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive reconnect the diskette connector on the system board If the error still remains 1 the external diskette drive DVD ROM module 2 the external diskette drive CD ROM module 3 Replace the main board External CD ROM Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller drive or CD ROM Make sure that the CD ROM does not have any label attached to it The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail Do the following to select the test device 1 Boot from
88. evice IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 126 Chapter 4 Error Message List No beep power on indicator turns off and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and LCD is blank No beep power on indicator turns on and System Check on page 121 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly the DIMM LED board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors LCD is blank But you can see POST inverter ID external CRT LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No power on indicator turns on anda every connector is connected tightly and correctly blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power No beep during POST but system runs Speaker correclly System board Chapter 4 127 Phoenix BIOS Codes _ p NM O Q
89. ill help you remember your password Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked Click OK to set the password Create a New Password New Password 4 12 characters Password Hint lacer Use for Acer Management 18 Chapter 1 eAudio Management only certain models Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5 1 channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes in vivid detail Empowering Technology Please select Surround On To choose your playback device click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window HDMI Audio Output S PDIF Digital Output Optical a Chapter 1 19 ePower Management 20 Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options To access this utility select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu or right click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management Using power plans Acer ePower Managem
90. ings Supervisor Password 15 Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password 1 Shows the setting of the user password Clear or Set HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password When set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When user password is set this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility unauthorized access The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup NOTE When you are prompted to enter a password you have three tries before the system halts Don t forget your password If you forget your password you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password 1 Use the w and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e ke
91. ive Module 2 on page 66 1 0 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 Chapter 3 101 102 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module page 78 See Removing the CPU on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 87 See Removing the Modem Board page 100 Disconnect the USB cable from the USBCN1 connector on the main board Chapter 3 20 Remove the one screw securing the main board place Removing Speaker Module See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules page 58 7 8 9 See Removing Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 1 0 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 Chapter 3 103 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 3 104 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 See Removing the CPU
92. les on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 oee Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 See Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable on page 113 Remove the six screws 6 x E securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets Removing the Antennas 116 I 9 de rt 10 oee Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 oee Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 Chapter 3 11 Removing Inverter Board Cable 113 12 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 111 13 Release the antenna cables from the aluminium tapes Chapter 3 417 NOTE There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it Removing the Web Camera PS qu c gt 11 12 118 See Hemoving Battery Pack on page 54 See Hemoving the SD dummy card on page 55
93. ngs then reboot system the LCD connectors Keyboard if contrast and brightness function key doesn t Work LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board Power Related Symptoms Power shuts down during operation The system doesn t power on Chapter 4 System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive amp battery connection board System board 133 Power Related Symptoms The system doesn t power off Power source battery pack and power adapter See Power System Check on page 121 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds System board Battery can t be charged See Check the Battery Pack on page 123 Battery pack System board PCMCIA Related Symptoms System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA slot assembly PCMCIA System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Memory count size appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utilit
94. no on board memory Supports DIMM voltage 1 8V and 0 9V Supports DIMM package 200 pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications 28 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations OMB 512MB 512MB OMB 1024MB 1024MB mW _ NOTE Above table lists some system memory configurations You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations On above table the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764 Supports LAN protocol 10 100 1000 Mbps LAN connector type 45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10 100 BASE T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2 0 PCI v2 2 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM 2 0 F W 300 FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Data throughput 723 bps full speed data rate Protocol Bluetooth 1 1 Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1 2 when SIG specification is ratified Chapter 1 29 30 Wireless Module 802 11b g n RT2700E 1x2 BGN RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire 8730 8730Z Lan Intel WLAN 533AN MMWG Shirley Peak Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink Aspire 8530 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink Data throughput 11 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N PCI bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Hard Disk Drive Interface Vendor amp WD1600BEVT Model Nam
95. ns for launching frequently used programs buttons For entering data into your computer 6 Chapter 1 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse Click buttons left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center and right buttons center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function 10 12 1 VOL Volume Up Volume Increase system volume decrease system volume VOL Down 12 2 Acer MediaTouch For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs keys 4 only for certain models Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology 4 Speakers and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Closed Front View 6 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC MultiMediaCardplus MMCplus Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture Card xD Note Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control Chapter 1 7 View DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections External display Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD port projector Ethe
96. one screw B Aspire 8530 Series WLAN Board uses two screws B Screw List Chapter 3 53 Removing Battery Pack 1 Turn base unit over 2 Slide the battery lock unlock latch to the unlock position 3 Slide the battery release latch to the release position to pop out the battery pack then remove the battery pack from the main unit 54 Chapter 3 Removing SD dummy 1 Push the SD dummy the way in to eject it k 2 Pull it out from the slot Chapter 3 55 Removing ExpressCard dummy 1 Push the ExpressCard dummy card the way in to eject it 2 Pull it out from the slot Removing the Lower Cover 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 56 Chapter 3 2 Remove the nine captive screws securing the lower cover 3 Usea plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover 7 4 Hemove the lower cover from the lower case Chapter 3 57 Removing DIMM See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM 4 Remove the DIMM module Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 58 Chapter 3 3 Remove the antenna cable from the board WAZ N M 4 n 25 lt e
97. or UVEIQ96 to HDD user password Chapter 2 49 50 Chapter 2 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat screwdriver Philips screwdriver Hex screwdriver Plastic flat screwdriver Plastic tweezers 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 51 General Information Pre disassembly Instructions 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 Place the system on a flat stable surface 4 Remove the battery pack Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages External module disassembly Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove
98. ormation available on your regional web or channel If for whatever reason a part number change is made it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines Table of Contents System Specifications 1 dcc 4 PM 1 DANa x 2 ete 4 Your Acer Notebook 6 9 11 E aSy LAUNCH 11 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 12 Wsing ine KeyDOdSI d qur E Pen dor er EO EOS ubt 13 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 VVINGOWS BEVS dudar og geb ed ele Dei ecu onte huy s ua 14 FOLK ep toS du eA odd ce chad a Su SE Le Spee 15 Special Key only for certain models 16 Acer Empowering Technology 17 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 17 Empowering Technology password 18 Acer eAudio Man
99. play the System Properties dialog box lt amp gt lt 5 gt Restore minimized windows to the desktop lt amp gt TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D lt amp gt lt gt Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar lt CTRL gt lt amp gt Search for computers if you are on a network lt CTRL gt lt amp gt lt TAB gt Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Note Depending on your edition of Windows Vista some shortcuts may not function as described This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS utility To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys Fn F2 Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology Fn 4 F3 0 Acer ePower Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Screen blank Turns the display s
100. responds to the application you want to launch 2 When you mouse over an application icon a quick menu appears below the toolbar The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly Sedo Miana ge m ent Lu io de Pose E TR LAT gt Rock Classical 3 You may also run the application by selecting it from Acer Empowering Technology program group the Start menu NOTE You may also double click or right click to run Acer eAudio Management and right click ri to run Acer ePower Management from the system tray Chapter 1 17 Empowering Technology password You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data To set the Empowering Technology password 1 Launch Acer eRecovery Management 2 Click the Restore tab 3 Click Password settings The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up 4 Click Create a new password Empowering Tec room Pec NM M You can also use this password for eRecovery Management Password Protection 1 Acer eRecovery Management SUIS asa Create New Password 5 Inthe Create a New Password dialogue box key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters Enter a password hint that w
101. ries program group in the Start menu Launch Windows Mobility Center by right clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility Center Chapter 1 25 Using System Utilities Acer GridVista dual display compatible NOTE This feature is only available on certain models To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Settings Monitor Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 2 Default Monitor on xxxxxxxxxx Resolution Colors Low Highest Q2 bi gt xxxx by xxxx pixels Advanced Settings J Cancel J How do I get the best display Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen To access this function please go to Start gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below Double vertical Triple primary at left Triple primary at right or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual display compatibl
102. rnet RJ 45 Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network port USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman mp3 player 2 Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones Connects to audio line out devices speaker line out e g speakers headphones jack with S PDIF support ExpressCard 54 Accepts one ExpressCard 54 module slot 8 Chapter 1 Right View USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off A Connects to a phone line RJ 11 port 2 HF in Accepts input signals from digital TV tuner devices LEN for certain models Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Rear View LM 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Chapter 1 9 Bottom View Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack e la Battery lock Locks the batte
103. run the Acer Launch Manager You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application C Wireless communication Enables disables the wireless function Indicates the status N button indicator of wireless LAN communication manufacturing option Bluetoothcommunication Enables disables the Bluetooth function Indicates the button indicator status of Bluetooth communication manufacturing option Acer Empowering Launch Acer Empowering Technology user Technology programmable Chapter 1 11 Touchpad basics with two click buttons The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two click buttons 2 3 Move your finger across the touchpad 1 to move the cursor Press the left 2 and right 3 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad Drag Click and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor on the second tap and drag the cursor Access Click once context menu NOTE Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased
104. ry in position 3 Battery release Releases the battery for removal latch Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws Secondary only for certain models Emits low frequency sound output Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk Main secured with screws Memory Houses the computer s main memory compartment Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged and cooling fan use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy to read status indicators The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Lights when Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Power Indicates the computer s power status Battery Indicates the computer s battery status NOTE 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Easy Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons These buttons are called easy launch buttons They are WLAN Internet email Bluetooth Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology The mail and Web browser buttons are pre set to email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the Web browser mail and programmable buttons
105. ry loose the side of the middle cover 3 Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover Chapter 3 73 Removing Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 Push up on the four latches securing the keyboard to the upper case 74 Chapter 3 5 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the board to remove the keyboard A lt 7d gt lt 285 T gt S 9 4 97 lt Ze 22 lt 22 22 2 ry Removing the Power Board 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 Chapter 3 75 76 3 4 Remove the screw securing power board to the upper case Release the power board from the latch and turn it over Chapter 3 Chapter 3 EJ 77 Removing Heatsink Module NOTE There are two version of heatsink module For this section we are going to use the discrete model The UMA version looks like the picture below 1 See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 2 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 3 Disconnect the heatsink connector from the main board 78 Chapter 3 4 Remove the eight screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown NOTE The green board in Aspire 8730 8730Z Series is made
106. system should be powered on with Crisis BIOS Recovery process 4 BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis floppy disk to BIOS ROM on the failed machine 5 Crisis flashing process is finished the system will restart If the Crisis Recovery process is finished the system should be powered on with successful and workable BIOS Then a person can update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process Chapter 5 143 144 Chapter 5 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of 8730 8730Z 8530 Series Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up to date information available on your regional web or channel For whatever reasons a part number change is made it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly or follow the rules set by your regional
107. tel Corporation Pentium and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear On screen NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures Before using this information product it supports please read the following general information 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS that you should check the most up to date inf
108. ter 3 87 88 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 See Hemoving the CPU on page 80 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPDA1 connector on the main board Chapter 3 17 Disconnect the fingerprint cable from 2 the main board 18 Disconnect the E key cable from EKCN1 on the main board Chapter 3 89 90 19 Disconnect the Media console from LEDB1 on the main board Chapter 3 20 Disconnect the power cable from DC1 connector on the main board Chapter 3 91 92 22 Remove the thirteen screws from bottom panel LEX C MIX 3 24 Gently remove upper case from the lower case CAUTION Remember to release the power cable from the hole on the upper case before removing the upper case from the system Removing E Key Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 So eS Se YS m w C See Removing the Middle Cover
109. tery until power off then charge battery Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk CD ROM drives Hard disk connection board System board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn F5 LCD CRT Both display switching System board USB does not work correctly System board Print problems Serial or parallel port device problems Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Keyboard one or more keys does not Work Touchpad does not work Chapter 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self test Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Device driver Device cable Device System board Reconnect the keyboard cable Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable Touchpad board System board 135 Modem Related Symptoms Internal modem does not work correctly Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains see Undetermined Problems on page 138 136 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists
110. the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 Dow YS MM p See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 9 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 on page 66 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 on page 74 13 See Removing the Heatsink Module on page 78 14 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 on page 87 17 Disconnect the cable from the modem card 100 Chapter 3 18 Remove two screw B securing the modem Removing Board See Removing the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy card on page 55 See Removing the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the DIMM on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 on page 64 1 2 3 4 5 6 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules page 58 7 8 9 See Removing Hard Disk Dr
111. ton to power on the system till BIOS POST finish Then remove the tool from the HW Gap Restart system Press F2 key to enter BIOS Setup menu If there is no Password request BIOS Password is cleared Otherwise please follow the steps and try again NOTE The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password Supervisor Password and User Password Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed BIOS Recovery Hotkey The system provides a function hotkey Fn Esc for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST To use this function it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk Before doing this one Crisis Disk should be prepared ready in hand The Crisis Disk could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS Follow the steps below 1 Power Off system 2 Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the BIOS flash failed machine 3 Inthe power off state press Fn Esc and hold them and then press Power Button The
112. valuable support resources whenever you need them In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and server models including Service guides for all models User s manuals Training materials Bios updates Software utilities opare parts lists TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical material Also contained on this website are Detailed information on Acer s International Traveller s Warranty ITW Returned material authorization procedures An overview of all the support services we offer accompanied by a list of telephone fax and email contacts for all your technical queries We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services so if you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to communicate these to us Appendix C 183 184 AFLASH Utility 48 Antennas 116 Audio 32 Battery Pack 54 BIOS 28 vendor 28 Version 28 BIOS Utility 37 48 Navigating 38 Onboard Device Configuration 43 Security 41 42 System Security 47 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 15 caps lock on indicator 11 computer on indicator 11 CPU 80 CPU Fan True Value Table 28 DIMM Module 58 Display 4 display hotkeys 15 Error Symptom to Spare Part Index 124 Euro 16 External CD ROM Drive
113. ven ae ans VGABOARDBAROKETFORNVDA UPPER CASE W SPEAKER amp E KEY 60 AQ301 002 CABLE amp POWER CABLE amp FINGERPRINT HOLE LCD COVER 15 4 W BACKLIGHT 60 AR501 005 MODULE amp ANTENNA LCD BEZEL 15 4 W MICROPHONE 60 AR501 004 BRACKET W HINGE LEFT 33 501 004 22 LCD BRACKET W HINGE RIGHT 33 AR501 005 COMBO MODULE BLU RAY 2X 6M AR501 001 ODD SONY BD COMBO 12 7 TRAY KO 0020E 002 DL 2X BC 5500S LF W O BEZEL SATA POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27 01518 761 Combo Module M i ANTENNA SET 25 01 001 CPU Processor Chapter 6 14 KC 84001 DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2 26G 3M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA KC 86001 DPP 2 4G 1066 25W 3M CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA KC 95001 DPP 2 53G 6M 1066 25W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA KC 94001 DTP 2 53G 6M 1066 35W CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA KC 96001 DTP 2 8G 6M 1066 35W DVD Module ODD TOSHIBA SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7 TRAY DL 8X TS L633A BEZEL SATA ODD PIONEER SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X DVR TDO8RS LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00801 021 KU 00805 044 ODD PANASONIC SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X UJ 870A LF W O BEZEL SATA KU 00807 059 ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N W O BEZEL SATA ODD HLDS SUPER MULTI DRIVE 12 7MM TRAY DL 8X GSA T50N W O BE
114. ver on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 ZW D See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 10 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 110 Chapter 3 111 11 Disconnect the cable camera 12 Remove the five screws C securing the LCD module 112 Chapter 3 13 Remove the LCD with the brackets from back cover I j Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable See Hemoving the Battery Pack on page 54 See Removing the SD dummy on page 55 See Hemoving the ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules on page 58 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 73 See Removing the Keyboard on page 74 See Removing the LCD Module on page 84 See Removing LCD Bezel on page 110 11 See Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets on page 111 12 Disconnect the cables from the inverter board Chapter 3 113 114 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 115 Removing LCD Brackets ow L 11 12 1 6 See Removing Battery Pack 54 See Removing SD dummy page 55 See Removing ExpressCard dummy card on page 56 See Removing the Lower Cover on page 56 See Removing the TV Tuner Board Modu
115. ving 93 Removing the Fingerprint Board 95 Removing the Touchpad 97 Removing the Modem Board 100 Removing the Main Board 101 Removing the Speaker 103 Removing the Subwoofer 105 Removing the USB Board Module 106 LCD Module Disassembly Process 109 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 109 Removing the LCD Bezel 110 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 111 Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 113 Removing the LCD 5 116 Removing the Antennas 116 Removing the Web Camera 118 Troubleshooting 119 System Glieck Procedures x u us eh eo EE ES 120 External Diskette Drive Check 120 External CD ROM Drive Check 120 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 120 Memory s dee dieto
116. wering Key it provides access to the following utilities NOTE The following content is for general reference only Actual product specifications may vary Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system only for certain models Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption only for certain models Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer adig system information adjusts mn _ For more information right click the Empowering Technology toolbar then select Help help with a particular utility launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of the active window Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology 1 Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop 2 To hide the toolbar press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu or by double clicking the 3 icon if you created desktop shortcut To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications 1 Onthe Acer Empowering Technology toolbar click the icon that cor
117. y Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATAMode F1 Esc Aspire 8530 Series Information System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATAMode F1 11 Esc Item Specific Help 00 10 10 1210212008 Tab lt Shift Tab gt 640 Enter selects field 4061 MB 1024 MB Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled AHCI Securit Boot Item Specific Help 00 10 10 1210212008 Tab lt Shift Tab gt or 2048 KB Enter selects field 912 MB Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled F9 F10 NOTE The screen above is for your reference only Actual values may differ 40 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen Settings boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings System Time Sets the system time The hours are displayed Format HH MM SS with 24 hour format hour minute second System Time System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year System Date System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system Memory size is fixed to 640MB Total Memory This field reports the total memory size of the system For Aspire 8530 Series only Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system Extended Memory size Total memory size 1MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA m
118. y The Set Supervisor Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password 2 password in the Enter New Password field The password length not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 not case sensitive Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Presse After setting the password the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set 4 Ifdesired you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter 5 When you are done press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 43 Removing Password Follow these steps 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Password box appears Set Supervisor Password Enter current password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear 4 When you have changed the settings press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a Password 1 Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key The Set Password box
119. y to execute Load Default Settings actual size then reboot system DIMM System board Speaker Related Symptoms In Windows multimedia programs no Audio driver sound comes from the computer Speaker System board Internal speakers make noise or emit no opeaker sound System board Power Management Related Symptoms The system will not enter hibernation See Save to Disk 54 on page 35 Keyboard if control is from the keyboard Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter hibernation mode Press 0 and see if the computer enters hibernation and four short beeps every minute mode Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn t enter standby mode See Save to Disk 54 on page 35 after closing the LCD L CD cover switch System board 134 Chapter 4 Power Management Related Symptoms The system doesn t resume from hibernation mode The system doesn t resume from standby mode after opening the LCD Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn t go higher than 90 oystem hangs intermittently Peripheral Related Symptoms System configuration does not match the installed devices See Save to Disk 54 on page 35 Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See Save to Disk 54 on page 35 LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours Refresh battery continue use bat

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