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  • Page 1 Aspire 8730/8730Z/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...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES 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.
  • Page 5 Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Specifications Features............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Main Unit Disassembly Process .........72 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ......180 Online Support Information Index...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: System Specifications

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform For Aspire 8730/8730Z Series Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring: ® ™ Intel Core 2 Duo processor • ® ® Intel Pentium dual-core processor* •...

  • Page 12: Storage Subsystem

    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 Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* •...
  • Page 13 Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Environment Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% • NOTE: "*"...

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram For Aspire 8730/8730Z Series: Chapter 1...
  • Page 15 For Aspire 8530 Series: Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Your Acer Notebook Tour

    Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. webcam Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

  • Page 17: Closed Front View

    Icon Item Description 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.

  • Page 18: Left View

    Left View Icon Item Description 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 (VGA) port projector). Ethernet (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...

  • Page 19: Right View

    Right View Icon Item Description 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 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

  • Page 20: Bottom View

    Bottom View Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 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). Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output.

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

  • Page 22: Touchpad Basics (With Two-Click Buttons)

    Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons. 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 •...

  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard

    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. Lock key Description Caps Lock...

  • Page 24: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows 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: <...

  • Page 25: Hot Keys

    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 Icon Function...

  • Page 26: Special Key (Only For Certain Models)

    Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

  • Page 27: Acer Empowering Technology

    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 Empowering 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 •...

  • Page 28: Empowering Technology Password

    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: Launch Acer eRecovery Management. Click the Restore tab. Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up. Click Create a new password.

  • Page 29: Acer Eaudio Management (Only For Certain Models)

    Acer eAudio Management (only for 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.

  • Page 30: Acer Epower Management

    Acer ePower Management 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.

  • Page 31: Acer Edatasecurity Management (Only For Certain Models)

    Battery status The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes.

  • Page 32: Acer Erecovery Management

    If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file. 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.
  • Page 33 Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user backups • Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings •...

  • Page 34: Acer Esettings Management

    Acer eSettings Management 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. •...

  • Page 35: Windows Mobility Center

    Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in 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.

  • Page 36: Using The System Utilities

    Using the System Utilities Start Control Panel Display Settings Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Apply 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.
  • Page 37 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Chapter 1...

  • Page 38: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification 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 Core logic Aspire 8730/8730Z: Mobile Intel®...
  • Page 39 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB...
  • Page 40 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Specification Chipset 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 RT2700E 1x2 BGN Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N...
  • Page 41 Optical Disc Drive Item Specification Vendor & 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...
  • Page 42 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Specification Vendor & model name SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 2X BC-5500S LF Performance With CD Disc With DVD Disc With Blu-ray Disc Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Max 11 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 4.5 MB Interface...
  • Page 43 Audio Interface Item Specification Mono or Stereo Stereo 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 microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2.1 (2W speakers) Video Memory Item Specification...
  • Page 44 System Board Major Chips Item Controller 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 RT2700E 1x2 BGN 6 in 1 Card Reader Realtek USB Card Reader Audio Codec...
  • Page 45 LCD 18.4” inch Item Specification ° Temperature Range( C) 0 to +50 Operating -40 to +60 Storage (shipping) AC Adaptor Item Specification Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ Output 19V 4.74A 90W System Power Management ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
  • Page 46 Chapter 1...

  • Page 47: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 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.

  • Page 48: Navigating The Bios Utility

    Navigating the BIOS Utility 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. •...

  • Page 49: Information

    Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. P h o e n i x S e c u r e C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n M a i n S e c u r i t y...

  • Page 50: Main

    Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Aspire 8730/8730Z Series: P h o e n i x S e c u r e C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n M a i n S e c u r i t y...
  • Page 51 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option 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.

  • Page 52: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. P h o e n i x S e c u r e C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n M a i n S e c u r i t y...

  • Page 53: Setting A Password

    The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set HDD Password Is...

  • Page 54: Removing A Password

    Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 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.
  • Page 55 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2...

  • Page 56: Boot

    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. P h o e n i x S e c u r e C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n M a i n S e c u r i t y...

  • Page 57: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. P h o e n i x S e c u r e C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y I n f o r m a t i o n M a i n S e c u r i t y...

  • Page 58: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility 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.

  • Page 59: Remove Hdd Password

    Remove HDD 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 •...
  • Page 60 Chapter 2...

  • Page 61: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 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 •...

  • Page 62: General Information

    General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 63: External Module Disassembly Process

    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.

  • Page 64: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Turn base unit over. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. Slide the battery release latch to the release position to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. Chapter 3...

  • Page 65: Removing The Sd Dummy Card

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

  • Page 66: Removing The Expresscard Dummy Card

    Removing the ExpressCard dummy card Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the Lower Cover See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. Chapter 3...
  • Page 67 Remove the nine captive screws securing the lower cover. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Removing The Dimm

    Removing the 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. Remove the DIMM module. Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules See “Removing the Battery Pack”...
  • Page 69 Remove the antenna cable from the board. For Aspire 8730/8730Z Series, remove the one screw (B) securing the board to the system. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Chapter 3...
  • Page 70 For Aspire 8530 Series, release the two latch securing the board to the system by pushing it in the direction of the arrows. Remove the TV tuner board module from the system. Chapter 3...

  • Page 71: Removing The Wlan Board Modules

    Removing the WLAN Board Modules See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 58. 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.
  • Page 72 NOTE: There are 2 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module. The Black antenna cable is connected to the J3 connector and the White antenna cable is connected to the J2 connector. 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.
  • Page 73 For Aspire 8530 Series, move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws (B) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 74: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module 1

    NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1 See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module.
  • Page 75 Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector. 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. Chapter 3...

  • Page 76: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module 2

    Remove the four screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M3 x L3 (4) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 2 See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. Chapter 3...
  • Page 77 Remove the two captive screws securing the hard disk drive cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 78 Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector. Chapter 3...

  • Page 79: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    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. Follow the step 6 of “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1” on page 64 to remove the hard disk from the bracket.
  • Page 80 Use a 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...
  • Page 81 Remove the one screw (B) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Chapter 3...

  • Page 82: Main Unit Disassembly Process

    Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT SCREW X 8 MIDDLE COVER THERMAL MODULE B x 1 B x 2 KEYBOARD POWER BOARD VGA CARD LCD MODULE A x 16 UPPER CASE B x 2 B x 2 B x 2 MODEM...

  • Page 83: Removing The Middle Cover

    Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 84: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard 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. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area. Chapter 3...

  • Page 85: Removing The Power Board

    Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the Power Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73. Chapter 3...
  • Page 86 Remove the one screw (B) securing the power board to the upper case. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Release the power board from the latch and turn it over. Chapter 3...
  • Page 87 Disconnect the power board cable from PWCN1 connector on the system to remove it. Chapter 3...

  • Page 88: Removing The Heatsink Module

    Removing the 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: See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. Disconnect the heatsink connector from the main board.
  • Page 89 Remove the eight screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown. NOTE: The green VGA board in Aspire 8730/8730Z Series is made by NVdia, while the red VGA board in Aspire 8530 Series is made by ATI. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. Chapter 3...

  • Page 90: Removing The Cpu

    Removing the CPU 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”...
  • Page 91 Lift up carefully to remove the CPU. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown. Chapter 3...

  • Page 92: Removing The Discrete Board Module (For Discrete Models Only)

    Removing the 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”...
  • Page 93 Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Remove the discrete board module from the system. Chapter 3...

  • Page 94: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD 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 TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 58. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules”...
  • Page 95 10. Turn over the system and remove the mylar covering the LCD cable connector. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 96 12. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches. 13. Disconnect the microphone cable from MIC1 on the system and release it from the latches. Chapter 3...

  • Page 97: Separating The Upper Case From The Lower Case

    14. Remove the two screws (A) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2.5 x L8 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 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 See “Removing the Battery Pack”...
  • Page 98 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.
  • Page 99 17. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from FP2 on the main board. 18. Disconnect the E-key cable from EKCN1 on the main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 100 19. Disconnect the Media console cable from LEDB1 on the main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 101 20. Disconnect the power cable from DC1 connector on the main board. 21. Disconnect the speaker cable from REAR1 connector on the main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 102 22. Remove the thirteen screws (A) from the bottom panel. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque 1~13 M2.5 x L8 (13) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 23. Turn the unit over and remove the three screws (A) from the top panel. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2.5 x L8 (3)

  • Page 103: Removing The E-Key Board

    24. Gently remove the 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 the E-Key Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the SD dummy card”...
  • Page 104 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.

  • Page 105: Removing The Fingerprint Board

    Removing the Fingerprint 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”...
  • Page 106 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. Remove the two screws (B) securing the board. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque...

  • Page 107: Removing The Touchpad Board

    Removing the Touchpad 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”...
  • Page 108 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 touchpad cable from the touchpad board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 109 18. Remove the mylar tape from the touchpad board. 19. Carefully pry loose and remove the touchpad board. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. Chapter 3...

  • Page 110: Removing The Modem Board

    Removing the Modem 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”...

  • Page 111: Removing The Main Board

    18. Remove the two screw (B) securing the modem card. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 19. Lift the modem board to remove it from the main board. Removing the Main Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the SD dummy card”...
  • Page 112 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.

  • Page 113: Removing The Speaker Module

    20. Remove the one screw (B) securing the main board in place. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 21. Carefully remove the main board. Removing the Speaker Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the SD dummy card”...
  • Page 114 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.

  • Page 115: Removing The Subwoofer

    21. Remove the speaker module from the upper case. Removing the Subwoofer 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”...

  • Page 116: Removing The Usb Board Module

    19. Remove the two screws (B) securing the subwoofer to the lower case. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 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”...
  • Page 117 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.
  • Page 118 21. Remove the USB board module from the lower case. Chapter 3...

  • Page 119: Lcd Module Disassembly Process

    LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY LCD MODULE LCD BEZEL LCD ASSEMBLY LCD BACK PANEL LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET ANTENNAS CAMERA Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736 M2 x L3...

  • Page 120: Removing The Lcd Bezel

    Removing the LCD Bezel 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 TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 58. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules”...

  • Page 121: Removing The Lcd Panel With The Brackets

    12. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel. Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card”...
  • Page 122 11. Disconnect the cable from the web camera. 12. Remove the five screws (C) securing the LCD module. Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque M2.5 x L6 (5) Black 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3...

  • Page 123: Removing The Inverter Board And Fpc Cable

    13. Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover. Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 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”...
  • Page 124 13. Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel. Chapter 3...
  • Page 125 14. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 126: Removing The Lcd Brackets

    Removing the LCD Brackets 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 TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 58. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules”...
  • Page 127 11. See “Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable” on page 113. 12. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 111. 13. Release the antenna cables from the aluminium tapes. 14. Remove the left and right antenna cables together with the tapes holding them in place. Chapter 3...

  • Page 128: Removing The Web Camera

    NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it. Removing the Web Camera 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”...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 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. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.

  • Page 130: System Check Procedures

    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.

  • Page 131: Memory Check

    External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect 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. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

  • Page 132: Check The Power Adapter

    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. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

  • Page 133: Touchpad Check

    Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct.

  • Page 134: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 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.

  • Page 135: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 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 xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error...
  • Page 136 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence 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.
  • Page 137 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power LCD is blank. System Check” on page 121.. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 138: Phoenix Bios Beep Codes

    Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 139 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice...
  • Page 140 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Detect and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller...
  • Page 141 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Prepare Boot Initialize DMI parameters Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
  • Page 142 Code Beeps Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS Chapter 4...

  • Page 143: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. LCD is too dark Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't LCD contrast cannot be adjusted work).
  • Page 144 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence 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”...
  • Page 145 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 35. hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 35. mode after opening the LCD.
  • Page 146 Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence 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”...

  • Page 147: Intermittent Problems

    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. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 148: Undetermined Problems

    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.

  • Page 149: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Motherboard Chapter 5...
  • Page 150 Chapter 5...

  • Page 151: Clearing Password Check And Bios Recovery

    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 Hardware...

  • Page 152: Steps For Clearing Bios Password Check

    Gap name in Aspire 8530 Series is 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: •...

  • Page 153: Bios Recovery By Crisis Disk

    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.
  • Page 154 Chapter 5...

  • Page 155: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Chapter 6 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.

  • Page 156: Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series Exploded Diagram

    Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 157 Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series FRU List Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. 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 AP.09003.011 ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP-90SB AP.09001.013 BBEA LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP-90SB AP.09001.014 ADT 90W 19V 3P HP-OL093B13P LF AP.0900A.001...
  • Page 158 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM-01119-001 55.AR501.005 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI- FX.22500.022 AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V Cables LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.002 MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.005 TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.006 USB BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.003 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.007 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.001...
  • Page 159 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27.01518.761 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&FAN 60.AQE01.001 BRACKET&SPEAKER FOR TV SPEAKER SUB WOFFER 23.AR501.001 SPEAKER SET 23.AR501.002 EXPRESS DUMMY CARD 42.AR501.004 NEW CARD DUMMY CARD 42.TK901.005 SD DUMMY CARD 42.TK901.006 MIDDLE COVER...
  • Page 160 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA KC.84001.DPP 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...
  • Page 161 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST KH.12007.014 HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE KH.12001.032 ST9120817AS LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH.12004.007 MK1246GSX LF HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH.12008.019 WD1200BEVS-22UST0 ML125 LF HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 KH.16008.022...
  • Page 162 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK 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)
  • Page 163 Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No. 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 MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX KN.1GB0G.012 HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 LF SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG...

  • Page 164: Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8730/8730Z/8530 Series Please click the icon below for Aspire 8730/8730Z and Aspire 8530 model definition. Aspire 8730/8730Z Aspire 8530 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Germany...
  • Page 165 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi G0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATU S1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_H G_EN33 AS5730 LX.AU...
  • Page 166 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 ACLA- LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi Portuguese G0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATX C1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_H G_XC21...
  • Page 167 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 Canada LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.1 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G25 VHP32ATC A2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3...
  • Page 168 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.1 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G25 VHP32ATU S1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN3...
  • Page 169 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 ACLA- LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi Portuguese E0X.0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G25 VHP32ATX C2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 170 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 ACLA- LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi Spanish E0X.0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G25 VHP32ATE A1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 171 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Czech LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATC Z2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 172 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 Indonesia LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATID 1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3...
  • Page 173 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Eastern LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi Europe E0X.0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATE U3 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 174 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 Malaysia LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 323G25Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G25 VHP32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3...
  • Page 175 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Greece LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATG R1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 176 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Middle LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi East E0X.0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATM E2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 177 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Switzerland LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO2G SO1G N320 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 323G32Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 323G32 VHP32ATC H1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 178 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Belgium LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATB E1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 179 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Eastern LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi Europe E0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATE U7 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 180 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Hungary LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATH U1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 181 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Italy LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi E0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATIT 1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 182 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5730 EMEA Middle LX.AU AS5730Z- PMDT N15.4 SO1G SO1G N160 NSM8 3rd WiFi East E0X.0 322G16Mn 3200 WXGA BII6 BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 322G16 VHP32ATM E6 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/...
  • Page 183 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5330 Thailand LX.AS AS5330- CM57 N15.4 SO1G N120 NSM8 3rd WiFi J0Y.02 571G12Mn WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 571G12 VHB32ATT H1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_TH2 AS5330 Vietnam...
  • Page 184 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5330 LX.AS AS5330- CM57 N15.4 SO1G N120 NSM8 3rd WiFi J0Y.03 571G12Mn WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 571G12 VHB32ATU S1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN3 AS5330 ACLA- LX.AS...
  • Page 185 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5330 ACLA- LX.AS AS5330- CM57 N15.4 SO1G N120 NSM8 3rd WiFi Spanish J0Y.02 571G12Mn WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 571G12 VHB32ATE A1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ES2 AS5330...
  • Page 186 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5330 India LX.AS AS5330- CM57 N15.4 SO1G N120 NSM8 3rd WiFi J0Y.01 571G12Mn WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 571G12 VHB32ATIN 1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 AS5330 Indonesia...
  • Page 187 Acer DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Blueto VOIP Model Country Part Description (GB) Phone AS5330 Malaysia LX.AS AS5330- CM57 N15.4 SO1G N120 NSM8 3rd WiFi J0Y.00 571G12Mn WXGA BII6 GB5.4 1x2 BGN 571G12 VHB32ATM Y1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 AS5330 Malaysia...
  • Page 188 Appendix A...

  • Page 189: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All 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 8730/8730Z/8530 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

  • Page 190: Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test ® ® Item Specification CRT Port Test CRT Monitor Acer 211c 21”, ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19” LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Projector Dell 3300MP USB Port Test...
  • Page 191 Item Specification PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-ILCB/DV) USB2.0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Wireless Lan Card Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.11a (Not recommended for wireless ready NETGEAR Wireless LAN card 802.11a model) ISDN Card...
  • Page 192 Appendix B...

  • Page 193: Online Support Information

    Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a 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.
  • Page 194 Appendix C...
  • Page 195 Index Features Flash Utility AFLASH Utility fpc cable Antennas FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Audio Hard disk Battery Pack 64, 66 Hard Disk Drive Module BIOS vendor Hibernation mode Version hotkey 37–48 BIOS Utility Hot Keys Navigating Onboard Device Configuration 41, 42 Security System Security...
  • Page 196 Memory Check Undetermined Problems utility Model Definition 37–48 BIOS Modem Board Motherboard view left Notebook Manager rear hotkey right num lock on indicator Windows 2000 Environment Test Online Support Information Panel Bottom left PC Card Power System Check Battery Pack Power Adapter Processor Screw List...

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