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Acer TRAVELMATE 7730 User Manual

Acer TRAVELMATE 7730
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TravelMate 7730/7730A
Service Guide

Table of Contents

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Acer TRAVELMATE 7730 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tjunction100 °C
Processor cache2 MB
Processor cores2
System bus rate- GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor socketSocket 478
Processor codenamePenryn
Processing Die size107 mm²
Processor frequency2.1 GHz
Processor cache typeL2
Processor lithography45 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus- MHz
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M
Motherboard chipsetIntel® GM45 Express
HDD speed5400 RPM
HDD interfaceSATA
Card reader integratedYes
Total storage capacity320 GB
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Display diagonal17 \
Display resolution1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)400:1
TypePC
Modem speed56 Kbit/s
Wireless technology802.11n
Graphics card familyAMD
Internal memory3 GB
Memory clock speed667 MHz
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory4 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 3470
Maximum graphics card memory1.024 GB
Discrete graphics card memory0.512 GB
Video capturing speed30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP
Networking typeGigabit Ethernet
Networking features10/100/1000 MBit/s
Operating system installedWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedWindows XP Professional
Battery life (max)2.5 h
Number of battery cells6
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Serial ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantity4
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType II
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Password protection typeBIOS
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Processor ARK ID42841
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth286 mm
Width396 mm
Height35.2 mm
Weight3400 g

Summary

Revision History

Conventions

Preface

Chapter 1: System specifications

Features

Details platform, system memory, and display specifications for the notebook.

System block diagram

Visual representation of the notebook's internal architecture and component connections.

The Acer notebook tour

Identifies key external notebook components and their functions.

Using the keyboard

Explains keyboard layout, lock keys, and Windows-specific key functions.

Hardware specifications and configurations

Lists detailed specifications for CPU, controllers, BIOS, memory, and storage.

Chapter 2: System utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to configuring system settings through the BIOS interface.

BIOS Flash utility

Instructions for updating the system's BIOS firmware.

Removing a password lock

Procedures for removing HDD or Supervisor password locks.

Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components

Preventing static electricity discharge

Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge during maintenance.

Tools required

Lists necessary tools for disassembling and repairing the notebook.

Adding or replacing memory modules

Detailed instructions for installing or replacing RAM modules.

Replacing the primary hard drive

Instructions for removing and installing the main hard disk drive.

Replacing the keyboard

Step-by-step guide for replacing the entire keyboard assembly.

Replacing the LCD assembly

Detailed steps for removing and replacing the entire LCD panel assembly.

Replacing the system board

Detailed procedure for replacing the main system board.

Replacing the processor

Guide for removing and installing the CPU.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Diagnosing problems

A guide to identifying and analyzing notebook issues.

System test procedures

Steps for testing specific hardware components like drives and input devices.

Testing the power system

Steps to diagnose issues related to the battery and power adapter.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) error message

Information on interpreting BIOS POST error codes and messages.

Index of error messages

A list of error codes, their messages, and recommended actions.

Chapter 5: Jumper and connector locations

System board top connectors

Identifies and locates connectors on the top side of the system board.

System board bottom connectors

Identifies and locates connectors on the bottom side of the system board.

Clearing password check and BIOS recovery

Instructions for clearing BIOS passwords and performing BIOS recovery.

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list

Travelmate 7730/7730G exploded diagram

Visual breakdown of the notebook's components for identification.

Travelmate 7730/7730G FRU list

A detailed list of all field-replaceable units with part numbers.

Appendix A: Model definition and configuration

Model definition and configuration

Details specific model configurations, region, and part numbers.

Appendix B: Test compatible components

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test

Lists components tested for compatibility with Windows Vista.

Appendix C: Online support information

Online support information

Information on accessing Acer's online technical support resources.

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