Acer 7730A Laptop User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components
Replacing the ExpressCard (NewCard) assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:
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Screws removed during this task:
To replace the Express Card assembly:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.
2 Remove the memory bay cover by following the steps in “Adding or replacing
memory modules” on page 57.
3 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by
following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67.
4 Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard
drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73.
5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 78.
6 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page
80.
7 Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly”
on page 84.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black M2.5×6.5
(Hinge-bottom)
2 black M2.5×5
(Keyboard cover)
1 black M2.5×8
(Keyboard plate)
4 black M2.5×4 (Palm
Rest-top)
2 black M2.5×3 (Palm
rest-bottom)
4 chrome M2.5×6.5
(Hinge-top)
2 black M2.5×4 (Express
Card assembly)
3 black M2.5×5 (Palm
rest-bottom)
16 black M2.5×6.5
(Palm rest-bottom)