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Aspire 4530/4230 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 4530/4230 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 3
, 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 4
are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 5
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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 6
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fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Launch Manager 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 8
the CPU 84 LCD Module Disassembly Process 85 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 85 Removing the LCD Bezel 86 Board 107 Replacing the LCD Module 107 Replacing the Antenna Cables 108 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Battery 114 Troubleshooting 115 Common Problems 115 VIII - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 9
147 Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram 148 Main Assembly 148 LCD Assembly 149 Aspire 4530/4230 FRU List 150 Model Definition and Configuration 158 Aspire 4530/4230 Series 159 Test Compatible Components 183 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 184 Online Support Information 187 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 10
Table of Contents X - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 11
Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 12
Keys and Controls • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard • Touch Pad pointing device I/O Ports ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) 3 USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack Ethernet (RJ - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 13
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: Items marked with * denote only selected models. Chapter 1 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 14
SMDDR_VTERM 1.8VSUS(TPS51116REGR) SYSTEM POWER (ISL6237) SYSTEM CHARGER (ISL6251A) PCB STACK UP LAYER 1 : TOP CIE4 X1 Mini PCI-E Card (Wireless LAN) P CIE3 X1 Express Card (NEW CARD) P CIE2 X1 LAN BRODCOM BCM8764M (10/100/GagaLAN) ALC268 MDC 1.5 RJ11 Keyboard KBC (WPCE775C) Audio Amplifier - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 15
7 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Acer Crystal Eye Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Empowering key Easy-launch - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 16
buttons (left, center* and right) Touch Pad Keyboard Speakers Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function. Touch-sensitive pointing device - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 17
Modem (RJ-11) port USB 2.0 ports Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Line-in jack ExpressCard/54 slot Description Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to a phone line - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 18
Right View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description 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. button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 19
Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Releases - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 20
Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/indicator Web browser Mail Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Internet browser (user-Programmable - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 21
(3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 22
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 be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 23
keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows >:Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 24
> + + + + + + + < > + < > + + Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touch Pad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Hotkey help - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 25
1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 26
monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. 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´ All Programs and click on - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 27
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. NOTE: Please - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 28
BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Phoenix V1.3333 W25X80VSSIG 1Mbyte (8Mbit) 8-pin SOIC SPI Set by setup manual Specification Cache Item Cache controller Cache size Specification Non 256Kb, 512kb, or 1Mbytes 18 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 29
Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Integrated with MCP77MH chipset 0MB (no on-board - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 30
Specification Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side PCIE v1.1 compliant Support Wake-On-Lan Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size Serial flash memory support SMBus interface supporting wireless module) Segate ST9160827AS ST9120817AS 160, 120 512 Specifications - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 31
±5% 5V ±5% Combo Drive Module Item Manufacturer and Model Type Interface Data Transfer Mode Buffer Memory Size Maximum Write Speed Toshiba TS-L463A Specification Sony DL 24X CRX890S Drawer loading Serial ATA Gen1i 1.33 Gbits / sec 2 MB Drawer loading Serial ATA • Ultra DMA mode5 • Multi-word - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 32
Book Part II) Session, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM • CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part III Support CPRM (read) • Support VCPS (read) +5V +5V ±5% (operating) -8% (startup) Ripple 100 mVp-p Max, 1 KHz~10 MHz Super Multi Drive Item Manufacturer and Model Toshiba DL 8X TS-L633A Specification - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 33
Read Speed Format Compatibility Specification Drawer type Drawer type RAM • CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc • CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc • CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-Session, Video CD • CD-Audio Disc • Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio) • CD-Extra • CD-Text • CD-R (Conforming to "Orange Book Part - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 34
or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal Microphone Internal Speaker/Quantity Specification Realtek ALC268/ALC888S-VC Azadia Codec Built-in Stereo 2.1 • Headphone-out with S/PDIF, Line-In and MicrophoneIn • 2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format,one for mono microphone, one - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 35
Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g 5 in 1 Card Reader Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 36
(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Temperature Range (°C) LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification LG.Philips/LP141WX3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 37
input AC current Inrush current Efficiency System Power Management ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Specification Adapter DELTA 65W / SADP-65KB DFA LF level 4 Adapter Lite-ON 65W / PA-1650-02AC LF level 4 Adapter HIPRO 65W / HP-OK065B13 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 38
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problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: • To choose a menu, use the left and the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 40
screen displays .19T1 V010.080.000.000.027965 Acer 80EA3E0EF1F5DC11929D001E68355A41 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 41
size. Memory size is fixed to 4094 MB. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB Displays the logo screen while booting. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 42
2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item Specific Help Use this feature to tune USB XIDE Configuration XiGPU - Chipset LCD Panel type: [EDID compliant] and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are Disable LPC Port 80. Enable or Disable Hot-Plug support. Set the amount of I/O (in bytes) available - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 43
-LDT Width • DDR2 Memory Frequency • LS Table loading • ISO Flow Control • Hi Priority Channel • Display Refresh • Sync Flood Detection • USB Control • USB2 Control • USB BIOS Legacy Support • MAC LAN • MAC Address • Azalia Codec • Integrated Codec • SATA Mode • SATA AHCI Mode • SATA Hotplug • Power - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 44
Description Enter the iGPU - Chipset menu. LCD Panel type Select the correct LCD panel type for testing purposes. Submenu Items • Integrated Graphic • Video Memory • Hybrid Graphics • mGPU nPW • MXM LVDS/TV • MXM CRT/DVI • Panel Scaling • Boot Display • Preferred TV Connector • TV Format N/A 34 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 45
Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Supervisor Password Is User Password Is SATA Port 0 Disk Status Clear Clear Clear Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 46
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. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 47
parameter. 6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 48
MK1646GSX - (S1) 2: IDE CD : 3: PCI BEV : MBA v11.0.6 Slot 0800 4: USB HDD : 5: USB FDC : 6: USB KEY : 7: USB CDROM : 8: Excluded from boot order: Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. and moves the device up or down. and - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 49
screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Item Specific SATA Spread Spectrum. Enable or disable ACPI PState Support Enable or disable wake up from S3 by USB - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 50
Parameter AltVid ASPM (L0s/L1s) PCIE Lane Swizzle Description Enable or disable AltVid functionality. Enable or disable Active State Power Management (ASPM) states for L0s and L1. Enable or disable PCIE Lane Swizzle for PCIE x 16 slot. Option Disabled or Enabled Disable L0s, Disable L1, Enabled, - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 51
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to Load - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 52
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 53
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 • Reboot - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 54
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Remove BIOS Password: • If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, "System Disabled" would display on the screen. See the image below. • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE 1. Key in "bios_pw 14452 0" 2. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 56
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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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 58
the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*4 28 86.T23V7.009 M2.5*6.5 15 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*5 12 86.ARE07.003 M2 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 59
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 mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Turn - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 60
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). (2) (1) 50 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 61
Removing the Express Dummy Card 1. Push the Express Dummy Card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot. Chapter 3 51 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 62
Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD Dummy Card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 63
Removing the Lower Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Express Dummy Card" on page 51. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 52. 4. Loosen the nine ( - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 64
Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 53. 2. Push out the release securing clips on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 65
Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 53. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 3. Move the cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Step WLAN Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 55 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 66
4. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are arranged properly. 56 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 53. 2. Remove the two securing screws. Step HDD Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 68
4. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the bracket) securing the hard disk to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3.5 Quantity 4 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Screw Type 58 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 69
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 53. 2. Use a screw driver to push the module through the chassis. 3. Pull the optical drive module out from the main unit. 4. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray. Chapter 3 59 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 70
5. Carefully press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover.Remove the cover. 6. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step ODD Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 71
ove Modem Board Rem ove Thermal Module Screw List Step Switch Cover LCD Module LED Board Upper Cover Launch Board Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 M2.5*6.5 M2*3 M2.5*4 M2.5*6.5 M2.5*4 M2.5*4 M2.5*4 M2.5*3 Rem ove CPU Quantity 3 4 4 1 11 7 3 4 7 Acer Part No. 86.T23V7.009 86.ARE07.001 86.A08V7.005 86 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 72
Step Finger Print Reader Bluetooth Board Mainboard Modem Board I/O Board Thermal Module Size M2.5*4 M2*3 M2.5*4 M2.5*4 M2.5*3 N/A M2.5*4 Quantity 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 Acer Part No. 86.T23V7.009 86.A08V7.005 86.T23V7.009 86.T23V7.009 86.A03V7.010 N/A 86.T23V7.009 62 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 73
only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Locate and remove the three securing screws as shown M2.5*4 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Lift the Switch Cover as - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 74
Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 63. 2. Lift the keyboard up and turn over to expose the Touch Pad area. 3. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the mainboard to remove the keyboard. 4. Lift and remove the keyboard. 64 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 75
Removing the Antenna Cables 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 64. 2. Ensure the Antenna Cables are disconnected. 3. Turn the computer over. Use the tweezers to gently pull the cable through the chassis. Chapter 3 65 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 76
WLAN Module" on page 55. 2. See "Removing the Antenna Cables" on page 65. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 4. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the following two cables from the chassis. 66 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 77
5. Remove the six securing screws (including the grounding wire screw) from the LCD module. Step LCD Module (red callout) LCD Module (green callout) Size M2*3 M2.5*6.5 Quantity 4 2 6. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. Screw Type Chapter 3 67 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 78
Removing the LED Board 1. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 63. 2. Remove the LED board FFC. 3. Remove the securing screw and lift the LED board. Step LED Board Size M2.5*4 Quantity 1 Screw Type 68 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 79
Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 66. 3. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven screws on the bottom panel. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*6.5 Quantity 11 Screw Type 4. - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 80
5. Locate the cables connecting the mainboard to the Upper Cover as shown. A E D CB Release the securing latches and disconnect A as Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown. shown. Disconnect C as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect D as shown. 70 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 81
Disconnect E as shown. 6. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis. Chapter 3 71 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 82
Removing the Launch Board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 69. 2. Remove the three screws from the Launch Board. Step Launch Board Size M2.5*4 Quantity 3 3. Disconnect the Launch Board FFC as shown Screw Type 4. Lift the Launch Board clear of the Upper Cover. 72 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 83
Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 69. 2. Turn the cover over and remove the four screws securing the Speakers to the Upper Cover. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Lift up the left speaker to allow access to the cables.Becareful not to - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 84
5. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. 6. While lifting the mylar cover, pull through the finger print reader cable and touchpad FFC to expose the speaker cable. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel. 74 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 85
8. Remove the seven screws from the HDD plate. Step Speaker Module Size M2.5*3 Quantity 7 9. Lift the HDD plate and continue to pull out the speaker cable. Screw Type 10. Ensure the speaker cable is removed from the cable channel and lift up the right speaker. Chapter 3 75 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 86
Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 69. 2. Disconnect the Finger Print Reader cable. 3. Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board. Step Finger Print Reader Size M2.5*4 4. Remove the bracket. Quantity 1 Screw Type 76 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 87
5. Remove the Finger Print Reader board. Removing the Touch Pad Module IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad is integrated into the design of the Upper Cover. To replace the Touch Pad, remove all components from the Upper Cover and install an entirely new Upper Cover. 1. See "Removing the Finger Print Reader" on - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 88
Removing the Bluetooth board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 69. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. 3. Remove the single securing screw from the Bluetooth board. Step Bluetooth Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 4. Carefully lift the Bluetooth board from the mainboard. - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 89
5. Disconnect the cable from the bluetooth board. Chapter 3 79 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 90
Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 69. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard. Step Mainboard Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Ease the casing outward and remove the mainboard, rightside first, as shown. 80 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 91
Removing the Modem Module 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 80. 2. Remove the adhesive tape and two securing screws from the module. Step Modem Module Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 3. Lift the Modem module from the Mainboard. Screw Type 4. Turn the Modem module over and disconnect the modem - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 92
Removing the I/O Board 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 80. 2. Turn the mainboard over, and remove the two securing screws from the I/O Board. Step I/O Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 2 3. Lift the I/O Board clear of the Lower cover. Screw Type 82 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 93
Removing the Thermal/Fan Module 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 80. 2. Remove the five securing screws from the Fan module and heatsink. Step Thermal Module (red callout) Thermal Module (green callout) Size N/A M2.5*4 Quantity 4 1 3. Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard. Screw - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 94
Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Thermal/Fan Module" on page 83. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to release the CPU. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. 84 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 95
Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Rem ove LCD Bezel Rem ove Inverter Board Rem ove Camera Module Rem ove LCD Panel Rem ove LCD FPC Cable Rem ove LCD Brackets Screw List Step LCD Bezel LCD Panel LCD Brackets Size M2.5*5 M2.5*5 M2*3 Quantity 6 6 4 Acer Part No. 86.ARE07.003 86.ARE07.003 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 96
" on page 66. 2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*5 Quantity 6 Screw Type 3. Start from the edges of the bezel, use your fingers to pry the bezel upward and outward from the LCD panel. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel. 86 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 97
4. Continue lifting the bezel as shown. 5. User your fingers to pry the bottom of the bezel upwards and remove it from the LCD Module. Chapter 3 87 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 98
Removing the Inverter Board 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 86. 2. Hold the Inverter board by both ends and lift up to clear the casing. 3. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown. 88 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 99
Removing the Camera Board 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 86. 2. Lift the camera board up and away from the back cover. 3. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board. Chapter 3 89 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 100
M2.5*5 Quantity 6 4. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module. Screw Type IMPORTANT:The MIC and Antenna cables are part of the LCD Back Cover and cannot be replaced individually. The replace the MIC or Antenna, replace the entire LCD Back Cover. See "Aspire 4530/ 4230 FRU List" on page 150 for - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 101
Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 90. 2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Lift up the adhesive pads and detach the cables. 3. Remove the four securing screws (two on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Step LCD Panel Size M2*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 102
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the four screw holes (two on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. 92 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 103
4. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and re-attach the adhesive pads. 5. Turn the panel over and place it in the LCD casing as shown. 6. Replace the six securing screws. Chapter 3 93 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 104
Replacing the Camera Module 1. Connect the camera cable to the camera board. 2. Replace the camera board in the LCD casing Replacing the Inverter Board 1. Connect the left and right inverter cables to the inverter board. 2. Replace the Inverter board in the LCD casing as shown. 94 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 105
Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. 2. Replace the six screws and the rubber screw caps provided. Chapter 3 95 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 106
:Ensure that the Pin-1 corner of the CPU is correctly aligned with the Pin-1 locator on the socket. Pin-1 Pin-1 Locator 2. Using a plastic screw driver (recommended), lock the CPU in the socket as shown. IMPORTANT:Do not force the lock. If any resistance is encountered, remove the CPU and check - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 107
Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module 1. Align the Thermal Module with the screw holes around the CPU and replace the module. 2. Replace the five securing screws in the Fan module and heatsink. 3. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard. Chapter 3 97 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 108
Replacing the I/O Board 1. Align the I/O Board with the mainboard screw holes and place it as shown. 2. Replace the two securing screws. Replacing the Modem Module 1. Reconnect the modem cable to the module. 2. Align the Modem module as shown and push down to connect the interface. 3. Replace - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 109
mainboard. 2. Replace the two securing screws as shown. Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Connect the cable to the bluetooth board. 2. Align the Bluetooth board over the guide on the mainboard and gently press down. Chapter 3 99 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 110
3. Connect the board to mainboard cable. Replacing the Touch Pad Module 1. Connect the Touch Pad cable to the Touch Pad board. NOTE: The Touch Pad is integrated into the design of the Upper Cover. 100 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 111
Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board. 2. Replace the Fingerprint Reader bracket. 3. Replace the single securing screw. 4. Connect the Finger Print Reader cable. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Replace the right speaker and align so that the screw sockets - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 112
2. Lift the HDD plate and insert the cable along the housing guides. 3. Replace the seven screws in the HDD plate. 4. With one hand carefully lift up the mylar cover and continue inserting the cable in place as - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 113
6. Carefully pull back mylar cover as shown. 7. Insert the cable along its guides on the right side of the upper cover. NOTE: Ensure that the cable is properly inserted inside the housing guides before replacing the mylar cover. 8. Replace the left speaker in the upper cover. 9. Replace the four - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 114
Replacing the Launch Board 1. Place the Launch board in the upper cover. 2. Replace the FFC and close the locking latch. 3. Replace the three securing screws. Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the Upper Cover on the lower cover as shown. 2. Press down around the edges of the casing to snap it - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 115
3. Locate the following cables on the Upper Cover. A E D CB Replace A as shown and close the locking latch. Replace B as shown and close the locking latch. Connect C as shown. Replace D as shown and close the locking latch. Chapter 3 105 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 116
Connect E as shown. 4. Replace the seven screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven screws shown. 106 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 117
LED Board on the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Connect the FFC and close the locking latch. 3. Replace the single securing screw. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the LCD hinges as shown and place the hinges in the Upper Cover. 2. Replace the three securing screws in the left side hinge and secure - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 118
computer over and replace the two securing screws. Replacing the Antenna Cables IMPORTANT:Ensure that the antenna cables are not pinched under the LCD hinge. 1. Insert the antenna cables through the chassis and 2. Place the Antenna cables in the cable channel pull them completely through from - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 119
FFC, and use the pull-tab to insert the FFC into the connector. 2. Close the locking latch to secure the FFC in place. 3. Turn the keyboard over, taking care not to detach 4. Insert the keyboard by sliding the keyboard tabs in the FFC from the Mainboard. place first as shown 5. Rotate the - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 120
Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Cover into the Upper Cover, rear 2. Press down as shown to snap the centre of the edge first, and rotate down into position. cover into place. 3. Press down on the edges of the cover to snap it into place. 4. Turn over the computer and replace the - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 121
3. Push the ODD module into the ODD bay as shown. 4. Ensure that the ODD is flush with the chassis and the screw socket is aligned with the screw socket in the lower base. NOTE: Do not insert a screw to secure the ODD. The ODD is secured after replacing the lower cover and all captive screws are - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 122
3. Place the HDD assembly in the HDD bay and push 4. Replace the two securing screws. in the direction shown to connect the interface. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two securing screws. 3. Connect the Antenna cables to the terminals as - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 123
Replacing the DIMM Modules NOTE: If DIMM modules are not installed properly, the computer does not boot, and no service error is displayed. 1. Align the notch in the connector with the notch in the module and slide the DIMM module firmly in place. 2. Press down on the module - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 124
Dummy Card 1. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot and press until it clicks in to place. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery latch to the release position (1), then replace the battery pack (2). (2) (1) 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position. 114 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 125
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer On Issue Page 116 No Display Issue Page 117 LCD Failure Page 119 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 119 Touch Pad - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 126
5. Disable the power management settings in the BIOS to ensure they are not the cause of the problem (see "Boot" on page 38). 6. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. 116 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 127
actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure the computer has - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 128
the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on page 48. 4. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 129
If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 130
Pad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 120 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 131
following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer. 2. Navigate to Devices. 3. Roll back the audio driver to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that all volume Support Information" on page 187. Chapter 4 121 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 132
perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform test. 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. 122 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 133
the operating system DVD. c. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next. d. Select Repair your computer. e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Click Next. f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. g. Select - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 134
• LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Try an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to Start - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 135
click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. d. Check that there are no yellow exclamation the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive manual. Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 136
to one of the ODDs specified in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on page 18. 3. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 48. a. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. b. Check for bent or - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 137
USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 127 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 138
Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: EasyTouch Button Failure If the Acer EasyTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 139
Button Failure If the Acer MediaTouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerprint Reader fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 140
If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: HDTV Switch Failure If the HDTV Switch fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 130 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 141
fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Try an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 142
non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 143
POST Codes Tables These tables describe the chipset and core POST codes, functions, phases, and components for the POST. Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST. POST Code 0xA0 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x10 0x11 0x12 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 144
POST Code 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 0x40 0x41 0x42 0x43 0x44 0x45 0x46 0x47 0x48 0xAF 0xE0 0xE1 0xE2 0xE3 0xE4 0xE5 0xE6 0xE7 0xE9 0xEA 0xEC 0xED 0xEE 0xEF 0xF0 0xF1 0xF2 0xF6 Function Program the Egress port timings Program the Memory IO registers Perform steps required before JEDEC - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 145
uCode File count found in a volume Debug Test driver for debug test PPI 1 (If install debugTest driver) Debug Test driver for debug test PPI 2 (If install debugTest driver) Debug Test driver for debug test PPI 3 (If install debugTest driver) Entry point of loadfile Entry point of apMuLoader A PEIM - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 146
BIOSPSM BIOSBlockIO BIOSPSM Exception Handler - Divide error Cannot locate LegacyRegion DXE ACPISupport driver Installed BDS Entry IA32 variable driver entry conspliter driver entry partition driver entry pciRootBridge driver entry pciBusDriver entry Go to legacy BIOS or BDS Entry Point Start Image - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 147
PORTB. Dummy PCIE Init entry, now handled by driver PMM (POST Memory Manager) init WHEA init PDM PEM (Post Error Manager) init Debug Service Init (ROM Polit) POST Update Error detected. Initialize Power Management. Verify that the 8742 keyboard controller is responding. Send a self-test command - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 148
interrupt vectors 0 thru 77h Verify the ROM copyright notice Initialize all motherboard devices. 1. Size the PCI bus topology and set bridge bus keyboard reset. Initialize keystroke clicker if enabled in Setup. Check status bits for keyboard-related failures. Display error messages on the screen - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 149
the previous boot was OK. Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the POST Init Initialize QuietBoot if it is installed. Enable both keyboard and timer interrupts (IRQ0 and IRQ1). If your so, perform an address-line test and a RAM test on the memory. The amount of memory available - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 150
Display error messages on the screen. Check status bits to see if configuration problems were detected. If so, display error messages on the screen keyboard (PICO BIOS). Initialize interrupt controller. Run late device initialization routines. Initialize motherboard configurable devices. Display - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 151
catalog for validity 5. Pick a boot entry 6. Create a Specification Packet Jump to UserPatch2. If password on boot is enabled, Display PEM errors. Overwrite the "Press F2 for Setup" prompt with spaces, erasing it from the screen. Scan the key buffer to see if the F2 key was struck after keyboard - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 152
ACPI BIOS. Enable CPU management (Geyserville I) Display Boot First menu if MultiBoot is installed and MP table in Extended BDA. Check support status for Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting Task before hand off to UEFI/DXE Clear all screen graphics before booting. INT19 entry for legacy boot Invalid - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 153
Charger LED 2 LCD Power IC 13 +2.5V Power IC 24 Power LED 3 LCD/ Charger Converter IC 19 BIOS 30 Function Board Connector 9 +1.8V, 0.9V Converter 20 +1.2V Power IC IC 31 LAN Transformer 10 Finger Board Connector 21 Bluetooth Connector 11 Keyboard Connector 22 RTC Battery - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 154
23 22 8 21 20 19 9 18 10 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Description LAN Chipset North Bridge MCP77MH CPU Socket CPU Power IC Battery Connector Power Board Connector Mini Card Connector DDRII SO-DIMM +1.5V Power IC CD-ROM Connector Volume Control Dial 7 in1 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 155
procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 4530/4230. Aspire 4530/4230 provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board the password by the following steps: • 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 156
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 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 157
Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 4530/4230. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return 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 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 158
Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram Main Assembly Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Middle Cover Upper Cover Thermal Module Lower Cover Thermal Cover FFC Cable LED (3V, 58.5 MM, 12/12P) Express Card Dummy SD Card Dummy Part Number 42.ARE07.001 60.ARE07.001 60.ARE07.008 60.ARE07.003 42.ARE07.002 50. - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 159
Assembly Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description LCD Bezel LCD Assy (IMR) LCD (TFT) 14.1" Panel Camera Board Inverter LCD Cable Assy LCD Hinge_L LCD Hinge_R LCD Bezel Screw Cap Part Number 60.ARE07.005 60.ARE07.004 LK.14105.018 57.ARE07.001 19.TPK07.001 50.ARE07.003 33.ARE07.005 33.ARE07.004 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 160
-Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M955.04 Part Number AP.06501.013 AP.06503.016 AP.0650A.010 BT.00603.041 BT.00604.024 BT.00605.020 BT.00607.015 FX.22500.025 BLUETOOTH MODULE (T60H928.11) BT.21100.005 WIRELESS LAN CARD FOXCONN T60h976.00 MINI WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG FOXCONN BCM4312 T77H030.00 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 161
CORD US 3PIN ROHS POWER CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 POWER CORD(UK) 1.8M 3PBLACK FP010008-013 BLUETOOTH CABLE MODEM CABLE FFC LED CABLE Part Number 27.A03V7.006 27.TATV7.005 27.A99V7.002 27.A99V7.004 27.A99V7.005 27.T48V7.001 27.TAXV7.001 27.TATV7.001 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 162
Category Description DUMMY EXPRESS CARD Part Number 42.ARE07.003 DUMMY 4 IN 1 CARD 42.TG607.005 CPU Combo Module CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL60 PGA 1.9G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 CPU - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 163
Category OPTICAL BRACKET Description Part Number 33.AHS07.002 HDD HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 120GB ST9120817AS Corsair SATA LF F/W:3.AAA HDD HGST 5400rpm 120GB HTS542512K9SA00 Bronco-B SATA II LF F/W:C31P HDD( - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 164
Keyboard LCD 154 Description Part Number Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 88KS US International (Aspire Black) Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 88KS US International Hebrew (Aspire Black) Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 89KS UK (Aspire Black) Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black 89KS Turkish (Aspire Black) Keyboard - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 165
Category INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE Description Part Number 19.TPK07.001 50.ARE07.003 LCD COVER IMR W/MIC, CAMERA CABLE, ANTENNA 60.ARE07.004 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.ARE07.005 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L 33.ARE07.004 33.ARE07.005 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 LCD MODULE 14 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 166
Category Mainboard Description LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L MAINBOARD UMA NVIDIA MCP77MH GIGA W/CARD READER, EXPRESS CARD W/O CPU RAM Part Number 33.ARE07.004 33.ARE07.005 MB.ARE06.001 Memory Heatsink SO-DIMM DDRII667 512MB NT512T64UH8B0FN-37C (0.09U)\'NANYA Memory HYNIX SO- - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 167
Screw List Category Screw List SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW SCREW Description M2.5*4 M2.5*6.5 M2.5*5 M2*3 M3*3.5 M2.5*3 Part Number 86.T23V7.009 86.ARE07.001 86.ARE07.003 86.A08V7.005 86.TDY07.003 86.A03V7.010 Chapter 6 157 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 168
Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Appendix A 158 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 169
Aspire 4530/4230 Series Model AS4230401G12Mn AS4230401G12Mn AS4230401G12Mn AS4230401G12Mn AS4230401G16Mn ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish Singapore Singapore Singapore Philippines Acer Part no LX.APA0Y.010 LX.APA0Y.009 LX.APA0Y.008 LX. - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 170
ACLAPortuguese ACLAPortuguese ACLAPortuguese Canada Canada ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish Acer Part no LX.AP90Y.022 LX.AP90Y.023 LX.AP90Y.024 LX.AP90C.010 LX.AP90C.009 LX - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 171
ACLA- Portuguese PA ACLA- Portuguese PA ACLA- Portuguese PA ACLA- Portuguese PA ACLA- Portuguese PA ACLA- Portuguese PA Canada EMEA EMEA Eastern Europe Denmark Acer Part no LX.AP90C.001 LX.AP90Y.012 LX.AP90Y.011 LX.AP90Y.010 LX.AP90Y.017 LX.AP90Y.016 LX.AP90Y.014 LX.ARE0X.028 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 172
Greece Hungary Italy Norway Norway Norway Portugal Russia Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Slovenia/ Croatia Spain ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish Acer Part no LX.ARE0X.004 LX.ARE0X.055 LX.ARE0X.054 LX.ARE0X.027 LX.ARE0X.030 LX.ARE0X.002 LX.ARE0X.005 LX - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 173
ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish Sweden/ Finland Eastern Europe Switzerland Luxembourg Turkey UK Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore Acer Part no LX.ARE0X.106 LX.ARE0X.065 LX.ARE0X.064 LX.ARE0X.063 LX.ARE0X.062 LX.ARE0X.087 LX - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 174
Singapore Singapore Singapore Indonesia Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore Vietnam Vietnam Philippines Philippines Philippines Philippines Malaysia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Singapore Singapore Acer Part no LX.ARE0C.006 LX.ARE0C.007 LX.ARE0C.008 LX.ARE0C.001 LX.ARE0C.009 LX.ARE0C.010 LX - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 175
USA USA USA South Africa Holland Eastern Europe Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore Malaysia Malaysia USA Indonesia Malaysia Malaysia Eastern Europe USA USA India Singapore Singapore Acer Part no LX.ARE0Y.003 LX.ARE0C.018 LX.ARE0X.050 LX.ARE0X.029 LX.ARE0X.035 LX.ARE0X.036 LX.ARE0X.047 LX.ARE0X - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 176
Philippines AAP Philippines AAP Philippines PA USA AAP India AAP Philippines EMEA Israel PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada Acer Part no LX.ARE0X.058 LX.ARE0X.057 LX.ARE0X.056 LX.ARE0X.085 LX.ARE0X.073 LX.ARE0X.072 LX.ARE0X.071 LX.ARE0X.070 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 177
PA PA AAP ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish ACLASpanish Thailand AAP Thailand AAP Thailand AAP Thailand AAP Vietnam CHINA Hong Kong Acer Part no LX.ARE0X.074 LX.ARE0X.098 LX.ARE0X.093 LX.ARD0X.003 LX.ARD0X.009 LX.ARD0X.024 LX.ARD0X.023 LX - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 178
USA PA USA EMEA EMEA AAP Eastern Europe Eastern Europe Philippines CHINA China CHINA Hong Kong CHINA China CHINA Hong Kong CHINA China CHINA China Acer Part no LX.ARD0C.004 LX.ARD0X.002 LX.ARD0X.007 LX.ARD0X.012 LX.ARD0X.013 LX.ARD0C.002 LX.ARD0Y.006 LX.ARD0Y.008 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 179
China CHINA China CHINA China CHINA China CHINA China CHINA China CHINA China CHINA China PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada PA Canada Acer Part no LX.ARD0Y.032 LX.ARD0C.020 LX.ARD0C.019 LX.ARD0C.017 LX.ARD0C.014 LX.ARD0Y.034 LX.ARD0C.016 LX.ARD0C.015 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 180
PA PA PA Country Canada Canada Canada USA USA USA Canada Canada Canada Acer Part no LX.ARD0X.030 LX.ARD0X.029 LX.AAL0X.004 LX.AAL0X. 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 181
4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W LCD DIMM 1 DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN BT N14.1 SO1GBII6 N WXGAG N160G NSM8XS B 5.4KS 3rd WiFi N 1x2 BGN N14.1 SO1GBII6 N WXGAG N160G NSM8XS B 5.4KS 3rd - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 182
4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W SMPSI 4025W AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 183
AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 184
AAQL60 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 185
AAQL60 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM82 ATUZM84 ATUZM86 AAQL60 ATRM70 AAQL60 ATUZM80 ATUZM82 ATUZM84 ATUZM86 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM82 ATUZM84 ATUZM86 AAQL60 ATRM70 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 186
ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATUZM80 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM72 ATRM70 ATUZM82 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATRM70 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 187
ATRM70 ATRM70 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATUZM82 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM84 ATUZM86 ATUZM80 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATUZM82 ATUZM82 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 188
ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 AAQL60 AAQL60 ATRM70 AAQL60 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 189
AS4530823G25Mi AS4530601G12C AS4530601G16Mi AS4530801G25Mi AS4530701G16Ci AS4530701G25Mi AS4530700516Mn AS4530601G16Mi AS4530702G25Mi AS4530701G25Mi AS4530802G25Mi AS4530802G25Mi AS4530802G25Mi CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN BT ATUZM80 N14.1 SO2GBII6 N WXGAG N250G NSM8XS 3rd WiFi - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 190
AS4530701G25Mn AS4530801G16Mn AS4530801G16Mn AS4530601G16Mn AS4530701G25Mn AS4530601G16Mn AS4530601G16Mn AS4530601G12Mn AS4530601G12Mn AS4530601G16Mn AS4530802G32Mn AS4530821G32Mn AS4530822G32Mn CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM2 HDD ODD WLAN BT ATUZM80 N14.1 SO2GBII6 N WXGAG N250G NSM8XS 3rd WiFi - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 191
AS4530602G16Mn CPU ATUZM80 ATUZM82 ATUZM80 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATRM70 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 ATUZM80 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 AAQL60 LCD N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14.1 WXGAG N14 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 192
Appendix A 182 - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 193
® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. 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 4530/4230 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 194
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test Vendor Adapter F0000183 DELTA CN 10001023 LITE-ON 60002015 HIPRO Battery 60001921 SANYO 10001063 SONY 60001535 PANASONIC 60002162 SIMPLO CPU 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD 22554573 AMD - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 195
Vendor 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 HGST SG 60001994 WD 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI 60002005 HGST SG 60001994 WD 60001994 WD LCD 60003316 AUO 60002215 SAMSUNG 60003089 LG 10001038 CMO Memory 60001993 NANYA 60002215 SAMSUNG 60002045 HYNIX 60002215 SAMSUNG 60001993 NANYA 60002215 SAMSUNG 60002045 HYNIX - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 196
Vendor 23418669 HLDS Keyboard 820123 DARFON LAN 610112 BROADCOM Audio Codec 9999995 Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GSA-T50N LF W/O bezel SATA Malaysia Keyboard 14_15KB-FV3 Black McKinley/Eiger Standard (Aspire Black) Broadcom BCM5764 ALC888S Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 Suyin 0.3M DV - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 197
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 • Spare parts - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 198
188 Appendix C - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 199
B Battery Pack 50 BIOS package 18 password control 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Supports protocol Problems 116 computer on indicator 10 Core POST Codes 135 CPU 84 D Index DIMM Module 54 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 128 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly - Acer Aspire 4230 | Service Guide - Page 200
Speakers 120 LCD Failure 119 MediTouch Buttons 129 Modem 127 No Display 117 ODD 124 Other Failures 131 Power On 116 Thermal Unit 130 Touch Pad 120 USB 127 WLAN 128 U Undetermined Problems 132 USB Failure (Rightside) 127 utility BIOS 29-42 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 184 Wireless Function Failure