WinFlash Utility | Acer NV59C guide

WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1.Double-click the WinFlash executable.

2.Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.

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Contents

Gateway NV59C Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Viii Gateway NV59C Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Table of Contents Features Chapter Dimensions and Weight Storage subsystemAudio Optical Media Drive Power subsystem Privacy controlSpecial keys and controls Interface Optional Items Environment System Block Diagram Your Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description HDD Closed Front View Left View Hdmi Right View Bottom View Indicators Icon Function Description TouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad Lock key Description Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description Hotkey Icon Function Description CPU Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBios System Memory Specification LAN Interface Specification4GB Memory Combinations Slot Total Memory Onboard LAN Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Specification HgstRPM Sata Audio Interface Specification Super-Multi Drive Module SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SAMSUNG/SIMPLO AS2009A Power and Keyboard ControllerBattery Specification Cell Lvds LCD SpecificationCard Reader Specification Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Gateway NV59C Bios InformationY9U5A09MA Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option Disabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Continue Boot USB Cdrom Exit Exit Exit Saving Changes Bios Flash Utilities DOS Flash Utility Page WinFlash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD PasswordPassword UnlockHD Removing Bios Passwords Cleaning Bios Passwords Using Boot Sequence Selector Output Using DMIToolsInput Using the LAN MAC Eeprom Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process Main Screw List Quantity Part NumberScrew 2.5D Screw 3.0D Screw List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the SIM Card Removing the SD Dummy Card Removing the Optical Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*8 Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 HDD/WLAN Removing the HDD/WLAN/DIMM DoorStep Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the 3G Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type 3G Cover M2.5*8 Chapter Removing the Dimm Module Removing the Wlan Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Module M2*3 Detach the Wlan Board from the Wlan socket Chapter Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Step Screw Quantity Removing the Keyboard Page Removing the Upper Cover Page Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*5 Removing the Left Speaker Module Removing the Right Speaker Module Lift the Right Speaker Module clear of the upper cover Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power board M2*3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket Step Size Quantity Screw Type TouchPad Bracket M2*3 Removing the Card Reader Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Card Reader M2*3 Lift the card reader board clear of the device Chapter Removing the USB Board USB Lift the USB board clear of the device Chapter Removing the Bluetooth Board Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*5 Page Chapter Removing the Thermal Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M1.98*3.0 Carefully lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Assembly Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD assembly M2.5*8 Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6 Removing the Camera Module Removing the Inverter Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Inverter Board M2.5*5 Turn the board over and disconnect the cable Chapter Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*6 Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2*3 Disconnect the Lvds cable from the panel Chapter Removing the Microphone Cable Lift the microphone set clear of the panel Chapter Removing the Antennas Page LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the AntennasPage Replacing the Microphone Cable Replacing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 104 Chapter Replacing the LCD Panel Replacing the Inverter Board Replacing the Camera Module Place the Camera in the module Connect the camera cable Replacing the LCD Bezel Replacing the LCD Assembly 110 Chapter Page Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU Replacing the Thermal Module Replacing the Mainboard Page 116 Chapter Replacing the Bluetooth Board Replacing the USB Board Replacing the Card Reader Board Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Page Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Right Speaker Module Replacing the Left Speaker Module Replacing the Upper Cover 126 Chapter Connect B as shown Connect a as shown Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Replacing the Wlan Module Replacing the Dimm Modules Replacing the 3G Module Page Replacing the HDD/WLAN/DIMM Door Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the SIM Card Replacing the Battery Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No Post or Video Abnormal Video Display Random Loss of Bios SettingsPersonalize´ Display Settings LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure TouchPad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Select Set up microphone Sound ProblemsMicrophone Problems Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected Wireless Function Failure Thermal Unit Failure External Mouse Failure Other Failures Dimm Intermittent ProblemsUndetermined Problems Post Code Range Phase Post Codes Peicpuhtreset PEI Peimemoryinstall PEIPeiswitchstack PEI Peienterrecoverymode PEI DXECF9RESET Dxesmmaccess DXEDxesmarttimerinit DXE Dxetcgdxe DXE Bdsinstallhotkey BDS Bdsbeforepciioinstall BDSBdsenumerateallbootoption BDS Bdsendofbootselection BDS Bdsrecoverystartflash BDS Fast Recovery Start Flash Smmacpidisablestart SMM Smmacpidisableend SMM Top View SW2/SW3JTP1 JUSB2 JHP1 JBT1JDIMM1 JDIMM2 Power Board USB ConnectorUSB/B Board Description JREAD1 3G/B BoardCR/B Board Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Clear Cmos Jumper Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage FRU Field Replaceable Unit List EasyNote Exploded Diagrams Main AssemblyDescription Acer P/N TBD Upper Assembly LCD Assembly FRU List CategoryAcer Description AcerPN Board CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly Keyboard LCD Mainboard Heatsink SpeakerMiscellaneous CPU/PROCESSOR BD Combo Drive BatteryDVD RW Drive Memory Adapter Screw List Category DescriptionAcer PN Screw Screw 2.5D Chapter 177 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix a Gateway NV59C Model Acer Part No Country DescriptionAAP China NV59C01 LINPUSWWW1 Gctwn USA Memory Chip Model Acer Part NoCPU LCD VGA Vram SO2GBII SO1GBII Wxgag DDR3 ParkSO2GBII Wxgag DDR3 SO1GBII Wxgag DDR3 UMA SO2GBII Wxgag UMA SO2GBII SO1GBII Wxgag UMA SO1GBII Wxgag Model Acer Part No Memory HDD ODDMedia 1GB 2GB Processor NV59C01 S2.WMM02.001 N320GB SW1 ReaderNIS BGN NV59C02h LX.WKV02.002 NV59C06t LX.WJM02.002 NV59C16j LX.WML02.003 Appendix a 192 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test Category Vendor DescriptionRAM Sodimm DDR3-1G RAM Sodimm DDR3-2G HDD LCD N15.6WXGAGLCD NLED15.6WXGAG VGA ChiP Power Cord BatteryNB ChiPset AdaPter Touch Pad Hinge Lcdbrk SZS NEW80LCDBRKL156ASSY Lcdbrk NEW80LCDBRKL156ASSYLcdbrk Chaoli NEW80LCDBRKL156ASSY Lcdbrk SZS NEW80LCDBRKR156ASSY 3G card Wlan Card Antenna DC-IN Jack Blue ToothCamera MEC,HIGH Conn SET 0C9 LED LCD CameraMEC Conn SET 0C9 LED LCD-M/B W/O Cmos Camera Cmos MEC Conn SET 0C9 LED LCD W/O Camera POWER/B-M/B TP-M/BUSB-M/B LID/B-M/B Category Vendor Description Thermal Module UMA Core Logic ADI IC ADM1032ARMZ Msop 8P Temp SensorRealtek IC ALC272X-GR Lqfp 48P Codec IC TPA6017A2PWPR Tssop 20P AMP Online Support Information Appendix C 208 Index Removing 72, 74, 76 211 212