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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the computer. 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. For whatever reasons a 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 number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

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PRINTED IN TAIWAN Gateway EC18/EC14 Service GuideRevision History Disclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Page System Utilities Table of ContentsSystem Specifications Machine Disassembly and ReplacementTroubleshooting Table of ContentsJumper and Connector Locations Table of ContentsTable of Contents Operating System System SpecificationsFeatures ChapterInput devices Dimensions and WeightPower subsystem Privacy controlChapter Non-operating 20% to 80%I C H 9-M SF F System Block DiagramC PU SOUTH BRIDGELCD View Your Notebook TourTop View Icon Closed Front ViewIcon DescriptionHeadphone Microphone USB port Left ViewRight View HeadphonesRear View Base Viewslots and Description IndicatorsIcon FunctionRight Button TouchPad BasicsFunction Left ButtonLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Function Hot KeysHotkey IconSpecial Keys The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification North Bridge SpecificationsSpecification South Bridge SpecificationsHard Disk Drive Interface SpecificationSpecifications Specifications363 ~ 952 typical SpecificationsSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications SpecificationsBIOS SpecificationSpecification SpecificationsBluetooth SpecificationSpecifications SpecificationSpecification SpecificationIntel MM#903341 6 Cell SpecificationChapter Chapter BIOS Setup UtilityNavigating the BIOS Utility System UtilitiesF5/F6 InformationBoot SecurityExit MainBoot SecurityInformation Setting a PasswordSecurity BootRemoving a Password Set Supervisor PasswordConfirm New Password Enter New PasswordEnter New Password Setup Notice Changes have been savedChanging a Password Set Supervisor PasswordMain BootBoot InformationExit ExitInformation SecurityRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs New features or optionsDOS Flash Utility 1. Double click the WinFlash executable WinFlash Utility2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash UtilityRemove HDD Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities8. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe Removing BIOS PasswordsTo reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screenUsing DMITools Using Boot Sequence SelectorMiscellaneous Utilities Example 3 Write Serial Number to EEPROM Using the LAN MAC UtilityExample 1 Read DMI Information from Memory Example 2 Write Product Name to EEPROMChapter Related Information Machine Disassembly and ReplacementDisassembly Requirements Replacement Requirements1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals Pre-disassembly Instructions3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface Quantity Disassembly ProcessMain Screw List ScrewDisconnect power and signal cables from system External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals powerChapter Removing the Battery Pack2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position 1. Turn the computer over1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out Removing the Dummy Card2. Pull the dummy card out Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Chapter 6. Unlock the HDD FPC and pull the FPC away3. Lift the memory cover away Removing the DIMM Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. Loosen the four captive screws in the memory coverChapter 5. Pull the memory module out2. Loosen the four captive screws in the memory cover Removing the WLAN Module1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 4. Detach the two cables from the Wireless LAN moduleScrew DisassemblyScrew List StepMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessQuantity Screw ListStep ScrewRemoving the Keyboard b. Pull the keyboard away 7. Flip the keyboard over. a. Unlock the FCC3 blue call out Removing the Upper CoverSize DisassemblyScrew List Step3. Unlock and detach the touch-pad to touch-pad FCC Removing the Button Board1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 2. Unlock and remove the touch-pad to mainboard FCCQuantity Screw ListStep SizeChapter 8. Lift up and pull the button board to main board FCC free2. Pull the WLAN cables through and away from the computer Removing the LCD Module3. Lift the transparent adhesive tape off the LCD connector 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on pageScrew List 4. Push out the LCD connectorDisassembly 5. Remove the two screws of the LCD module hingesScrew Removing the LED BoardScrew List Step5. Unlock and remove the LED board FCC from the mainboard 4. Lift off the LCD BoardChapter 4. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module Removing the Bluetooth Module2. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the mainboard 3. LIft the Bluetooth module away from the computer3. Unlock and remove the I/O board FCC from the I/O board Removing the I/O Board1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 2. Unlock and remove the I/O board FCC from the main boardI/O Board Disassembly Screw Removing the MainboardScrew List StepChapter NOTE The hand in the photograph holding on to the CRT board3. Disconnect the CRT cable from the main board Removing the CRT Board1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 2. Disconnect the CRT cable from the CRT board3. Remove the five captive screws of the thermal module Removing the Thermal Module1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 2. See “Removing the CRT Board” on page1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page Removing the RTC Battery2. Pry the RTC battery out of the holding clips IMPORTANTObserve local regulations in the disposal of all batteries1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page Removing the Speaker Modules2. Remove the tape from the speaker cable 3. Lift the modules away LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly Process1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page Removing the LCD Bezel3. Roll the bezel up and away from the hinges Chapter Removing the Camera Board2. Disconnect the camera connector 3. Pull up the camera board 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on pageScrew Removing the LCD PanelScrew List StepChapter 4. Lift the LCD panel out lifting the bottom of the panel firstScrew Removing the LCD BracketsScrew List StepChapter Removing the FPC Cable3. Lift up the protective plastic tab 4. Disconnect the LCD connector 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page4. Pull up the two adhesive foil tabs from the cables Removing the Antennas1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 2. Lift up the right antenna pull the cable away from the LCD moduleChapter 5. Remove the antennas completelyReplacing the Antennas LCD Reassembly ProcedureChapter 3. Stick the two antennas down pressing firmlyReplacing the FPC Cable Screw Replacing the LCD BracketsScrew List StepReplacing the LCD Panel Chapter 3. Apply adhesive and stick the microphone down1. Apply adhesive and lay the Camera Board board down pressing firmly Replacing the Camera Board2. Connect the cable to the Camera Board Chapter Replacing the LCD Bezel1. Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges 2. Ensure the cables are correctly exiting the hingesChapter Replacing the Speaker Modules Main Unit Reassembly Process1. Place the RTC battery into the holding clips on the main board Replacing the RTC Battery3. The tighten the other two captive screws Replacing the Thermal Module1. Connect the thermal module connector to the main board IMPORTANT Incorrect order of screw replacement could harm the CPU1. Connect the CRT board cable to the main board Replacing the CRT Board2. Connect the CRT board cable to the CRT board Step Replacing the Main BoardMain Board Assembly Screw ListChapter 3. Connect the speaker connectorStep Replacing the I/O CardI/O Card Assembly Screw List4. Connect and lock the I/O card FCC to the main board 3. Connect and lock the I/O card FCC to the I/O boardChapter Chapter Replacing the Bluetooth Module1. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the Bluetooth module 3. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the main board1. Connect and lock the LED board FCC to the mainboard Replacing the LED Board3. Replace the one screw Screw LED Board AssemblyScrew List Step1. Place the LCD module hinges into position on the lower case Replacing the LCD Module2. Replace the two screws Chapter 3. Reconnect the LCD module connectorChapter 5. Relay the WLAN cables around and through the lower case3. Connect the touch pad FCC to the touch pad Replacing the Button BoardChapter Screw AssemblyScrew List Step7. Connect the button board FCC to the button board 6. Lay the button board FCC down carefully on the upper coverChapter 2. Replace the nine screws Replacing the Upper CoverScrew List 1. Connect the FCC to the mainboard Replacing the KeyboardStep Replacing the Wireless LAN ModuleWLAN Assembly Screw ListChapter Chapter Replacing the DIMM Module2. Place the DIMM module door down edge first 3. Tighten the four captive screws3. Connect the HDD FPC to the main board Replacing the Hard Disk Drive1. Connect the HDD FPC to the HDD 2. Lift up the clear plastic tab and place the HDD into its bay5. Tighten the four captive screws 4. Place the HDD cover in from one edgeChapter 1. Slide the battery into position 2. Close the locking latch Replacing the BatteryPush the dummy card into the slot until it clicks into place Replace the Dummy CardChapter Chapter Chapter TroubleshootingCommon Problems Symptoms VerifiedComputer Shuts down Intermittently Power On IssueNo POST or Video No Display IssueAbnormal Video Display Random Loss of BIOS SettingsReassemble LCD FailureStart Check LCD module? OK Check MB LCD connector and cable ? SwapBuilt-In Keyboard Failure Swap/Reassemble TouchPad FailureStart Check M/B T/P FFC OK Check TouchPad Re-assemble theInternal Speaker Failure Sound ProblemsInternal Microphone Failure Microphone Problemsd. Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating Correctlyg. Select Startup Repair USB cable USB Failure Right up/down sideOther Failures USB/B cable to M/BUndetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsPOST Routine Description POST Code Reference TablesCode Code POST Routine DescriptionCode POST Routine DescriptionAsfInit Mainboard Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsChapter BOTTOM SIDE Mainboard Bottom ViewMainboard CMOS Discharge Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoverySteps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery HotkeyFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Gateway EC18/EC14 Exploded DiagramsChapter Description Main AssemblyPart Number Part Number DescriptionChapter Description LCD AssemblyPart Number ACER P/N FRU ListCATEGORY PARTNAMEPARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N PARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N PARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N PARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N ACER P/N Screw ListCATEGORY PARTNAMEAppendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationModel Model Model Wireless LANWireless LAN1 BatteryAppendix B Test Compatible ComponentsCamera BRANDType DescriptionBRAND Type WiFi AntennaWireless LAN BRANDAppendix C Online Support InformationPage Page Page Page Windows 2000 Environment Test 155 WLAN Board Undetermined Problems Upper Covervolume USB Failure Rightside 131 utility