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Gateway EC14 manual Test Compatible Components, Appendix B

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Appendix B

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 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 Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

BRAND	Type	Description

3G
Qualcomm	Gobi2000	Qualcomm Gobi2000

A cover

	Black IMR	Black IMR

	Red IMR	Red IMR

Accessory

Gateway	Gateway 11inch	Gateway Accessory Gateway 11" Netbook Bag Black
	Netbook Bag
	Black

Adapter

DELTA	30W	Adapter DELTA 30W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Black ADP-30JH BA LF

HIPRO	30W	Adapter HIPRO 30W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Black HP-A0301R3
		B1LF LF

LITE-ON	30W	Adapter LITE-ON 30W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Black PA-1300-04AC
		LF

Audio Codec

Realtek	ALC269X	Realtek Audio Codec ALC269X

B cover

	Mirror w/Camera	Mirror w/Camera

Battery

PANASONIC	6CELL2.2	Battery PANASONIC UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6
		cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E51

SANYO	6CELL2.2	Battery SANYO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell
		4400mAh Main COMMON ID: UM09E31

SANYO	6CELL2.8	Battery SANYO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell
		5600mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E36

SIMPLO	6CELL2.8	Battery SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell
		5600mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E78

SIMPLO	6CELL2.2	Battery SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell
		4400mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E71

SIMPLO	6CELL2.2	Battery SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell
		4400mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E75

SIMPLO	6CELL2.8	Battery SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell
		5600mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E70

Bluetooth

Foxconn	BT 2.1	Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861

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Gateway EC14 manual Test Compatible Components, Appendix B

Contents

PRINTED IN TAIWAN Gateway EC18/EC14 Service GuideRevision History Disclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications Table of ContentsMachine Disassembly and Replacement System UtilitiesTroubleshooting Table of ContentsJumper and Connector Locations Table of ContentsTable of Contents Features System SpecificationsChapter Operating SystemPower subsystem Dimensions and WeightPrivacy control Input devicesChapter Non-operating 20% to 80%C PU System Block DiagramSOUTH BRIDGE I C H 9-M SF FYour Notebook Tour LCD ViewTop View Icon Closed Front ViewDescription IconRight View Left ViewHeadphones Headphone Microphone USB portBase View Rear Viewslots and Icon IndicatorsFunction DescriptionFunction TouchPad BasicsLeft Button Right ButtonLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Hotkey Hot KeysIcon FunctionThe Euro symbol Special KeysThe US dollar sign Hardware Specifications and Configurations Specification North Bridge SpecificationsSouth Bridge Specifications SpecificationSpecifications SpecificationSpecifications Hard Disk Drive InterfaceSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications 363 ~ 952 typicalBIOS SpecificationsSpecification SpecificationsBluetooth SpecificationsSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationsIntel MM#903341 6 Cell SpecificationChapter Navigating the BIOS Utility BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Utilities ChapterBoot InformationSecurity F5/F6Boot MainSecurity ExitSecurity Setting a PasswordBoot InformationConfirm New Password Set Supervisor PasswordEnter New Password Removing a PasswordChanging a Password Setup Notice Changes have been savedSet Supervisor Password Enter New PasswordBoot BootInformation MainInformation ExitSecurity ExitThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions BIOS Flash UtilityNew versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corruptedDOS Flash Utility 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays WinFlash UtilityPerform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility 1. Double click the WinFlash executableRemove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities Remove HDD Password8. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows Removing BIOS Passwords2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exeUsing Boot Sequence Selector Using DMIToolsMiscellaneous Utilities Example 1 Read DMI Information from Memory Using the LAN MAC UtilityExample 2 Write Product Name to EEPROM Example 3 Write Serial Number to EEPROMChapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementReplacement Requirements Related InformationPre-disassembly Instructions 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface Main Screw List Disassembly ProcessScrew QuantityExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessTurn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position Removing the Battery Pack1. Turn the computer over ChapterRemoving the Dummy Card 1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out2. Pull the dummy card out Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Chapter 6. Unlock the HDD FPC and pull the FPC away1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the DIMM Module2. Loosen the four captive screws in the memory cover 3. Lift the memory cover awayChapter 5. Pull the memory module out1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page Removing the WLAN Module4. Detach the two cables from the Wireless LAN module 2. Loosen the four captive screws in the memory coverScrew List DisassemblyStep ScrewMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessStep Screw ListScrew QuantityRemoving the Keyboard b. Pull the keyboard away 7. Flip the keyboard over. a. Unlock the FCC3 blue call out Removing the Upper CoverScrew List DisassemblyStep Size1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page Removing the Button Board2. Unlock and remove the touch-pad to mainboard FCC 3. Unlock and detach the touch-pad to touch-pad FCCStep Screw ListSize QuantityChapter 8. Lift up and pull the button board to main board FCC free3. Lift the transparent adhesive tape off the LCD connector Removing the LCD Module1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 2. Pull the WLAN cables through and away from the computerDisassembly 4. Push out the LCD connector5. Remove the two screws of the LCD module hinges Screw ListScrew List Removing the LED BoardStep Screw4. Lift off the LCD Board 5. Unlock and remove the LED board FCC from the mainboardChapter 2. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the mainboard Removing the Bluetooth Module3. LIft the Bluetooth module away from the computer 4. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page Removing the I/O Board2. Unlock and remove the I/O board FCC from the main board 3. Unlock and remove the I/O board FCC from the I/O boardI/O Board Disassembly Screw List Removing the MainboardStep ScrewChapter NOTE The hand in the photograph holding on to the CRT board1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page Removing the CRT Board2. Disconnect the CRT cable from the CRT board 3. Disconnect the CRT cable from the main board1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page Removing the Thermal Module2. See “Removing the CRT Board” on page 3. Remove the five captive screws of the thermal module2. Pry the RTC battery out of the holding clips Removing the RTC BatteryIMPORTANTObserve local regulations in the disposal of all batteries 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on pageRemoving the Speaker Modules 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page2. Remove the tape from the speaker cable 3. Lift the modules away LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module Disassembly ProcessRemoving the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page3. Roll the bezel up and away from the hinges 2. Disconnect the camera connector 3. Pull up the camera board Removing the Camera Board1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page ChapterScrew List Removing the LCD PanelStep ScrewChapter 4. Lift the LCD panel out lifting the bottom of the panel firstScrew List Removing the LCD BracketsStep Screw3. Lift up the protective plastic tab 4. Disconnect the LCD connector Removing the FPC Cable1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page Chapter1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page Removing the Antennas2. Lift up the right antenna pull the cable away from the LCD module 4. Pull up the two adhesive foil tabs from the cablesChapter 5. Remove the antennas completelyReplacing the Antennas LCD Reassembly ProcedureChapter 3. Stick the two antennas down pressing firmlyReplacing the FPC Cable Screw List Replacing the LCD BracketsStep ScrewReplacing the LCD Panel Chapter 3. Apply adhesive and stick the microphone downReplacing the Camera Board 1. Apply adhesive and lay the Camera Board board down pressing firmly2. Connect the cable to the Camera Board 1. Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges Replacing the LCD Bezel2. Ensure the cables are correctly exiting the hinges ChapterChapter Replacing the Speaker Modules Main Unit Reassembly Process1. Place the RTC battery into the holding clips on the main board Replacing the RTC Battery1. Connect the thermal module connector to the main board Replacing the Thermal ModuleIMPORTANT Incorrect order of screw replacement could harm the CPU 3. The tighten the other two captive screwsReplacing the CRT Board 1. Connect the CRT board cable to the main board2. Connect the CRT board cable to the CRT board Main Board Assembly Replacing the Main BoardScrew List StepChapter 3. Connect the speaker connectorI/O Card Assembly Replacing the I/O CardScrew List Step3. Connect and lock the I/O card FCC to the I/O board 4. Connect and lock the I/O card FCC to the main boardChapter 1. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the Bluetooth module Replacing the Bluetooth Module3. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the main board ChapterReplacing the LED Board 1. Connect and lock the LED board FCC to the mainboard3. Replace the one screw Screw List LED Board AssemblyStep ScrewReplacing the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD module hinges into position on the lower case2. Replace the two screws Chapter 3. Reconnect the LCD module connectorChapter 5. Relay the WLAN cables around and through the lower caseReplacing the Button Board 3. Connect the touch pad FCC to the touch padChapter Screw List AssemblyStep Screw6. Lay the button board FCC down carefully on the upper cover 7. Connect the button board FCC to the button boardChapter 2. Replace the nine screws Replacing the Upper CoverScrew List 1. Connect the FCC to the mainboard Replacing the KeyboardWLAN Assembly Replacing the Wireless LAN ModuleScrew List StepChapter 2. Place the DIMM module door down edge first Replacing the DIMM Module3. Tighten the four captive screws Chapter1. Connect the HDD FPC to the HDD Replacing the Hard Disk Drive2. Lift up the clear plastic tab and place the HDD into its bay 3. Connect the HDD FPC to the main board4. Place the HDD cover in from one edge 5. Tighten the four captive screwsChapter 1. Slide the battery into position 2. Close the locking latch Replacing the BatteryReplace the Dummy Card Push the dummy card into the slot until it clicks into placeChapter Chapter Common Problems TroubleshootingSymptoms Verified ChapterComputer Shuts down Intermittently Power On IssueNo POST or Video No Display IssueAbnormal Video Display Random Loss of BIOS SettingsStart Check LCD module? OK Check MB LCD connector and cable ? LCD FailureSwap ReassembleBuilt-In Keyboard Failure Start Check M/B T/P FFC OK Check TouchPad TouchPad FailureRe-assemble the Swap/ReassembleInternal Speaker Failure Sound ProblemsInternal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsHDD Not Operating Correctly d. Select Repair your computerg. Select Startup Repair Other Failures USB Failure Right up/down sideUSB/B cable to M/B USB cableUndetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsPOST Code Reference Tables POST Routine DescriptionCode Code POST Routine DescriptionCode POST Routine DescriptionAsfInit Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top ViewChapter BOTTOM SIDE Mainboard Bottom ViewMainboard CMOS Discharge Clearing Password Check and BIOS RecoveryBIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Hotkey Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB StorageGateway EC18/EC14 Exploded Diagrams FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListChapter Main Assembly DescriptionPart Number Description Part NumberChapter LCD Assembly DescriptionPart Number CATEGORY FRU ListPARTNAME ACER P/NCATEGORY PARTNAMEACER P/N CATEGORY PARTNAMEACER P/N CATEGORY PARTNAMEACER P/N CATEGORY PARTNAMEACER P/N CATEGORY Screw ListPARTNAME ACER P/NAppendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationModel Model Wireless LAN1 Wireless LANBattery ModelAppendix B Test Compatible ComponentsType BRANDDescription CameraBRAND Wireless LAN WiFi AntennaBRAND TypeAppendix C Online Support InformationPage Page Page Page volume Undetermined Problems Upper CoverUSB Failure Rightside 131 utility Windows 2000 Environment Test 155 WLAN Board