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Troubleshooting
Specifications
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Euro symbol
Indicators
Dimension
Common Problems
Bios Setup Utility
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Contents
Gateway EC18/EC14 Service Guide
Revision History
Copyright
III
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting 121
Viii
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 141
Table of Contents
Features
Chapter
Privacy control
Dimensions and Weight
Power subsystem
Input devices
Non-operating 20% to 80% Chapter
System Block Diagram
B ST a C K UP 8L H DI
LCD View
Indicates when the HDD is active
Your Notebook Tour
Top View
Closed Front View
USB
Left View
Right View
Hdmi
Base View
Rear View
HDD
Indicators
Icon Function Description
TouchPad Basics
Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad
Using the Keyboard
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
Windows Keys
Key Description
Hot Keys
Hotkey Icon Function Description
US dollar sign
Euro symbol
Special Keys
Processor Specifications
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Specification
Cache Package Power Acer P/N Speed Tech Size
System Memory Specification
North Bridge Specifications
South Bridge Specifications
Video Specifications
Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications
RPM
Internal transfer
Bios
LCD Specifications
LAN Interface Specification
Bluetooth Specification
Audio Codec and Amplifier Specification
Atheros AR8131L
Camera Specifications
Keyboard Specification
Media Card Reader Specification
802.11g
Wireless LAN Specification
Battery Specification Cell
802.11b
Specification
Chapter
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Information
Parameter Description
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Security
Setting a Password
Enabled or
Parameter Description Option
Enter New Password
Removing a Password
Changing a Password
Continue
Boot
USB Cdrom
Exit
Exit Exit Saving Changes
Bios Flash Utility
DOS Flash Utility
HTS545032B9A300
WinFlash Utility
Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password
Removing Bios Passwords
Miscellaneous Utilities
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Using DMITools
Using the LAN MAC Utility
Example 1 Read DMI Information from Memory
Chapter
Related Information
Disassembly Requirements
Replacement Requirements
Pre-disassembly Instructions
M2.0X2.5-IBNINYLOK Iron
Disassembly Process
Main Screw List Quantity Acer Part Number
M2*3.0 I BNI,NYLOKIRON
Screw List Step Quantity
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Dummy Card
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Chapter
Removing the Dimm Module
Pull the memory module out
Removing the Wlan Module
Screw List Step Quantity Screw Type
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List Step Quantity
Removing the Keyboard
Chapter
Screw List Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2*3
Disassembly
Removing the Upper Cover
Screw List Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Removing the Button Board
Screw List Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button board M2*3
Page
Removing the LCD Module
LCD Module M2*5 Disassembly Lift the LCD module away Chapter
Removing the LED Board
Page
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Removing the I/O Board
Board Disassembly
Removing the Mainboard
Chapter
Removing the CRT Board
Removing the Thermal Module
Removing the RTC Battery
Removing the Speaker Modules
LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the LCD Bezel
Removing the Camera Board
Removing the LCD Panel
Page
Removing the LCD Brackets
Removing the FPC Cable
Removing the Antennas
Remove the antennas completely Chapter
LCD Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the Antennas
Page
Replacing the FPC Cable
Replacing the LCD Brackets
Screw List Step Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel Assembly 2x3
Replacing the LCD Panel
Apply adhesive and stick the microphone down Chapter
Replacing the Camera Board
Replacing the LCD Bezel
Chapter
Main Unit Reassembly Process
Replacing the Speaker Modules
Replacing the RTC Battery
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the CRT Board
Screw List Step Quantity Screw Type Main Board Assembly 2x3
Replacing the Main Board
Connect the speaker connector
Screw List Step Quantity Screw Type Card Assembly 2x3
Replacing the I/O Card
100 Chapter
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
Replacing the LED Board
Screw List Step Quantity Screw Type LED Board Assembly M2*3
Replacing the LCD Module
M2x5
Page
Relay the Wlan cables around and through the lower case
Replacing the Button Board
108 Chapter
Page
Replacing the Upper Cover
Screw List Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Wireless LAN Module
Screw List Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Assembly M2*3
114 Chapter
Replacing the Dimm Module
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Page
Replacing the Battery
Replace the Dummy Card
120 Chapter
Common Problems
Symptoms Verified Go To
Power On Issue
Computer Shuts down Intermittently
No Display Issue
No Post or Video
Random Loss of Bios Settings
Abnormal Video Display
LCD Failure
Built-In Keyboard Failure
TouchPad Failure
Sound Problems
Internal Speaker Failure
Internal Microphone Failure
Microphone Problems
Select Set up microphone
Select Startup Repair
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select Repair your computer
USB Failure Right up/down side
Other Failures
Dimm
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Post Code Reference Tables
Post Routine Description Code
SNP
Post Routine Description Code
136 Chapter
Mainboard Top View
Mainboard Bottom View
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Mainboard Cmos Discharge
Bios Recovery Hotkey
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Boot Block
Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage
Gateway EC18/EC14 Exploded Diagrams
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
Main Assembly
Description Part Number
Chapter 143
LCD Assembly
FRU List
Power Cord UK 3PIN
Cable Power Cord US 3PIN Rohs
Power Cord AU W/LABEL 3 PIN
Power Cord US-110V Bsmi
Lower Case Assy W/SPEAKER for NON 3G
Upper Case Assy RED W/TP, FFC Cable *2
Lower Case Assy W/SPEAKER for 3G
HDD Cover Black
Sata LF F/WFG001J
Sata HDD/HARD Disk Drive
Sata LF F/W FG011J
Sata LF F/WFG011J
For 3G Mainboard GS45 ICH9M CPU SU3500B W/O RAM
LCD
Mainboard Mainboard GS45 ICH9M CPU SU3500B W/O RAM
For NON 3G Mainboard GS45 ICH9M CPU CM723B W/O RAM
Screw List
AAP
Appendix a
Model Acer Part No Description
Chip
Model
Memory
NLED11.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBII6
BGN
Tooth
NIS
1-Build SP1x2HMW 6CELL2.8 EC1802h
Appendix B
Type Description Camera
NB Chipset
Keyboard
Mouse
SB Chipset
BGN Intel
Type Description WiFi Antenna
WNC Pifa
Online Support Information
Appendix C
160
Bios
Flowchart
Block Diagram
Bios
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