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Gateway EC14 manual LCD Module Disassembly Process, LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT: Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position.

NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding

Remove

LCD Bracket

Bezel

Remove

Camera Module

Detach

Microphone

Remove

LCD Brackets

Remove

LCD Panel

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

Antennas

Screw List

Step	Screw	Quantity	Part No.

Remove LCD	2*2.5	4	86.SA107.002
Brackets

Remove LCD	2*3	4	86.SA107.001
Panel

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Gateway EC14 manual LCD Module Disassembly Process, LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

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 FLCD View Your Notebook TourTop View Icon Closed Front ViewDescription IconRight View Left ViewHeadphones Headphone Microphone USB portRear View Base Viewslots and Icon IndicatorsFunction DescriptionFunction TouchPad BasicsLeft Button Right ButtonLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Hotkey Hot KeysIcon FunctionSpecial Keys The Euro symbolThe 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 Password Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities8. 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 DMITools Using Boot Sequence SelectorMiscellaneous 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 Information1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals Pre-disassembly Instructions3. 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 Chapter1. 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 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 Screw5. Unlock and remove the LED board FCC from the mainboard 4. Lift off the LCD BoardChapter 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 page1. 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 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 down1. Apply adhesive and lay the Camera Board board down pressing firmly Replacing the Camera Board2. 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 screws1. Connect the CRT board cable to the main board Replacing the CRT 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 Step4. 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 1. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the Bluetooth module Replacing the Bluetooth Module3. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the main board Chapter1. Connect and lock the LED board FCC to the mainboard Replacing the LED Board3. Replace the one screw Screw List LED Board AssemblyStep Screw1. 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 List AssemblyStep Screw7. 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 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 board5. 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 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 Problemsd. Select Repair your computer HDD Not Operating Correctlyg. Select Startup Repair Other Failures USB Failure Right up/down sideUSB/B cable to M/B USB cableUndetermined 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 RecoveryBIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery by Crisis DiskBIOS Recovery Hotkey Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB StorageFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Gateway EC18/EC14 Exploded DiagramsChapter Description Main AssemblyPart Number Part Number DescriptionChapter Description LCD AssemblyPart Number CATEGORY FRU ListPARTNAME ACER P/NPARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N PARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N PARTNAME CATEGORYACER P/N PARTNAME CATEGORYACER 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