Manuals
/
Gateway
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
Gateway
EC18T
manual
Revision History, Date Chapter Updates
Models:
EC18T
1
2
212
212
Download
212 pages
54.35 Kb
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
<
>
Specifications
System Block Diagram
Bluetooth
Password
Euro symbol
Indicators
Wireless Blue 1GB
Common Problems
Bios Setup Utility
Jumper and Connector Locations
Page 2
Image 2
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
ii
Page 1
Page 3
Page 2
Image 2
Page 1
Page 3
Contents
Gateway EC14T/EC18T Series Service Guide
Date Chapter Updates
Revision History
Copyright
Conventions
Preface
Page
Table of Contents
Viii
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 175
Table of Contents
Features
Chapter
Privacy control
System Block Diagram
Icon Description
Your Notebook Tour
Front View
Closed Front View
Left View
Right View
Base View
Rear View
Indicators
Icon Description Battery bay
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
Euro symbol
Special Keys
Processor Specifications
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Specification
North Bridge Specifications
Hard Disk Drive Interface Specifications
South Bridge Specifications
System Memory Specification
RPM
Bios
LCD Specifications
Bluetooth Specification
Audio Interface Specification
Media Card Reader Specification
LAN Interface Specification
Keyboard Specification
3G Module Specifications
Camera Specifications
Wireless LAN Specification
Battery Specifications Cell
Embedded Controller
Chapter
Bios Setup Utility
Navigating the Bios Utility
Information
Parameter Description
Main
Parameter Description Format/Option
Parameter Description Option
Enabled or
Security
Clear or Set
Enter New Password
Continue
Boot
USB Cdrom
Exit
Save Exit
Bios Flash Utility
\ flashit.exe v3106.fd /dc /beep2000
DOS Flash Utility
USB Cdrom
WinFlash Utility
Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
Remove HDD Password
Removing Bios Passwords
Using Boot Sequence Selector
Miscellaneous Utilities
Using the LAN MAC Utility
Chapter
General Information
Disassembly Requirements
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Disassembly Process
Main Screw List Quantity Part Number
Screw List Step Quantity
External Module Disassembly Process
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing the Dummy Card
Page
Removing the SIM Card
Removing the Module Cover
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
Page
Removing the Dimm Module
M2*3
Removing the Wlan Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type
Removing the 3G Module
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type 3G Module M2*3
Main Unit Disassembly Process
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
Step Screw Quantity
Removing the Keyboard
Unlock the FPC Remove the FPC and keyboard Chapter
Removing the Hinge Covers
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Hinge Cover M2*5
Partially open the LCD module Remove the hinge cap Chapter
Removing the Upper Cover
Upper Cover M2*5 Red Call Out M2*2.5 Green Call Out Chapter
Chapter
Page
Removing the Bluetooth Module
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Module M2*3
Removing the Button Board
Chapter
Page
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2*3
Removing the I/O Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Board M2*5
Removing the LED Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LED Board M2*5
Removing the CRT Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type CRT Board M2*5
Remove the CRT cable Chapter
Removing the Mainboard
Page
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2*5
Removing the Thermal Module
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Speaker M2*3
Removing the RTC Battery
Removing the Speaker Modules
Page
Removing the LCD Module
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2*3
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2*5
LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List Step Quantity
Removing the LCD Bezel
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2*5
Pry up the bezel bottom edge Remove the bezel
Removing the Camera Board
Removing the Microphone
Removing the LCD Panel
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2*4
Chapter
Removing the LCD Cable
Chapter
Removing the LCD Brackets
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel Brackets M2*2.5
Removing the Touchscreen Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Touchscreen Board M2*4
Removing the Hinge
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Hinge M2*4
Remove the hinge
Removing the Antennas
Chapter
Page
Remove both antenna cables from the cover
LCD Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the Antennas
102 Chapter
Replacing the Hinge
Replacing the Touchscreen Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Hinge M2*4
Replacing the LCD Brackets
Replacing the LCD Cable
Page
Replacing the LCD Panel
Chapter 109
Replacing the Microphone
Replacing the Camera Board
Replacing the LCD Bezel
Chapter 113
Replace the screw covers Insert the stylus
Main Unit Reassembly Process
Replacing the LCD Module
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2*4
Replacing the RTC Battery
Replacing the Thermal Module
Replacing the Speakers
Chapter 119
Replacing the Mainboard
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2*4
Page
122 Chapter
Replacing the CRT Board
Replacing the LED Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type CRT Board M2*4
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LED Board M2*4
Replacing the I/O Board
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type IO Board M2*4
128 Chapter
Replacing the Button Board
130 Chapter
Page
132 Chapter
Replace the Bluetooth Module
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Bluetooth Module M2*4
Replacing the Upper Cover
Page
Replace the nine 9 screws in the upper cover
Replacing the Hinge Covers
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Hinge Covers M2*5
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the 3G Module
Connect the cables Blue cable connects to Aux
Replacing the Wlan Module
Replacing the Dimm
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Page
Replacing the Module Cover
Page
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the SIM Card
Replacing the Dummy Card
148 Chapter
Common Problems
Symptoms Verified Go To
Power On Issue
Computer Shuts down Intermittently
No Display Issue
Start
Random Loss of Bios Settings
Abnormal Video Display
LCD Failure
Built-In Keyboard Failure
TouchPad Failure
Sound Problems
Internal Speaker Failure
Select Set up microphone
Internal Microphone Failure
Select Startup Repair
HDD Not Operating Correctly
Select Repair your computer
USB Failure Right up/down side
Other Failures
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
Post Codes
Sec
Verify burst length of 8 is supported by all DIMMs
BDS & Specific action
Chapter 163
Each Peim entry point used in 80PORT
Each Driver entry point used in 80PORT
Chapter 165
Securitystub
Chapter 167
USBCBI1
Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80PORT
Chapter 169
0xC1
Jumper and Connector Locations
Mainboard Top View
Mainboard Bottom View
Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery
Mainboard Cmos Discharge
Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk
Bios Recovery Boot Block
Exploded Diagrams
Description Acer Part No
Main Chassis
Description Acer Part No
FRU List
Category Partname Acerpartno Adapter
CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly
LCD Bracket R
Camera
Heatsink
Category Partname Acerpartno Keyboard
Category Partname Acerpartno LCD
MIC Phone
Category Partname Acerpartno Speaker
Screw List Description Acer Part Number
Model Acer Description
Wireless Blue 1GB
Appendix a
Tooth
W7HP64WTUS1
1KVERAUEN EC14T LX.WG
EC18T LX.WHL
W7HP64WTCA2
ENJ1
Appendix B
Sensor
Keyboard
Modem
WiFi Antenna
Wireless LAN
Chipset
196
On-line Support Information
Appendix C
198
Index
Left
201
202
Top
Page
Image
Contents
