Gateway EC18 Service Manual

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

appear on screen.

information related to the current topic.

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Notebook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

LCD View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TouchPad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Utilities 25

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Replacement Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the CRT Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

LCD Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Replacing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Replacing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Main Unit Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the CRT Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the I/O Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replace the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Troubleshooting 121

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

USB Failure (Right up/down side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

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Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

POST Code Reference Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Jumper and Connector Locations 137

Mainboard Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Mainboard Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Mainboard CMOS Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 141

Gateway EC18/EC14 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Model Definition and Configuration 151 Test Compatible Components 155 Online Support Information 159

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:

Operating System

• Genuine Windows Vista ®

Platform

• Intel® Core™2 Sol

• Intel® Celeron® processor 723

• Mobile Intel ® US15W Express Chipset

System Memory

• Dual-channel DDR2 SDRAM support:

• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32bit OS)

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Display and graphics

• 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Gateway Ultrabright™ TFT LCD16:9 aspect ratio.

• MPEG-2/DVD decodingWMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decodingHDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support

Storage subsystem

• 2.5” 9.5mm 160 GB or larger hard disk drive

• Multi-in-1 card reader

Audio subsystem

• High-definition audio support

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in digital microphone

• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

Communication

• IGateway Video Conference, featuring:, supporting 0.3-megapixel resolution

• WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

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• LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet

• WP AN: Bluetooth® 2.0 or 2.1+EDR

• WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/1900/2100MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE(850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz)(for 3G models)

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords,

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight)

• 285 (W) x 204 (D) x 22.1/30 (H) mm (11.22 x 8.03 x 0.87/1.18 inches)

• 1.35 kg (2.97 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Power subsystem

• 47.52 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack:

• 6-hour battery life9

• 62.16 W 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack:·

• 8-hour battery life9

• Energy Star®

• 30W adaptor with power cord

Input devices

• 84-/85-/88-key full size keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layou

• Touchpad pointing device with two buttons

I/O interface

• Multi-in-1 card reader

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5°C to 35°C

• Non-operating: -20°C to 65°C

• Humdity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

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• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of the PC depends on

the model purchased.

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System Block Diagram

XTAL

12MHZ

PCB STACK UP

LAYER1 :TOP LAYER 2: GND LAYER 3: IN1 LAYER4 :VCC LAYER 5: IN2 LAYER 6: IN3 LAYER 7: GND LAYER 8: BOT

DDR2-SODI M M

2.5H DD

On Board USB0

MINICARD 1

MINICARD 2

CCD

BuleTooth

On Board USB2

On Board USB3

CardReader Alcor AU6433

PG2

P22

P21

P22

P19

POWER8L H DI

SY ST E M 5V /3V R T 8206B

CPU Core

I SL 6261A

DDR Power R T 8207A

V CC P 1. 05V R T 8202A

1.5V G9334/A O4466

1.5V _S5 R T 9025

Discharge

GFX I SL 6263A

SIM C AR D Connector

XTAL

25MHZ

ConnectorIHDA

Spea ker Connect or

Connector

P24

P25

P26

P27

P28

P29

P19

P21

P22

XTAL

14.318MHZ

CLOCK

CK 505 ( QF N -64)

FAN& THER MAL

CPU

Penryn SF F U L V DC/SC

Micro-FCBGA956/10W

USB

XTAL

32.768KHZ

NOR T H BR I DG E

CantigaSFF GS45

SOUTH BRIDGE

ICH9-M SFF

W inbond W PC E 775L A 0D G

SPI

FLASH 2M bytes

P18

cahngeA

P15

P16

P20

P19

P22

P21

cahngeB

667/800MH Z DD R I I

SAT A 0

Port6

Port7

Port2

Port4

Port5

Port0

Connector

Port1

Port3

P21

800/1066 M H z F SB

PG 5, 6,7,8, 9,10

DMI x 4

PG 11,12,13,14

LPC

P18

PS/2

TouchPAD Connector

P21

P3,4

LVDS LEDPanel

VGA

TMDS HDMI LevelShifter

PCIE 4 MINI CAR D 1

PCIE 5PCIE

PCIE 1

XTAL

32.768KHZ

8x16

Connector

CODEC

R ealtek AL C 269X

Keyboard Connector

P22

P21

Connector

CRT Connector

HDMI Connector

Connector

MINICARD 2 Connector

GLAN Ather os A R 8131L

P17

Line Out/MIC

Speaker

Digital MI C LE D Panel

4 Chapter 1

Your Notebook Tour

This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.

LCD View

Icon Item Description

Top View

Microphone

Webcam Web camera for video communication. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

Webcam

Status

indicators

Keyboard

Status

indicators

Icon Item Description

HDD Indicates when the HDD is active.

Num Lock Lights up when the Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when the Caps Lock is activated.

Chapter 1 5

Touchpad

Power button

Icon Item Description

Keyboard For entering data into your computer Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse.

Power Indicates the computer’s power status.

Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the light is charging.

2. Fully charged: the light shows blue when in AC mode.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for certain

models)

Communication indicator

Click buttons (left, and right)

Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hand when using the computer. Power button/

indicator

Closed Front View

Bluetooth

communication

switch

Icon Item Description

Bluetooth communication switch

3G/Wireless LAN communication switch

Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Indicates the status of WLAN/3G communication.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Turns the computer on and off.

Wireless LAN/3G communication switch (optional)

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enables/disables the 3G/Wireless LAN function.

Speakers

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Left View

Icon Item Description

HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.

Right View

Monitor port

External display (VGA) port

DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Memory card reader

Power connector

Connects to a display device (e.g. external, LCD monitor, LCD projector).

Headphone jack

Ventilation fan

Microphone jack

HDMI out jack

USB port

Kensington lock slot

Ethernet jack

Icon Item Description

Multi-in-one card reader

Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support.

Microphone-in jack

USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse). Kensington lock

slot Ethernet RJ-45)

port

Chapter 1 7

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. ONly one card can operate at any given time.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

Base View

Hard drive

Icon Item Description

Battery

lock

bay

Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Note: The battery shown is for reference only. Your PC may have a different battery depending on the model purchased.

Battery lock Locks the battery in position

Battery latch

Ventilatio slots and cooling f

Memory bay

Wireless module bay

Rear View

Icon Item Description

Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)

Memory compartment

Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Battery release latch

Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening the fan.

Releases the battery for removal.

Battery

Note: The battery shown is for reference only. Your PC may have a different battery depending on the model purchased.

8 Chapter 1

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer is on or off.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light show s amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light

shows green when in AC mode.

Chapter 1 9

TouchPad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to mo ve the cursor.

• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main TouchPad (1)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.

Click once.

as double-clicking a mouse button).

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the TouchPad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

10 Chapter 1

Using the Keyboard

Your copmuter has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solu tion would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;

it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

<>: Open or close the S tart menu <> + <D>: Display the desktop <> + <E>: Open Windows Explore <> + <F>: Search for a file or folder <> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or

switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows <> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box <> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center <> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box <> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<CTRL> + <> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network) Note: Depending on your edition of Windows XP, some shortcuts may not function

as described.

Application key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F2> System Properties Display the System Properties dialog box. <Fn> + <F3> Bluetooth

communication switch <Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. <Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. <Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. <Fn> + < > <Fn> + < >

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

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Special Keys

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US doll ar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. See www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/

faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

14 Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Penryn SFF (ULV) CPU package Micro-FCBGA 956 balls Chipset • Intel Crestline GS45 SFF and ICH9M SFF Features • Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution.

• On-die, primary 32-kB instruction cache and 32-kB write-back data

• cache.

• On-die, up to 3MB second level shared cache with advanced transfer

• cache architecture.

• Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2),Streaming SIMD Extensions 3

• (SSE3)

• Supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3 (SSSE3) and SSE4.1

• instructionsets.

• 800MHz source-synchronous front side bus (FSB)

• Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel

• SpeedStep®

• Technology and dynamic FSB freque ncy switching.

• Digital thermal sensor (DTS).

• Execute disable bit support for enhanced security.

• Intel® Dynamic Acceleration Technology and Enhanced Multi

• Threaded

• Thermal Management (EmTTM).

• Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology.

Processor Specifications

Item

Core2Solo SU3500

Celeron 723

Core2Duo SU4100

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature

(Celcius)

38 2400 23 43 3300 26 50 4000 29 56 4500 31

Chapter 1 15

CPU

Speed

1.4G 1 45nm 800

1.2G TBC 45nm 800

TBC 2 45nm 800

Cores

Mfg

Tech

Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

FSB

Speed

MHz

Cache

Size

3M BGA 5.5W KC.35B0

1M BGA 10W KC.NB00

2M BGA TBC KC.41B0

Package Power Acer P/N

1.SSU

1.723

1.DSU

Throttling 50%: On= 90°C; OFF=80°C OS shut down at 95°C; H/W shut down at 85°C

North Bridge Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset Intel Crestline GS45 SFF Package FCBGA 1363 balls Features • Processor hosts bus supports 667/800/1066MHz FSB support.

• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667/800MHz

• Integrated SDRAM controller up to 8GB (2 SODIMM support)

• DMI x2 and DMI x4 for connection between GMCH and ICH9M

South Bridge Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset ICH9M SFF Package BGA 676 balls Features • Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to

GMCH.

• PCI Express Base Specification, Revivsion 1.1 support.

• PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs).

• ACPI Power Management Logi Support.

• Enhanced DMA controller, interupt controller, timers functions.

• Integrated Serial ATA host controllers with independent DMA operation on six ports and AHCI support.

• USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controllers.

• Supports Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) Interface.

• Supports Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.

• Supports Intel® Active Mangement Technology.

• Low Pin Count (LPC) interface.

• 6 PCle ports.

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory size 0MB (No on-board Memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 800/667 MHz

Video Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Package • 1329-ball FCBGA

• Size: 34mm x 34mm

• Ball pitch: 0.7mm

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Item Specification

Features • Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium support with the highest

level of Windows Aero* experience

• Blu-ray* logo capable HD video playback, with native support for Blu-ray* drives

• Great 3D graphics performance

• Intel® Clear Video Technology for excellent vid eo quality

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity

Hitachi HTS545050B 9A300

500 320 250 160 250 160

Hitachi HTS545032B 9A300

Hitachi HTS545025B 9A300

Hitachi HTS545016B 9A300

Hitachi HTS543225L

9A300

Hitachi HTS543216L9

SA00

(GB) Bytes per

512

sector Data heads

432232

Drive Format Disks Spindle

221121

5400

speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal

transfer

3GB/s maximum 1.5GB/s

8MB

SATA

maximum

rate (Gbits/ sec, max)

I/O data transfer

875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s

maximum

775Mbits/s

maximum

729Mbits/s

maximum

rate (Mbytes/

sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage

+5.0V ± 5%.

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads

Seagate ST9160310AS

160 250 320 500 512 512 512 512 2244

Seagate ST9250315AS

Seagate ST9320320AS

Seagate ST9500325AS

Drive Format Disks Spindle speed

1122 5400 5400 5400 5400

(RPM)

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Item Specifications

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

8 MB 8 MB 8MB 8 MB SATA SATA SATA SATA

830

1175 830 1175

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer

875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s

rate (Mbytes/sec

max) DC Power Requirements Voltage

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads

Toshiba MK1655GSX

160 250 320 500 512 512 512 512 2244

Toshiba MK2555GSX

Drive Format Disks

1122

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

+5.0V ± 5%.

Toshiba MK3255GSX

5400

8MB

SATA

363 ~ 952 typical

300

5V ±5%

maximum

Toshiba MK5055GSX

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads

Western Digital WD1600BEVT22ZCTO

160 250 320 500

2434

Western Digital WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0

Western Digital WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0

512

Western Digital WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0

Drive Format Disks

1222

18 Chapter 1

Item Specifications

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS Version 3.5 BIOS Features • Flash ROM 1MB

• Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4)

• V arious hot-key s for system control

• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3

• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1e, C2, C3 and S3, S4,S5 for mobile CPU.

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configuration/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

5400

8 MB SATA

N/A

300

5V ±5%

LCD 11.6”

Item Specifications

Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm)

Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm)

Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)

AUO B11.6XW02

11.6” 11.6” 11.6” 11.6”

256.125 x 144 (11.6” diagonal) 1366 x 768 1366 x 768 1366 x 768 1366 x 768

0.1875 x 0.1875 0.1875 x 0.1875 0.1875 x 0.1875 0.2265(H) x

200 200 200 200

CMO N116B6-L02 LG LP116WH1-

TLA1

Samsung LTN116AT01-A01

0.2265(V)

also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise

500:1 500:1 500:1 500:1 8788

Time/Fall Time) msec

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Item Specifications

Typical Power Consumption

4.0442.85

(watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm)

Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal (Right) / (Left)

255g 225g 255g 255g 268 (L) x 161.5

(W) LVDS LVDS LVDS LVDS

45/45 20/40

268 x 161.5 x 5 268.0 x 161.5 268.0 x 161.5

45/45 20/45

45/45 20/40

TBD

Vertical (Upper) / (Lower)

Bluetooth

Item Specification

Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth module Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) F/

W:861

Features • Fully Qualified Bluetooth v2.1 with Class 2 specification RF output

power.

• Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) compliant.

• Full Piconet and Scatternet operation.

• Integrated PIFA Antenna with better RF performance.

• USB 2.0 compliant interface.

• F/W upgradable via Flash downloads.

• Very low power consumption.

• Support Coexistence with Intel WCS (Wireless Coexistence System) & AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping).

Audio Codec and Amplifier

Item Specification

Audio

Realtek ALC269X

Controller Features • Headphone-out with S/PDIF, Line-In and Microphone-In.

• 2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format recording simultaneously.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset ATHEROS AR8131L Package 48pin QFN

20 Chapter 1

Item Specification

Features • The AR8131L is the third generation Gigabit Ethernet

(GbE) controller solution from Atheros. It is an ultra-high performance, ultralow cost, and ultra-low power fully integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC/LOM Ethernet controller perfectly suited for both PC and embedded applications.

• The AR8131L combines a 10/100/1000BASE-T GbE media access controller (MAC), a triplespeed Ethernet physical layer transceiver (PHY), and a PCI Express bus interface.

• The AR8131L is compliant with IEEE 802.3u specification for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and IEEE

802.3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Ethernet.

• The AR8131L device combines pulse shaping, Tx/Rx PCS, echo canceller, NEXT canceller, equalizer, decoder, and timing recovery functions to deliver robust signal performance in noisy environments.

• The AR8131L GbE controller supports checksum offload features for IP, TCP, and UDP,

Keyboard

Item Specification

Type ACER NT1T JM11 Black Total number of keypads 86/87/91 Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work

simultaneously Features • Supports application keys for Windows XP version

Yes

Media Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset Alcor AU6433 Features • Fully compatible with USB2.0 High Speed and backward

compatible with USB1.1 specifications

• Supports multiple flash card interfaces, including SD/ MMC/xD/MS.

• Supports single LUN

• 48-pin LQFP

Camera

Item Specifications

Vendor and model Lite On

Model No. 09P2SF001

Type 640 x 480 VGA (0.3M)

size 1/6” CMOS

Interface USB 2.0 high speed

interface Optical aperture F2.4 F2.4 F2.4 ± 5% Focusing range 18.65~Infinite, focus on

48cm

Suyin Model No.CN0316-

S30C-OV06-1 640 x 480 VGA (0.3M)

size 1/6” CMOS USB 2.0 high speed

interface

40 cm to Infinity 17.4cm ~ Infinity, focus

Chicony CNF9011

640 x 480 VGA (0.3M) size 1/6” CMOS

USB 2.0 high speed interface

on 40cm

Chapter 1 21

Item Specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H mm)

Sensor type CMOS (OV9710) CMOS image sensor CMOS Pixel resolution 640x480 640X480 640 x 480 Pixel size TBD 3.6um X3.6um TBD Image size TBD 2.36mm(H)

Wireless LAN

Item Specification Specification Specification Specification

Type Atheros HB93

802.11g

Radio Technology IEEE 802.11g standard compliant Operating

Frequency Modulation

Schemes Channel Numbers • 1---11 channels for active channels

Data Rate 54Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps Media Access

Protocol Transmitter Output

Power

802.11b

Radio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Operating

Frequency Modulation

Schemes Channel Number • 1---11 channels for active channels

Data Rate 11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Media Access

Protocol Transmitter Output

Power

65 x 8 x 3.84 +/- 0.25

(H) mm

Intel MM#903341 Intel MM#897072 Intel MM#895373

1x2 BGN

2412 ~ 2484MHz ISM band

OFDM, DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK

• 12---13 channels for passive channels

CSMA/CA with ACK

Typical 13.5 dBm for 54Mbps

2412 ~ 2484MHz ISM band

DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK

• 12---13 channels for passive channels

CSMA/CA with ACK

18dBm typically

65X 7.9X 3.8+/-0.2mm 64.8±0.3 X 7.9±0.1 X

X1.76mm(V)

3.64+0.15/-0.25 mm

TBD

Battery

Item

Vendor & model name SANYO UM-2009E Li -Ion 3S2P

PANASONIC UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P

Battery Type Li-ion

22 Chapter 1

Specification

6 Cell

Item

Pack capacity SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh

SANYO 6 cell 5600mAh PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh PANASONIC 6 cell 5800mAh SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh SAMSUNG 6 cell 5600mAh

LGC 6 cell 5600mAh Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

Specification

6 Cell

Chapter 1 23

24 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System).

Y our computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility . However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when Press <F2> to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen).

Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.

Chapter 2 25

Information

The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Main Boot

SecurityInformation

Exit

CPU Type

CPU Speed

HDD Model Name:

HDD Serial Number:

ATAPI Model name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. ATAPI Model Name This field displays the model name of the installed ODD drive. System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version. VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

Select Item Select Menu

construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Solo CPU

1.40GHz

Hitachi HTS545032B9A300

090515PB5C06QDGYRDWG

None

v0.1108h

Intel V1800

ZH7OSK01C1924125A42500

2020202020202020202020202020202020

Acer

497CDC77E0224E159D78ACE77B820EBC

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

26 Chapter 2

Main

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Main

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot

Network Boot

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

SATA Mode

SecurityInformation

Boot

Exit

[19:10:59]

[19:10:59] [06/09/2009]

[06/09/2009]

640 K

4096 MB

[64MB]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI Mode]

Item Specific Help

This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. INCREASE/REDUCE

: F5/F6

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY

System Memory Th is field reports system memory size. N/A Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

Video Memory Quiet Boot This will hide POST messages while booting. Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Enabled D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 4096MB. Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB

server).

allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

operate.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

(month/day/year)

N/A

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI or IDE

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Supervisor Password Is:

User Password Is:

HDD Password Is:

HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Set Hdd Password

Power on password

Main Boot

Security

Clear

[Disabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Install or Change the password and the length of password must be greater than one word.

Help

Exit

ESC

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Ente r to set the supervisor password. When

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user

Set Hdd Password Enter HDD password. Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while

Select Item Select Menu

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters.

password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.

the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter set u p.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

the password. If you forget the password, you may have to reset the computer.

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

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1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ][ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.

The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Changing a Password

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears.

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password

field.

4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue][Continue]

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the

Setup Warning.

Setup Warning

Invalid Password.

[Continue][Continue]

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen displays the following message.

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][Continue]

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Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Boot priority order:

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300

2. IDE1 :

3. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent

4. USB HDD

5. USB CDROM :

6. USB FDD :

F1 ESC

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F5> to move it down the list, or <F6> to move it up the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Main Boot

Security

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes.

Help

Exit

ESC

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding

Changes Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item. Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select Item Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

F9 F10

Setup Default Save and Exit

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move

USB HDD to position 1.

Information

Boot priority order:

1. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS545032B9A300

2. IDE1 :

3. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent

4. USB HDD

5. USB CDROM :

6. USB FDD :

F1 ESC

Main Boot

Security

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Exit

Item Specific Help

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F5> to move it down the list, or <F6> to move it up the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu

Change Values

F5/F6

Select SubMenu

Enter

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

3. Execute the FLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS. Or enter C:\ Flash it bios ver.fd/dc

The flash process begins as shown.

4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.

NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays.

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.

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WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double click the WinFlash executable.

2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.

3. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user.

To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.

2. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter.

An Unlock Password displays.

3. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the example.

4. Boot up the system to a removable bootable drive containing DOS and the UnlockHD.EXE program and

open a DOS prompt. For instructions on changing boot priority see “Boot” on page 31.

5. From the DOS prompt, enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to create an unlock code. Make a note of the result, for example 46548274.

6. Reboot to the hard disk and wait for the error code to reappear.

7. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.

8. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter.

9. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE.

10. Save and exit the BIOS to complete the process.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below.

To reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows:

1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe

2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.

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Miscellaneous Utilities

Using Boot Sequence Selector

Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen.

3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for example, enter BS2 to

change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy.

Using DMITools

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management.

When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute dmitools.exe. The following messages show dmitools usage:

IMPORTANT:The following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect

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Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory

Input:

dmitools /r

Output:

Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h) : Acer Asstag

Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wp Acer

Example 3: Write Serial Number to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789

Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wu

Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wa Acer Asstag

Using the LAN MAC Utility

Perform the following steps to write MAC information to eeprom:

1. Use a text editor, for example Notepad, to edit the MAC.CFG file as shown:

• WriteData= '001122334455' <------- MAC value

• StartAddr=7A <------- MAC address

• WriteLeng=6 <------- MAC value length

• KeepByte=0 <------- can be any value

2. Boot into DOS.

3. Execute MAC.BAT to write MAC information to eeprom.

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

Related Information

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

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.

Replacement Requirements

NOTE: Cabling and components require adhesive to be applied during the replacement and reassembly

process.

NOTE: During manufacture a cyanoacrylate glue is used provided by Holdtite Adhesives LTD. This is not a

specified requirement. The reassembler is free to select an alternative appropriate adhesive.

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Pre-disassembly Instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

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Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:

• External components disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the Mainboard, you must first remove the Keyboard, and LCD Module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Acer Part Number

M2.0X2.5-I(BNI)(NYLOK) IRON 4 86.SA107.002 M2*3.0 I (BNI,NYLOK)IRON 16 86.SA107.001 M2*5-I(BZN)(NYLOK) 20 86.TG607.004

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External Module Disassembly Process

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

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

WAN Module Disassembly

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

2*3 1 86.SA107.001

Turn off system and peripherals

power

Disconnect power

and signal cables

from system

Remove

HDD

Remove

Battery

Remove

Dummy Card

Remove

Lower Covers

Remove

DIMM

Remove

WLAN Board

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the computer over.

2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the

main unit (2).

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Removing the Dummy Card

1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out.

2. Pull the dummy card out.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

DISCLAIMER: The notebook sample in the following images shows an FFC. The actual model includes an FPC as pictured in the image on the right.

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

2. Loosen the four captive screws.

3. Lift the HDD cover up and away by the corner.

4. Grasp the FPC cable and lift to remove.

NOTE: The cable pictured in the following images may differ from the actual sample.

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5. Grasp the plastic tab at the top of the HDD and lift to bring the HDD out of its bay. At the same time, hold the HDD with the other hand and lift to remove from the chassis.

6. Unlock the HDD FPC and pull the FPC away.

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Removing the DIMM Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

2. Loosen the four captive screws in the memory cover.

3. Lift the memory cover away.

4. Push outwards the memory module clips.

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5. Pull the memory module out.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45..

2. Loosen the four captive screws in the memory cover.

3. Lift and remove the memory cover.

4. Detach the two cables from the Wireless LAN module.

IMPORTANT:Take note of the Main (1. black) and Auxiliary (2. white) connectors.

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5. Remove the one screw. Ensure the cables are well clear of the module

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

WAN Module Disassembly

2*3 1

6. Pull the WLAN module out and away.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

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

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

I/O Board

Remove

CRT Board

Remove

Upper Cover

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

Bluetooth Module

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

Button Board

Remove

LED Board

Remove

Speaker Module

Remove

RTC Battery

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Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Remove Upper Cover M2*3 3 86.SA107.001

M2*5 18 86.TG607.004 Remove Button Board M2*3 2 86.W4107.002 Remove LCD Module M2*5 2 86.TG607.004 Remove LED Board M2*3 1 86.SA107.001 Remove I/O Board M2*3 1 86.SA107.001 Remove Mainboard M2*3 4 86.SA107.001

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Removing the Keyboard

IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warpe d or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use excessive force when removing to prevent damage.

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45.

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 47.

3. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page 49.

4. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 51.

5. Using the plastic pry, press in the four latches along the top of the keyboard to release the keyboard from

the cover.

NOTE: The keyboard will spring up slightly when all retaining clips are unlocked.

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6. Using the plastic pry, lift up the top edge of the keyboard and then lift the keyboard up.

7. Flip the keyboard over. a. Unlock the FCC b. Pull the keyboard away

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 55.

2. Disconnect the button board FCC from the main board by unlocking the FCC cable and pulling away.

3. Remove the nine screws in the upper cover.

Screw List

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover Disassembly

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M2*3 3 (blue call out)

M2*5 6 (red call out)

4. Turn the computer over and remove the twelve screws in the bottom cover.

Screw List

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover Disassembly

5. Turn the computer over and grasp the upper cover under the top edge. Then pull the upper cover up and

away from the computer.

M2*5 12

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Removing the Button Board

IMPORTANT: The Touchpad Board cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touchpad, replace the entire Upper Cover.

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.

2. Unlock and remove the touch-pad to mainboard FCC.

3. Unlock and detach the touch-pad to touch-pad FCC.

4. Remove the two screws holding the button board.

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Screw List

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Button board M2*3 2

5. Lift the button board away

6. Peel the touch-pad FCC away from the adhesive.

7. Unlock the touch-pad FCC and pull the cable away.

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8. Lift up and pull the button board to main board FCC free.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.

2. Pull the WLAN cables through and away from the computer.

3. Lift the transparent adhesive tape off the LCD connector.

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4. Push out the LCD connector.

5. Remove the two screws of the LCD module hinges.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module Disassembly

6. Lift the LCD module away.

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M2*5 2

Removing the LED Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.

2. Unlock and remove the LCD board FCC.

3. Remove the single screw securing the LED Board to the Lower Cover.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

LED Board Disassembly

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4. Lift off the LCD Board.

5. Unlock and remove the LED board FCC from the mainboard.

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.

2. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the mainboard.

3. LIft the Bluetooth module away from the

computer.

4. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module.

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Removing the I/O Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57..

2. 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 board.

4. Remove the one screw from the I/O board.

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Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

I/O Board Disassembly M2*3 1

5. Lift the board up from the internal edge and then pull away diagonally.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 57.

2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62.

3. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 64.

4. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 66.

5. See “Removing the I/O Board” on page 67.

6. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard.

7. Remove the four screws of the main board and the CRT board.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

Main Board Disassembly

2*3 4

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8. Lift the main board and the CRT board out together. Lift the internal edge up first then pull out the external

connector edge.

NOTE: The hand in the photograph holding on to the CRT board.

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Removing the CRT Board

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 69.

2. Disconnect the CRT cable from the CRT board.

3. Disconnect the CRT cable from the main board.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 69.

2. See “Removing the CRT Board” on page 71.

3. Remove the five captive screws of the thermal module.

4. Lift the thermal module up slightly and then disconnect the thermal module cable from the main board.

5. Lift the thermal module away from the main board.

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Removing the RTC Battery

IMPORTANT:Observe local regulations in the disposal of all batteries.

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 69.

2. Pry the RTC battery out of the holding clips.

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Removing the Speaker Modules

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 69.

2. Remove the tape from the speaker cable.

3. Lift the modules away.

NOTE: The modules have adhesive on the base and may require force to free.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

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 f rom Main

Unit before proceeding

Remove

LCD Bracket

Bezel

Remove

Camera Module

Detach

Microphone

Remove

LCD Brackets

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

LCD Panel

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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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62.

2. Pry the bezel away from the top and then work down one side, along the bottom, then up the other side.

3. Roll the bezel up and away from the hinges.

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Removing the Camera Board

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 76.

2. Disconnect the camera connector.

3. Pull up the camera board.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the Camera Board” on page 77.

2. Pull up the microphone.

3. Remove the four screws.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel Disassembly

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2x3 4

4. Lift the LCD panel out lifting the bottom of the panel first.

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Removing the LCD Brackets

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78.

2. Remove the four LCD bracket screws.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

LCD Brackets Disassembly

M2*2.5 4

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Removing the FPC Cable

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78.

2. Place the panel face down on a clean smooth surface. Pull the microphone/camera cable off the

adhesive.

3. Lift up the protective plas ti c tab.

4. Disconnect the LCD connector.

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Removing the Antennas

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78.

2. Lift up the right antenna pull the cable away from the LCD module.

3. Lift up the left antenna and pull the cable away from the LCD module.

4. Pull up the two adhesive foil tabs from the cables.

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5. Remove the antennas completely.

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LCD Reassembly Procedure

NOTE: Adhesive is required to be added at various steps to cables and components. Locations of adhesive to

be added is designated with a:

NOTE: During manufacture a cyanoacrylate glue is used provided by Holdtite Adhesives LTD. This is not a

specified requirement. The reassembler is free to select an alternative appropriate adhesive.

Replacing the Antennas

1. Relay the cables around the module edge for the left antenna.

2. Relay the cables around the module edge for the right antenna.

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3. Stick the two antennas down pressing firmly.

4. Stick down the two foil tabs ensuring the screw holes are properly aligned.

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Replacing the FPC Cable

1. Connect the FPC cable connector.

2. Place the protective clear adhesive tape down firmly over the connector.

3. Apply adhesive behind the cable and stick the FPC cable down on the rear of the panel.

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Replacing the LCD Brackets

1. Replace the four screws holding the LCD brackets in place.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

LCD Brackets Disassembly

M2*2.5 4

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Replacing the LCD Panel

1. Place the LCD panel into LCD module as shown top edge first, making sure the cable is not trapped

behind the panel.

2. Replace the four screws while ensuring the cables pass through the hinges correctly.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel Assembly 2x3 4

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3. Apply adhesive and stick the microphone down.

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Replacing the Camera Board

1. Apply adhesive and lay the Camera Board board down pressing firmly.

2. Connect the cable to the Camera Board.

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Gateway EC18 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Notebook Tour

LCD View

Top View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Base View

Rear View

Indicators

TouchPad Basics

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

DOS Flash Utility

WinFlash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Removing BIOS Passwords:

Miscellaneous Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Related Information

Replacement Requirements

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the Dummy Card

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the DIMM Module

Removing the WLAN Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Upper Cover

Removing the Button Board

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the LED Board

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Removing the I/O Board

Removing the Mainboard

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

Removing the LCD Brackets

Removing the FPC Cable

Removing the Antennas

LCD Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the Antennas

Replacing the FPC Cable

Replacing the LCD Brackets

Replacing the LCD Panel

Replacing the Camera Board