Gateway lt31 Service Manual

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SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Your Gateway Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rear and Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TouchPad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System Utilities 21

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 35

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Removing the WLAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the 3g Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Removing the VGA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the LAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Hinge Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the LCD Cable and Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Hinge Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the LAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the VGA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Removing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Reassembling External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the WLAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the 3G Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Troubleshooting 125

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

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Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

USB Failure (Right up/down side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

POST Code Reference Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Jumper and Connector Locations 141

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Motherboard CMOS Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 147

Gateway LT31 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Gateway LT Series FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Model Definition and Configuration 156

Gateway LT31 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Test Compatible Components 161

Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Online Support Information 165 Index 167

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® XP Home (Service Pack 3)

• Genuine Windows Vista™

Platform

• AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor L110

• Cache size:512KB, Frequency:1.2G (No P-state)

•TDP:13W

• Package 638-pin lidless micro PGA package.

Chapter 1

System Memory

• DDRII 667MHz

• 1 DDR2 SODIMM slot

• Maximum memory size up to 2GB-SODIMM

Display and graphics

• 11.6" HD WXGA high-brightness (typical 200-nit) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1366 x 768 pixel resolution

Storage subsystem

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

• 4-in-1 Card Reader (xD, SD, MMC, MS) with push-push type

Audio subsystem

• High-definition audio support

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in digital microphone

• 1 analog microphone jack, one headphone jack

Communication

• Integrated webcam, supporting 0.3-megapixel resolution

• WLAN: 802.11b/g

Chapter 1 1

• LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet

• WP AN: Bluetooth® 2.0 or 2.1+EDR

• WWAN: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/(WCDMA) (for 3G models)

Privacy control

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

• 286 (W) x 203 (D) x 29 (H) mm

• 1.3 kg (2.86 lbs.) with 3-cell battery pack

• 1.46 kg (3.21 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Power subsystem

• 24.4 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 4-hour battery life

-or-

• 57.7 W 5200 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 8-hour battery life

• 30 W adapter with power cord

Special keys and controls

• 86/87/91-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device with two buttons

I/O interface

• Multi-in-1 card reader

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• 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

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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System Block Diagram

HT1 800MHz

X'TAL 25MHz

AMD S1g1

RS690E

21mm*21mm

A_LINK (X4)

23mm*23mm

Keyboard

465 FCBGA

SB600

LPC

WPCE775L

Flash ROM

SPI

Azalia Audio Codec

H.P JACK

DDRII-SODIMM1

ALC272

MIC JACK

Side port memory

LED Panel

SATA - HDD

AMP

G1453L

Speaker

CRT

DDR II 667 MHz

16bit DDR2

LVDS(1ch)

Int. MIC Digital

Channel A

SATA0

Azalia

FAN

(PWM)

PCIE-2

PCIE-1 (Reserve)

PCIE-3

USB2.0

X'TAL

32.768KHz

Touch Pad

Thermal Sensor

G781

Port 7

Port 5

Port 3

Port 6

Port 0

Port 1/2

Port 8

X'TAL

32.768KHz

PS/2

HOST 200MHz PCIE 100MHz USB 48MHz REF 14.318MHz HTREF 66MHz

X'TAL 25MHz

LAN(10/100)

RTL8103EL

Mini Card (WLAN)

CCD

USB2.0 I/O Ports X1

USB2.0 I/O Ports X2

Card Reader controller

RTS5159

TP D/B

Transformer

3G Card

X'TAL

14.318MHz

CLOCK GENERATOR

Silego:SLG84605TTR IDT:ICS951462

RJ45

SIM CARD

4 in 1

LED D/B

WLAN/3G SW BT SW

WLAN/WiMax LED 3G LED BT LED

+3VPCU +3V_S5 +3VSUS +3V +5VPCU +5V

CPU_CORE

+NB_CORE

+1.8VSUS +1.8V

+SMDDR_VTERM +SMDDR_VREF

+2.5V

+1.5V

+1.2V_S5

+1.2V

CHARGER

ISL88731

3V/5V

ISL6237

CPU CORE

ISL6264A

NB CORE

UP6111AQDD

DDR

TPS51116

+2.5V

RT9025

+1.5V

RT9025

+1.2V_S5

RT9025

Thermal Protection

Chapter 1 3

Your Gateway Notebook tour

After learning about your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

Webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays

4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 T ouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like

6Battery/

Bluetooth/3G/ Wireless LAN communication indicator

7 Click buttons (left

and right)

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Web camera for video communication.

computer output.

a computer mouse. Indicates the status of Battery/Bluetooth/3G/

Wireless LAN communication. (only for certain models)

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

No. Icon Item Description

8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Di odes (LEDs) that light up to show

the status of the computer's functions and components.

9 Power button/

indicator

Turns the computer on and off while indicating the computer’s power status.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Bluetooth

communication switch

2 3G/Wireless LAN

communication switch

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enables/disables the 3G/Wireless LAN

Left View

12 3 45

No. Icon Item Description

1 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse).

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

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Right View

12 56

No. Icon Item Description

1 Multi-in-1 card

reader

2 Microphone-in

jack

3 Headphones/

speaker/line-out jack

4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB

5 Kensington lock

slot

6 External display

(VGA) port

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.

Accepts input from external microphones.

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

mouse). Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

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

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Rear and Base View

No. Icon Item Description

1 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.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

4 3G module bay Houses the computer's 3G communication module.

Releases the battery for removal.

screws).

5 Ventilation slots

and/or cooling fan

6 Memory

compartment

7 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

8 3G SIM card slot Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity (only for

Chapter 1 7

Vents enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the cooling vents. Houses the computer's main memory.

certain models).

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

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication.

3G communication Indicates the status of 3G 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.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

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.

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TouchPad Basics

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:

• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move 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 To uchPad’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.

Chapter 1 9

Using the Keyboard

Your Packard Bell dot Series 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 solution 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> + <F1> Power Options Display the Power Options Properties

dialog box.

<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> + <F7> Tou c hPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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 dollar 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.

Chapter 1 13

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor L110 CPU package 638-pin lidless micro PGA package. Core Logic • North Bridge-RS690E

• South Bridge SB600 Chipset • Mobile Inte l® US15W Express Chipset Features • Cache size: 512 KB, Frequency:1.2G (No P-state)

•TDP:13W

• Execute Disable Bit

Processor Specifications

Item

L110

CPU

Speed

1.2 GHz 1 65 nm 512

Cores

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature of Diode Fan Speed (RPM)

40.3 4900

39.1 4400

36.3 4000

Mfg

Tech

Cache

Size

Package

MicroPGA

Core

Voltage

Variable KC.AL002.110

Acer P/N

North Bridge Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset North Birdge-RS690E Package 465-Pin FCBGA (21 x 21 mm) Features • Supports the mobile and desktop Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX/

Athlon X2/AMD Sempron/AMD Turion 64 processors, including both AM2 and S1 socket CPUs.

• Supports 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1000MHz HyperTransport

(HT) interface speeds.

• Supports LDTSTP interface, CPU throttling, and stutter mode.

• Supports ATI HyperMemory™* technology.

• Supports Side-port GDDR 128M

• Compliant with the PCI Express (PCI-E) 1.1a Specification.

• A four-port, x4 PCI Express general purpose interface.

• One x4 A-Link Express II interface (PCI Express 1.1 compliant)

for connection to an AMD Southbridge

• Multiple Display Features(LCD+CRT)

• Integrated LVDS-Integrated dual-link 24-bit LVDS interface

Power +1.2V,+3V, +1.8V, +NB_

•TDP:8W

South Bridge Specifications

Item Specification

Chipset South Bridge SB600 Package 549-FCBGA ( 23mm x 23mm)

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Item Specification

Features • Support PCI bus at 33MHz

• Supports four SA TA ports, complying with the SATA 1.0a

specification

• 5 OHCI and 1 EHCI Host controllers to support 10 USB ports,

• audio

• 4 Independent output stream(DMA).

• 4 Independent input stream(DMA).

• Up to 16 channels of audio output per stream.

• Support up to 4 Codecs.

• Up to 192Khz sample.

• IDE Controller

• Single PATA Channel support.

• Supports PIO, Multi-word DMA, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/

133.

• AC Link Interface

• Support for both audio and modem Codecs.

• 6/8 channel support on audio codec.

• Power +3V,+1.2V, +3V_S5, +1.2V_S5, +1.8V, VCC_SB

•TDP:4W

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory size Up to 2GB DIMM socket number 1 Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 2GB Supports DIMM type DDR2 Supports DIMM Speed 667MHz

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) 160 160 250 160 250 Bytes per

sector Data heads 22222 Drive Format

Disks11211 Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Fast data

transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max)

Hitachi HTS543216L9 SA00

512 512 512 512 512

5400 5400 5400 5400 5400

1500 3000 3000 3000 3000

Hitachi HTS545016B9 A300

Hitachi HTS545025B9 A300

Seagate ST9160310AS

Seagate ST9160315AS

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Item Specification

Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

tolerance

830 729 775 830 830

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) 160 250 160 250 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 2 2 2 2 Drive Format Disks 1 1 1 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 8 Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA Fast data transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max) Media data transfer

rate (Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

WD WD1600BEVT

3000 3000 3000 3000

850 850 363 - 952 typical 363 - 952 typical

WD WD2500BEVT

Toshiba MK1655GSX

Toshiba MK2555GSX

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS BIOS Version V0.2105 BIOS ROM type Flash

LED 11.6”

Item Specifications

Vendor/model name AUO

B1 1.6XW02

CMO N1 16B6-L02

LG LP116WH1TLA1

Samsung LTN116AT01-

A01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 11.6” 11.6” 11.6” 11.6” Active Area (mm) 256.125 x

256.125 x 144 256.13 x 144 256.125 x 144

144 Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768 1366 x 768 1366 x 768 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.1875 x

0.1875

200 200 200 200

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

0.1875 x

0.1875

0.1875 x

0.1875

0.2265(H) x

0.2265(V)

also called Brightness Contrast Ratio 500:1 500:1 500:1 500:1 Response Time (Optical Rise

87 8 8 Time/Fall Time) msec

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Item Specifications

Typical Power Consumption (watt)

Weight (without inverter) 255g 225g 255g 255g Physical Size (mm) 268 (L) x

Electrical Interface LVDS LVDS LVDS LVDS Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal (Right) / (Left) Vertical (Upper) / (Lower)

Bluetooth

Item Specification

Bluetooth Controller T60H928.11 miniUSB module Features • Blueto oth 2.0 plus EDR qualified Embedded USB Module

4.0 4 4 2.85

268 x 161.5 x 5268.0 x 161.5 268.0 x 161.5

161.5 (W)

45/45

20/40

• Extremely small size (26mmX 14mm)

• Class 2 specification RF output power

• Full piconet and scatternet operation

• Full Bluetooth data rate

• USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface

• F/W upgrade via Flash download

• Very low power consumption

• Support AFH (Adaptive Frequency Hopping)

• Support BCM WLAN co-existence

45/45 20/45

45/45 20/40

TBD

Audio Codec and Amplifier

Item Specification

Audio Controller

Features • HD Audio

LAN Interface

LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8103EL Package 48pin-LQFP package Features • Integrated 10/100 BASE -T transceiver

Keyboard

Type New Acer flat keyboard Total number of keypads 86/87/91 Windows logo key Yes

Realtek ALC272 Azalia Codec and Amplifier G1454

• SNR > 85,High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-Weighting)

• Internal Digital Microphone

• Two speakers, max. 1W output each

Item Specification

• PCIe V1.1 compliant supports

• Wake on LAN and remote wake-up support

Item Specification

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Item Specification

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously

Features • Supports Application keys for Windows XP version

Mini Card

Item Specification

Number Supported 2 Features • 1 for 3G (full size)

Camera

Item Specifications

Vendor and model Chicony CNF9011 Liteon 09P2SF001 SuyinCN0316-S30C-

Type 640 x 480 VGA (0.3M)

size 1/6” CMOS Interface USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Optical aperture F2.4 ± 5% F2.4 Focusing range 17.4cm ~ Infinity, focus

on 40cm Dimensions (L x W x H

mm) Sensor type CMOS CMOS CMOS Pixel resolution 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 Pixel size TBD TBD 3.6um x 3.6um Image size TBD TBD 2.36mm(H) x

64.8±0.3 X 7.9±0.1 X

3.64+0.15/-0.25 mm

Yes

• 1 for WLAN (half size)

640 x 480 VGA (0.3M) size 1/6” CMOS

18.65cm~Infinite, focus on 48cm

65 x 8 x 3.84 ± 0.25(H) mm,

OV06-1 640 x 480 VGA (0.3M)

size CMOS

40 cm ~ infinity

65X 7.9X 3.8+/-0.2mm

1.76mm(V)

Wireless LAN

Item Specification Specification Specification Specification

Type Atheros HB63 Atheros HB95 Atheros XB63 Broadcom 4312H

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

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

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Item Specification Specification Specification Specification

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

3G Module Battery

Item

Vendor & model name Sanyo UM-2009 A/AW

Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion Pack capacity 2200 mAh 4400/5200 mAh Number of battery cell 3 6 Package configuration 3S1P 3S2P

DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK

• 12---13 channels for passive channels

CSMA/CA with ACK

18dBm typically

Specification

3 Cell 6 Cell

Sony UM-2009A/AW Panasonic UM-2009A/AW Simplo UM-2009A/AW

Sanyo UM-2009B 2.2/2.6 Sony UM-2009B 2.2/2.6 Panasonic UM-2009B Simplo UM-2009B

Chapter 1 19

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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 Exi t. Follow these instructions:

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

• To choose an item, use th e 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.

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Information

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

SecurityInformation

Exit

CPU Type: CPU Speed:

IDE Model Name: IDE Serial Number: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: Serial Number::

AMD Athlon(tm) Processor L110 1200 MHz

Hitachi HTS543216L9A300 090210FB2206LCJZ4V3H V0.11T04_C-Build ATi 010.055.000.051.032329

ZA80SK02B1917060592500 Asset Tag Number Product Name: M

anufacturer 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. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. 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 Numb er 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 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).

Gateway

40735D1C78DADD11A9D700238BB0B8D4

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Main

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

System Time: System Date:

Total Memory: Video Memory:

SecurityInformation

[19:10:59]

[05/12/2009]

1024 MB

[256MB]

Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery:

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 This field reports the total memory size of the system.

Primary Master Quiet Boot Allows startup to skip normal POST messages while

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

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 1015 MB. Specifies the primary IDE master.

booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system.

server).

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

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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

(month/day/year) N/A

N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

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Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Supervisor Password Is:Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is:User Password Is: HDD0 Password Is:HDD0 Password Is:

Set Supervisor PasswordSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordSet User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD PasswordSet SATA Port 0 HDD Password

Password on Boot:Password on Boot:

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

ClearClear ClearClear ClearClear

Supervisor Password controls access to the

[Enter][Enter] [Enter][Enter] [Enter][Enter]

setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Pawword on boot is enabled.

[Disabled][Disabled]

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 HDD0 Password IS Shows the setting of the HDD 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 HDD0 Password Enter HDD password. Password on Boot 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 Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

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

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

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Setting a Password

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

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 Password field and 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 Password field and 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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: 2: CD/DVD 3: PCI LAN: Realtek Boot Agent 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD: 8:

Hitachi HTS543216L9A300

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device.

<F6> and <F5> moves the device up or down.

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

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 to CMOS.

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 Execute Command

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.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not

completely loaded.

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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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

USB HDD to position 1.

IMPORTANT:Pl ease use a device that can be booted in DOS mode (FAT 16 or FAT 32 partitions only)

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: 2: CD/DVD 3: PCI LAN: Realtek Boot Agent 4: USB HDD: 5: USB FDD: 6: USB KEY: 7: USB CD/DVD: 8:

Hitachi HTS543216L9A300

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device.

<F6> and <F5> moves the device up or down.

Help

Exit

Esc

4. Execute the BIOS.BAT batch file to update BIOS.

The flash process begins as shown.

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values

F5/F6

Select Sub-Menu

Enter

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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5. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. If the AC adapter is not

plugged in the following message appears.

Plug in the AC adapter and rerun the Phlash utility if the above message appears.

6. If the AC adapter is connected, the following screen appears.

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

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WinFlash Utility

The Winflash utility consists of two files:

• ZA8_3101.WPH (BIOS ROM file)

• WinPhlash2.0.3.4 (BIOS windows flash tool)

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double click the WinFlash executable (WinPhlash2.0.3.4) to run the program.

2. In the Specify New BIOS file field, enter the BIOS ROM file name and path.

IMPORTANT:Be sure the AC power is plugged in. If not, the following error message displays:

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

4. When the process is complete the system will reboot automatically.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password methods:

Removing HDD Password:

If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error code is generated.

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. On a different machine, run the HDD_PW.EXE file along with the error code generated. For example:

hdd_pw 15494 0

2. Select an option to generate upper case or lower case ASCII code for unlocking the HDD.

3. Two strings are generated as output. Select and note down either one of the strings.

4. Reboot the machine with the locked HDD and then use either one of the strings as the HDD user

password.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

If you key in the wrong Supervisor password three times, an error code is generated and system is disabled.

To unlock the BIOS, perform the following steps:

1. On a different machine, run the BIOS_PW.EXE file along with the error code generated. For example:

bios_pw 14452 0

2. Four ASCII strings are generated as output. Select and note down any one of the strings.

3. Reboot the machine with the locked BIOS and then use either any of the strings as the BIOS user

password.

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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.

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General Information

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.

4. Remove the battery pack.

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 Part Number

M2.0*3.0-I IRON 29 86.S0207.001

2.0*4.0 12 86.W0107.003 M2.0*6.0-I 7 86.S6507.001 M3*0.5+3.5I 4 86.TDY07.003 M2.0*4-I(BZN)(NYLOK)IRON 86.S6507.003 M2*5-I(BZN)(NYLOK) 6 86.TG607.004 M2*10 2 MM20100IL61

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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.

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Turn off system and peripherals

power

Disconnect power

and signal cables

from system

Remove

Battery

Remove

Lower Covers

Remove

HDD

Remove

DIMM

Remove

WLAN Board

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4 86.TDY07.003 WLAN Board M2*3 1 86.S0207.001 HDD Module M2*3 2 86.S0207.001 3g Card M2*3 2 86.S0207.001

Remove

3g 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 Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 38.

2. Loosen the three captive screws in the HDD Cover.

3. Lift the HDD cover up to remove.

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4. Remove the single screw securing the HDD Module in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Module M2*3 2

5. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the HDD from the interface connector.

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6. Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay.

NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

7. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4

8. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the DIMM Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 38.

2. Loosen the two captive screws in the Memory Cover.

3. Lift the Memory cover up to remove.

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4. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.

5. Remove the DIMM module.

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Removing the WLAN Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 38.

2. Loosen the two captive screws in the 3G Cover.

3. Lift the 3G cover up to remove. NOTE: The 3g card is also located under this cover.

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4. Disconnect the Antenna cables from the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is White to the MAIN terminal (right) and Black to the AUX terminal (left).

5. Remove the single screw securing the WLAN Board in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Board M2*3 1

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6. Remove the WLAN Board from the Mainboard.

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Removing the 3g Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 38.

2. Loosen the two captive screws in the 3G Cover.

3. Lift the 3G cover up to remove. NOTE: The WLAN card is also located under this cover.

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4. Disconnect the Antenna cables from the 3g Board. NOTE: Cable placement is Yellow to the MAIN terminal (right) and Blue to the AUX terminal (left).

5. Remove the two screws securing the 3g Board in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

3g Board M2*3 2

6. Remove the 3g Board from the Mainboard.

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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

Card Reader

Board

Remove

CRT Board

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

LAN Board

Remove

Upper Cover

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

CPU

Remove

Hinge Cover

Remove

Mainboard

Bluetooth Module

Remove

RTC Battery

Remove

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Upper Cover M2*6 7 86.S6507.001

M2*4 12 86.W0107.003 Hinge Cover M2*10 2 Button Board M2*3 2 86.S0207.001 I/O Board M2*3 2 86.S0207.001 VGA Board M2*3 1 86.S0207.001 LCD Module M2*3 2 86.S0207.001 LED Board M2*3 2 86.S0207.001 Speaker Module M2*3 3 86.S0207.001 Mainboard M2*3 3 86.S0207.001 Thermal Module M2*3 5 86.S0207.001

Remove

LED Board

Remove

Speaker Modue

Remove

Button Board

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 38.

2. Turn the computer rightside up and open the lid to the full extent.

3. Unlock the four securing latches by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool.

IMPORTANT: T he use of metal tools may damage the outer ca sing. Use plastic tools where available.

4. Lift the Keyboard away from the Upper Cover as shown.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover; the Keyboard FFC is still attached.

5. Turn the Keyboard over and open Keyboard FFC securing latch as shown.

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6. Disconnect the FFC and remove the Keyboard.

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Removing the Hinge Covers

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 38.

2. Remove the two screws securing the hinge covers.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Hinge Cover M2*10 2

3. Pull the Hinge Covers away from the Upper Cover as shown.

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the Hinge Covers” on page 52.

2. Remove the 11 screws securing the Upper Cover to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (Red callouts)

Upper Cover (Cyan callouts)

3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the following cable from the Mainboard.

M2*6 7

M2*4 4

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Release the locking latch and disconnect the FFC as shown.

4. Remove the eight securing screws from the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red callout)

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M2*4 8

5. Starting at the front the cover, pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown.

6. Working along the front and to the right, pry apart the covers as shown.

7. Lift the upper cover up and rotate it leftwards along the left hinge until the hinge is cleared, then lift the

cover away.

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Removing the Button Board

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

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 53.

2. Open the locking latches and disconnect the two FFCs from the Button Board as shown.

3. Remove the two screws securing the button board to the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

TouchPad M2*3 2

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IMPORTANT: Ensure that the FFCs are disconnected before attempting to re move the Button Board.

4. Slide the Button Board out from under the securing tabs in the Upper Cover as shown.

5. Open the FFC locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the TouchPad connector.

6. Pull the Mainboard FFC through the cover as shown.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the FFC pull tab is not torn off during removal.

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Removing the LED Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 53.

2. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the LED Board.

3. Remove the two screws securing the LED Board to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LED Board M2*3 2

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4. Lift the LED Board from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 53.

2. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module.

3. Lift the Bluetooth Module, left side first, to remove it from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the Card Reader Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 53.

2. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Card Reader Board.

3. Remove the two screws securing the Card Reader Board to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Card Reader Board

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M2*3 2

4. Tilt the board up as indicated and remove the board from the Lower Cover, left side first to release the I/O ports.

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Removing the Speaker Module

1. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 58.

2. See “Removing the Card Reader Board” on page 61.

3. Disconnect the Speaker cable from the Mainboard.

4. Remove the three screws securing the Speakers to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Module M2*3 3

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5. Lift the right and left side speakers out from the Lower Cover as shown.

6. Remove the Speaker cables from the cable channels. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

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Removing the VGA Board

1. See “Removing the Card Reader Board” on page 61.

2. Remove the single screw securing the VGA Board to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

VGA Board M2*3 1

3. Lift the VGA Board left side first and turn it over to expose the VGA cable.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the board from the Lower Cover; the VGA cable is still attached.

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4. Flip the VGA board over, disconnect the cable from the VGA Board, and remove the board from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the LAN Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 53.

2. Lift the adhesive strip securing the LVDS cable in place and disconnect the cable from the Mainboard.

3. Open the FFC locking latch and disconnect the LAN Board cable from the Mainboard.

4. Remove the LAN Board from the Lower Cover as shown.

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5. Disconnect the FFC cable from the LAN Board by pulling on the cable tab as shown.

NOTE: The FFC Cable connector to the LAN board does not have a locking latch.

NOTE: Reconnect the FFC cable to the mainboard if not immediately replacing the LAN board to prevent

misplacing the FFC. The LAN board replacement kit does not contain a spare FFC.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the VGA Board” on page 65.

2. See “Removing the LAN Board” on page 67.

3. See “Removing the Card Reader Board” on page 61.

4. Lift the adhesive strip securing the LVDS cable in place and disconnect the cable from the Mainboard.

5. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel on the Lower Cover as shown, all the way to the

hinge well.

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6. Remove the two screws on the rear of the Lower Cover securing the LCD Module to the computer.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2*3 2

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables are free from all cable clips before removing the LCD Module.

7. Using both hands, lift the LCD Module away from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the Hinge Wells

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69.

2. Slide the two hinge wells out of the Lower Cover as indicated.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 53.

2. Open the locking latch and disconnect the LED Board FFC from the Mainboard.

3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Mainboard.

4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the Card Reader FFC from the Mainboard.

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5. Remove the three screws securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover as indicated.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2*3 3

6. Tilt the assembly onto its side so you are able to access the underneath of the mainboard. Lift the Mainboard right side first to release the I/O ports and separate the board from the Lower Cover.

7. Reach through the HDD bay opening and unplug the VGA cable from the main board.

8. Turn the Mainboard over to expose the VGA cable connector. Disconnect the VGA cable as shown.

9. Lift the mainboard away from the assembly.

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Removing the RTC Battery

IMPORTANT: F ollow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72.

2. Disconnect the RTC Battery as shown.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72.

2. Remove the adhesive and disconnect the fan power cable from the Mainboard.

3. Remove the five screws securing the Thermal Module to the Mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module M 2*3 5

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4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 75.

2. Using a flat blade screw driver, rotate the CPU screw 90° clockwise to release the CPU from the socket.

3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket.

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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. The following procedure outlines the steps to disassemble the LCD Module on models with 3G functionality. Models that do not support 3G do not require the removal of the yellow and blue Antenna cables detailed below.

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD

Panel from Main

Unit before proceeding

Remove

LCD Bezel

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

LCD Panel

Remove

LCD Brackets

Remove

Camera Module

Remove

Antennas

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2*5 6 86 .TG607.004 LCD Panel M2*2 2 TBD LCD Brackets M2*3 4 86.S0207.001

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69.

2. Starting from the inside top edge, pry the bezel away from the panel. Continue moving along the top,

prying the bezel away from the LCD Module. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel.

3. Work down the sides as shown, then pry apart the bottom edge to remove the bezel.

4. Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module.

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Removing the Camera Board

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 79.

2. Disconnect the cable from the Camera Board as shown.

3. Remove the Camera Board from the LCD Module.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the Camera Board” on page 80.

2. Lift the Microphone Module upward to detach the adhesive holding it in place.

3. Remove the four screws securing the LCD Panel to the LCD Module

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel M2*2 4

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4. Lift the LCD Panel out of the LCD Module front edge first.

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 81.

2. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD Brackets.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Brackets M2*3 4

3. Turn the LCD panel over on a clean surface.

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4. Lift the LCD Cable to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the LCD Panel.

5. Carefully lift the adhesive tape securing the cable connector to the LCD Panel.

6. Hold the adhesive tape clear of the LCD Panel and disconnect the LCD cable as shown.

7. Remove the cable from the LCD Panel.

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Removing the Antennas

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 81.

2. Carefully pry up the right Antenna pad, as shown, and remove the pad from the LCD Module.

IMPORTANT: A strong adhesive is used to secure the Antenna pad in place. Take care not to bend the pad during

removal.

3. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

4. Carefully pry up the left Antenna pad, as shown, and remove the pad from the LCD Module.

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IMPORTANT: A strong adhesive is used to secure the Antenna pad in place. Take care not to bend the pad during removal.

5. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the Antennas

1. Remove the protective covering on the left and right Antenna pads. Place the Antenna pads in the LCD

Module and press down to secure the adhesive in place.

IMPORTANT: be sure the cables pass behind the shielding material as shown.

2. Run the left side cable down the side and along the lower edge of the LCD Module using all the available

cable clips.

3. Run the right side cable down the side of the LCD Module using all the available cable clips. Be sure the

cables pass behind the shielding material as shown.

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NOTE: The LCD Module appears as shown when the Antennas are replaced correctly. Ensure that the

Antennas run through the hinge well as shown to avoid trapping when the LCD Panel is replaced.

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Replacing the LCD Cable and Brackets

1. Insert the LCD Cable into the panel connector

as shown.

3. Run the LCD cable along the panel as shown. Press down to secure the adhesive.

2. Secure the connector by replacing the adhesive

strip as shown. Press down to secure the adhesive.

4. replace the four screws (two each side) securing the LCD Brackets to the LCD Panel.

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Replacing the LCD Panel

1. Replace the LCD Panel top edge first as shown. Lower the Panel in to the LCD Module, ensuring the LCD

cables are not trapped between the panel and the casing.

2. Ensure the cables and Antennas pass through the hinge wells as shown.

3. Press down to secure the adhesive holding the Microphone in place.

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Gateway lt31 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Gateway Notebook tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Rear and Base 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

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Related Information

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the DIMM Module

Removing the WLAN Board

Removing the 3g Board

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Hinge Covers

Removing the Upper Cover

Removing the Button Board

Removing the LED Board

Removing the Bluetooth Module

Removing the Card Reader Board

Removing the Speaker Module

Removing the VGA Board

Removing the LAN Board

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Hinge Wells

Removing the Mainboard

Removing the RTC Battery

Removing the Thermal Module

Removing the CPU

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Camera Board

Removing the LCD Panel

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

Removing the Antennas

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the Antennas

Replacing the LCD Cable and Brackets

Replacing the LCD Panel