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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Gateway NV59C Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Gateway NV59C Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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...in this guide is ". All rights reserved. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is a registered trademark of merchantability or fitness for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical... the software. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or ...
...in this guide is ". All rights reserved. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer is a registered trademark of merchantability or fitness for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical... the software. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or ...
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... your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. V This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of customer... market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on...
... your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. V This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of customer... market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and ... keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Gateway NV59C BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 34 Remove...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 8 Right View 9 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and ... keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Gateway NV59C BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS Flash Utilities 31 DOS Flash Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 34 Remove...
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Internal microphone for selected models). Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Chapter 1 Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Display screen HDD Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 10 7 No. 1 2 3 4 6 9 Icon 8 Item Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (for recording sound.
Internal microphone for selected models). Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Chapter 1 Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Display screen HDD Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 10 7 No. 1 2 3 4 6 9 Icon 8 Item Webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (for recording sound.
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... 2.13 Cores 2 Ci5430M 2.26 2 Ci5520M 2.24 2 Bus Speed 330 M 430 M 520 M Cache Size 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB Package PGA988 PGA988 PGA988P Core Voltage 35W 35W 35W Acer P/N KC.33001.DMP KC.43001.DMP KC.52001.DMP CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj = 90) CPU Temp (°C) Core 0 CPU Temp (°C) Core 1 45...
... 2.13 Cores 2 Ci5430M 2.26 2 Ci5520M 2.24 2 Bus Speed 330 M 430 M 520 M Cache Size 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB Package PGA988 PGA988 PGA988P Core Voltage 35W 35W 35W Acer P/N KC.33001.DMP KC.43001.DMP KC.52001.DMP CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj = 90) CPU Temp (°C) Core 0 CPU Temp (°C) Core 1 45...
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You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to Acer BIOS specification. • DMI utility for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • Refer to form other combinations. In the above table, the configuration of ... number Supports memory size per socket Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification • Flash ROM 4MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support...
You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to Acer BIOS specification. • DMI utility for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • Refer to form other combinations. In the above table, the configuration of ... number Supports memory size per socket Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification • Flash ROM 4MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support...
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...system to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx... Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. 38 Chapter 2 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) ...
...system to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx... Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Write Serial Number to make the new DMI data effective. 38 Chapter 2 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) ...
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... the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. ...Failure Page 150 Thermal Unit Failure Page 150 Other Functions Failure Page 151 Intermittent Failures Page 152 Undermined Failures Page 152 4. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Chapter ...
... the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. ...Failure Page 150 Thermal Unit Failure Page 150 Other Functions Failure Page 151 Intermittent Failures Page 152 Undermined Failures Page 152 4. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Chapter ...
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... problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC...
... problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC...
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... repair and service of customer machines. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it . Chapter 6 165 For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to dispose it properly, or follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to order FRU parts for RMA ... Guide. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow the rules set by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of Gateway NV59C. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field ...
... repair and service of customer machines. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it . Chapter 6 165 For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to dispose it properly, or follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to order FRU parts for RMA ... Guide. Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should follow the rules set by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of Gateway NV59C. FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field ...
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Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 CPU 5 Thermal Module 166 Acer P/N KB.I170G.083 60.WJ802.001 MB.WJU02.001 KC.52001.DMP 60.WJ802.006 No. Description 6 3G Module 7 Card Reader 8 USB Board 9 Lower Cover Acer P/N TBD 55.WJ802.002 55.WJ802.003 60.WJ802.002 Chapter 6 EasyNote Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No.
Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 CPU 5 Thermal Module 166 Acer P/N KB.I170G.083 60.WJ802.001 MB.WJU02.001 KC.52001.DMP 60.WJ802.006 No. Description 6 3G Module 7 Card Reader 8 USB Board 9 Lower Cover Acer P/N TBD 55.WJ802.002 55.WJ802.003 60.WJ802.002 Chapter 6 EasyNote Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No.
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Description 1 Touchpad Bracket 2 Touchpad Cable 3 Touchpad Board 4 Touchpad Assy 5 Power Board 6 Speaker Right 7 Speaker Left 8 Upper Cover Acer P/N 33.WJ802.001 50.WJ802.003 TBD TBD 55.WJ802.001 23.WJ802.002 23.WJ802.003 60.WJ802.001 Chapter 6 167 Upper Assembly 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 No.
Description 1 Touchpad Bracket 2 Touchpad Cable 3 Touchpad Board 4 Touchpad Assy 5 Power Board 6 Speaker Right 7 Speaker Left 8 Upper Cover Acer P/N 33.WJ802.001 50.WJ802.003 TBD TBD 55.WJ802.001 23.WJ802.002 23.WJ802.003 60.WJ802.001 Chapter 6 167 Upper Assembly 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 No.
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FRU List CATEGORY BOARD Acer Description FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) F/W:861 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH ATH AR3011 POWER BOARD AcerPN BH.21100.004 TBD BH.21100.005 55.WJ802....
FRU List CATEGORY BOARD Acer Description FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) F/W:861 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH ATH AR3011 POWER BOARD AcerPN BH.21100.004 TBD BH.21100.005 55.WJ802....
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TP/TP MYLAR-SLIVER UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL. TP/TP MYLAR-BLUE AcerPN 27.APV02.001 60.WJ802.001 60.WJL02.001 60.WJU02.001 LOWER CASE 60.WJ802.002 LOGIC LOWER DOOR 3G DOOR TP BRACKET HDD CARRIER 42.WJ802.001 42.WJ802.002 33.WJ802.001 33.WJ802.002 ODD BRACKET ODD BEZEL-SM ODD BEZEL-BD(HIGH SPEED) 33.WJ802.003 42.WJ802.003 42.WJ802.004 170 Chapter 6 TP/TP MYLAR-RED UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL. CATEGORY Acer Description POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL.
TP/TP MYLAR-SLIVER UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL. TP/TP MYLAR-BLUE AcerPN 27.APV02.001 60.WJ802.001 60.WJL02.001 60.WJU02.001 LOWER CASE 60.WJ802.002 LOGIC LOWER DOOR 3G DOOR TP BRACKET HDD CARRIER 42.WJ802.001 42.WJ802.002 33.WJ802.001 33.WJ802.002 ODD BRACKET ODD BEZEL-SM ODD BEZEL-BD(HIGH SPEED) 33.WJ802.003 42.WJ802.003 42.WJ802.004 170 Chapter 6 TP/TP MYLAR-RED UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL. CATEGORY Acer Description POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL.
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...Acer Description Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White US International Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Greek Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Arabic Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Chinese Keyboard GATEWAY... w/ Hebrew Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Thailand Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White UK Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White German Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal...
...Acer Description Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White US International Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Greek Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Arabic Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Chinese Keyboard GATEWAY... w/ Hebrew Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 103KS White Thailand Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White UK Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White German Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal...
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CATEGORY LCD Acer Description Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White CZ/SK Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White Brazilian Portuguese LCD COVER IMR GTW-SLIVER LCD COVER IMR GTW-RED LCD COVER IMR GTW-BLUE ... W/O CMOS LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS LED CABLE FOR W/O CMOS LCD BRACKET R&L LED BRACKET R&L CAMERA 1.3M INVERTER Mainboard SJV51_CP Intel LF Mainboard SJV51_CP LF Mainboard SJV51_CP NV LF 50.WJ802.006 50.WJ802.007 50.WJ802.008 50.WJ802.009 33.WJ802.004 33.WJ802.005 57.WJ802.001 55.WJ802.004...
CATEGORY LCD Acer Description Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White CZ/SK Keyboard GATEWAY GP-7Tv2 SJM51 Internal 17 Standard 104KS White Brazilian Portuguese LCD COVER IMR GTW-SLIVER LCD COVER IMR GTW-RED LCD COVER IMR GTW-BLUE ... W/O CMOS LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS LED CABLE FOR W/O CMOS LCD BRACKET R&L LED BRACKET R&L CAMERA 1.3M INVERTER Mainboard SJV51_CP Intel LF Mainboard SJV51_CP LF Mainboard SJV51_CP NV LF 50.WJ802.006 50.WJ802.007 50.WJ802.008 50.WJ802.009 33.WJ802.004 33.WJ802.005 57.WJ802.001 55.WJ802.004...
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CATEGORY HEATSINK SPEAKER Acer Description THERMAL MOUDLE-UMA THERMAL MOUDLE-PARK THERMAL MOUDLE-MADISON MIC SET SPEAKER R SPEAKER L AcerPN 60.WJ802.006 60.WJ702.001 60.WJF02.001 23....
CATEGORY HEATSINK SPEAKER Acer Description THERMAL MOUDLE-UMA THERMAL MOUDLE-PARK THERMAL MOUDLE-MADISON MIC SET SPEAKER R SPEAKER L AcerPN 60.WJ802.006 60.WJ702.001 60.WJF02.001 23....
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CATEGORY DVD RW DRIVE BD COMBO DRIVE BATTERY Acer Description HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB ST9500325AS WYATT SATA LF F/W:0001SDM1 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB HTS545050B9A300 PANTHER B SATA LF F/W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G-CM HDD ...
CATEGORY DVD RW DRIVE BD COMBO DRIVE BATTERY Acer Description HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB ST9500325AS WYATT SATA LF F/W:0001SDM1 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB HTS545050B9A300 PANTHER B SATA LF F/W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G-CM HDD ...
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CATEGORY MEMORY ADAPTER Acer Description BATTERY SANYO AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D31 BATTERY SAMSUNG AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ...
CATEGORY MEMORY ADAPTER Acer Description BATTERY SANYO AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D31 BATTERY SAMSUNG AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ...