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... 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE ...
... 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE ...
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... • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802....
... • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802....
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...you use the correct service guide for the notebook. The label on the notebook's general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the notebook's user guide. It cannot be provided to follow the approved tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series... Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 Important For information on the bottom of this guide, send an e-mail with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to help plan maintenance tasks for the notebook model may include color and finishing of the case...
...you use the correct service guide for the notebook. The label on the notebook's general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the notebook's user guide. It cannot be provided to follow the approved tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series... Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 Important For information on the bottom of this guide, send an e-mail with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to help plan maintenance tasks for the notebook model may include color and finishing of the case...
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LCD panel assembly (see page 38) Keyboard cover (see page 29) Keyboard (see page 31) Cooling assembly (see page 11) Processor (see page 19) Palm rest (see "Contents" on page i. For a complete list of the notebook. www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3
LCD panel assembly (see page 38) Keyboard cover (see page 29) Keyboard (see page 31) Cooling assembly (see page 11) Processor (see page 19) Palm rest (see "Contents" on page i. For a complete list of the notebook. www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3
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...remove the tape and tighten the screws. • When you remove components and screws, lay them toward the rear of your work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that your arms do not accidentally brush them on their own section of a parts sorter. • Place each ...the table. 4 As you remove screws, place the screws in their respective boxes on the page. • After loosening screws that are attached to the notebook by a cable, unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid damaging the cable. • As you place flat-headed screws on your...
...remove the tape and tighten the screws. • When you remove components and screws, lay them toward the rear of your work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that your arms do not accidentally brush them on their own section of a parts sorter. • Place each ...the table. 4 As you remove screws, place the screws in their respective boxes on the page. • After loosening screws that are attached to the notebook by a cable, unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid damaging the cable. • As you place flat-headed screws on your...
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... this guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. Tape Some of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not use them. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use cellophane tape. 5 Never slide components over...
... this guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. Tape Some of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not use them. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use cellophane tape. 5 Never slide components over...
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...cable. 4 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover before opening the case. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory ...cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables...
...cable. 4 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover before opening the case. To prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory ...cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for this task: 1 black (keyboard) Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 7 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for this task: 1 black (keyboard) Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 7 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
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Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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This module is marked with the tab in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing Notebook Components 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw.
This module is marked with the tab in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing Notebook Components 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw.
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Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 1 black (keyboard) 1 black (DVD drive) To replace the DVD drive: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 11
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 1 black (keyboard) 1 black (DVD drive) To replace the DVD drive: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 11
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Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: 1 black (keyboard) To replace the cooling assembly: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 14 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: 1 black (keyboard) To replace the cooling assembly: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 14 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
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Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Replacing Notebook Components 5 Loosen the three or four screws (these screws cannot be removed) that secure the cooling assembly to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order. Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to the system board. Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Screw Screw Screw -OR- Important The number of screws varies by model.
Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Replacing Notebook Components 5 Loosen the three or four screws (these screws cannot be removed) that secure the cooling assembly to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order. Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to the system board. Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Screw Screw Screw -OR- Important The number of screws varies by model.
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... the cable. Be careful not to cover the CPU die. 10 Plug in the new cooling fan. 11 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. 17 Be careful not to break the cable. 7 Unplug the old cooling fan. 8 If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to Step 10. -ORIf... your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the side of the notebook, then remove it. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you with thermal grease already applied, place new thermal grease on the processor.
... the cable. Be careful not to cover the CPU die. 10 Plug in the new cooling fan. 11 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. 17 Be careful not to break the cable. 7 Unplug the old cooling fan. 8 If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to Step 10. -ORIf... your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the side of the notebook, then remove it. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you with thermal grease already applied, place new thermal grease on the processor.
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Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18
Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18
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www.gateway.com Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: 1 black (keyboard) To replace the processor: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 19
www.gateway.com Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: 1 black (keyboard) To replace the processor: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 19
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You will hear a click when the processor lock is unlocked. 20 Replacing Notebook Components 3 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise. -ORUse a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ½-turn counter-clockwise.
You will hear a click when the processor lock is unlocked. 20 Replacing Notebook Components 3 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise. -ORUse a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ½-turn counter-clockwise.
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Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in place during this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models...
Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in place during this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models...
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Screw 24 Replacing Notebook Components 5 If the wireless card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at each side of the card until the card tilts up. -ORIf the wireless card is held by a screw, remove the screw.
Screw 24 Replacing Notebook Components 5 If the wireless card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at each side of the card until the card tilts up. -ORIf the wireless card is held by a screw, remove the screw.