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... local waste management officials for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are often found near each other. ExpressCard - Replace only with care. They will be removed and replaced. Ultimate disposal of a lightning strike....your computer (for information regarding environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of batteries. ✓ There is on Gateway computers. Battery Precautions and Disposal ✓ Batteries contain a mix of explosion if the battery is slightly larger than the modem port...
... local waste management officials for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are often found near each other. ExpressCard - Replace only with care. They will be removed and replaced. Ultimate disposal of a lightning strike....your computer (for information regarding environmentally sound collection, recycling and disposal of batteries. ✓ There is on Gateway computers. Battery Precautions and Disposal ✓ Batteries contain a mix of explosion if the battery is slightly larger than the modem port...
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... non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this program, Gateway will help protect the environment and reduce health hazards. Environment - 53 Starting at design phase, with screws being replaced by the US environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as lead, cadmium, chromium, ...all accessories, such as end-of according to reducing air pollution and protecting the earth's climate for energy efficiency. As far as keyboard, mouse, speakers, remote control, etc. Dispose of our products. Suppliers are labelled ISO 11469. For mor information, contact the Electronic...
... non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this program, Gateway will help protect the environment and reduce health hazards. Environment - 53 Starting at design phase, with screws being replaced by the US environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as lead, cadmium, chromium, ...all accessories, such as end-of according to reducing air pollution and protecting the earth's climate for energy efficiency. As far as keyboard, mouse, speakers, remote control, etc. Dispose of our products. Suppliers are labelled ISO 11469. For mor information, contact the Electronic...
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...12 Aerial 12 Audio CDs 18, 40 Audio ports 12 Autoplay 19 B Backups 14 Batteries 10, 53 Battery disposal 11, 53 Battery life 10 Replacing batteries 11 BIOS 36 Blu-ray 9, 19 Browser 23 C Cable modem 41 Cables 4, 51 Cleaning your computer 4 Codec 19 Computer environment 4...Infrared receiver 8, 12 Interference 39, 51 Internal hardware 35 Internet Connection 20 Firewall 29, 32 Internet Explorer 23 Internet Service Provider (ISP 20 K Keyboard 6, 38 L LAN (Local Area Network 21 Last Known Good Configuration 28, 36 Line-Out 12 M Maintenance HDD management 26 System tools 26...
...12 Aerial 12 Audio CDs 18, 40 Audio ports 12 Autoplay 19 B Backups 14 Batteries 10, 53 Battery disposal 11, 53 Battery life 10 Replacing batteries 11 BIOS 36 Blu-ray 9, 19 Browser 23 C Cable modem 41 Cables 4, 51 Cleaning your computer 4 Codec 19 Computer environment 4...Infrared receiver 8, 12 Interference 39, 51 Internal hardware 35 Internet Connection 20 Firewall 29, 32 Internet Explorer 23 Internet Service Provider (ISP 20 K Keyboard 6, 38 L LAN (Local Area Network 21 Last Known Good Configuration 28, 36 Line-Out 12 M Maintenance HDD management 26 System tools 26...
Service Guide
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... 56 Replacing the keyboard cover 58 Replacing the multimedia board 60 Replacing the keyboard 62 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 64 Replacing the palm rest 68 Replacing the speakers 72 Replacing the touchpad board 74 Replacing the modem board 77 Replacing the USB board 80 Replacing the Bluetooth module 83 Replacing the system board 86 Replacing the cooling assembly 89 Replacing the processor 92 Replacing the...
... 56 Replacing the keyboard cover 58 Replacing the multimedia board 60 Replacing the keyboard 62 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 64 Replacing the palm rest 68 Replacing the speakers 72 Replacing the touchpad board 74 Replacing the modem board 77 Replacing the USB board 80 Replacing the Bluetooth module 83 Replacing the system board 86 Replacing the cooling assembly 89 Replacing the processor 92 Replacing the...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 115 Diagnosing problems 116 System test procedures 117 Testing the optical drive 117 Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device 117 Testing the memory 118 Testing the power system 118 Testing the touchpad 119 Power-On ... Memory 130 Sound 130 Power management 130 Devices 131 Keyboard and touchpad 131 Intermittent problems 132 Undetermined problems 133 Chapter 5: Connector locations 135 System board layout 136 Top view 136 Bottom view 137 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list 139 Introduction 140 Exploded diagram 140 FRU...
www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 115 Diagnosing problems 116 System test procedures 117 Testing the optical drive 117 Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device 117 Testing the memory 118 Testing the power system 118 Testing the touchpad 119 Power-On ... Memory 130 Sound 130 Power management 130 Devices 131 Keyboard and touchpad 131 Intermittent problems 132 Undetermined problems 133 Chapter 5: Connector locations 135 System board layout 136 Top view 136 Bottom view 137 Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list 139 Introduction 140 Exploded diagram 140 FRU...
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... • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the multimedia board • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the speakers • Replacing the touchpad board • Replacing the modem board • Replacing the USB board • Replacing the Bluetooth module • Replacing the system board • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the...
... • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the multimedia board • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the speakers • Replacing the touchpad board • Replacing the modem board • Replacing the USB board • Replacing the Bluetooth module • Replacing the system board • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the...
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... this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed during this task: • 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 47. 2 Complete the steps in "Removing the battery" on page ...48. 3 Remove the screws securing the keyboard cover. 4 Turn the notebook over and open the LCD panel to its fully extended position. ...
... this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed during this task: • 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 47. 2 Complete the steps in "Removing the battery" on page ...48. 3 Remove the screws securing the keyboard cover. 4 Turn the notebook over and open the LCD panel to its fully extended position. ...
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...gateway.com Caution The keyboard cover is connected to close the clip to its underside (a). Open the multimedia board cable connector (b) and disconnect the cable (c). 7 If you try to the notebook through the multimedia board cable. Disconnect this cable first before pulling the cover away from the palm rest assembly. 6 Detach the keyboard... your notebook could be damaged when you will be using the multimedia board from the old keyboard cover, remove it by performing steps 3 and 4 of the "Replacing the multimedia board" procedure on page 60. 8 Secure the multimedia board, with the screws...
...gateway.com Caution The keyboard cover is connected to close the clip to its underside (a). Open the multimedia board cable connector (b) and disconnect the cable (c). 7 If you try to the notebook through the multimedia board cable. Disconnect this cable first before pulling the cover away from the palm rest assembly. 6 Detach the keyboard... your notebook could be damaged when you will be using the multimedia board from the old keyboard cover, remove it by performing steps 3 and 4 of the "Replacing the multimedia board" procedure on page 60. 8 Secure the multimedia board, with the screws...
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...-blade screwdriver or non-marring scribe between the multimedia board and the keyboard cover's underside, and carefully pry the board loose. 4 Remove the multimedia board from the keyboard cover. CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the multimedia board Tools you need to the keyboard cover. Caution The multimedia board is glued to complete this task: Phillips...
...-blade screwdriver or non-marring scribe between the multimedia board and the keyboard cover's underside, and carefully pry the board loose. 4 Remove the multimedia board from the keyboard cover. CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the multimedia board Tools you need to the keyboard cover. Caution The multimedia board is glued to complete this task: Phillips...
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.... 6 Insert the multimedia cable to lock the cable in place. 7 Insert the tabs on the front side of the keyboard cover into the slots located on the top corners of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on the cover until it clicks in step 3 of the palm rest assembly, then press down on... the back part. 8 Press down on page 58. www.gateway.com 5 Secure the new multimedia board, with the screws removed in...
.... 6 Insert the multimedia cable to lock the cable in place. 7 Insert the tabs on the front side of the keyboard cover into the slots located on the top corners of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on the cover until it clicks in step 3 of the palm rest assembly, then press down on... the back part. 8 Press down on page 58. www.gateway.com 5 Secure the new multimedia board, with the screws removed in...
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...Screws removed during this cable first before pulling the keyboard away from the palm rest. 3 Lift the back edge of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on page 47. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by performing steps 2-6 of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide it toward the LCD ...panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs from the palm rest. 4 Flip the keyboard over onto the touchpad area...
...Screws removed during this cable first before pulling the keyboard away from the palm rest. 3 Lift the back edge of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on page 47. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by performing steps 2-6 of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide it toward the LCD ...panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs from the palm rest. 4 Flip the keyboard over onto the touchpad area...
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Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 7 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. 8 Reinstall the keyboard cover by performing steps 9-13 of the touchpad area. 6 Reach underneath the keyboard and insert the keyboard cable to its system board connector, then close the clip to lock the cable in place. www.gateway.com 5 Insert the retaining tabs of the new keyboard into the slots located on the top side of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on page 58. 9 Reinstall the battery. 63
Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. 7 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. 8 Reinstall the keyboard cover by performing steps 9-13 of the touchpad area. 6 Reach underneath the keyboard and insert the keyboard cable to its system board connector, then close the clip to lock the cable in place. www.gateway.com 5 Insert the retaining tabs of the new keyboard into the slots located on the top side of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on page 58. 9 Reinstall the battery. 63
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... there's no wireless card installed, proceed to the notebook through a keyboard cable. Disconnect this task: • 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover) • 2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips...removed during this cable first before pulling the keyboard away from the palm rest assembly. 4 Turn the notebook over so the base is connected to step 5. 3 Remove the keyboard by performing steps 2-4 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 49, and then ...
... there's no wireless card installed, proceed to the notebook through a keyboard cable. Disconnect this task: • 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover) • 2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips...removed during this cable first before pulling the keyboard away from the palm rest assembly. 4 Turn the notebook over so the base is connected to step 5. 3 Remove the keyboard by performing steps 2-4 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 49, and then ...
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...hinge screws removed in step 5. 24 Turn the notebook over so the palm rest is facing up. 25 Reinstall the keyboard and the keyboard cover by performing steps 5-8 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on the palm rest and reconnect them to their system board connectors. 21 Close the LCD panel and turn ... and away from the notebook. 16 Position the new LCD panel assembly on the notebook, and then secure it to arrange the antenna cables. www.gateway.com 15 Lift the LCD panel assembly up . 22 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, reconnect the antenna cables and then reinstall the...
...hinge screws removed in step 5. 24 Turn the notebook over so the palm rest is facing up. 25 Reinstall the keyboard and the keyboard cover by performing steps 5-8 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on the palm rest and reconnect them to their system board connectors. 21 Close the LCD panel and turn ... and away from the notebook. 16 Position the new LCD panel assembly on the notebook, and then secure it to arrange the antenna cables. www.gateway.com 15 Lift the LCD panel assembly up . 22 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, reconnect the antenna cables and then reinstall the...
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...the hard drive from its compartment. 68 base side) • 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the palm rest Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed... during this task: • 1 black M2×5 (hard drive) • 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive) • 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover...
...the hard drive from its compartment. 68 base side) • 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the palm rest Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed... during this task: • 1 black M2×5 (hard drive) • 1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive) • 3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover...
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www.gateway.com 5 Remove the optical drive screw. 6 Remove the keyboard cover by performing steps 2-6 of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on page 58. 7 Remove the keyboard by performing steps 3 and 4 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 62. 8 Remove the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 5-15 of the "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" procedure on page 64. 9 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 10 Open the multimedia cable connector (a) and disconnect the cable (b). 69
www.gateway.com 5 Remove the optical drive screw. 6 Remove the keyboard cover by performing steps 2-6 of the "Replacing the keyboard cover" procedure on page 58. 7 Remove the keyboard by performing steps 3 and 4 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 62. 8 Remove the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 5-15 of the "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" procedure on page 64. 9 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 10 Open the multimedia cable connector (a) and disconnect the cable (b). 69
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www.gateway.com 16 Locate the small gaps on the top side of the palm rest and insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring scribe into ... and 15. 22 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 16-23 of the "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" procedure on page 64. 23 Reinstall the keyboard and the keyboard cover by performing steps 5-8 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 62. 24 Return the optical screw drive in its place. 25 Reinstall...
www.gateway.com 16 Locate the small gaps on the top side of the palm rest and insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring scribe into ... and 15. 22 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 16-23 of the "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" procedure on page 64. 23 Reinstall the keyboard and the keyboard cover by performing steps 5-8 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 62. 24 Return the optical screw drive in its place. 25 Reinstall...
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...speakers: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 47. 2 Remove the palm rest by performing steps 2-18 of the "Replacing the palm rest" procedure on page 68. 3 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up. 4 Peel off the... screw. 72 base side) • 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - bottom) • 2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinges - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed during this task: •...
...speakers: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 47. 2 Remove the palm rest by performing steps 2-18 of the "Replacing the palm rest" procedure on page 68. 3 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up. 4 Peel off the... screw. 72 base side) • 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - bottom) • 2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinges - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed during this task: •...
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www.gateway.com 5 Remove the speaker screws. 6 Release the speaker cable from the palm rest, and then remove the speakers. 7 Position the new speakers on the palm ... page 68. 11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 16-23 of the "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" procedure on page 64. 12 Reinstall the keyboard and the keyboard cover by performing steps 5-8 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 62. 13 Return the optical screw drive in its place. 14 Reinstall...
www.gateway.com 5 Remove the speaker screws. 6 Release the speaker cable from the palm rest, and then remove the speakers. 7 Position the new speakers on the palm ... page 68. 11 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by performing steps 16-23 of the "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" procedure on page 64. 12 Reinstall the keyboard and the keyboard cover by performing steps 5-8 of the "Replacing the keyboard" procedure on page 62. 13 Return the optical screw drive in its place. 14 Reinstall...
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...board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 47. 2 Remove the palm rest by performing steps 2-18 of the "Replacing the palm rest" procedure on page 68. 3 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up. 4 Open the touchpad ... (LCD panel hinge - base side) • 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - top) • 10 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the touchpad board Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed during this task...
...board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 47. 2 Remove the palm rest by performing steps 2-18 of the "Replacing the palm rest" procedure on page 68. 3 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up. 4 Open the touchpad ... (LCD panel hinge - base side) • 3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - top) • 10 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components Replacing the touchpad board Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe Screws removed during this task...