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... the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46...
... the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46...
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... the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel •...
... the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel •...
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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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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. 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
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Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10
This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10
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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 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.
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www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Make sure that the drive fits securely in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Make sure that the drive fits securely in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
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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. 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
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Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 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 numerical order.
Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 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 numerical order.
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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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Screw Screw 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 3 Remove the two keyboard cover screws. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29 OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
Screw Screw 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 3 Remove the two keyboard cover screws. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29 OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
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... you can run you try to close the LCD panel. 9 Close the LCD panel. 10 Press down on the hinge covers, then replace the two keyboard cover screws. 30 The cover is not correctly replaced, the notebook could be flat all the way across.
... you can run you try to close the LCD panel. 9 Close the LCD panel. 10 Press down on the hinge covers, then replace the two keyboard cover screws. 30 The cover is not correctly replaced, the notebook could be flat all the way across.
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... "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Remove the keyboard screw. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31
... "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Remove the keyboard screw. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31
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Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Tip Depending on the keyboard features, one or both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33
Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Tip Depending on the keyboard features, one or both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33
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... from the notebook. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you . 15 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black... connector clip to lock the cable in place. Keyboard connector clip 13 Lift the old keyboard away from you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12...
... from the notebook. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you . 15 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black... connector clip to lock the cable in place. Keyboard connector clip 13 Lift the old keyboard away from you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12...
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.... 18 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the front edge of the keyboard into place. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs... on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in ...
.... 18 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the front edge of the keyboard into place. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs... on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in ...
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..."Replacing the palm rest" on page 31. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the... keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. Tip You do ...
..."Replacing the palm rest" on page 31. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the... keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. Tip You do ...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other...
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... 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this ...- Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) To replace the LCD panel assembly: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page...
... 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this ...- Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) To replace the LCD panel assembly: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page...
