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... 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 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 Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid 51 Replacing the palm rest 56 Replacing the modem card 59 Replacing the ...
... 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 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 Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid 51 Replacing the palm rest 56 Replacing the modem card 59 Replacing the ...
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...electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard...Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the modem card • ...
...electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard...Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the modem card • ...
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For a complete list of the notebook. 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. www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3
For a complete list of the notebook. 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. www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3
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... work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that are deeply recessed in a hole (for example, on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in their heads to hold each component's screws in the holes if you place small pieces of masking tape over...
... work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that are deeply recessed in a hole (for example, on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in their heads to hold each component's screws in the holes if you place small pieces of masking tape over...
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Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Keyboard screw 14 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.
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Keyboard screw 14 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.
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Screw Screw Screw -OR- Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in the metal next to the system board. Important The number of screws varies by model. 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 (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Use the numbers stamped in reverse numerical order.
Screw Screw Screw -OR- Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in the metal next to the system board. Important The number of screws varies by model. 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 (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Use the numbers stamped in reverse numerical order.
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... system board at this point. Be careful not to you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 If the new cooling assembly did not ship to break the cable. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you with thermal grease already applied, place ...new thermal grease on the processor. 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 ...
... system board at this point. Be careful not to you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 If the new cooling assembly did not ship to break the cable. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you with thermal grease already applied, place ...new thermal grease on the processor. 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 ...
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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 numerical order. 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
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 numerical order. 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
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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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www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 Use only enough to Step 8. -ORIf your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board... hole in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn to ½-turn clockwise. 6 If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to cover the CPU die. 8 Replace the cooling...
www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 Use only enough to Step 8. -ORIf your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board... hole in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn to ½-turn clockwise. 6 If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to cover the CPU die. 8 Replace the cooling...
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.... 4 Locate the old battery on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the...
.... 4 Locate the old battery on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the...
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...instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 8 Remove the LCD panel (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 9 Close the keyboard compartment 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 www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries...
...instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 8 Remove the LCD panel (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 9 Close the keyboard compartment 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 www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries...
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... 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 31. OR - Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11...
... 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 31. OR - Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11...
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Replacing Notebook Components 8 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook. Screws 9 Lift the LCD panel assembly away from the notebook. 10 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook, then replace the four hinge screws. 40 The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook.
Replacing Notebook Components 8 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook. Screws 9 Lift the LCD panel assembly away from the notebook. 10 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook, then replace the four hinge screws. 40 The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook.
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... 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) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (bracket) Select models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. OR -
... 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) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (bracket) Select models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. OR -
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws. Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws. Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
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Replacing Notebook Components 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. Depending on LCD panel size, it is located at the bottom or side of the LCD panel assembly. If the inverter is either at the bottom of the LCD panel assembly, you only removed the bottom two screws in the previous step, separate only the lower half of the LCD panel assembly. 9 Locate the inverter. Screw Screw 44 Tip If you may need to remove the two screws holding the bracket to the LCD panel assembly, then remove the bracket.
Replacing Notebook Components 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. Depending on LCD panel size, it is located at the bottom or side of the LCD panel assembly. If the inverter is either at the bottom of the LCD panel assembly, you only removed the bottom two screws in the previous step, separate only the lower half of the LCD panel assembly. 9 Locate the inverter. Screw Screw 44 Tip If you may need to remove the two screws holding the bracket to the LCD panel assembly, then remove the bracket.
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www.gateway.com 10 Unplug both cables from the front of the LCD panel assembly removed in Step 7. 16 Replace the four or six rubber inserts onto the front of the LCD panel together in several places until they click ... 9, replace it, then replace the two screws. 14 Press the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 17 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the notebook by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 18 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard...
www.gateway.com 10 Unplug both cables from the front of the LCD panel assembly removed in Step 7. 16 Replace the four or six rubber inserts onto the front of the LCD panel together in several places until they click ... 9, replace it, then replace the two screws. 14 Press the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 17 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the notebook by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 18 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard...
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... in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel Tools... this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE...
... in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel Tools... this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 47 Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 47 Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.