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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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... Important The photographs in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. Tip If you use the correct service guide for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series •...; MX6600 series • MX6900 series • NX500 series All tasks covered in appearance from the notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. These variations may vary...
... Important The photographs in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. Tip If you use the correct service guide for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series •...; MX6600 series • MX6900 series • NX500 series All tasks covered in appearance from the notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. These variations may vary...
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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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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 prevent the screws from rolling off the table. 4 When reassembling the component, just ... on your work surface. • Print the first page of each task, then place the page toward the rear of your 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...
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 prevent the screws from rolling off the table. 4 When reassembling the component, just ... on your work surface. • Print the first page of each task, then place the page toward the rear of your 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...
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...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tape Some of tape. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to ...guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. Before performing maintenance on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside the notebook are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver.
...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tape Some of tape. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to ...guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. Before performing maintenance on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside the notebook are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver.
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... 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. For... more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Removing the battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the...
... 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. For... more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Removing the battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the...
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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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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). Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12
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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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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. Important The number of screws varies by model. 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. Screw Screw Screw -OR-
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. Important The number of screws varies by model. 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. Screw Screw Screw -OR-
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... cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 If the new cooling assembly did not ship to you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the side of the notebook, then remove it. Caution The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the... point. 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 www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you with thermal grease already applied, place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to break...
... cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 If the new cooling assembly did not ship to you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the side of the notebook, then remove it. Caution The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the... point. 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 www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you with thermal grease already applied, place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to break...
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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 . Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, 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.
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 . Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, 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.
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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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... 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 "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22 Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay...
... 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 "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22 Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay...
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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.