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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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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 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.
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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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Screws Screws 8 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
Screws Screws 8 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
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If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 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 one direction. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab 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 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 one direction. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw.
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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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Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed 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. 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 the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed 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. 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.
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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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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. 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
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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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Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need 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 . 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 29 Screw Screw 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 3 Remove the two keyboard cover screws. OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need 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 . 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 29 Screw Screw 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 3 Remove the two keyboard cover screws. OR -
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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
... 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
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... this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the keyboard: 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 Remove the keyboard screw. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31
... this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the keyboard: 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 Remove the keyboard screw. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31
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Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Tip Depending on the keyboard features, one or both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33 Be careful not to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent.
Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Tip Depending on the keyboard features, one or both of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33 Be careful not to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent.
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... components. Replacing Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 34 Keyboard connector clip 13 Lift the old keyboard away from you. 15 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is not twisted. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top...
... components. Replacing Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 34 Keyboard connector clip 13 Lift the old keyboard away from you. 15 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is not twisted. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top...
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... flat all the way across. You may need to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then... replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover...
... flat all the way across. You may need to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then... replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover...
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...on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- OR - 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 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 the system board, go to Step 5. 36...
...on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- OR - 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 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 the system board, go to Step 5. 36...
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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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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 6. 2 If the... the notebook. 38 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove ...
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 6. 2 If the... the notebook. 38 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove ...