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...Identifying the notebook model 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 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...
...Identifying the notebook model 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 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...
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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 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. 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).
Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. 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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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. Keyboard screw 11
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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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay.
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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay.
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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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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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OR - 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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29
OR - 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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29
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...-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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to...
...-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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to...
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www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. 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. Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. 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 damage the LCD panel. 33
www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. 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. Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. 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 damage the LCD panel. 33
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Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12 Lift the black keyboard connector clip, then remove the cable. Keyboard connector clip 13 Lift the old keyboard away from you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 16 Rotate the...
Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12 Lift the black keyboard connector clip, then remove the cable. Keyboard connector clip 13 Lift the old keyboard away from you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 16 Rotate the...
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...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 Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the front edge of the keyboard... to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. The keyboard should easily fall into their ...
...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 Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the front edge of the keyboard... to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. The keyboard should easily fall into their ...
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... 5. 36 If you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 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 "...
... 5. 36 If you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 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 "...
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... 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 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway...
... 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 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway...
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... the IEEE 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 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11... on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 IEEE 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 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11... on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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...
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... the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 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 LCD panel assembly" on page 31. ...page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 42 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
... the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 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 LCD panel assembly" on page 31. ...page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 42 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
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...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 in "Replacing the keyboard... cover" on page 29. 20 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 45 You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. 15 Replace the four or six screws from the inverter. 11 Remove... cables to the new inverter. 13 If you removed the bracket in Step 9, replace it, then ...
...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 in "Replacing the keyboard... cover" on page 29. 20 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 45 You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. 15 Replace the four or six screws from the inverter. 11 Remove... cables to the new inverter. 13 If you removed the bracket in Step 9, replace it, then ...
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...networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 46 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 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 LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips ...
...networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 46 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 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 LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips ...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 20 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 21 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in place. Plug both cables from the LCD panel inverter on page ... Step 10. 15 Replace the bracket and the two screws removed in Step 9. 16 Press the front and back of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the old panel, then transfer the inverter to the new panel. Replacing Notebook ...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 20 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 21 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in place. Plug both cables from the LCD panel inverter on page ... Step 10. 15 Replace the bracket and the two screws removed in Step 9. 16 Press the front and back of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the old panel, then transfer the inverter to the new panel. Replacing Notebook ...
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...by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 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 LCD panel assembly" on page 31. You ...may need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel...
...by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 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 LCD panel assembly" on page 31. You ...may need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel...