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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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...technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to the notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 It cannot be provided to channel.services@gateway.com. Failure to follow... information that you have suggestions regarding the content of the touchpad. Tip If you use the correct service guide for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series • M360 • MX6000 series ...
...technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to the notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 It cannot be provided to channel.services@gateway.com. Failure to follow... information that you have suggestions regarding the content of the touchpad. Tip If you use the correct service guide for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series • M360 • MX6000 series ...
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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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...place flat-headed screws on your work surface, stand them toward the rear of your work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that are attached to the notebook by a cable, unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid damaging the cable. ... table top is large enough to prevent the screws from rolling off the table. 4 Replacing Notebook Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared. • Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded...
...place flat-headed screws on your work surface, stand them toward the rear of your work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that are attached to the notebook by a cable, unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid damaging the cable. ... table top is large enough to prevent the screws from rolling off the table. 4 Replacing Notebook Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared. • Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded...
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...any object into the vent holes of tape. Tape Some of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with the same type (conductivity) of the notebook. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating tape. Do not use them....the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Important Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are ready to use cellophane tape. 5 www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other ...
...any object into the vent holes of tape. Tape Some of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with the same type (conductivity) of the notebook. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating tape. Do not use them....the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Important Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are ready to use cellophane tape. 5 www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other ...
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... 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. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of the...
... 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. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of 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. Screws Screws 8 Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screws Screws 8 Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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. 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. 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 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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. 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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Keyboard screw 11 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
Keyboard screw 11 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
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Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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.
Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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.
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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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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). Important The number of screws varies by model. Use the numbers stamped in reverse numerical order. 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). Important The number of screws varies by model. Use the numbers stamped in reverse numerical order. 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.
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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 you lift...assembly uses a thermal pad, go to Step 10. -ORIf your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the side of the notebook, then remove it. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. Use only enough to the system board at this... assembly cable is attached 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. Be careful not to you lift...assembly uses a thermal pad, go to Step 10. -ORIf your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the side of the notebook, then remove it. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. Use only enough to the system board at this... assembly cable is attached to cover the CPU die. 10 Plug in the new cooling fan. 11 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. 17
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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. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in numerical order. Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them 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. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in numerical order. Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them 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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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. You will hear a click when the processor lock is unlocked. 20
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... (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in this Gateway notebook may be in place during any and all operation of the notebook's wireless feature. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by...
... (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in this Gateway notebook may be in place during any and all operation of the notebook's wireless feature. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by...
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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.