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Contents Replacing Notebook Components 1 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 ...
Contents Replacing Notebook Components 1 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 ...
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Replacing Notebook Components • Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing ...
Replacing Notebook Components • Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing ...
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... to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the notebook model may result in damage to channel.services@gateway.com. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. Replacing...
... to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the notebook model may result in damage to channel.services@gateway.com. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook's warranty. Replacing...
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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. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8
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. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12 Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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).
Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12 Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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).
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Thumb notch 15 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. www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Thumb notch 15 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. www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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Screw Screw Screw -OR- Use the numbers stamped 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). Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order. Screw Screw Screw Screw 16
Screw Screw Screw -OR- Use the numbers stamped 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). Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order. Screw Screw Screw Screw 16
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Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in numerical order. 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 the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them .
Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in numerical order. 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 the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them .
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...operation of the notebook's wireless feature. Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in place during this notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 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
...operation of the notebook's wireless feature. Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in place during this notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 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
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Thumb notch 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 5 Close the LCD panel, turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then 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 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 5 Close the LCD panel, turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then 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.
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... 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 802.11 wireless networking...
... 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 802.11 wireless networking...
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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. Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
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. Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
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... a different lid. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by model. Do not force a new lid to connect to complete this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD...
... a different lid. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by model. Do not force a new lid to connect to complete this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD...
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OR - For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. Tools you must replace the system board. bottom) 2 chrome (modem card) To replace the ..." on page 64. top) 17 black (palm rest - To replace the modem on these models, you need to select models only. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive...
OR - For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. Tools you must replace the system board. bottom) 2 chrome (modem card) To replace the ..." on page 64. top) 17 black (palm rest - To replace the modem on these models, you need to select models only. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive...
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...you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old... tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest -
...you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old... tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest -
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD ...
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Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are for informational purposes only. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that includes information on...
Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are for informational purposes only. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your online... following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this section are specific to -read manual that includes information on...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your ...
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your notebook's label. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity...on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of your ...
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... the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page...
... the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into these ports. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page...
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...Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not ...plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see...
...Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not ...plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 61. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see...