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... Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid 51 Replacing the palm rest 56 Replacing the modem card 59 Replacing the Bluetooth module 62 Replacing the system board 64 Replacing the external video board 67 Replacing the speakers 69 i
... Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid 51 Replacing the palm rest 56 Replacing the modem card 59 Replacing the Bluetooth module 62 Replacing the system board 64 Replacing the external video board 67 Replacing the speakers 69 i
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...; Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the modem card • Replacing the Bluetooth module • Replacing the system board • Replacing the external video board • Replacing the speakers 1
...; Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the modem card • Replacing the Bluetooth module • Replacing the system board • Replacing the external video board • Replacing the speakers 1
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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- 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.
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... Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. 17 Use only enough to break the cable. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. Be careful not to break the cable. 7 Unplug the old cooling fan. 8 If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to ... any thermal grease residue from the side of the notebook, then remove it. Caution The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 ...
... Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. 17 Use only enough to break the cable. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. Be careful not to break the cable. 7 Unplug the old cooling fan. 8 If your cooling assembly uses a thermal pad, go to ... any thermal grease residue from the side of the notebook, then remove it. Caution The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you lift, move the cooling assembly away from the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 ...
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... cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of a pin...
... cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of a pin...
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...the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, go to Step 5. 36 If you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system... board. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the...
...the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, go to Step 5. 36 If you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system... board. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the...
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... 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest... 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.
... 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest... 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.
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Retaining clips Connector 6 Lift up on the video cable retaining clips slightly, then slide the video cable out from under the clips. 7 Taking care to note the cables' routing and positions as they are installed from Gateway, pull the antenna wires out from under the system board, then slide the wires out from the notebook. www.gateway.com 5 Carefully unplug the LCD video cable from under the retaining clips. 39 Make sure you grasp the connector, not the cable.
Retaining clips Connector 6 Lift up on the video cable retaining clips slightly, then slide the video cable out from under the clips. 7 Taking care to note the cables' routing and positions as they are installed from Gateway, pull the antenna wires out from under the system board, then slide the wires out from the notebook. www.gateway.com 5 Carefully unplug the LCD video cable from under the retaining clips. 39 Make sure you grasp the connector, not the cable.
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www.gateway.com 11 Slide the antenna cables through the retaining clips, under the system board, then into the wireless card area. 12 Slide the LCD video cable under the retaining clips, then plug the LCD video connector into the notebook. 13 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 14 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 15 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 41
www.gateway.com 11 Slide the antenna cables through the retaining clips, under the system board, then into the wireless card area. 12 Slide the LCD video cable under the retaining clips, then plug the LCD video connector into the notebook. 13 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 14 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 15 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 41
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...palm rest - To replace the modem on page 64. Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tools you must replace the system...instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 59 www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) ...
...palm rest - To replace the modem on page 64. Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tools you must replace the system...instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 59 www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) ...
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Replacing Notebook Components 7 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 9 Remove the two screws that secure the modem card to the system board. Screws 10 Lift the modem card from the system board. 60
Replacing Notebook Components 7 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 9 Remove the two screws that secure the modem card to the system board. Screws 10 Lift the modem card from the system board. 60
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www.gateway.com 11 Unplug the modem cable from the old modem card and plug it into the new modem card. 12 Install the new modem card onto the system board. 13 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 14 Replace the LCD panel...
www.gateway.com 11 Unplug the modem cable from the old modem card and plug it into the new modem card. 12 Install the new modem card onto the system board. 13 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 14 Replace the LCD panel...
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Bluetooth module 10 Slide the new Bluetooth module into the notebook. 11 Connect the Bluetooth cable to the system board. 12 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 13 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the ... DVD drive" on page 11. 18 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 63 www.gateway.com 9 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the system board, then slide the Bluetooth module from the notebook.
Bluetooth module 10 Slide the new Bluetooth module into the notebook. 11 Connect the Bluetooth cable to the system board. 12 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 13 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the ... DVD drive" on page 11. 18 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 63 www.gateway.com 9 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the system board, then slide the Bluetooth module from the notebook.
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... Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools 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 system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing memory ...
... Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools 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 system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing memory ...
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www.gateway.com 3 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 5 If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old system board and install..." on page 38. 11 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 12 If your new system board does not have a built-in modem and did not ship to you with a new modem card (see page 60 for a picture of a modem card), remove...
www.gateway.com 3 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in "Replacing the cooling assembly" on page 14. 5 If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old system board and install..." on page 38. 11 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 12 If your new system board does not have a built-in modem and did not ship to you with a new modem card (see page 60 for a picture of a modem card), remove...
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Replacing Notebook Components 15 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the new system board. 17 Install the new system board into the notebook, then replace the screws you removed in Step 15. 18 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm ... the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 66 Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Turn the system board over and disconnect the external video board cable from the old system board and connect it to the notebook.
Replacing Notebook Components 15 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the new system board. 17 Install the new system board into the notebook, then replace the screws you removed in Step 15. 18 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm ... the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 66 Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Turn the system board over and disconnect the external video board cable from the old system board and connect it to the notebook.
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www.gateway.com Replacing the external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - bottom) 2 chrome hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps...
www.gateway.com Replacing the external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - bottom) 2 chrome hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps...
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Hex nuts 11 Remove the two screws that secure the external video board to the notebook. Screw Screw 12 Install the new external video board into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 68 Replacing Notebook Components 9 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions ... DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 56. 10 Remove the two hex nuts that secure the external video board to the notebook.
Hex nuts 11 Remove the two screws that secure the external video board to the notebook. Screw Screw 12 Install the new external video board into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 68 Replacing Notebook Components 9 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions ... DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 56. 10 Remove the two hex nuts that secure the external video board to the notebook.
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top) 17 black (palm rest - bottom) 4 black (system board) 2 chrome (speakers) To replace the speakers: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing ... the keyboard" on page 31. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 69 OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard...
top) 17 black (palm rest - bottom) 4 black (system board) 2 chrome (speakers) To replace the speakers: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing ... the keyboard" on page 31. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 69 OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard...
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... 9 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 10 Remove the system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the system board" on page 11. 21 Plug the antenna cables into the notebook, then replace the screws removed in Step 11. 14 Replace... the system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the system board" on page 64. 15 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56....
... 9 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 10 Remove the system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the system board" on page 11. 21 Plug the antenna cables into the notebook, then replace the screws removed in Step 11. 14 Replace... the system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the system board" on page 64. 15 Replace the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56....