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... 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 the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD panel assembly...
... 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 the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD panel assembly...
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... • 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 • 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...
... • 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 • 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...
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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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OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during 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 complete this task: Flat-blade driver - 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29
OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during 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 complete this task: Flat-blade driver - 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29
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.... Caution If the cover is correctly mounted when 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 Replacing Notebook Components 6 Insert the small, flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of...
.... Caution If the cover is correctly mounted when 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 Replacing Notebook Components 6 Insert the small, flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of...
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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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... notebook. 14 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from the notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black connector clip ...to lock the cable in place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12 Lift the black keyboard connector clip,...
... notebook. 14 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from the notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black connector clip ...to lock the cable in place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12 Lift the black keyboard connector clip,...
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... fall into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front... edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. www.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...
... fall into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front... edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. www.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...
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... rest" on page 56, then go 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. Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, go to... unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board. OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard...
... rest" on page 56, then go 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. Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, go to... unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board. OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard...
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...instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 8 Remove the LCD panel (if 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 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. www.gateway...
...instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 8 Remove the LCD panel (if 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 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. www.gateway...
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...cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in , unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 OR - 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 ...
...cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in , unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 OR - 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 ...
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The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook. Screws 9 Lift the LCD panel assembly away from the notebook. 10 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook, then replace the four hinge screws. 40 Replacing Notebook Components 8 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook.
The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook. Screws 9 Lift the LCD panel assembly away from the notebook. 10 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook, then replace the four hinge screws. 40 Replacing Notebook Components 8 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook.
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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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... 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel inverter 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) 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...
... 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel inverter 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) 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...
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Tip If you may need to remove the two screws holding the bracket to the LCD panel assembly, then remove the bracket. Depending on LCD panel size, it is located at the bottom or side of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw 44 If the inverter is either at the bottom of the LCD panel assembly, you only removed the bottom two screws in the previous step, separate only the lower half of the LCD panel assembly. Replacing Notebook Components 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 9 Locate the inverter.
Tip If you may need to remove the two screws holding the bracket to the LCD panel assembly, then remove the bracket. Depending on LCD panel size, it is located at the bottom or side of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw 44 If the inverter is either at the bottom of the LCD panel assembly, you only removed the bottom two screws in the previous step, separate only the lower half of the LCD panel assembly. Replacing Notebook Components 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 9 Locate the inverter.
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...following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 18 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 29. 20 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 45 www.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...
...following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 18 Close the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 29. 20 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 45 www.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...
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...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. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel 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) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE...
...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. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel 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) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE...
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Screw Screw 48 Replacing Notebook Components 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 9 Remove the two screws holding the bracket to the LCD panel assembly, then remove the bracket.
Screw Screw 48 Replacing Notebook Components 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 9 Remove the two screws holding the bracket to the LCD panel assembly, then remove the bracket.
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...spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. 17 Replace the four or six LCD panel assembly screws. 18 Replace the four or six rubber inserts. 19 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the notebook by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 20 Close the keyboard compartment ...12 Unplug both cables into the inverter. Plug both cables from the LCD panel inverter on page 29. 22 Plug the antenna cables into the existing LCD panel assembly lid. 14 Replace the four screws removed in Step 10. 15 Replace the bracket and the two screws removed in Step 9. 16 Press ...
...spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. 17 Replace the four or six LCD panel assembly screws. 18 Replace the four or six rubber inserts. 19 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the notebook by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 20 Close the keyboard compartment ...12 Unplug both cables into the inverter. Plug both cables from the LCD panel inverter on page 29. 22 Plug the antenna cables into the existing LCD panel assembly lid. 14 Replace the four screws removed in Step 10. 15 Replace the bracket and the two screws removed in Step 9. 16 Press ...
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... (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on 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 model. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel... assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in...
... (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on 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 model. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel... assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in...