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... 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...
... 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...
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... the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • 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 •...
... the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • 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 •...
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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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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 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). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
Screws Screws 8 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). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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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 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. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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 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. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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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. 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.
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Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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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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Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . 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
Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . 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
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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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Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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 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 . 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 29
Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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 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 . 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 29
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... 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 You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. 8 Place the new cover on the notebook, then...
... 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 You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. 8 Place the new cover on the notebook, then...
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... non-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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to...
... non-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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to...
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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. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. 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 Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws.
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. www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. 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 Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws.
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... Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 34 Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12 Lift the black keyboard connector clip, then remove the cable. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable... is not twisted. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you . 15 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable...
... Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 34 Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 12 Lift the black keyboard connector clip, then remove the cable. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if the cable... is not twisted. 16 Rotate the keyboard toward you . 15 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable...
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...You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. 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... into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. Be...
...You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. 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... into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. Be...
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...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. OR - b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56, then go to unplug... the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on page 38. If you do not need to Step 5. 36 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS ...
...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. OR - b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56, then go to unplug... the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on page 38. If you do not need to Step 5. 36 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS ...
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... 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 www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components...
... 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 www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components...
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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 "Preparing the notebook" on page 31. Phillips ...#0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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...
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 "Preparing the notebook" on page 31. Phillips ...#0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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...