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....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 lid 51 Replacing the palm rest 56 Replacing the modem...
....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 lid 51 Replacing the palm rest 56 Replacing the modem...
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....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 • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the modem...
....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 • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid • Replacing the palm rest • Replacing the modem...
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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. For a complete list of the notebook. www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3
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. For a complete list of the notebook. www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3
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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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 OR -
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... be damaged when you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. 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 You will hear small snapping... sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. 8 Place the new cover on the notebook, then press down on the...
... be damaged when you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. 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 You will hear small snapping... sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. 8 Place the new cover on the notebook, then press down on the...
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Thumb notch 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Thumb notch 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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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 release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33 Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws.
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 release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to the fully opened position. 10 With the back edge of these screws may be removed), then remove the wireless bay cover. Screw Screw 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to damage the LCD panel. 33 Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws.
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Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across. You may need to press down on the ... the keyboard into place. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the palm rest. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. 35 www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the...
Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across. You may need to press down on the ... the keyboard into place. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the palm rest. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. 35 www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the...
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...keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 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 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. b...If you do not need to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the ...
...keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 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 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. b...If you do not need to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the ...
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.... Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires .... 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the 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...
.... Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires .... 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the 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...
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... Flat-blade driver - 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 "Preparing the notebook"... the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove 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 , unplug the antenna cables...
... Flat-blade driver - 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 "Preparing the notebook"... the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove 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 , unplug the antenna cables...
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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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... 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove 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. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws...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. ...
... 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove 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. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws...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. ...
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... by 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 31. 19 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in place. 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 ...
... by 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 31. 19 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in place. 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 ...
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... 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... 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove 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. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws...
... 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... 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove 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. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws...
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... 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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the old panel, then transfer the inverter to the new panel. You... following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 21 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 9. 16 Press the front and back of the LCD panel or at the bottom. 13 Place the new LCD panel into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay...
... 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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the old panel, then transfer the inverter to the new panel. You... following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 21 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 9. 16 Press the front and back of the LCD panel or at the bottom. 13 Place the new LCD panel into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay...
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... this task: Flat-blade driver - You may need to complete this task: 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 assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If ...by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 51 www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Do not force a new lid to connect ...
... this task: Flat-blade driver - You may need to complete this task: 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 assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If ...by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 51 www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Do not force a new lid to connect ...
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www.gateway.com 15 Press the front and back of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 21 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 55 You should find no loose spots or spots... where the two halves do not meet. 16 Replace the four or six LCD panel assembly screws. 17 Replace the four or six rubber inserts. 18 Replace the...
www.gateway.com 15 Press the front and back of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 21 Plug the antenna cables into the IEEE 802.11 wireless card, then replace the wireless bay cover. 55 You should find no loose spots or spots... where the two halves do not meet. 16 Replace the four or six LCD panel assembly screws. 17 Replace the four or six rubber inserts. 18 Replace the...
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...Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 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) To replace the palm rest: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page ... following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 7 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 56 Phillips #0 screwdriver ...
...Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 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) To replace the palm rest: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page ... following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 7 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 56 Phillips #0 screwdriver ...
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... so the bottom is facing up . Note the location of the palm rest screws. 14 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the notebook by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 15 Replace the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard"... on page 31. 16 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 17 Replace the hard...
... so the bottom is facing up . Note the location of the palm rest screws. 14 Replace the LCD panel assembly onto the notebook by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 15 Replace the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard"... on page 31. 16 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 17 Replace the hard...