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...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 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...
...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 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...
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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. 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
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Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8 Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8 Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K.
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Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 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. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive 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. 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. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay.
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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. 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
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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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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. OR - 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
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. OR - 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
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... this task: Scribe or 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31 Phillips #0 screwdriver...
... this task: Scribe or 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31 Phillips #0 screwdriver...
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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. 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 www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. 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. 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 www.gateway.com 7 Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be absent. Be careful not to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Screw 8 Remove the two optional keyboard screws.
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... so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is now completely detached from the notebook. 14 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from you. 15 Make sure 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, then remove the cable. The keyboard is almost face-up. 34 Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.
... so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Replacing Notebook Components 11 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is now completely detached from the notebook. 14 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from you. 15 Make sure 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, then remove the cable. The keyboard is almost face-up. 34 Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.
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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 keyboard down on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 Be careful not to press down until ...The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into place. You may need to damage the ...
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 keyboard down on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 Be careful not to press down until ...The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into place. You may need to damage the ...
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... 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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tip You do not have access...non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (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 ...
... 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. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tip You do not have access...non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (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 ...
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...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 are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "... 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...
...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 are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "... 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...
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OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 ... networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 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...
OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 ... networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 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...
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... 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 "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page... 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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...
... 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 "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page... 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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...
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..." 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 front of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29....
..." 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 front of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29....
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...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 "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page... 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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 ...
...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 "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page... 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - 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 ...
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... in place. Important The inverter may be either at the side of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the old panel, then transfer the inverter to the new panel. 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 the front and back of the LCD panel or at the bottom. 13 Place the...
... in place. Important The inverter may be either at the side of the LCD panel together in several places until they click in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on the old panel, then transfer the inverter to the new panel. 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 the front and back of the LCD panel or at the bottom. 13 Place the...
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... by following 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 model. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the...
... by following 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 model. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the...