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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components

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Turn the notebook over and remove the four hex nuts on the rear I/O
panel.

Remove the four black system board screws from the holes marked 2, 7,
19, and 21, and the hex nuts from the holes marked 5 and 6.

Hex nuts

Screws

Screw

Summary of Contents for 400

Page 1: ...Gateway 400 Notebook Customizing Troubleshooting serviceguide...

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Page 3: ...placing the hard drive kit 18 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit 21 Replacing the keyboard cover 25 Replacing the keyboard 28 Replacing the optical drive kit 34 Replacing the LED indicator...

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Page 5: ...ty notices and regulatory notices see your Gateway user s guide If you have suggestions regarding the content of this guide send an e mail with the subject Service Guide Comments to channel services g...

Page 6: ...Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u...

Page 7: ...he bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features Warning It is important that you use the correct service guide for your notebook Failure to follow...

Page 8: ...width and the second number indicates screw length Use this chart to identify the main components of your notebook For a complete list of replaceable parts see the Contents LCD panel assembly see page...

Page 9: ...rface behind your notebook or far enough to the side that your arms do not accidentally brush them onto the floor To help keep track of screws try the following Place each component s screws in their...

Page 10: ...kbench or other grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the battery For more information see Removing the battery on page 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices and...

Page 11: ...rpeted floors plastic and packing foam Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside...

Page 12: ...remove any PC Cards Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables if attached Turn over your notebook and remove the battery Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous ele...

Page 13: ...g Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com Removing the battery To remove the battery 1 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 2 Slide the battery release latch and lift the battery out o...

Page 14: ...d or replace memory modules 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook o...

Page 15: ...eway com 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory cover The screw cannot be removed 5 Lift the screw side...

Page 16: ...r replacing memory modules www gateway com 6 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 7 Pull the memory module out o...

Page 17: ...This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot 9 Gently push the module dow...

Page 18: ...prepare your notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Remo...

Page 19: ...t secures the mini PCI cover The screw cannot be removed 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward then slide the cover out Fitted with FCC ID HFSYA600MPCI3A20R IC 1787B 12154 Agere MPCI3A 20 R 802 11...

Page 20: ...cing the 802 11 mini PCI card www gateway com 7 Unplug the two antenna cables 8 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press outward on the clips at both sides of the module until the module tilts...

Page 21: ...30 degree angle and press it into the empty slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the t...

Page 22: ...nna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A 13 Replace the mini PCI cover then tighten the captive screw 14 Place a new wireless Ethernet label on the mini PCI cover so it covers the screw Caution By...

Page 23: ...the hard drive kit 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so th...

Page 24: ...19 Replacing the hard drive kit www gateway com 4 Remove the hard drive kit screws 5 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your notebook Screws...

Page 25: ...20 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 6 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook 7 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to your notebook...

Page 26: ...d modem and network cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by fol...

Page 27: ...22 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 5 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket Screws...

Page 28: ...23 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit www gateway com 6 Remove the bracket from the old drive...

Page 29: ...et so the screw holes line up and the plastic strip on the top of the bracket is positioned as shown 8 Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive 9 Slide the hard drive kit into your...

Page 30: ...rk cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instru...

Page 31: ...eyboard cover and gently pry it up 7 Pull the cover off your notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from your notebook Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the l...

Page 32: ...9 Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find no loose spots The cover should be flat all th...

Page 33: ...y following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on pag...

Page 34: ...29 Replacing the keyboard www gateway com 6 Remove the four keyboard screws that secure the keyboard to your notebook Screws...

Page 35: ...eplacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 7 Lift the back edge of the keyboard then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD p...

Page 36: ...or damage any other components 9 Place the new keyboard keys down on your notebook with the space bar away from you 10 Insert the keyboard plug on the end of the keyboard cable onto the keyboard conn...

Page 37: ...ward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face up 12 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest 13 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The ke...

Page 38: ...33 Replacing the keyboard www gateway com 14 Replace the four keyboard screws 15 Reassemble your notebook Screws...

Page 39: ...k by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on...

Page 40: ...instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 25 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 28 7 Remove the chrome screw that secures the drive kit to...

Page 41: ...de the drive kit out of your notebook 9 If your replacement optical drive came in a kit go to Step 13 OR If you need to replace the optical drive in the optical drive kit go to Step 10 10 Remove the t...

Page 42: ...racket from the old drive 12 Place the bracket onto the new drive so the screw holes line up and replace the two chrome screws that secure the bracket to the drive 13 Insert the new drive kit into you...

Page 43: ...your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up 5 Remove the keyboa...

Page 44: ...39 Replacing the LED indicator panel www gateway com 7 Remove the three screws that secure the LED indicator panel shield to your notebook 8 Lift the shielding away from the indicator panel Screws...

Page 45: ...screwdriver or non marring tool under the indicator panel and gently pry it up 10 Align the new indicator panel s screw holes with the holes on your notebook then press the panel into place 11 Replace...

Page 46: ...r notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Turn your notebook over so the top is f...

Page 47: ...ert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the old battery and gently pry it up until it pops out of the socket 9 Make sure that the positive side of the new battery is facing up t...

Page 48: ...uctions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Turn your noteb...

Page 49: ...44 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 7 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the bottom left corner of the left hinge cover and gently pry it up...

Page 50: ...overs www gateway com 8 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the center of the right hinge cover and gently pry it up 9 Snap the new covers into place over the hinges 10 R...

Page 51: ...on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up 5...

Page 52: ...47 Replacing the cooling assembly www gateway com 7 Unplug the cooling fan...

Page 53: ...48 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 8 Remove the five screws that secure the cooling assembly to your notebook Screws Screws...

Page 54: ...l shielding tab 11 Tighten the three screws that are stamped with the numbers 1 through 3 next to them Make sure that you tighten the screws in numerical order 12 Replace the screw that holds the cool...

Page 55: ...k cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instruc...

Page 56: ...5 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 25 7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructio...

Page 57: ...r fingers to unplug the LCD panel connector from your notebook Grasp the large cluster of cables then pull the connector straight up 11 Loosen the screw holding the grounding wire then lift the LCD pa...

Page 58: ...o retaining clips and pull the antenna out from under the system board 14 Lift the LCD panel away from the notebook 15 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto your notebook then replace the four hinge s...

Page 59: ...your notebook 20 Place a new wireless Ethernet label on the mini PCI cover so it covers the screw Caution By law a wireless Ethernet FCC ID and security label must cover the mini PCI cover screw End...

Page 60: ...at blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 3 0 mm keyboard 2 chrome 2 5 4 7 mm hard drive kit 4 chrome 2 0 3 0 mm cooling assembly 1 chrome 2 0 3 0 mm LED indica...

Page 61: ...eplacing the keyboard cover on page 25 7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 28 8 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in Replac...

Page 62: ...57 Replacing the palm rest assembly www gateway com 13 Remove the twelve chrome screws on the bottom of your notebook Screws Screws Screws Screws...

Page 63: ...58 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 14 Remove the three black screws on the top of your notebook Screws...

Page 64: ...ble to remove it from the connector 16 Remove the palm rest assembly 17 Place the new palm rest assembly onto your notebook and snap the assembly into place 18 Replace all of the palm rest screws 19 S...

Page 65: ...60 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com Replacing the diskette drive kit Tools you need to complete this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver...

Page 66: ...ns in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 chrome 2 5 3 0 mm keyboard 2 chrome 2 5 4 7 mm hard drive kit 4 chrome 2 0 3 0 mm cooling assembly 1 chro...

Page 67: ...Replacing the keyboard cover on page 25 7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 28 8 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in Repla...

Page 68: ...ive kit www gateway com 12 Remove the three black screws that secure the diskette drive kit to the notebook 13 Lift the drive kit and disconnect the diskette drive s ribbon cable 14 Remove the drive k...

Page 69: ...t side that secure the diskette drive to the diskette drive kit bracket 17 Remove the bracket from the old drive 18 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up and replace the thr...

Page 70: ...65 Replacing the memory card reader kit www gateway com Replacing the memory card reader kit Tools you need to complete this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver...

Page 71: ...s in Preparing your notebook on page 7 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 chrome 2 5 3 0 mm keyboard 2 chrome 2 5 4 7 mm hard drive kit 4 chrome 2 0 3 0 mm cooling assembly 1 chrom...

Page 72: ...Replacing the keyboard cover on page 25 7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 28 8 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in Repla...

Page 73: ...68 Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com 12 Remove the three black screws that secure the memory card reader kit to the notebook Screws...

Page 74: ...3 Lift the card reader kit and disconnect the card reader s cable 14 Remove the card reader kit from your notebook 15 If your replacement card reader came in a kit go to Step 19 OR If you need to repl...

Page 75: ...reader kit bracket 17 Remove the three chrome screws from the bottom of the memory card reader that secure the card reader to the card reader kit bracket 18 Remove the bracket from the old card reader...

Page 76: ...ader kit www gateway com 20 Insert the new card reader kit into your notebook and plug in the memory card reader s cable 21 Replace the three black screws that secure the card reader kit to your noteb...

Page 77: ...placing Gateway 400VTX Components www gateway com Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 5 0 mm hex nutd...

Page 78: ...assembly 1 chrome 2 0 3 0 mm LED indicator panel 2 black 2 5 4 0 mm LED indicator panel 3 black 2 5 4 0 mm palm rest top 3 black 2 5 4 0 mm diskette drive kit or memory card reader kit 2 chrome 2 5 5...

Page 79: ...r by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 25 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 28 9 Remove the optical drive by follow...

Page 80: ...75 Replacing the system board www gateway com 15 Unplug the speakers 16 Turn the notebook over and remove the two chrome screws from the bottom Screws...

Page 81: ...teway com 17 Turn the notebook over and remove the four hex nuts on the rear I O panel 18 Remove the four black system board screws from the holes marked 2 7 19 and 21 and the hex nuts from the holes...

Page 82: ...77 Replacing the system board www gateway com 19 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button remove the system board Make sure the rear I O panel and PC Card eject button clear the chassis bottom...

Page 83: ...om 20 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw 1 4 turn counter clockwise then remove the processor from the old system board 21 Turn the old system board over and remove the scre...

Page 84: ...ystem board www gateway com 22 Use a flat blade screwdriver to unplug the modem from the old system board 23 Unplug the modem cable from the modem 24 Install the modem onto the new system board and tu...

Page 85: ...w system board into your notebook 27 Replace the four black system board screws into the holes marked 2 7 19 and 21 and the hex nuts into the holes marked 5 and 6 28 Replace the four hex nuts on the r...

Page 86: ...81 Replacing the modem www gateway com Replacing the modem To replace the modem in your notebook complete the instructions for Replacing the system board on page 72...

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