Gateway 450RGH, Service Manual

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Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components
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To replace the fingerprint reader:
1
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook
by following the instructions in
“Preparing the notebook” on page 7 .
2
Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3
Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main
battery” on page 8 .
4
If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the secondary battery
by following the instructions in
“Replacing the modular bay component” on
page 10.
5
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11
Mini PCI module by following the instructions in
“Replacing the IEEE 802.11
Mini PCI card” on page 15 .
6
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7
Remove the keyboard cover 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 LED indicator panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED
indicator panel” on page 34 .
10
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling
assembly” on page 41 .
11
Remove both hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge
covers” on page 49 .
12
Unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook by following the instructions in
Step 13 on page 53 .
13
Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest assembly” on page 56 .
14
Turn the palm rest assembly over so that the bottom is facing up.