Gateway 450RGH, Service Manual

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Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components
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To replace the system board:
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 a drive module is in the modular drive bay, make sure that the drive is empty.
5
Remove the component in the modular bay by following the instructions in
“Replacing the modular bay component” on page 10.
6
Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in “Adding or replacing
memory modules” on page 12 .
7
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 .
8
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive
kit” on page 19 .
9
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
10
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 25 .
11
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 28 .
12
Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED
indicator panel” on page 34 .
13
Remove the modem by following the instructions in “Replacing the modem” on
page 37 .
14
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling
assembly” on page 41 .
15
Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge
covers” on page 49 .
16
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel
assembly” on page 51 .
17
Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest assembly” on page 56 .