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Identifying the notebook model

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Identifying the notebook model

The label on the bottom of the notebook contains information that identifies the
notebook model and its features.

Caution

It is important that you use the correct service guide for
the notebook. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the
notebook model may result in damage to the notebook.

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Summary of Contents for 450RGH

Page 1: ...Service Guide Gateway 450RGH Notebook...

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Page 4: ...5 Replacing the hard drive kit 19 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit 22 Replacing the keyboard cover 25 Replacing the keyboard 28 Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap 33 Replacing th...

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Page 6: ...1 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components...

Page 7: ...eway 450RGH notebook All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook s warranty For information on the notebook s general maintenan...

Page 8: ...e bottom of the notebook contains information that identifies the notebook model and its features Caution It is important that you use the correct service guide for the notebook Failure to follow the...

Page 9: ...w head width and the second number indicates screw length Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook For a complete list of replaceable parts see the Contents LCD panel assembly se...

Page 10: ...behind the 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 own sec...

Page 11: ...orking with notebook components follow these guidelines Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are re...

Page 12: ...move any PC Cards Turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables if attached Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts turn off the note...

Page 13: ...tery To remove the main battery 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 ove...

Page 14: ...9 Removing the main battery www gateway com 4 Lift the battery out of the bay...

Page 15: ...determine the type of drive in a bay examine the logo on drive tray s plastic cover The logo identifies the drive in the modular bay To remove the modular bay component 1 If a drive module is in the b...

Page 16: ...11 Replacing the modular bay component www gateway com 5 Slide out the modular bay component 6 Slide in the new modular bay component...

Page 17: ...age 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 bat...

Page 18: ...emory modules www gateway com 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward then slide the cover out 7 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until...

Page 19: ...yed 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 10 Gently push the module down until it click...

Page 20: ...page 10 5 Loosen the captive Torx screw that secures the mini PCI cover The screw cannot be removed Caution By law only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representa...

Page 21: ...16 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components www gateway com 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward then slide the cover out 7 Unplug the two antenna cables...

Page 22: ...ng the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card www gateway com 8 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the module tilts upward 9 Pull the module out o...

Page 23: ...h the tab in the module slot 11 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press the module down until it clicks into place 12 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M then...

Page 24: ...rive kit 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 faci...

Page 25: ...ions in Replacing the modular bay component on page 10 5 Remove the hard drive kit screw 6 Slide the old hard drive kit out of the notebook 7 If replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit replace...

Page 26: ...kit www gateway com 9 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook 10 Replace the main battery and secondary battery if installed Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cabl...

Page 27: ...n 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 b...

Page 28: ...that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket 7 Remove the bracket from the old drive 8 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up 9 Replace the two screws that secur...

Page 29: ...onents www gateway com 11 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook 12 Replace the main battery and secondary battery if installed Connect the AC adapter and modem and network...

Page 30: ...ebook 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 sec...

Page 31: ...keyboard bezel and gently pry it up 8 Pull the bezel off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes away from the notebook Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the l...

Page 32: ...place The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the bezel and find no loose spots The bezel should be flat all the way across 11 Replace the main battery and secondary battery...

Page 33: ...paring 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 co...

Page 34: ...ing the keyboard www gateway com 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 25 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four keyboard screw...

Page 35: ...yboard then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys down on top of the notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 9 Squeeze the ends of the keyboard connector using two fingers then lift to r...

Page 36: ...oard cable using two fingers then insert the plug into the keyboard connector to attach the black keyboard cable Be careful not to touch or damage any other components 13 If the notebook has the optio...

Page 37: ...keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The keyboard should easily fall into place Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 17 Replace the four keyboard screws 18 Reassemble the notebook 19 R...

Page 38: ...EZ Point pointing device use the following procedure To replace the entire EZ Point pointing device assembly replace the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 28 To...

Page 39: ...tery 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 th...

Page 40: ...ay from the LED indicator panel EMI shielding 9 Remove the three screws that secure the LED indicator panel shield to the notebook Caution The bottom screw also secures the cable for the modem and the...

Page 41: ...wo top screws that secure the LED indicator panel to the notebook 15 Align the connectors for the modem cable and antenna cables on the third screw then replace the screw to secure the LED indicator p...

Page 42: ...tructions 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 o...

Page 43: ...E 802 11 wireless networking built in slide the antenna cables away from the LED indicator panel EMI shielding Caution The upper right screw also secures the bottom of the LED indicator panel and the...

Page 44: ...up about inch 11 Slide the modem toward you until it slides out from under the LED indicator panel EMI shielding 12 Unplug the modem cable from the modem 13 Connect the modem cable into the new modem...

Page 45: ...e modem to the notebook through the LED indicator panel shielding 17 Rethread the antenna cables if applicable 18 Reassemble the notebook 19 Replace the main battery and secondary battery if installed...

Page 46: ...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 mo...

Page 47: ...42 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components www gateway com 8 Unplug the cooling fan 9 Remove the four screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook Screws Screws...

Page 48: ...of the notebook and remove it 11 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook 12 Replace the four cooling assembly screws 13 Plug in the cooling fan 14 Reassemble the notebook 15 Replace the main...

Page 49: ...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 mod...

Page 50: ...the cooling fan www gateway com 8 Unplug the cooling fan 9 Remove the four screws that secure the cooling fan to the cooling assembly 10 Lift the cooling fan from the cooling assembly and remove it S...

Page 51: ...new cooling fan into the cooling assembly 12 Replace the four fan screws 13 Plug in the cooling fan 14 Reassemble the notebook 15 Replace the main battery and secondary battery if installed Connect t...

Page 52: ...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 Turn the notebook over so the...

Page 53: ...1 on the processor indicated by the silk screened arrow on the corner of the processor aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket Lock the...

Page 54: ...uctions 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 55: ...assembly on page 41 10 Open the LCD panel all the way so it lies flat on the table 11 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the bottom of the hinge covers then carefully p...

Page 56: ...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 batter...

Page 57: ...tions 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...

Page 58: ...ot the cable 14 Loosen the screw securing the LCD panel video grounding wire then lift the LCD panel grounding wire to remove the screw Caution The connector is fragile When using a flat blade screwdr...

Page 59: ...otebook The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook 18 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook then replace the four hinge screws 19 Reattach the LCD panel grounding...

Page 60: ...ly www gateway com 22 Plug the LCD video cable into the notebook 23 Reassemble the notebook 24 Replace the main battery and secondary battery if installed Connect the AC adapter and modem and network...

Page 61: ...notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 7 2 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 1...

Page 62: ...he 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 keyboa...

Page 63: ...ents www gateway com 12 Unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook by following the instructions in Step 13 on page 53 13 Turn the notebook over then remove the twelve screws on the bottom of the no...

Page 64: ...om 14 Open the notebook then remove the three screws on the top of the notebook 15 Use two fingers to carefully pull up on the touchpad connector tabs After the connector is in the raised position car...

Page 65: ...two fingers to press down on the touchpad connector tabs This locks the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector 22 Replace all of the palm rest screws Use the two shortest screws to secure the top...

Page 66: ...marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm grounding wire 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 3 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm hard dr...

Page 67: ...lacing 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...

Page 68: ...cures the board to the fingerprint reader shield 18 Place the new board on the fingerprint reader shield aligning the holes for the screw Secure the board to the fingerprint reader shield with the sin...

Page 69: ...this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 3 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm...

Page 70: ...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 Turn the noteboo...

Page 71: ...nder the old battery and gently pry it up until it pops out of the socket 18 Make sure the positive side of the new CMOS battery is facing up then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into...

Page 72: ...instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 7 2 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboar...

Page 73: ...p 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 pag...

Page 74: ...marring tool under the power board gently pry it up and remove it 17 Align the new power board s screw holes with the holes on the system board then press the power board into place 18 Replace the po...

Page 75: ...teway 450RGH 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 Torx T8 screwdriver 5 0 m...

Page 76: ...2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm 1 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm modem 8 chrome 5 9 mm 6 rear I O panel and 2 system board 2 chrome 5 11 mm system board 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm syste...

Page 77: ...tions 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...

Page 78: ...www gateway com 18 Remove the power board by following the instructions in Replacing the power board on page 67 19 Unplug the speakers from the system board one connector 20 Remove the six hex nuts o...

Page 79: ...74 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components www gateway com 21 Remove the four system board screws and the four system board hex nuts Long hex nuts Screw Screws Short hex nuts...

Page 80: ...ard Make sure that the rear I O panel clears the bottom of the chassis shown by the top arrow and the side audio jacks clear the bottom of the chassis shown by the left arrow 23 Use a flat blade screw...

Page 81: ...by the silk screened arrow on the corner of the processor aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket Lock the processor in place by using...

Page 82: ...ul not to bend the tray or break the system board 27 Place the new system board into the notebook 28 Replace the four chrome system board screws from the holes marked 6 22 23 and 24 the long hex nuts...

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