Gateway 450SX4, Service Manual

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Replacing Gateway 450SX4 Components
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To replace the palm rest assembly:
1
Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook”
on page 6.
2
Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator by following
the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7.
3
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4
Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the
instructions in “Removing the batteries” on page 8.
5
If your notebook has 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the
mini PCI 802.11 module by following the instructions in “Replacing the
802.11 mini PCI card” on page 18.
6
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 24.
7
Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
8
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 30.
9
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 34.
10
Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 43.
11
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the cooling assembly” on page 47.
12
Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 50.
13
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD panel assembly” on page 52.