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Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components

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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.

Warning

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 600

Page 1: ...Gateway 600 Notebook Customizing Troubleshooting service guide...

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Page 3: ...battery 9 Adding or replacing memory modules 11 Replacing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card 15 Replacing the hard drive kit 21 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit 25 Replacing the keyboard cov...

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Page 5: ...ns regarding the content of this guide send an e mail with the subject Service Guide Comments to channel services gateway com 2003 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Gateway Country the Gateway s...

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

Page 8: ...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 see page...

Page 9: ...face 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 ow...

Page 10: ...grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the main and optional secondary batteries For more information see Removing the batteries on page 8 Disconnect all periph...

Page 11: ...enance Make sure that the modular drive is empty Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards Turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables if attached Disc...

Page 12: ...tor www gateway com Disconnecting from the port replicator To separate the notebook from the port replicator 1 Press down on both docking release latches The notebook will spring up slightly 2 Lift th...

Page 13: ...pter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following th...

Page 14: ...connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicat...

Page 15: ...10 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 4 Slide and hold the modular bay latch and press the modular bay release button The battery moves out slightly 5 Slide the battery out...

Page 16: ...replacing memory modules www gateway com Adding or replacing memory modules Tools you need to complete this task Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 600YG2 Phillips 0 screwdrive...

Page 17: ...the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main...

Page 18: ...r replacing memory modules www gateway com 7 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 8 Pull the memory module out o...

Page 19: ...s it into the empty memory 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 tab in the memory s...

Page 20: ...ctate that a security screw or other means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wi...

Page 21: ...em and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your work space on page 4 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instruc...

Page 22: ...y batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Use the appropriate screwdriver to loosen the captive screw that secures the Mini PCI cover The screw cannot be removed...

Page 23: ...18 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 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 upward...

Page 24: ...a 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...

Page 25: ...nents www gateway com 12 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A 13 Replace the Mini PCI cove...

Page 26: ...he notebook by following the instructions in Preparing your work space on page 4 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the por...

Page 27: ...22 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 5 Loosen the captive screw that secures the hard drive cover The screw cannot be removed Screw...

Page 28: ...23 Replacing the hard drive kit www gateway com 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward then slide the cover out 7 Pull on the metal flange to disconnect the hard drive kit from the connector Flange...

Page 29: ...s www gateway com 8 Lift the plastic tab on the hard drive kit then lift the kit out of the notebook 9 Place the new hard drive kit into the drive bay then slide the drive onto the connector 10 Replac...

Page 30: ...he instructions in Preparing your work space on page 4 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 T...

Page 31: ...eplacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket 7 Remove the old drive from the bracket Screw Screw Screw Screw Bra...

Page 32: ...drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up then replace the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket 9 Place the new hard drive kit into the drive bay then slide the drive onto the con...

Page 33: ...work space on page 4 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the botto...

Page 34: ...board cover and gently pry it up 8 Pull the cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the left...

Page 35: ...ess 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 the way...

Page 36: ...from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional...

Page 37: ...e back edge of the keyboard slightly then carefully slide the keyboard back until the four tabs on the front edge of the keyboard are free from their slots Be careful not to damage the LCD panel Impor...

Page 38: ...33 Replacing the keyboard www gateway com 9 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of the notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD panel...

Page 39: ...nts www gateway com 10 Use two fingers to unplug the keyboard panel connector from the notebook Be careful not to touch or damage any other components 11 Place the new keyboard keys down on the notebo...

Page 40: ...he end of the keyboard cable onto the keyboard connector 13 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face up Important The outside of the keyboard plug goes around the key...

Page 41: ...onding slots under the palm rest 15 Gently press the 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 16 Replace the...

Page 42: ...licator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by foll...

Page 43: ...gateway com 8 Remove the four screws that secure the hinge covers to the notebook 9 Lift the hinge covers off the hinges 10 Snap the new covers into place over the hinges then replace the four screws...

Page 44: ...tions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removi...

Page 45: ...eplacing the hinge covers on page 37 9 Use a flat blade screwdriver or chip puller to carefully unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook Make sure you grasp the connector not the cable Warning The...

Page 46: ...11 wireless networking built in carefully pull the detached IEEE 802 11 antenna cables through the opening near the left hinge To prevent the antenna cables from snagging on other components keep the...

Page 47: ...screen size hinge screws There is an LCD panel ground cable attached to a screw on the right hinge Make sure that this cable is free before continuing 12 Move the LCD panel upright then lift it from t...

Page 48: ...w LCD panel assembly onto the notebook then replace the four or six depending on screen size hinge screws Make sure that you connect the LCD panel s ground cable to the left screw of the right hinge 1...

Page 49: ...he notebook has IEEE 802 11 built in carefully thread the antenna cables through the opening near the left hinge until they protrude into the Mini PCI bay To prevent the antenna cables from snagging o...

Page 50: ...Reassemble the notebook Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw or other means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End user...

Page 51: ...e on page 4 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is faci...

Page 52: ...ions 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 53: ...urn the notebook over then remove the thirteen screws on the bottom of the notebook Make sure that you remove the screw inside the battery bay 12 Turn the notebook over then remove the four screws on...

Page 54: ...49 Replacing the palm rest assembly www gateway com 13 Remove the screw above the touchpad and the screw next to the multi function button contacts Screws...

Page 55: ...refully pull up on the touchpad connector tabs After the connector is in the raised position carefully pull the cable out of the connector 15 Turn the notebook around so you are facing the back of the...

Page 56: ...e the new palm rest onto the notebook 19 Replace the palm rest screws The shortest screw should be used near the multi function button contacts and the longest screw should be used near the touchpad 2...

Page 57: ...er means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card Due to manufacturing p...

Page 58: ...page 4 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up...

Page 59: ...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 28 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Re...

Page 60: ...ling assembly www gateway com 13 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook These screws cannot be removed 14 Lift the cooling assembly out the notebook Captive sc...

Page 61: ...red holes tighten them in numerical order Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw or other means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end use...

Page 62: ...t blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm near touchpad 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm near multifunction butto...

Page 63: ...page 8 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...

Page 64: ...59 Replacing the LED indicator panel www gateway com 12 Remove the single screw that secures the LED indicator panel shield to the notebook 13 Lift the shielding away from the indicator panel Screw...

Page 65: ...ding then replace the screw 17 Reassemble the notebook Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw or other means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that rest...

Page 66: ...e driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 8 chrome 2 5 4 mm speakers 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm near touchpad 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm near multifunction buttons palm rest 4 ch...

Page 67: ...e 8 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...

Page 68: ...63 Replacing the speakers www gateway com 12 Remove the eight screws that secure the speakers to the notebook 13 Move the left speaker out of the way then unplug the connector for each speaker Screws...

Page 69: ...d the wires for the right speaker under the metal tabs then press the tabs back down to secure the wires 18 Replace the eight screws that secure the speakers to the notebook 19 Reassemble the notebook...

Page 70: ...e or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm left speaker 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm audio board 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm near touchpad 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm near multifunction bu...

Page 71: ...s 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 Remo...

Page 72: ...67 Replacing the audio board www gateway com 13 Unplug the speaker connectors for the left and right speakers 14 Remove the single screw that secures the audio board to the notebook Screw...

Page 73: ...board up Then lift the audio board completely out of the notebook 16 Align the new audio board s screw hole with the hole on the notebook then press the board into place 17 Replace the screw 18 Plug...

Page 74: ...manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card Due to manufacturing process changes Gateway 600YG2 notebooks manufactured after August...

Page 75: ...600YG2 Components www gateway com Replacing the modem or CMOS battery Tools you need to complete this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 5...

Page 76: ...lders 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm system board hole 17 6 chrome 5 9 mm rear I O panel 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm near touchpad 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm near multifunction buttons palm rest...

Page 77: ...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...

Page 78: ...73 Replacing the modem or CMOS battery www gateway com 17 Unplug the speakers one connector and the front panel Audio DJ from the system board...

Page 79: ...8 Remove the hard drive board screws then remove the hard drive board by lifting it straight up and then rotating it to the left as you lift it past the hard drive connector 19 Remove the six hex nuts...

Page 80: ...75 Replacing the modem or CMOS battery www gateway com 20 Remove the eight modular bay holder screws then remove the two modular bay holders Screws Screws Screws Screws...

Page 81: ...ateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 21 Remove the system board screw from system board hole 17 22 Remove the audio board by following the instructions in Replacing the audio board on page 65 Syst...

Page 82: ...77 Replacing the modem or CMOS battery www gateway com 23 Slide the battery cover on the system board open...

Page 83: ...sure that the rear I O panel clears the bottom of the chassis shown by the top arrow and the PC Card eject button clears the bottom of the chassis shown by the left arrow 25 If you are replacing the m...

Page 84: ...79 Replacing the modem or CMOS battery www gateway com 26 Turn the system board over and remove the screw that secures the modem to the system board 27 Unplug the modem from the system board Screw...

Page 85: ...Insert 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 32 Make sure the positive side of the new battery is facing up t...

Page 86: ...Replace the system board screw into system board hole 17 37 Reinstall the two modular bay holders they are interchangeable 38 Replace the six hex nuts on the rear I O panel 39 Reinstall the hard driv...

Page 87: ...ni PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card Due to manufacturing process changes Gateway 600YG2 not...

Page 88: ...g the system board 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 mm hex...

Page 89: ...lders 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm system board hole 17 6 chrome 5 9 mm rear I O panel 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm near touchpad 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm near multifunction buttons palm rest...

Page 90: ...CI 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 21 9 Tur...

Page 91: ...86 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 17 Unplug the speakers one connector and the front panel Audio DJ from the system board...

Page 92: ...move the hard drive board screws then remove the hard drive board by lifting it straight up and then rotating it to the left as you lift it past the hard drive connector 19 Remove the six hex nuts on...

Page 93: ...88 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 20 Remove the eight modular bay holder screws then remove the two modular bay holders Screws Screws Screws Screws...

Page 94: ...ng the system board www gateway com 21 Remove the system board screw from system board hole 17 22 Remove the audio board by following the instructions in Replacing the audio board on page 65 System bo...

Page 95: ...90 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components www gateway com 23 Slide the battery cover on the system board open...

Page 96: ...4 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button remove the system board Make sure that the rear I O panel clears the bottom of the chassis shown by the top arrow and the PC Card eject button clears the...

Page 97: ...way com 25 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw turn counter clockwise then remove the processor from the old system board 26 Turn the system board over and remove the screw t...

Page 98: ...93 Replacing the system board www gateway com 27 Unplug the modem from the system board 28 Unplug the modem cable from the modem 29 Install the modem into the new system board and turn the board over...

Page 99: ...igns with Pin 1 on the processor socket indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket then lock the processor in place by using a flat blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock scr...

Page 100: ...ard hole 17 35 Reinstall the two modular bay holders they are interchangeable 36 Replace the six hex nuts on the rear I O panel 37 Reinstall the hard drive board and the hard drive board screw 38 Conn...

Page 101: ...hat restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card Due to manufacturing process changes Gateway 600YG2 notebooks manufactured after August 7 2003 r...

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