Gateway Convertible notebook, Service Manual

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Replacing convertible notebook components
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Replacing the LCD panel
Tools you need to complete this task:
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Screws removed during this task:
To replace the LCD panel:
1
Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5 .
2
If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas
by following the steps in
“Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16 .
3
Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26 .
4
Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on
page 27 .
5
Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40 .
6
Disconnect the right inverter connector by following the instructions in “Replacing the
inverter” on page 31 .
7
Disconnect the tablet button board by following the instructions in “Replacing the tablet
button board” on page 37 .
8
Carefully pull the wiring out of the hinge.
Tip
Start by pulling the wire that has the smallest connector out of the hinge. Then
proceed to the wire that has the next biggest connector and so on.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool - OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
4 or 8 black 2.5*5.0 (LCD
panel front) 4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD
hinge to notebook)
4 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD
panel)