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CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components
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General Information
Tools Required
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the
notebook computer Gateway EC58 for maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic
discharge
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Small Philips screw driver
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Philips screwdriver
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Plastic flat head screw driver
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Tweezers
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do
the following:
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Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
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Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
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Remove the battery pack.
Important
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the
disassembly process, group the screws with the cooresponding components
to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the
cover.