Gateway M305, Service Manual

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Replacing the optical drive kit
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To replace the optical drive kit:
1
Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in
“Preparing the notebook”
on page 6 .
2
Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3
Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 7 .
4
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
5
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 24 .
6
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 27 .
7
Remove the chrome screw that secures the drive kit to the cooling assembly
and the black screw that secures the drive kit to the system board.
Screws