Gateway M305, Service Manual

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Replacing the system board
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To replace the system board:
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
If the notebook has 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the 802.11
mini PCI module by following the instructions in
“Replacing the 802.11
mini PCI card” on page 12 .
5
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 18 .
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 24 .
8
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 27 .
9
Remove the optical drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the
optical drive kit” on page 34
10
Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 38 .
11
Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 42 .
12
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the cooling assembly” on page 45 .
13
Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the palm rest assembly” on page 54 .
14
Remove the diskette drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing
the diskette drive kit” on page 59 .
-OR-
Remove the memory card reader kit by following the instructions in
“Replacing the memory card reader kit” on page 64 .