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Screws removed during this task:

4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(hinge cover)

5 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(keyboard)

1 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm 
Torx
(mini-PCI card)

2 black 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(LED panel)

6 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(LCD panel assembly)

2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(LCD plug)

4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 
(bottom, palm rest)

8 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (top, palm rest)
2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm (top, palm rest)

2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm
(modem)

6 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm
(cooling assembly shield)

4 chrome 2.5 × 4.5 mm 
shaft with 5 × 4.5 mm head 
hexnut (rear I/O panel)

4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm
1 chrome 2 × 2.5 mm
(system board)

Summary of Contents for M675

Page 1: ...Service Guide Gateway M675 Notebook...

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Page 3: ...drive kit 12 Replacing the optical drive 14 Replacing the diskette drive card reader or second hard drive 15 Replacing the keyboard cover 16 Replacing the keyboard 18 Replacing the modem 23 Adding or...

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Page 5: ...teway Country the Gateway stylized logo and the black and white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the United States and other countries All other brands and product...

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Page 7: ...content of this guide send an e mail with the subject Service Guide Comments to channel services gateway com Identifying the notebook model The label on the bottom of the notebook contains information...

Page 8: ...er indicates screw length Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook For a complete list of replaceable parts see the Contents on page i Modem see page 23 Cooling assembly see page...

Page 9: ...rews when possible to avoid damaging the cable As you remove components and screws lay them toward the rear of your work surface behind the notebook or far enough to the side that your arms do not acc...

Page 10: ...th notebook components follow these guidelines Avoid static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to us...

Page 11: ...power cord and modem and network cables if attached Turn over the notebook and remove the battery For more information see Removing the battery on page 7 Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electr...

Page 12: ...battery 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is...

Page 13: ...8 www gateway com 4 Lift the battery out of the bay...

Page 14: ...connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables then 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 Re...

Page 15: ...10 www gateway com 4 Loosen the captive hard drive bay cover screw then remove the hard drive bay cover This screw cannot be removed 5 Slide the old hard drive kit away from the connector Screw...

Page 16: ...ou need to move the hard drive kit bracket from the old hard drive kit to the new hard drive follow the instructions in Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit on page 12 8 Place the new hard d...

Page 17: ...e on page 5 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom...

Page 18: ...e hard drive kit bracket 7 Remove the old drive from the bracket 8 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up 9 Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive 10 Sl...

Page 19: ...m and network cables then 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 t...

Page 20: ...om is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 7 4 Slide the module release latch then remove the module from the notebook 5 Slide the new module in...

Page 21: ...he 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 fa...

Page 22: ...tly mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose spots The keyboard cover should be flat all the way across 9 Close and latch the LCD panel 10 Replace the battery connect the...

Page 23: ...ructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 7 5 Turn the noteboo...

Page 24: ...19 www gateway com 8 Remove the five keyboard screws Screws...

Page 25: ...20 www gateway com 9 Lift the back edge of the keyboard then move it to the back of the notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD panel...

Page 26: ...onnects to the system board Gently lift the hinge off the cable The cable is now free and you can remove the keyboard 11 Place the new keyboard keys up on the notebook with the spacebar towards you Be...

Page 27: ...he palm rest 16 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The keyboard should easily fall into place 17 Replace the five keyboard screws 18 Replace the keyboard cover by follo...

Page 28: ...he instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 7 5 Turn the...

Page 29: ...24 www gateway com 8 Remove the two screws that secure the modem to the notebook 9 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the modem and gently pry it up about inch Screws...

Page 30: ...odem cable from the modem 11 Connect the modem cable into the new modem 12 Align the modem s screw holes with the holes on the notebook then press the modem into place 13 Replace the two screws that s...

Page 31: ...replace memory modules 1 Follow the instructions under Preventing static electricity discharge on page 5 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables then prepare the notebook by followin...

Page 32: ...e four captive memory bay cover screws then remove the memory bay cover These screws cannot be removed 6 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module...

Page 33: ...one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 9 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 10 Replace the memory ba...

Page 34: ...t the AC adapter and modem and network cables then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove t...

Page 35: ...30 www gateway com 6 Unplug the cooling fans 7 Loosen the five captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook These screws cannot be removed Screws Screws...

Page 36: ...ere it will make contact with the processor 11 Remove any thermal grease residue that may remain on the processor The residue can be removed using Isopropyl alcohol acetone or toluene and a lint free...

Page 37: ...the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 7 5 Remove the hard drive by following th...

Page 38: ...equirements dictate that a security screw or other means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the notebook in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having a...

Page 39: ...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 tab in the module slot 11 Move...

Page 40: ...13 Replace the mini PCI cover and secure with the Torx screw 14 Reassemble the notebook Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini PCI cover be in place during any and all operation of the notebook...

Page 41: ...notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 7 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard co...

Page 42: ...37 www gateway com 8 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position 9 Remove the left and right hinge cover screws Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel Screws...

Page 43: ...ttom of the hinge cover then carefully pry it up Press down on the two plastic tabs which contain the screw holes while you pry Caution To avoid breaking the hinge cover or putting stress on the LCD p...

Page 44: ...39 www gateway com 11 Snap the new cover into place over the hinge 12 Replace the hinge cover screws 13 Reassemble the notebook...

Page 45: ...structions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 7 5 Remove the har...

Page 46: ...he instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 16 10 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 18 11 Remove the hinge covers by following t...

Page 47: ...o the notebook Note the location of the LCD panel grounding wires attached to one of the right hinge screw holes 14 Use the plastic tab to carefully unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook Make s...

Page 48: ...e screw 18 Plug the LCD video cable into the notebook 19 Secure the LCD video connector to the notebook with two screws 20 Position the antenna cables channeling them through the palm rest assembly to...

Page 49: ...m and network cables then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdri...

Page 50: ...Remove the four screws on the bottom of the notebook 7 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 8 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position 9 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instr...

Page 51: ...mbly by following the instructions in Replacing the LCD panel assembly on page 40 13 Remove the ten screws on the top of the notebook Important The two shorter screws fit in the silver EMI shield on t...

Page 52: ...snap the assembly into place 17 Replace all of the top palm rest screws 18 Make sure that the black plastic hinge on the system board touchpad connector is in the raised position 19 Insert the end of...

Page 53: ...en prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm...

Page 54: ...board cover on page 16 7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 18 8 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on...

Page 55: ...cable is now free 13 Remove the LED panel 14 Insert the new LED panel then secure it with two screws 15 Make sure that the black plastic hinge on the system board LED connector is in the raised positi...

Page 56: ...e the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdri...

Page 57: ...ons in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 16 9 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 18 10 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in Repl...

Page 58: ...53 www gateway com 14 Unplug the battery cable from the system board 15 Plug the new battery cable into the connector on the system board 16 Reassemble the notebook...

Page 59: ...s 0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm hinge cover 5 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 1 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm Torx mini PCI card 2 black 2 5 2 5 mm LED panel 6 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm LCD panel assem...

Page 60: ...6 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 7 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 16 9...

Page 61: ...r remove the screw connecting the speaker to the bottom of notebook 17 Remove the speaker s 18 Insert the new speaker s into place then plug the speaker cables into the system board and secure the spe...

Page 62: ...57 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...

Page 63: ...mm LED panel 6 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm LCD panel assembly 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm LCD plug 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm bottom palm rest 8 chrome 2 5 4 mm top palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm top palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5...

Page 64: ...g the instructions in Adding or replacing memory modules on page 26 9 Remove the mini PCI card and disconnect the antenna wires by following the instructions in Replacing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card...

Page 65: ...est assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 44 18 Remove the LED panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LED panel on page 48 19 Remove the CMOS...

Page 66: ...61 www gateway com 22 Remove the four hex nuts on the rear I O panel 23 Remove the five system board screws Note the location of the single smaller screw during removal Hex nuts Screws...

Page 67: ...ont LED panel 29 Replace the cooling assembly shield and secure with six screws 30 Reassemble the notebook Caution If the thermal grease on the cooling assembly is dried clean the grease off the cooli...

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