Gateway MT6451, Service Manual

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Replacing Notebook Components
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Replacing the CMOS battery
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the CMOS battery:
1
Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6 .
2
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover”
on page 29 .
3
Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard”
on page 31 .
4
Locate the old battery on the system board. If you have access to the battery connector
on the system board, go to
Step 5 .
-OR-
If you do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, complete the
following:
a
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel
assembly” on page 38 .
b
Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest” on
page 56 , then go to Step 5 .
Tip
You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool - OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1-3 black (keyboard)
2 black (keyboard cover)