Gateway MT6451, Service Manual

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Replacing Notebook Components
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Replacing the palm rest
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the palm rest:
1
Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6 .
2
Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the DVD drive” on
page 11 .
3
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables
from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in
“Replacing the IEEE
802.11 wireless card” on page 22 .
4
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive” on
page 26 .
5
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover”
on page 29 .
6
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 31 .
7
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly”
on page 38 .
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool - OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 black (DVD drive)
17 black (palm rest - bottom)
4 black (palm rest - top)
2 black (keyboard cover)
2 black (hard drive kit)
4 black (LCD panel hinges)
1-3 black (keyboard)