Gateway MX7120, Service Manual

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Replacing Gateway Notebook Components
Replacing the processor
Tools you need to complete this task:
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
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X-23-7762 thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the processor:
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 28 .
3
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 32 .
4
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling
assembly” on page 36 .
Phillips #0 screwdriver
4 chrome (cooling
assembly)
1 black (LCD ground
screw)
2 black (keyboard)
2 black (keyboard cover)
4 black (cooling assembly
cover)