Gateway MX7120, Service Manual

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Replacing Gateway Notebook Components
To replace the LCD panel or LCD panel lid:
1
Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6 .
2
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna
cables from the IEEE 802.11 mini PCI card by following the instructions in
“Replacing
the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 13 .
3
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 28 .
4
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 32 .
5
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel
assembly” on page 45 .
6
Disconnect the connectors from the inverter by following the steps in “Replacing the
LCD panel inverter” on page 52 . You do not need to remove the LCD panel inverter.
7
Remove the six screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly.
8
Place the existing LCD panel into the new LCD panel lid, then replace the six screws.
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Place the new LCD panel into the existing LCD panel lid, then replace the six screws.
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