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Gateway 450 Notebook

Customizing

Troubleshooting

service

guide

Содержание 450ROG

Страница 1: ...Gateway 450 Notebook Customizing Troubleshooting serviceguide ...

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Страница 3: ...condary battery 9 Adding or replacing memory modules 11 Replacing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card 15 Replacing the hard drive kit 20 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit 23 Replacing the keyboard cover 26 Replacing the keyboard 29 Replacing the modem 35 Replacing the LED indicator panel 39 Replacing the cooling assembly 42 Replacing the hinge covers 45 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 47 R...

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Страница 5: ...ons regarding the content of this guide send an e mail with the subject Service Guide Comments to channel services gateway com 2003 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Gateway 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 names are trademarks or r...

Страница 6: ...Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u ...

Страница 7: ... the bottom of the notebook contains information that identifies the notebook model and its features Warning It is important that you use the correct service guide for the notebook Failure to follow the approved tasks for the notebook model may result in damage to the notebook Gateway model number ...

Страница 8: ...d width and the second number indicates screw length Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook For a complete list of replaceable parts see the Contents LCD panel assembly see page 47 Keyboard see page 29 Palm rest assembly see page 53 Cooling assembly see page 42 Keyboard cover see page 26 System board see page 66 ...

Страница 9: ...rface behind the notebook or far enough to the side that your arms do not accidentally brush them onto the floor To help keep track of screws try the following Place each component s screws in their own section of a parts sorter Place each component s screws next to the component on your work surface Print the first page of each task then place the page toward the rear of your work surface As you ...

Страница 10: ... grounded object Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Remove the main and optional secondary batteries For more information see Removing the batteries on page 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in the notebook Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open ...

Страница 11: ...tenance Make sure that the modular drive is empty Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards Turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables if attached Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator For more information see Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 Turn over the notebook and remove the main and optional secondary batte...

Страница 12: ...ator www gateway com Disconnecting from the port replicator To separate the notebook from the port replicator 1 Press down on both docking release latches The notebook will spring up slightly 2 Lift the notebook off of the port replicator ...

Страница 13: ...d network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Slide the battery release latch and lift the battery out of the bay ...

Страница 14: ...lowing the instructions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Slide and hold the modular bay latch closest to the back of the notebook 5 Slide the other modular bay release latch The battery moves out sligh...

Страница 15: ...10 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 6 Slide the battery out ...

Страница 16: ... replacing memory modules www gateway com Adding or replacing memory modules Tools you need to complete this task Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 450ROG Phillips 0 screwdriver Memory bay ...

Страница 17: ... the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory cover The screw cannot be removed 6 Lift the screw...

Страница 18: ...or replacing memory modules www gateway com 7 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot ...

Страница 19: ...ess it into the empty memory 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 memory slot 10 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 11 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw ...

Страница 20: ... only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative explicitly for the Gateway 450ROG may be installed in this notebook Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw or other means be used to attach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card ...

Страница 21: ...he instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 If the mini PCI screw is covered by a wireless Ethernet label remove the label 6 Use the appropriate screwdriver to loosen the captive screw that secures the mini PCI cover The screw cannot be removed 7 Lift the screw side of the cover upward then slide the cover out ...

Страница 22: ...cing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card www gateway com 8 Unplug the two antenna cables 9 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the module tilts upward ...

Страница 23: ...a 30 degree angle and press it 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 12 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press the module down until it clicks into place ...

Страница 24: ...lack antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A 14 Replace the mini PCI cover then tighten the captive screw 15 If the mini PCI screw was covered by a wireless Ethernet label replace the label ...

Страница 25: ...ing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task Screws removed during this task Phillips 0 screwdriver 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm hard drive kit Hard drive ...

Страница 26: ...tions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Remove the hard drive kit screw ...

Страница 27: ...ng Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 6 Slide the old hard drive kit out of the notebook 7 Slide the new hard drive kit into the notebook 8 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook ...

Страница 28: ...tions in Preparing the notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Remove the hard drive kit by following the in...

Страница 29: ...24 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 6 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket 7 Remove the bracket from the old drive Screw Screw ...

Страница 30: ...bracket so the screw holes line up and the plastic strip on the top of the bracket is positioned as shown 9 Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive 10 Slide the new hard drive kit into the notebook 11 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook Plastic strip ...

Страница 31: ...e notebook on page 6 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Open the LCD pane...

Страница 32: ...yboard cover and gently pry it up 8 Pull the cover off the notebook You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the left end of the cover Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to the notebook ...

Страница 33: ...rame 10 Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find no loose spots The cover should be flat all the way across Warning If the cover is not correctly replaced the notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel ...

Страница 34: ...from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Repla...

Страница 35: ...our keyboard screws that secure the keyboard to the notebook 8 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly then carefully slide the keyboard back until the four tabs on the front edge of the keyboard are free from their slots Be careful not to damage the LCD panel Screws ...

Страница 36: ...31 Replacing the keyboard www gateway com 9 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys down on top of the notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD panel ...

Страница 37: ...o touch or damage any other components 11 Place the new keyboard keys down on the notebook with the space bar away from you 12 Insert the keyboard plug on the end of the keyboard cable onto the keyboard connector Important The outside of the keyboard plug goes around the keyboard connector The plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted ...

Страница 38: ...keyboard is almost face up 14 Insert the four tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard into the corresponding slots under the palm rest 15 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The keyboard should easily fall into place Be careful not to damage the LCD panel Tabs ...

Страница 39: ...34 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 16 Replace the four keyboard screws 17 Reassemble the notebook Screws ...

Страница 40: ...onnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 26 7 Remove the keyboard by following t...

Страница 41: ...omponents www gateway com 8 If the notebook has IEEE 802 11 wireless networking built in slide the antenna cables away from the LED indicator panel EMI shielding 9 Remove the two screws that secure the modem to the notebook Screws ...

Страница 42: ...ewdriver or non marring tool under the left side of the modem and gently pry it up about inch 11 Slide the modem toward you until it slides out from under the LED indicator panel shielding 12 Unplug the modem cable from the modem 13 Connect the modem cable into the new modem ...

Страница 43: ... panel shielding align the modem s screw holes with the holes on the notebook then press the modem into place 15 Replace the two screws that secure the modem to the notebook Use the shorter screw to secure the lower left corner 16 Rethread the antenna cables if applicable 17 Reassemble the notebook ...

Страница 44: ...the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 26 7 Remove the...

Страница 45: ...ww gateway com 8 If the notebook has IEEE 802 11 wireless networking built in slide the antenna cables away from the LED indicator panel EMI shielding 9 Remove the three screws that secure the LED indicator panel shield to the notebook Screws ...

Страница 46: ... shielding pulls completely free 12 Align the new indicator panel s screw holes with the holes on the notebook then press the panel into place 13 Carefully replace the indicator panel s shielding 14 Replace the three screws that secure the LED indicator panel to the notebook 15 Rethread the antenna cables if applicable 16 Reassemble the notebook Warning The LED panel s metal shielding is very thin...

Страница 47: ...he instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 26 7 Remove the ...

Страница 48: ...43 Replacing the cooling assembly www gateway com 8 Unplug the cooling fan 9 Remove the four screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook Screws Screws ...

Страница 49: ...om 10 At the same time as you lift move the cooling assembly to the front of the notebook and remove it 11 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook 12 Replace the four cooling assembly screws 13 Plug in the cooling fan 14 Reassemble the notebook ...

Страница 50: ...ional port replicator by following the instructions in Disconnecting from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the key...

Страница 51: ...structions in Replacing the keyboard on page 29 9 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the cooling assembly on page 42 10 Open the LCD panel all the way so it lies flat on the table 11 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the bottom of the hinge covers then carefully pry them up 12 Snap the new covers into place over the hinges 13 Reas...

Страница 52: ...ing from the port replicator on page 7 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in Removing the batteries on page 8 5 If the notebook has IEEE 802 11 wireless networking built in remove the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI module by following the instructions in Replacing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card on page 15 6 Turn...

Страница 53: ...e keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 29 9 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the cooling assembly on page 42 10 Remove both hinge covers by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on page 45 11 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook Screws Screws ...

Страница 54: ...plug the LCD video cable from the notebook Make sure you grasp the connector not the cable Warning The connector is fragile When using a flat blade screwdriver to remove the connector pry up one side slightly then pry up the other side slightly Continue alternating from side to side until the connector comes loose ...

Страница 55: ...50 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 13 Loosen the screw holding the grounding wire then lift the LCD panel grounding wire to remove the screw LCD panel grounding screw ...

Страница 56: ...panel away from the notebook The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook 16 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook then replace the four hinge screws 17 Reattach the grounding cable 18 Thread the antenna cables through the guides on the LED indicator panel shielding then through the hole in the system board 19 Plug the LCD video cable into the notebook Warning T...

Страница 57: ...ttach the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card Due to manufacturing process changes Gateway 450ROG notebooks manufactured after August 7 2003 require a Torx head security screw to attach the mini PCI cover Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini PCI cover be in place during any and all...

Страница 58: ... removed during this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm grounding wire 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 3 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 13 chrome 2 5 4 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm hard drive kit ...

Страница 59: ...e instructions in Replacing the hard drive kit on page 20 6 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 26 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 29 9 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LED indicator panel on ...

Страница 60: ...55 Replacing the palm rest assembly www gateway com 14 Turn the notebook over then remove the twelve screws on the bottom of the notebook Screws Screws Screws Screws ...

Страница 61: ...56 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 15 Turn the notebook over then remove the three screws on the top of the notebook Screws ...

Страница 62: ... rest assembly onto the notebook then snap the assembly into place 19 Replace all of the palm rest screws Use the two shortest screws to secure the top rear corners of the palm rest which are near the LCD panel hinges 20 Pull up on the touchpad connector to make sure that it is in the raised position 21 Slide the end of the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector Important The touchpad cable sh...

Страница 63: ...8 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 22 Use two fingers to press down on the touchpad connector tabs This locks the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector 23 Reassemble the notebook ...

Страница 64: ...ed during this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 3 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 13 chrome 2 5 4 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm hard drive kit 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm grounding wire ...

Страница 65: ...notebook over so the top is facing up 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 26 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 29 9 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LED indicator panel on page 39 10 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions ...

Страница 66: ...ert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the old battery and gently pry it up until it pops out of the socket 17 Make sure the positive side of the new battery is facing up then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place 18 Reassemble the notebook CMOS battery ...

Страница 67: ...his task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 3 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel 13 chrome 2 5 4 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm hard drive kit 1 chrome 2 5 7 mm grounding wire 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm power board ...

Страница 68: ...ok over so the top is facing up 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 26 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 29 9 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LED indicator panel on page 39 10 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in Rep...

Страница 69: ...om 15 Remove the four screws that secure the power board EMI shield to the system board 16 Lift the shielding away from the system board 17 Insert the flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the power board gently pry it up and remove it Screws ...

Страница 70: ...rd www gateway com 18 Align the new power board s screw holes with the holes on the system board then press the power board into place 19 Replace the power board s EMI shielding then replace the screws 20 Reassemble the notebook ...

Страница 71: ...ateway 450ROG Components 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 5 0 mm hex nutdriver Torx T8 screwdriver ...

Страница 72: ...e 2 5 2 5 mm palm rest 5 chrome 2 5 7 mm hinges and grounding wire 4 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm cooling assembly 1 chrome 2 5 4 mm 1 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm modem 9 chrome 5 9 mm 6 rear I O panel and 3 system board 2 chrome 5 11 mm system board 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm system board 4 chrome 2 5 4 mm power board 3 chrome 2 5 4 mm LED indicator panel ...

Страница 73: ... 11 wireless networking built in remove the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI module by following the instructions in Replacing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card on page 15 8 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in Replacing the hard drive kit on page 20 9 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up 10 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on ...

Страница 74: ...ollowing the instructions in Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 53 18 Remove the power board by following the instructions in Replacing the power board on page 62 19 Unplug the speakers from the system board one connector 20 Remove the six hex nuts on the rear I O panel Hex nuts ...

Страница 75: ...70 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 21 Remove the four system board screws and the five system board hex nuts Long hex nuts Screw Screws Short hex nuts ...

Страница 76: ...om 22 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button remove the system board Make sure that the rear I O panel clears the bottom of the chassis shown by the top arrow and the side audio jacks clear the bottom of the chassis shown by the left arrow ...

Страница 77: ...72 Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components www gateway com 23 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw turn counter clockwise then remove the processor from the old system board ...

Страница 78: ... silk screened arrow on the corner of the processor aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket then lock the processor in place by using a flat blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw turn clockwise 25 Remove the modem cable from the old system board and install it on the new board ...

Страница 79: ... board with adhesive as well as four tabs that protrude through the system board Be careful not to bend the tray or break the system board 27 Place the new system board into the notebook 28 Replace the four chrome system board screws from the holes marked 6 22 23 and 24 the long hex nuts from the holes marked 2 and 3 and the short hex nuts from the holes marked 7 10 and 12 29 Replace the six rear ...

Страница 80: ... the mini PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card Due to manufacturing process changes Gateway 450ROG notebooks manufactured after August 7 2003 require a Torx head security screw to attach the mini PCI cover Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini PCI cover be in place during any and all oper...

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