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Replacing the palm rest assembly

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To replace the palm rest assembly:

1

Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare 
the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in 

“Preparing the 

convertible tablet PC” on page 6

.

2

Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up.

3

Remove the battery by following the instructions in 

“Removing the 

battery” on page 8

.

4

Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the hinge to the chassis 
by following the instructions in 

Step 4

 of 

“Replacing the LED panel” on 

page 35

.

5

Remove the thirteen screws on the bottom of the convertible tablet PC.

Screws

Screws

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Страница 4: ...kit 13 Replacing the optical drive 15 Replacing the keyboard cover 18 Replacing the keyboard 22 Adding or replacing memory modules 27 Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay 28 Replacing memory...

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Страница 6: ...le tablet PC contains information that identifies the convertible tablet PC model and its features Warning It is important that you use the correct service guide for the convertible tablet PC Failure...

Страница 7: ...number indicates screw length Use this chart to identify the main components of the convertible tablet PC For a complete list of replaceable parts see the Contents on page i Modem see page 57 Cooling...

Страница 8: ...e cable before removing the screws when possible to avoid damaging the cable As you remove components and screws lay them toward the rear of your work surface behind the convertible tablet PC or far e...

Страница 9: ...nplug the power cord and the modem and network cables Turn over the convertible tablet PC and remove the battery For more information see Removing the battery on page 8 Disconnect all peripheral devic...

Страница 10: ...Preparing the convertible tablet PC To prepare the convertible tablet PC for maintenance Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is empty Disconnect all peripheral devices Remove any memory cards PC Cards...

Страница 11: ...t Normal use wears down the pen s point so the pen ships with extra points and a replacement tool To replace the pen point 1 Use the replacement tool to grab the old point and pull it out of the pen 2...

Страница 12: ...em and network cables and prepare the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing...

Страница 13: ...9 Removing the battery www gateway com 4 Lift the battery out of the bay...

Страница 14: ...g Gateway M275 Components www gateway com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task Screws removed during this task Phillips 0 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 6 mm hard drive kit Hard...

Страница 15: ...ructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on...

Страница 16: ...cket go to Step 9 OR If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from the old hard drive kit to the new hard drive follow the instructions in Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit on page...

Страница 17: ...d network cables and prepare the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3...

Страница 18: ...ive into the bracket so the screw holes line up 8 Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive 9 Place the new hard drive kit into the bay and slide it into the connector 10 Replace the...

Страница 19: ...cables and prepare the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove t...

Страница 20: ...slide the optical drive release latch next to the optical drive screw 5 Slide the old drive out of the convertible tablet PC 6 Slide the new drive into the convertible tablet PC Installing the optical...

Страница 21: ...17 Replacing the optical drive www gateway com 8 Replace the optical drive screw 9 Replace the battery connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables then turn on the convertible tablet PC...

Страница 22: ...the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over...

Страница 23: ...ing the keyboard cover www gateway com 4 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K 5 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the top is facing up 6 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position Sc...

Страница 24: ...rtible tablet PC by pulling the keyboard cover toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard You will hear small snapping sounds as the keyboard cover comes away from the con...

Страница 25: ...un the finger along the keyboard cover and find no loose spots The keyboard cover should be flat all the way across 11 Close and latch the LCD panel 12 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the botto...

Страница 26: ...by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in R...

Страница 27: ...23 Replacing the keyboard www gateway com 5 Make sure that the convertible tablet PC is positioned so the top is facing up 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four keyboard screws Screws...

Страница 28: ...ies keys down on top of the convertible tablet PC Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 8 Carefully insert the small flat blade screwdriver between the keyboard cable and the black plastic hinge wher...

Страница 29: ...hinge on the system board keyboard connector is in the raised position 11 Insert the end of the keyboard cable between the black plastic hinge and the white connector 12 Press the black plastic hinge...

Страница 30: ...r the palm rest 15 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across Be careful not to damage the LCD panel 16 Replace the four keyboard screws 17 Replace the keyboard cover and batte...

Страница 31: ...gned for the Gateway M275 for upgrading the memory SO DIMMs are located in two places inside the convertible tablet PC Both SO DIMMs can be upgraded For instructions on upgrading the SO DIMM located o...

Страница 32: ...ts www gateway com Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay Tools you need to complete this task Screws removed during this task Flat blade driver Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdri...

Страница 33: ...ter and modem and network cables and prepare the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the botto...

Страница 34: ...m 4 Loosen the two memory bay cover screws then remove the memory bay cover 5 If you are removing a module gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upwa...

Страница 35: ...If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay 8 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place 9 Replace the memory bay cover and tigh...

Страница 36: ...6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the ins...

Страница 37: ...8 Pull the memory module out of the slot 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30 degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direc...

Страница 38: ...lose the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 22 12 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 18...

Страница 39: ...PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyb...

Страница 40: ...onents www gateway com 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws securing the LED panel 8 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the edge of the LED panel th...

Страница 41: ...D panel www gateway com 9 Insert the new LED panel and secure with two screws 10 Replace the keyboard keyboard cover and battery connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables then turn on the co...

Страница 42: ...and prepare the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in Preparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the batt...

Страница 43: ...the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the bottom of the hinge cover then carefully pry it up 7 Snap the new cover into place over the hinge 8 Replace the hinge cover screw 9 Repla...

Страница 44: ...eparing the convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Remo...

Страница 45: ...Make sure that the convertible tablet PC is positioned so the top is facing up 7 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 22 8 Remove the hinge cov...

Страница 46: ...cated in front of the cable channel on the hinge 11 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the hinge Note the location of the grounding cable 12 Detach the microphone cable from the...

Страница 47: ...Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the hinge of the convertible tablet PC then replace the four hinge screws Make sure to reattach the grounding cables to the appropriate screws 16 Replace the sin...

Страница 48: ...Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 5 mm top palm rest 10 chrome 2 5 6 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm bottom palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom palm rest 4 chro...

Страница 49: ...he convertible tablet PC on page 6 2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Remove the fo...

Страница 50: ...op is facing up 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 22 9 Remove the hinge cover by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge cover on page 38...

Страница 51: ...47 Replacing the palm rest assembly www gateway com 11 Remove the two screws on the top of the convertible tablet PC Screws...

Страница 52: ...condary antenna cable 13 Carefully insert the small flat blade screwdriver between the touchpad cable and the black plastic hinge where the cable connects to the system board Gently lift the hinge off...

Страница 53: ...white connector 20 Press the black plastic hinge onto the touchpad cable 21 Replace the LCD panel the hinge cover the keyboard and the keyboard cover 22 Make sure that the convertible tablet PC is pos...

Страница 54: ...ing tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 5 mm top palm rest 10 chrome 2 5 6 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm bottom palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom palm rest 4 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom...

Страница 55: ...tom of the convertible tablet PC that secure the palm rest assembly to the chassis by following the instructions in Step 5 of Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 44 6 Remove the keyboard cover by...

Страница 56: ...52 Replacing Gateway M275 Components www gateway com 12 Remove the two screws from the fan Screws...

Страница 57: ...teway com 13 Unplug the fan wires from the system board 14 Lift the fan up and away from the convertible tablet PC Replace with new fan assembly 15 Secure the new fan with the two screws 16 Reassemble...

Страница 58: ...Scribe or non marring tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 5 mm top palm rest 10 chrome 2 5 6 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm bottom palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom palm rest 4 chrom...

Страница 59: ...ws on the bottom of the convertible tablet PC that secure the palm rest assembly to the chassis by following the instructions in Step 5 of Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 44 6 Remove the keyb...

Страница 60: ...l the new cooling assembly in the convertible tablet PC 15 Tighten the three cooling assembly screws in the numerical order marked on the cooling assembly Each screw hole has a numeral next to it 16 R...

Страница 61: ...iver Torx T8 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 5 mm top palm rest 10 chrome 2 5 6 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm bottom palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom palm rest 4 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom hinge 2 ch...

Страница 62: ...n the bottom of the convertible tablet PC that secure the palm rest assembly to the chassis by following the instructions in Step 5 of Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 44 6 Remove the keyboard...

Страница 63: ...59 Replacing the modem www gateway com 12 Remove the Torx screw that secures the modem cable to the modem Torx Screw...

Страница 64: ...M275 Components www gateway com 13 Remove the screw that secures the modem to the convertible tablet PC 14 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the modem and gently pry it...

Страница 65: ...modem cable into the new modem 17 Align the modem s screw holes with the holes on the convertible tablet PC then press the modem into place 18 Replace the screw that secures the modem to the convertib...

Страница 66: ...ls you need to complete this task Caution By law only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative explicitly for the Gateway M275 may be installed in this note...

Страница 67: ...ry by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page 8 4 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the hinge to the chassis by following the instructions in Step 4 of Replacing the...

Страница 68: ...the keyboard cover on page 18 7 Make sure that the convertible tablet PC is positioned so the top is facing up 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 22...

Страница 69: ...onnections 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...

Страница 70: ...ures the modem to the convertible tablet PC 14 Insert the small flat blade screwdriver or non marring tool under the modem and gently pry it up about inch 15 Remove the metal plate between the mini PC...

Страница 71: ...67 Replacing the IEEE 802 11 Mini PCI card www gateway com 16 Unplug the two antenna cables on the mini PCI card noting how they are installed for later re assembly...

Страница 72: ...lacing Gateway M275 Components www gateway com 17 Move the antenna wires out of the way then press outward on the clips at both sides of the card until the card tilts upward 18 Pull the card out of th...

Страница 73: ...led MAIN or M then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A 22 Slide the metal plate under the Torx screw hole on the modem and position the plate between the mini PCI...

Страница 74: ...ing tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 5 mm top palm rest 10 chrome 2 5 6 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm bottom palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom palm rest 4 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom...

Страница 75: ...acing the palm rest assembly on page 44 6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 18 7 Make sure that the convertible tablet PC is positioned so...

Страница 76: ...ing tool OR Phillips 0 screwdriver 2 chrome 2 5 5 mm top palm rest 10 chrome 2 5 6 mm bottom palm rest 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm bottom palm rest 1 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom palm rest 4 chrome 2 5 5 mm bottom...

Страница 77: ...bottom of the convertible tablet PC that secure the palm rest assembly to the chassis by following the instructions in Step 5 of Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 44 6 Remove the keyboard cove...

Страница 78: ...bles away from slots on convertible tablet PC 14 Remove the single screw near the front corner securing the speakers to the convertible tablet PC 15 Install the new speakers and secure with the screw...

Страница 79: ...acing the system board 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 Torx T8 screwdriver Allen...

Страница 80: ...rome 2 5 2 5 mm keyboard 2 chrome 2 5 6 mm keyboard cover 2 chrome 2 5 6 mm hard drive 2 chrome 2 5 2 5 mm Memory bay 1 chrome 2 5 6 mm optical drive 2 black 2 5 2 5 mm fan 2 black 2 5 2 5 mm LED pane...

Страница 81: ...modules from the memory bay by following the instructions in Adding or replacing memory in the memory bay on page 28 7 Remove the battery by following the instructions in Removing the battery on page...

Страница 82: ...ollowing the instructions in Replacing the LCD panel assembly on page 40 17 Complete removal of the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 44 18 R...

Страница 83: ...the speakers from the system board one connector 23 Unplug the modem cable from the system board 24 Remove the two small hex nuts on the rear I O panel Use the Allen wrench to remove the two larger h...

Страница 84: ...80 Replacing Gateway M275 Components www gateway com 25 Remove the three system board screws Screws...

Страница 85: ...assis and the side audio jacks clear the bottom of the chassis 27 Place the new system board into the convertible tablet PC 28 Replace the three system board screws in the holes on the top of the syst...

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