Contents Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components.................. 1 Identifying the convertible notebook model...................................... 2 Identifying components..................................................... 3 Preparing your work space.................................................. 4 Preventing static electricity discharge.......................................... 5 Preparing the convertible notebook............................................ 6 Removing the main battery............................................... 7 Removing the optional secondary battery................................... 8 Replacing the modular drive................................................ 10 Adding or replacing memory modules......................................... 12 Replacing the cooling assembly............................................. 16 Replacing the processor................................................... 20 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card..................................... 24 Replacing the CMOS battery................................................ 30 Replacing the hard drive kit................................................. 31 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit................................... 35 Replacing the hinge covers................................................. 37 Replacing the keyboard cover............................................... 38 Replacing the keyboard.................................................... 40 Replacing the LCD panel assembly.......................................... 44 Replacing the LCD panel inverter............................................ 48 Replacing the LCD panel lid................................................ 53 Replacing the palm rest assembly........................................... 60 Replacing the modem and system board...................................... 65 www.gateway.com i
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Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Important This service guide is not intended to be provided to individual users or consumers. It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the Gateway CX200 convertible notebook. All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook s warranty. Important For information on the convertible notebook s general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the Gateway user guide. Important If you have suggestions regarding the content of this guide, send an e-mail with the subject Service Guide Comments to channel.services@gateway.com. 1
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Identifying the convertible notebook model The label on the bottom of the convertible notebook contains information that identifies the convertible notebook model and its features. Caution It is important that you use the correct service guide for the convertible notebook. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the convertible notebook model may result in damage to the convertible notebook. 2 www.gateway.com
Identifying components Identifying components Where screw measurements are shown, the first number indicates screw head width, and the second number indicates screw length. Use this chart to identify the main components of the convertible notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see Contents on page i. LCD panel assembly (see page 44) Keyboard cover (see page 38) Keyboard (see page 40) Cooling assembly (see page 16) Processor (see page 20) Palm rest assembly (see page 60) System board (see page 65) www.gateway.com 3
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on the convertible notebook, make sure that your work space and the convertible notebook are correctly prepared. Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat. Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that the table top is large enough to hold each component as you remove it. Use bright lighting to make part identification easier. Keep your work surface free from clutter and dust that may damage components. Use a magnetized screwdriver for removing screws. When removing components that are attached to the convertible notebook by a cable, unplug the 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 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 remove screws, place the screws in their respective boxes on the page. Where screw measurements are shown, the first number indicates screw head width, and the second number indicates screw length. After loosening screws that are deeply recessed in a hole (for example, on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in the holes if you place small pieces of masking tape over the hole openings. When reassembling the component, just remove the tape and tighten the screws. When you place flat-headed screws on your work surface, stand them on their heads to prevent the screws from rolling off the table. 4 www.gateway.com
Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before performing maintenance on the convertible notebook, you should read and understand the information in this section. The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the convertible notebook. Before performing maintenance on the convertible notebook, follow these guidelines: Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com 5
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Preparing the convertible notebook Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the convertible notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Replace the cover before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. To prepare the convertible notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the CD or DVD drive is empty. 2 Turn off the convertible notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 3 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Unplug from the optional port replicator from the notebook. 6 Remove the main and optional secondary battery. For more information, see Removing the main battery on page 7 and Removing the optional secondary battery on page 8. 6 www.gateway.com
Preparing the convertible notebook Removing the main battery To remove the main battery: 1 Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. 3 Slide the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com 7
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Removing the optional secondary battery To remove the optional secondary battery: 1 Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch. The battery may move out slightly. Modular bay lock screw 8 www.gateway.com
Preparing the convertible notebook 3 Slide the battery out. www.gateway.com 9
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the modular drive Important Install only a Gateway CX200 modular drive in the modular bay. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the modular drive: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3 Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch. The drive may move out slightly. Modular bay lock screw 10 www.gateway.com
Replacing the modular drive 4 Slide the drive out. 5 Firmly push the new drive straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place. 6 Replace the module bay lock screw. www.gateway.com 11
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway CX200. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Memory bay 12 www.gateway.com
Adding or replacing memory modules To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws that secure the memory cover. (These screws cannot be removed.) 3 Remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it. www.gateway.com 13
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 4 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip 5 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 14 www.gateway.com
Adding or replacing memory modules 6 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 direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway CX200. 7 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. www.gateway.com 15
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 6 chrome (cooling assembly) 16 www.gateway.com
Replacing the cooling assembly To replace the cooling assembly: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws that secure the memory cover. (These screws cannot be removed.) 3 Remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it. www.gateway.com 17
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 4 Remove the four screws that are stamped with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them. Make sure that you remove the screws in reverse numerical order. Caution When removing the cooling assembly s screws from the numbered holes, remove them in reverse numerical order. Caution There are thermal pads beneath the cooling assembly. Do not remove the thermal pads. 5 Remove the two remaining screws that connect the cooling assembly to the system board. 18 www.gateway.com
Replacing the cooling assembly 6 Unplug the old cooling fan. 7 Lift the cooling assembly up and away from the convertible notebook. 8 Install the new cooling assembly in the convertible notebook. 9 Plug in the new cooling fan. 10 Replace the four screws that are stamped with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them. Make sure that you tighten the screws in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly s screws into the numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order. 11 Replace the other two screws that connect the cooling assembly to the system board. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. www.gateway.com 19
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 6 chrome (cooling assembly) 20 www.gateway.com
To replace the processor: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. Replacing the processor 2 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws that secure the memory cover. (These screws cannot be removed.) 3 Remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it. 4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the cooling assembly on page 16. www.gateway.com 21
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 5 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise. 22 www.gateway.com
Replacing the processor 6 Remove the old processor from the system board. 7 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the 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 use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn clockwise. 8 Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com 23
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for the Gateway CX200 may be installed in this convertible notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini PCI cover plate be in place during any and all operation of the convertible notebook s wireless feature. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver mini PCI bay 24 www.gateway.com
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card To replace the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Loosen the screw that secures the mini PCI cover. (This screw cannot be removed.) 3 Remove the mini PCI cover. www.gateway.com 25
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 4 Unplug the two antenna cables from the mini PCI card. 26 www.gateway.com
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card 5 Move the antenna cables out of the way, then press outward on the clips at both sides of the card until the card tilts upward. 0 Clip Clip www.gateway.com 27
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 6 Pull the card out of the slot. 7 Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty slot. This card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in the card slot. 8 Move the antenna cables out of the way, then press the card down until it clicks into place. 28 www.gateway.com
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card 9 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 10 Replace the mini PCI cover, then tighten the cover screw. www.gateway.com 29
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Open the mini PCI compartment by following the instructions in Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card on page 24. If your convertible notebook has a mini PCI card, remove it. 3 Locate the old battery on the system board. 4 Insert 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. 5 Make sure the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 6 Reassemble the convertible notebook. 30 www.gateway.com
Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then tap or click Recovery Help Manual. 2 Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in Step 11. 3 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more information, see Backing up files in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, tap or click Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway Documentation. 4 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. www.gateway.com 31
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 5 Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover. 32 www.gateway.com
Replacing the hard drive kit 6 Remove the hard drive screw. www.gateway.com 33
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 7 Slide the old hard drive kit out of the convertible notebook. Important If your new hard drive does not include the hard drive kit bracket, complete the steps in Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit on page 35 before proceeding. 8 Slide the new hard drive kit into the convertible notebook. 9 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the convertible notebook. 10 Replace the hard drive bay cover. 11 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step 2. 34 www.gateway.com
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 4 chrome (hard drive) To replace the hard drive in the hard drive kit: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in Replacing the hard drive kit on page 31. www.gateway.com 35
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 3 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. 4 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 5 Insert the new drive into the bracket, label side up, so the screw holes line up. 6 Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 7 Slide the hard drive kit into the convertible notebook. 8 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the convertible notebook. 9 Replace the hard drive bay cover. 36 www.gateway.com
Replacing the hinge covers Replacing the hinge covers Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool To replace the hinge covers: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 3 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of the back hinge cover, then carefully pry it up. 4 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position, insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of the front hinge cover, then carefully pry it up. 5 Snap the new front cover into place over the hinge, then snap the back cover into place. www.gateway.com 37
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 3 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the PAUSE and INSERT keys and gently pry it up. Tips & Tricks Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the convertible notebook. 5 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the F1 and F2 keys and gently pry it up. 38 www.gateway.com
Replacing the keyboard cover 6 Remove the keyboard cover from the convertible notebook by pulling the cover toward you and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the convertible notebook. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. 7 Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the new cover under the convertible notebook frame. 8 Press down on the cover in several places to make sure that it is correctly mounted. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, the convertible notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com 39
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard) 40 www.gateway.com
To replace the keyboard: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K. Replacing the keyboard 3 Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. www.gateway.com 41
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 5 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 6 Carefully rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 7 Lift the black keyboard connector clip, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Keyboard connector clip 42 www.gateway.com
Replacing the keyboard 8 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook. The keyboard is now completely detached from the notebook. 9 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 10 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert the cable into the connector, then lower the black connector clip to lock the connector in place. Important The cable is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. 11 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. 12 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. It may be necessary to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 13 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. 14 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. 15 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws. Tips & Tricks The screw holes are marked with a K. www.gateway.com 43
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 6 black (LCD panel assembly hinge) To replace the LCD panel assembly: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 If the convertible 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 24. 44 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel assembly 3 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis. 4 Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 5 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on page 37. 6 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. www.gateway.com 45
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 8 Remove the two screws on the top that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis. 9 Detach the three cables from the system board. 10 Grasp the plastic tab carefully and pull to unplug the LCD video cable from the convertible notebook. Make sure you grasp the tab, not the cable. Caution The connector is fragile. 46 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel assembly 11 Taking care to note the cables routing and positions as they are installed from Gateway, pull the antenna cables out from under the system board, then slide the wires out from under the retaining clips. 12 Lift the LCD panel assembly up and away from the convertible notebook. The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the convertible notebook. 13 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the hinge of the convertible notebook, then replace the two hinge screws. 14 Slide the antenna cables through the retaining clips, under the system board, then into the mini-pci card area. 15 Plug the LCD video cable into the convertible notebook. 16 Reattach the three cables to the appropriate connectors on the system board. 17 Reassemble the convertible notebook. 18 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then replace the four screws on the bottom that secure the hinge to the chassis. 19 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, plug the black antenna cable into the IEEE 802.11 mini PCI card connector labelled MAIN or M, then plug the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. www.gateway.com 47
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel inverter Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 6 black (hinge) 8 black (LCD panel assembly) 4 black (LCD panel) 1 chrome (inverter) To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 If the convertible 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 24. 48 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel inverter 3 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis. 4 Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 5 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on page 37. 6 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LCD panel assembly on page 44. www.gateway.com 49
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 9 Remove the eight rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert 10 Remove the eight screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. 50 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel inverter 11 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 12 Disconnect the connector from the inverter. 13 Remove the screw that connects the inverter to the front of the LCD panel assembly. 14 Replace the inverter. 15 Replace the screw that was removed in Step 13, then reconnect the cable. www.gateway.com 51
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 16 Press the LCD panel front and back together. Press the two halves together in several places until they click in place. You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. 17 Replace the eight LCD panel assembly screws. 18 Replace the eight inserts. Caution The four larger rubber inserts go across the top of the panel. 19 Reassemble the convertible notebook. 52 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel lid Replacing the LCD panel lid Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 6 black (hinge) 8 black (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (tablet button board) 2 chrome (power button board) 1 chrome (inverter) 4 black (LCD panel) 4 chrome (hinge) www.gateway.com 53
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components To replace the LCD panel lid: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 If the convertible 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 24. 3 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis. 4 Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. 5 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on page 37. 6 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LCD panel assembly on page 44. 54 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel lid 9 Remove the eight rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert 10 Remove the eight screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. www.gateway.com 55
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 11 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 12 Disconnect the tablet button cable from the tablet button board. Connector 13 Remove the two screws that connect the tablet button board to the front of the LCD panel assembly. 56 www.gateway.com
14 Disconnect the power button cable from the power button board. Replacing the LCD panel lid Connector 15 Remove the two screws that connect the power button board to the front of the LCD panel assembly. 16 Disconnect the connector from the inverter. 17 Remove the screw that connects the inverter to the front of the LCD panel assembly. www.gateway.com 57
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 18 Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly. 19 Remove the four screws that secure the hinge to the LCD panel assembly and move it to the new LCD panel lid. s s 20 Place the LCD panel into the new LCD panel lid and replace the four screws. 21 Place the inverter, power button board, and tablet button board into the new LCD panel lid, replace the screws, and connect the boards. 58 www.gateway.com
Replacing the LCD panel lid 22 Press the LCD panel front and back together. Press the two halves together in several places until they click in place. You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. 23 Replace the eight LCD panel assembly screws. 24 Replace the eight inserts. Caution The four larger rubber inserts go across the top of the panel. 25 Reassemble the convertible notebook. www.gateway.com 59
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the palm rest assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 1 chrome (modular drive) 2 black (keyboard) 6 black (LCD panel assembly hinge) 16 black (palm rest-bottom) 2 chrome (palm rest) 3 chrome (palm rest) 1 chrome (palm rest-top) 60 www.gateway.com
Replacing the palm rest assembly To replace the palm rest assembly: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Remove the modular drive by following the instructions in Replacing the modular drive on page 10. 3 Remove the memory bay cover by following the instructions in Adding or replacing memory modules on page 12. 4 If the convertible 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 24. 5 Remove the hard drive by following the instructions in Replacing the hard drive kit on page 31. 6 Remove the hinge cover by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on page 37. 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 40. 9 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LCD panel assembly on page 44. www.gateway.com 61
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 10 Remove the 16 black screws and 5 chrome screws on the bottom of the convertible notebook. s s s s 62 www.gateway.com
Replacing the palm rest assembly 11 Remove the screw on the top of the convertible notebook. 12 Gently lift the hinge off the touchpad cable. The cable is now free. Touchpad connector 13 Lift the palm rest assembly up and away from the convertible notebook. 14 Place the new palm rest assembly onto the convertible notebook. 15 Replace the top palm rest screw. www.gateway.com 63
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 16 Make sure that the black plastic hinge on the system board touchpad connector is in the raised position. 17 Insert the end of the touchpad cable between the black plastic hinge and the white connector. 18 Press the black plastic hinge onto the touchpad cable. 19 Replace the chrome screw you removed in Step 11. 20 Turn the convertible notebook so the bottom is facing up. 21 Replace the 16 black screws and 5 chrome screws on the bottom of the convertible notebook. Important The two small chrome screws fit into the hard drive bay. The three chrome screws with the large heads fit in the modular bay. 22 Reassemble the convertible notebook. 64 www.gateway.com
Replacing the modem and system board Replacing the modem and system board Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver s removed during this task: 1 chrome (modular drive) 2 black (keyboard) 6 black (LCD panel assembly hinge) 16 black (palm rest-bottom) 2 chrome (palm rest) 3 chrome (palm rest) 1 chrome (palm rest-top) 4 black (system board) 2 chrome (modem) www.gateway.com 65
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components To replace the modem and system board: 1 Complete the steps in Preparing the convertible notebook on page 6. 2 Remove the modular drive by following the instructions in Replacing the modular drive on page 10. 3 Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in Adding or replacing memory modules on page 12. 4 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the cooling assembly on page 16. 5 Remove the processor and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in Replacing the processor on page 20. 6 Remove the mini PC card from the convertible notebook by following the instructions in Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card on page 24. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in Replacing the hard drive kit on page 31. 8 Remove the hinge cover by following the instructions in Replacing the hinge covers on page 37. 9 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard cover on page 38. 10 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in Replacing the keyboard on page 40. 11 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in Replacing the LCD panel assembly on page 44. 12 Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in Replacing the palm rest assembly on page 60. 66 www.gateway.com
13 Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector). Replacing the modem and system board Speaker connector 14 Remove the four system board screws. www.gateway.com 67
Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 15 Carefully remove the system board. Caution The modem cable is attached to the bottom of the notebook. 16 Turn the system board over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the screws that secure the modem to the convertible notebook. 17 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the modem and gently pry it up about ¼ inch. 68 www.gateway.com
Replacing the modem and system board 18 Turn the modem over, then unplug the modem cable from the modem. 19 Install the modem on the new system board. 20 Place the new system board into the convertible notebook. 21 Replace the four system board screws in the holes on the top of the system board. 22 Reassemble the convertible notebook. www.gateway.com 69
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