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Gateway Convertible Notebook pc, CX200 Service Manual

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Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Identifying the convertible notebook model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Identifying components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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3 Slide the battery out.
Preparing the convertible notebook
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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
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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.
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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
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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.)
Screw
Screw
Screw Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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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
5 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
Clip
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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.
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Replacing the cooling assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
6 chrome (cooling assembly)
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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.)
Screw
Screw
Screw Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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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.
Screw Screw
Screw Screw
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.
Screw
Screw
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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.
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Replacing the processor

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
6 chrome (cooling assembly)
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Replacing the processor
To replace the processor:
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.)
Screw
Screw
Screw Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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5 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise.
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6 Remove the old processor from the system board.
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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.
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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
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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.)
Screw
3 Remove the mini PCI cover.
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4 Unplug the two antenna cables from the mini PCI card.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Replacing the CMOS battery

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
Phillips #0 screwdriver
- OR -
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.
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Replacing the hard drive kit

Tools you need to complete this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Replacing the hard drive kit
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
Programs
, System Recovery, then tap or click Recovery Help Manual.
Start, All
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
Documentation
.
Start, All Programs, then tap or click Gateway
4 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 6.
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5 Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove
the hard drive bay cover.
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Screw
Screw
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6 Remove the hard drive screw.
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Screw
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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.
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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
Screws 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.
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3 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket.
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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Replacing the hinge covers

Tools you need to complete this task:
Replacing the hinge covers
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
To replace the hinge covers:
- OR -
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.
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Replacing the keyboard cover

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
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 P
Tips & Tricks Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will
AUSE and INSERT keys and gently pry it up.
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.
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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.
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Replacing the keyboard

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
2 black (keyboard)
- OR -
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Replacing the keyboard
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.
Screw
Screw
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.
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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
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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.
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Replacing the LCD panel assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws 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.
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3 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis.
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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8 Remove the two screws on the top that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis.
Screw Screw
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.
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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.
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Replacing the LCD panel inverter

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
6 black (hinge) 8 black (LCD panel
assembly)
1 chrome (inverter)
4 black (LCD panel)
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.
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3 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis.
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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9 Remove the eight rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Insert
InsertInsertInsert
InsertInsertInsertInsert
10 Remove the eight screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
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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.
Screw
14 Replace the inverter. 15 Replace the screw that was removed in Step 13, then reconnect the cable.
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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.
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Replacing the LCD panel lid

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
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6 black (hinge) 8 black (LCD panel
2 chrome (power button board)
4 chrome (hinge)
assembly)
1 chrome (inverter)
2 chrome (tablet button board)
4 black (LCD panel)
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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.
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
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.
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9 Remove the eight rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Insert
InsertInsertInsert
InsertInsertInsertInsert
10 Remove the eight screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Screw Screw Screw Screw
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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.
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14 Disconnect the power button cable from the power button board.
Connector
15 Remove the two screws that connect the power button board to the front of the LCD
panel assembly.
Screw
Screw
16 Disconnect the connector from the inverter.
17 Remove the screw that connects the inverter to the front of the LCD panel assembly.
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18 Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly.
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
19 Remove the four screws that secure the hinge to the LCD panel assembly and move
it to the new LCD panel lid.
Screws
Screws
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.
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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.
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Replacing the palm rest assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
1 chrome (modular drive)
16 black (palm rest-bottom)
1 chrome (palm rest-top)
2 black (keyboard)
2 chrome (palm rest)
6 black (LCD panel assembly hinge)
3 chrome (palm rest)
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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.
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10 Remove the 16 black screws and 5 chrome screws on the bottom of the convertible
notebook.
Screws
Screws
Screws
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11 Remove the screw on the top of the convertible notebook.
Screw
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.
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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.
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Replacing the modem and system board

Replacing the modem and system board
Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
1 chrome (modular drive)
16 black (palm rest-bottom)
1 chrome (palm rest-top)
2 black (keyboard)
2 chrome (palm rest)
4 black (system board)
6 black (LCD panel assembly hinge)
3 chrome (palm rest)
2 chrome (modem)
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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.
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13 Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector).
Speaker connector
14 Remove the four system board screws.
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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.
Screw
Screw
17 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the modem and
gently pry it up about ¼ inch.
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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.
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