Gateway ML6720 Hardware Replacement Manual page 11

Replacing the Wireless Network Module
Replacing the Wireless
Network Module
By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway or a
Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be
installed in this notebook.
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the wireless network
module.
Locating Components
Wireless
network
bay
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Before working with notebook components, 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.
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your reference guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
Replacing the wireless network module
To replace the wireless network module:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity
discharge."
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any Express, PC,
and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove
the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in
your Reference Guide.
7 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this screw cannot
be removed), then remove the wireless network bay cover.
Screw
8 Unplug the antenna cables. Note which color cable is connected
to each antenna connector.
9 Move the antenna cables out of the way.
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