Gateway MX7120 Service Manual page 62

Replacing Gateway Notebook Components
To replace the LCD panel or LCD panel lid:
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Complete the steps in
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If the 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
the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card" on page
3
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in
cover" on page
4
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in
page 32.
5
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in
assembly" on page
6
Disconnect the connectors from the inverter by following the steps in
LCD panel inverter" on page
7
Remove the six screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly.
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Place the existing LCD panel into the new LCD panel lid, then replace the six screws.
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Place the new LCD panel into the existing LCD panel lid, then replace the six screws.
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"Preparing the notebook" on page
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52. You do not need to remove the LCD panel inverter.
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