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Gateway 450RGH Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Service Guide Gateway 450RGH Notebook...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD/DVD from servicemanuals4u.com. Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals: servicemanuals4u...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components ......1 Identifying the notebook model ......... 3 Identifying components .
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  • Page 6: Replacing Gateway 450Rgh Components

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components...
  • Page 7 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. © 2004 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 8: Identifying The Notebook Model

    Identifying the notebook model Identifying the notebook model The label on the bottom of the notebook contains information that identifies the notebook model and its features. Gateway model number Caution It is important that you use the correct service guide for the notebook.

  • Page 9: Identifying Components

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH 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 notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see the Contents.

  • Page 10: Preparing Your Work Space

    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. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 11: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside the 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 the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Notebook

    Follow all ESD recommendations. ■ Make sure that the modular drive is empty. ■ Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. ■ Turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables (if attached). www.gateway.com...

  • Page 13: Removing The Main Battery

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Removing the main battery Battery To remove the main battery: Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
  • Page 14 Removing the main battery Lift the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 15: Replacing The Modular Bay Component

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the modular bay component The modular bay on the notebook is hot-swappable and holds one of the following components: ■ CD drive ■ DVD drive ■ Memory card reader ■ Secondary battery To determine the type of drive in a bay, examine the logo on drive tray’s plastic cover.
  • Page 16 Replacing the modular bay component Slide out the modular bay component. Slide in the new modular bay component. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 17: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Adding or replacing memory modules Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 450RGH. Memory To add or replace memory modules: Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook”...
  • Page 18 Adding or replacing memory modules Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 19 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Pull the memory module out of the slot. 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 slot.

  • Page 20: 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 450RGH may be installed in this notebook. 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.
  • Page 21 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. Unplug the two antenna cables. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 22 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the module tilts upward. Pull the module out of the slot. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 23 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty 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 module slot.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main battery” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 25 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the secondary battery by following the instructions in “Replacing the modular bay component” on page 10. Remove the hard drive kit screw. Screw Slide the old hard drive kit out of the notebook.
  • Page 26 Replacing the hard drive kit Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Hard Drive In The Hard Drive Kit

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 2 chrome 3 × 3.5 mm...
  • Page 28 Remove the bracket from the old drive. Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into the notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 29 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Keyboard Cover

    If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the secondary battery by following the instructions in “Replacing the modular bay component” on page 10. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 31 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom-right corner of the keyboard bezel and gently pry it up. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to the notebook.
  • Page 32 If the bezel is not correctly replaced, the notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm (keyboard) To replace the keyboard:...
  • Page 34 Replacing the keyboard Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 35 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Lift the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Squeeze the ends of the keyboard connector using two fingers, then lift to remove the black keyboard cable.
  • Page 36 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 37 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest. Tabs 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.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Ez Point Pointing Device Cap

    EZ Point pointing device assembly, replace the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page To replace the EZ Point pointing device cap: Remove the cap from the stick. Align the new cap over the stick and press it into place. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Led Indicator Panel

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the LED indicator panel Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm 3 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm...
  • Page 40 Remove the three screws that secure the LED indicator panel shield to the notebook. Caution The bottom screw also secures the cable for the modem and the grounding wire for the wireless networking antenna cables. Be careful not to damage the connectors or the wires when removing this screw. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 41 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the left side of the indicator panel and gently pry it up about ¼-inch, then lift the entire panel from the notebook. Carefully lift the middle of the silver EMI panel shielding slightly away from the panel, then lift the ends slightly, then repeat until the shielding pulls completely free.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Modem

    10. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 43 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Remove the two screws that secure the modem to the notebook. Caution The upper-right screw also secures the bottom of the LED indicator panel and the grounding wire for the wireless networking antenna cables. Be careful not to damage the connectors or the wires when removing this screw.
  • Page 44 Unplug the modem cable from the modem. Connect the modem cable into the new modem. Slide the modem under the LED indicator panel EMI shielding, align the modem screw holes with the holes on the notebook, then press the modem into place. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 45 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replace the shorter of the two modem screws to secure the lower-left corner of the modem to the notebook. Align the connectors for the modem cable and the grounding wire for the antenna cables on the longer of the two modem screws, then secure the modem to the notebook through the LED indicator panel shielding.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Cooling Assembly

    10. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 47 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Unplug the cooling fan. Remove the four screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook. Screws Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 48 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook. Replace the four cooling assembly screws. Plug in the cooling fan. Reassemble the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Cooling Fan

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the cooling fan Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm...
  • Page 50 Replacing the cooling fan Unplug the cooling fan. Remove the four screws that secure the cooling fan to the cooling assembly. Screws Screws Lift the cooling fan from the cooling assembly and remove it. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 51 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Insert the new cooling fan into the cooling assembly. Replace the four fan screws. Plug in the cooling fan. Reassemble the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Processor

    Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 53 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise, then remove the processor from the old system board. Install the processor onto the new system board making sure that Pin 1 on the...

  • Page 54: Replacing The Hinge Covers

    Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page If you are replacing the left hinge cover, go to Step -OR- If you are replacing only the right hinge cover, go to Step www.gateway.com...
  • Page 55 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page Open the LCD panel all the way, so it lies flat on the table.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Lcd Panel Assembly

    Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main battery” on page If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the secondary battery by following the instructions in “Replacing the modular bay component” on page 10. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 57 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
  • Page 58 Continue alternating from side-to-side until the connector comes loose. Loosen the screw securing the LCD panel video grounding wire, then lift the LCD panel grounding wire to remove the screw. LCD panel video grounding screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 59 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, loosen the screw holding the antenna grounding wire, then lift the antenna grounding wire to remove the screw. Antenna grounding screw Carefully pull the detached antenna cables up through the hole in the system board near the touchpad.
  • Page 60 Replacing the LCD panel assembly Plug the LCD video cable into the notebook. Reassemble the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 61: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH 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 Screws removed during this task: 3 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 4 chrome 2.5 ×...
  • Page 62 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page Remove both hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 63 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook by following the instructions in Step 13 page Turn the notebook over, then remove the twelve screws on the bottom of the notebook. Screws Screws Screws Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 64 Open the notebook, then remove the three screws on the top of the notebook. Screws Use two fingers to carefully pull up on the touchpad connector tabs. After the connector is in the raised position, carefully pull the cable out of the connector. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 65 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components If the notebook has a fingerprint reader, use two fingers to carefully unplug the fingerprint reader connector from the notebook. Lift the palm rest assembly completely from the notebook. Place the new palm rest assembly onto the notebook, then snap the assembly into place.

  • Page 66: Replacing The Fingerprint Reader

    13 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (12 bottom, palm rest 1 top, palm rest) 2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm (top, palm rest) 3 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm 1 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm (fingerprint reader) (fingerprint reader board) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 67 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components To replace the fingerprint reader: Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
  • Page 68 Replace the three screws that secure the fingerprint reader shield to the notebook. Reassemble the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 69: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm 3 chrome 2.5 ×...
  • Page 70 “Replacing the hinge covers” on page Unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook by following the instructions in Step 13 page Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 71 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Locate the old CMOS battery on the system board. CMOS battery 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. Make sure the positive (+) side of the new CMOS battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Power Board

    (top, palm rest) Too replace the power board: Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 73 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main battery” on page If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the secondary battery by following the instructions in “Replacing the modular bay component” on page 10.
  • Page 74 Replace the power board’s EMI shielding, then replace the screws. Reassemble the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 75: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool 5.0 mm hex nutdriver Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver www.gateway.com...
  • Page 76 (top, palm rest) 8 chrome 5 × 9 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (6 rear I/O panel and (power board) 2 system board) 2 chrome 5 × 11 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (system board) (system board) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 77 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components To replace the system board: Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
  • Page 78 Replacing the system board Remove the power board by following the instructions in “Replacing the power board” on page Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector). Remove the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Hex nuts www.gateway.com...
  • Page 79 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Remove the four system board screws and the four system board hex nuts. Long hex nuts Screw Short hex nuts Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 80 I/O panel clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the top arrow) and the side audio jacks clear the bottom of the chassis (shown by the left arrow). Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise, then remove the processor from the old system board. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 81 Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components Install the processor onto the new 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).
  • Page 82 7, 10, and 12. Replace the six rear I/O panel hex nuts. Connect the speakers. Reassemble the notebook. Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...
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