Locating Components - Gateway M685 Hardware Replacement Manual

Replacing the Wireless
Network Module
By law, only approved wireless modules
provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized
Caution
representative, explicitly for your notebook may
be installed in this notebook.
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
Tools the wireless network module.

Locating Components

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
Warning notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable 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.
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See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware 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
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
Wireless
network bay
7 Loosen the seven wireless network bay cover screws,
8 Unplug the two antenna cables.
9 Move the antenna cables out of the way.
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Replacing the Wireless Network Module
electricity discharge."
replicator.
network cable, if connected to your notebook.
notebook and remove any PC Cards.
then remove the battery. For more information, see
"Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide.
then remove wireless network bay cover.
Screws
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