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Gateway MX7120 Service Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Identifying the notebook model ..........2 Identifying components .
  • Page 4 www.gateway.com...

  • Page 5: Replacing Gateway Notebook Components

    It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the Gateway 7000 series, M520, MX7000, and NX700 notebook. All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook’s warranty.

  • Page 6: Identifying The Notebook Model

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

  • Page 7: Identifying Components

    Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see “Contents” on page LCD panel assembly (see page Keyboard cover (see page Cooling assembly (see page Keyboard (see page Palm rest assembly (see page www.gateway.com Identifying components...

  • Page 8: Preparing Your Work Space

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared. Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat.

  • Page 9: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. ■ Caution Some of the procedures in this guide involve removing tape that holds wires or components. Two types of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: ■ ■...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Notebook

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the 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.

  • Page 11: Removing The Battery

    To remove the battery: Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide and hold the battery release latch. Lift the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com Preparing the notebook...

  • Page 12: Replacing The Memory Module In The Memory Bay

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the memory module in the memory bay Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 7000 series, M520, MX7000, or NX700. Important This notebook has two memory modules. One is located in the memory bay. The other is accessible only after removing the palm rest.
  • Page 13 Replacing the memory module in the memory bay Memory bay www.gateway.com...
  • Page 14 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components To replace the memory module: Complete the steps in Remove the memory bay cover screw. Open the memory bay cover, then remove it. “Preparing the notebook” on page Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 15 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the memory module in the memory bay www.gateway.com Clip...
  • Page 16 Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 7000 series, M520, MX7000, or NX700. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Ieee 802.11 Mini Pci Card

    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 7000 series, M520, MX7000, or NX700 may be installed in this notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini PCI cover plate be in place during any and all operation of the notebook’s wireless feature.
  • Page 18 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Mini PCI www.gateway.com...
  • Page 19 To replace the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card: Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page Remove the mini PCI bay cover screw. Open the mini PCI bay cover, then remove it. Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 20 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Note which antenna cable is attached to the connector labelled MAIN or M, and which antenna cable is attached to the connector labelled AUX or A. Tips & Tricks Wrap one of the wires with a piece of tape to help remind you.
  • Page 21 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Move the antenna cables out of the way, then press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip www.gateway.com...
  • Page 22 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Pull the module out of the slot. 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 23 Reattach the antenna cable to the connectors noted in Replace the wireless network bay cover, then replace the cover screw. Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Step www.gateway.com...

  • Page 24: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 1 black (hard drive kit) Phillips #0 screwdriver Hard drive bay www.gateway.com...
  • Page 25 , then click System Recovery Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in 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.
  • Page 26 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to your notebook. For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in “Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit” before proceeding.

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

    Complete the steps in Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in kit” on page Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Phillips #0 screwdriver 4 chrome (hard drive) “Preparing the notebook” on page www.gateway.com “Replacing the hard drive...
  • Page 28 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screw Screw www.gateway.com Screw Screw...
  • Page 29 Insert the new drive into the bracket with the label side up and so the screw holes line up. Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Reassemble the notebook. Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit www.gateway.com...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the CD or DVD drive Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 2 black (CD or DVD drive) To replace the CD or DVD drive: Complete the steps in Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
  • Page 31 Slide the new CD or DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. Secure the CD or DVD drive with the two screws removed in Replacing the CD or DVD drive www.gateway.com Step...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Keyboard Cover

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) Flat-blade driver - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver www.gateway.com Scribe or non-marring tool...
  • Page 33 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently loosen them. Replacing the keyboard cover Screw Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 34 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. Tips & Tricks Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the notebook.
  • Page 35 The cover should be flat all the way across. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, the notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. Secure the keyboard cover with the two screws removed in Replacing the keyboard cover www.gateway.com Step...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard: Complete the steps in Open the keyboard cover by following the instructions in cover”...
  • Page 37 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. Lay the keyboard face down on the palm rest. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard...
  • Page 38 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Lift the brown keyboard connector clip and remove the keyboard cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. Keyboard connector clip Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook. The keyboard is now completely detached from the notebook.
  • Page 39 Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Secure the keyboard with the two screws removed in Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in cover” on page Step www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard “Replacing the keyboard...

  • Page 40: Replacing The Cooling Assembly

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Additional materials you need to complete this task: X-23-7762 thermal grease ■ Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground...
  • Page 41 Remove the cooling assembly cover screws. Long screw Lift the front of the cooling assembly cover, slide the cover to the front of the notebook, then remove it. Replacing the cooling assembly Short screw Short screw Long screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 42 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the screw connecting the LCD grounding wire to the top of the number 4 screw. 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.
  • Page 43 Replacing the cooling assembly Unplug the old cooling fans. Connector Connector www.gateway.com...
  • Page 44 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the tape from the LCD cable that is taped to the top of the cooling assembly. Lift the cooling assembly up and away from the notebook. Remove any thermal grease residue from the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 45 Replace the LCD cable and tape that was removed in Caution Two types of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or ■ brown tint. Conductive tape is typically grey or silver.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Processor

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: Additional materials you need to complete this task: X-23-7762 thermal grease ■ Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw)
  • Page 47 (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 return the lever to its locked position. www.gateway.com Replacing the processor...
  • Page 48 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Place the thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the CPU die. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Lcd Panel Assembly

    2 black (LCD panel) Replacing the LCD panel assembly Flat-blade driver - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD hinges) www.gateway.com Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard) 1 black (LCD ground screw)
  • Page 50 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components To replace the LCD panel assembly: Complete the steps in 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”...
  • Page 51 Remove the screw connecting the LCD grounding wire to the top of the notebook. Grounding screw Grasp the black plastic sleeve carefully and pull upward to unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook. Connector Replacing the LCD panel assembly www.gateway.com...
  • Page 52 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components 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. Wireless antenna access hole www.gateway.com...
  • Page 53 Replacing the LCD panel assembly Carefully unplug the white LCD panel connector by lifting upward using a screw driver, scribe, or non-marring tool. Connector www.gateway.com...
  • Page 54 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Carefully close the LCD panel, then remove the two screws that secure the LCD panel to the bottom of the notebook. Screw Open the LCD panel, then remove the two hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook.
  • Page 55 Replace the grounding wire and screw removed in Plug the LCD panel connector removed in Reassemble the notebook. Replacing the LCD panel assembly Step 10 to the appropriate connector on the system Step 8 into the notebook. Step Step 6 into the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 56: Replacing The Lcd Panel Inverter

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel inverter Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 4 black (cooling assembly cover) 2 black (LCD panel) Flat-blade driver - OR -...
  • Page 57 Remove the six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Replacing the LCD panel inverter “Replacing the keyboard” on Insert Insert www.gateway.com “Replacing “Replacing the keyboard “Replacing the LCD panel Insert Insert...
  • Page 58 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw www.gateway.com Screw Screw...
  • Page 59 Insert the new inverter, replacing any tape that may have been holding the inverter in place. Caution Two types of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or ■ brown tint.
  • Page 60 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components 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.

  • Page 61: Replacing The Lcd Panel Or Lcd Panel Lid

    Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel lid Flat-blade driver - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD hinges) www.gateway.com Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 6 black (LCD panel assembly)
  • Page 62 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components To replace the LCD panel or LCD panel lid: Complete the steps in 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”...
  • Page 63 Reconnect the inverter. Replace the six LCD panel assembly screws removed in Reassemble the notebook. Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel lid Step www.gateway.com...

  • Page 64: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the palm rest assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 2 black (keyboard cover) 2 black (LCD panel) 2 black (LCD hinges) Flat-blade driver...
  • Page 65 Replacing the palm rest assembly “Replacing the hard drive kit” “Replacing the keyboard” on Short Short Long screw screw screw www.gateway.com “Replacing “Replacing the CD or “Replacing the keyboard “Replacing the LCD panel Long screw Long screw Long screw...
  • Page 66 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the five black screws from the top of the notebook. Short screw Long screw Slide the brown touchpad connector clip upward and remove the touchpad cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.
  • Page 67 Replace the top palm rest screws removed in Turn the notebook so the bottom is facing up. Replace the black screws on the bottom of the notebook removed in Reassemble the notebook. Replacing the palm rest assembly Step www.gateway.com Step...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD hinges) Flat-blade driver...
  • Page 69 Locate the old battery on the system board. “Replacing the hard drive kit” “Replacing the keyboard” on “Replacing the palm rest www.gateway.com Replacing the CMOS battery “Replacing “Replacing the CD or “Replacing the keyboard “Replacing the LCD panel...
  • Page 70 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components 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 that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Modem

    Replacing the modem Replacing the modem Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver www.gateway.com...
  • Page 72 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Screws removed during this task: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD hinges) 2 black (modem) 1 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard) 1 black (LCD ground...
  • Page 73 Remove the screws that secure the modem to the notebook. Screw “Replacing the hard drive kit” “Replacing the keyboard” on “Replacing the palm rest Screw www.gateway.com Replacing the modem “Replacing “Replacing the CD or “Replacing the keyboard “Replacing the LCD panel...
  • Page 74 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Gently lift the modem off the system board. If necessary, gently rock the modem back and forth while lifting. Caution Avoid using too much force when removing the modem as this could damage the modem or system board.

  • Page 75: Replacing The Speakers

    Phillips #0 screwdriver 1 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 9 black (palm rest- bottom) www.gateway.com Replacing the speakers Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (CD or DVD drive) 4 black (cooling assembly cover)
  • Page 76 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components To replace the speakers: Complete the steps in 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...
  • Page 77 Replacing the speakers Unplug the speakers (one connector) from the system board. Connector Remove any tape holding the speakers in place, then lift the speakers from the retaining pins. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 78 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Place the new speakers on the retaining pins, then replace the tape. Caution Two types of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or ■ brown tint.

  • Page 79: Replacing The Memory Card Reader

    Replacing the memory card reader Replacing the memory card reader Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver www.gateway.com...
  • Page 80 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Screws removed during this task: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD hinges) 3 black (memory card reader shield) 1 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard)
  • Page 81 Remove the three memory card reader shield screws, then remove the shield. Screw Screw Screw Replacing the memory card reader “Replacing the hard drive kit” “Replacing the keyboard” on “Replacing the palm rest www.gateway.com “Replacing “Replacing the CD or “Replacing the keyboard “Replacing the LCD panel...
  • Page 82 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the two memory card reader screws. Screw Screw Carefully slide the memory card reader away from the side of the notebook, then turn it over. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 83 Slide the memory card reader into the notebook, then replace the two screws in the memory card reader removed in Replace the memory card reader shield, then replace the three screws removed in Step Reassemble the notebook. Replacing the memory card reader Step www.gateway.com...

  • Page 84: Replacing The Memory Module Under The Palm Rest

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the memory module under the palm rest Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 7000 series, M520, MX7000, or NX700. Important This notebook has two memory modules. One is located in the memory bay. The other is accessible only after removing the palm rest.
  • Page 85 1 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 9 black (palm rest- bottom) 2 black (memory card reader) www.gateway.com 2 black (CD or DVD drive) 4 black (cooling assembly cover) 2 black (LCD panel) 5 black (palm rest-top)
  • Page 86 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components To replace the memory module: Complete the steps in 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...
  • Page 87 Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 7000 series, M520, MX7000, or NX700. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.

  • Page 88: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Additional materials you need to complete this task: X-23-7762 thermal grease ■ Screws removed during this task: 1 black (memory bay cover) 2 black (CD or DVD...
  • Page 89 IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 2 black (LCD hinges) 2 black (modem) 4 black (hard drive cage) 2 black (system board) www.gateway.com Replacing the system board 9 black (palm rest- bottom) 3 black (memory card reader shield)
  • Page 90 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the mini PC card by following the instructions in Mini PCI card” on page Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in kit” on page Remove the CD or DVD drive by following the instructions in DVD drive”...
  • Page 91 Replacing the system board Unplug the speakers (one connector) from the system board. Connector www.gateway.com...
  • Page 92 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the four screws holding the hard drive cage, then remove the cage. Screw Remove the two screws holding the optical drive rails, then remove the rails. Screw Screw www.gateway.com Screw Screw Screw...
  • Page 93 Remove the screw holding the battery bay bracket, then remove the bracket. Remove the two system board screws. Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com Replacing the system board...
  • Page 94 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Remove the system board hexnut. Carefully remove the system board. Place the new system board into the notebook. Replace the system board hexnut removed in Hexnut Step www.gateway.com...
  • Page 95 “Replacing the memory module in the memory bay” on page Reassemble the notebook. © 2005 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 96 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components www.gateway.com...
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