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Gateway 600YG2 Service Manual

Gateway 600YG2 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Gateway 600 Notebook service guide Troubleshooting Customizing...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 ....1 About this guide ........... . . 1 Identifying components .

  • Page 5: Replacing Components In Your Gateway 600Yg2

    © 2002 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. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 6: Identifying Components

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 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 your notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see the Contents.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open your notebook case.

  • Page 9: Preparing Your Notebook

    Make sure that the CD or DVD drive and the diskette drive are empty. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cable (if attached). Turn over your notebook and remove the main and optional secondary batteries. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 10 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 To remove the main battery: Slide the battery release latch. Lift the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 11 To remove the secondary battery: Turn your notebook over so that the bottom is facing up. Slide and hold the bay module latch and press the bay module release button. The secondary battery moves out slightly. Slide the secondary battery out. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 12: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Adding or replacing memory modules Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Important Use only PC200 266 MHz DDR SO-DIMM memory modules. To add or replace memory modules: Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space”...
  • Page 13 Adding or replacing memory modules Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) Memory cover www.gateway.com...
  • Page 14 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 15 Adding or replacing memory modules Press outward on the clips at both ends of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 16 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so that 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 17: Replacing The 802.11 Mini Pci Card

    “Preparing your work space” on page 3. Turn your notebook over so that the bottom is facing up. Loosen the captive screw that secures the Mini PCI cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) Mini PCI cover www.gateway.com...
  • Page 18 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. Unplug the two antenna cables. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 19 Replacing the 802.11 Mini PCI card Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press outward on the clips at both sides of the module until the module tilts upward. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 20 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 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 that 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 21 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector that is closest to the module’s edge, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector that is closest to the module’s metal shielding. Replace the Mini PCI cover, then tighten the captive screw. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the hard drive kit: Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space”...
  • Page 23 Replacing the hard drive kit Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. Pull on the metal flange to disconnect the hard drive kit from the connector. Flange www.gateway.com...
  • Page 24 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Lift the plastic tab on the hard drive kit, then lift the kit out of your notebook. Place the new hard drive kit into the drive bay, then slide the drive onto the connector.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Hard Drive In The Hard Drive Kit

    Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 3. Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 18. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 26 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screw Screw Bracket Screw Screw Remove the old drive from the bracket. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 27 Screw Screw Bracket Screw Screw Place the new hard drive kit into the drive bay, then slide the drive onto the connector. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Keyboard Cover

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade screwdriver To replace the keyboard cover: Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space”...
  • Page 29 Slide the left edge of the new cover into the left side of your notebook above the keyboard, then lower the cover until it lies flat on the notebook. Press down at the locations shown until the cover clicks into place. Press Press Press www.gateway.com...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat-blade screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) To remove the keyboard: Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space”...
  • Page 31 Screws Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide the keyboard back until the four tabs on the front edge of the keyboard are free from their slots. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 32 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so that it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 33 Replacing the keyboard Unplug the keyboard connector. Make sure that you grasp the connector, not the cable. Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. Plug the keyboard connector into the notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 34 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Rotate the keyboard away from you, then insert the four tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard into the corresponding slots under the palm rest. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Hinge Covers

    “Preparing your work space” on page 3. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 24. Open the LCD panel all the way, so it lies flat on the table. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 36 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Remove the four screws that secure the hinge covers to your notebook. Screws Screws Lift the hinge covers off the hinges. Snap the new covers into place over the hinges, then replace the four screws.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Lcd Panel Assembly

    802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 13. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 24. Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 31. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 38 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or chip puller to carefully unplug the LCD video cable from your notebook. Make sure you grasp the connector, not the cable. Caution The connector is fragile. When using a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the connector, pry up one side slightly, then pry up the other side slightly.
  • Page 39 If your notebook has 802.11 wireless networking built in, carefully pull the 802.11 antenna cables through the opening near the left hinge. To prevent the antenna cables from snagging on other components, keep the antenna connectors close together by moving the cable wrap close to the connectors. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 40 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Remove the four (or six, depending on screen size) hinge screws. There is an LCD panel ground cable attached to a screw on the right hinge. Make sure that this cable is free before continuing.
  • Page 41 Replace the four (or six, depending on screen size) hinge screws. Make sure that you connect the LCD panel’s ground cable to the left screw of the right hinge. LCD panel ground cable Plug the LCD video cable into your notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 42 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 If your notebook has 802.11 built in, carefully thread the antenna cables through the opening near the left hinge until they protrude into the Mini PCI bay. To prevent the antenna cables from snagging on other components, move the cable wrap close to the connectors.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly

    Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 13. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 24. Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 26. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 44 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 31. Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 33. Turn your notebook over, then remove the thirteen screws on the bottom of your notebook.
  • Page 45 Replacing the palm rest assembly Turn your notebook over, then remove the four screws on the back of your notebook. Screws Screws Remove the screw above the touchpad and the screw next to the multi-function button contacts. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 46 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 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. Turn your notebook around so you are facing the back of the notebook, then pry the palm rest assembly up about two inches from your notebook.
  • Page 47 Slide the end of the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector. Use two fingers to press down on the touchpad connector tabs. This locks the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 48: Replacing The Cooling Assembly

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat-blade screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm...
  • Page 49 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 33. Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page 39. Unplug the cooling fan. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 50 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to your notebook. (These screws cannot be removed.) Captive Captive screws screws Lift the cooling assembly from your notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 51 Make sure that you tighten the screws in numerical order. Each screw hole has a numeral next to it. Warning When tightening the cooling assembly’s chrome screws into the numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order. Plug in the cooling fan. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Led Indicator Panel

    Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Replacing the LED indicator panel Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Flat-blade screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 ×...
  • Page 53 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 33. Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page 39. Remove the single screw that secures the LED indicator panel to your notebook. Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 54 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Lift the shielding away from the indicator panel. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry off the indicator panel. Align the new indicator panel’s screw hole with the hole on your notebook, then press the panel into place.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Speakers

    1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (near multifunction 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm buttons) (palm rest) (bottom) (back) 8 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (speakers) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 56 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 To replace the speakers: Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 3. If your notebook has 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the 802.11...
  • Page 57 Lay the left speaker near the audio board and align the right speaker over its screw holes on your notebook. The left speaker is the speaker with the shortest wires. Plug in the connector for each speaker. The left speaker should be attached to the connector furthest from you. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 58 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Carefully thread the wires for the right speaker under the metal tabs, then press the tabs back down to secure the wires. Replace the eight screws that secure the speakers to your notebook. Reassemble your notebook.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Audio Board

    1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (near multifunction 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm buttons) (palm rest) (bottom) (back) 4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (left speaker) (audio board) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 60 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 To replace the audio board: Disconnect the power cord, remove the main and optional secondary battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 3. If your notebook has 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the 802.11...
  • Page 61 Replacing the audio board Unplug the speaker connectors for the left and right speakers. Remove the single screw that secures the audio board to the notebook. Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 62 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 On the right side of the board where the connector is located, use a flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry the audio board up. Then lift the audio board completely out of your notebook. Align the new audio board’s screw hole with the hole on your notebook, then press the board into place.

  • Page 63: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the system board Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver 5.0 mm hex nutdriver Flat-blade screwdriver www.gateway.com...
  • Page 64 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (keyboard) (hinge covers) (LCD panel hinges) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.5 ×...
  • Page 65 39. Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page 44. Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 48. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 66 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Unplug the speakers (one connector) and the front panel (Audio DJ) from the system board. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 67 Remove the hard drive board screws, then remove the hard drive board by lifting it straight up and then rotating it to the left as you lift it past the hard drive connector. Hard drive board screws Remove the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Hex nuts www.gateway.com...
  • Page 68 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Remove the eight media bay holder screws, then remove the two media bay holders. Screws Screws Screws Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 69 Replacing the system board Remove the system board screw from system board hole #17. System board screw Remove the audio board by following the instructions in “Replacing the audio board” on page 55. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 70 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Slide the battery cover on the system board open. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 71 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button, remove the system board. Make sure that the rear I/O panel clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the right arrow) and the PC Card eject button clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the left arrow). www.gateway.com...
  • Page 72 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise, then remove the processor from the old system board. Turn the system board over and remove the screw that secures the modem to the system board.
  • Page 73 Replacing the system board Unplug the modem from the system board. Unplug the modem cable from the modem. Install the modem into the new system board and turn the board over. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 74 Replacing Components in Your Gateway 600YG2 Install the processor into 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), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn clockwise.
  • Page 75 Reinstall the two media bay holders (they are interchangeable). Replace the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Reinstall the hard drive board and the hard drive board screw. Connect the speaker and the front panel. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...
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