Gateway C-140S Manual page 9

Replacing the Wireless Network Module
Replacing the Wireless
Network Module
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the wireless network
module.
Locating Components
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely
sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your convertible notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay
batteries 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.
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
To replace the wireless network module:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity
discharge."
2 Turn off your convertible notebook.
3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if
they are connected to your convertible notebook.
6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible
notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.
7 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more
information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide.
Wireless
8 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this screw cannot
network bay
be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover.
9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Note which color cable
is connected to each of the connectors.
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