Preparing The Notebook - Gateway 450ROG Service Manual

Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components
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.

Preparing the notebook

Warning
To prepare the notebook for maintenance:
■ 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).
■ Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator. For more
information see
■
Turn over the notebook and remove the main and optional secondary
batteries. For more information see
6
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the main and
optional secondary batteries, and unplug the power cord
and modem and network cables before opening the case.
Replace the cover before you restore power or reconnect
the modem and network cables.
"Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page
www.gateway.com
"Removing the batteries" on page
7.
8.