Gateway 450ROG Service Manual page 46

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Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the left
side of the indicator panel and gently pry it up about ¼ inch, then lift the
entire panel from the notebook.
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Carefully lift the middle of the LED panel's silver EMI shielding slightly
away from the panel, then lift the ends slightly, then repeat until the
shielding pulls completely free.
Warning
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Align the new indicator panel's screw holes with the holes on the
notebook, then press the panel into place.
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Carefully replace the indicator panel's shielding.
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Replace the three screws that secure the LED indicator panel to the
notebook.
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Rethread the antenna cables (if applicable).
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Reassemble the notebook.
The LED panel's metal shielding is very thin and will break
if you bend it too much. When removing the shielding,
carefully lift the middle slightly, then lift the ends slightly,
then repeat until the shielding pulls completely free.
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