Gateway 450ROG Service Manual page 68

To replace the power board:
1
Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in
on page 6.
2
Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following
the instructions in
3
Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4
Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the
instructions in
5
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in
hard drive kit" on page
6
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in
the keyboard cover" on page
8
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in
keyboard" on page
9
Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
"Replacing the LED indicator panel" on page
10
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in
the cooling assembly" on page
11
Remove both hinge covers by following the instructions in
hinge covers" on page
12
Unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook by following the
instructions in
13
Remove the screw holding the LCD grounding wire by following the
instructions in
14
Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in
the palm rest assembly" on page
"Disconnecting from the port replicator" on page
"Removing the batteries" on page
20.
26.
29.
42.
45.
Step 12 on page 49.
Step 13 on page 50.
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Replacing the power board
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