Gateway 450RGH Service Manual page 65

Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components
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If the notebook has a fingerprint reader, use two fingers to carefully unplug the
fingerprint reader connector from the notebook.
17
Lift the palm rest assembly completely from the notebook.
18
Place the new palm rest assembly onto the notebook, then snap the assembly into
place.
19
Pull up on the touchpad connector to make sure that it is in the raised position.
20
Slide the end of the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector.
Important
21
Use two fingers to press down on the touchpad connector tabs. This locks the
touchpad cable into the touchpad connector.
22
Replace all of the palm rest screws. Use the two shortest screws to secure the top-rear
corners of the palm rest, which are near the LCD panel hinges.
23
If the notebook has a fingerprint reader, use two fingers to carefully plug the
fingerprint reader connector into the notebook.
24
Reassemble the notebook.
25
Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC
adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook.
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The touchpad cable should slide easily into the touchpad
connector. The cable is oriented correctly if it is not twisted.
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