Gateway 450RGH Service Manual page 77

Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components
To replace the system board:
1
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook
by following the instructions in
2
Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3
Remove the main battery by following the instructions in
battery" on page
4
If a drive module is in the modular drive bay, make sure that the drive is empty.
5
Remove the component in the modular bay by following the instructions in
"Replacing the modular bay component" on page 10.
6
Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in
memory modules" on page
7
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11
Mini PCI module by following the instructions in
Mini PCI card" on page
8
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in
kit" on page
9
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
10
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in
cover" on page
11
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in
page 28.
12
Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
indicator panel" on page
13
Remove the modem by following the instructions in
page 37.
14
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in
assembly" on page
15
Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in
covers" on page
16
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in
assembly" on page
17
Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in
rest assembly" on page
72
"Preparing the notebook" on page
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"Removing the main
"Adding or replacing
"Replacing the IEEE 802.11
"Replacing the hard drive
"Replacing the keyboard
"Replacing the keyboard" on
"Replacing the LED
"Replacing the modem" on
"Replacing the cooling
"Replacing the hinge
"Replacing the LCD panel
"Replacing the palm