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Gateway M675 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Service Guide Gateway M675 Notebook...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Replacing Gateway M675 Components ........1 Introduction .
  • Page 4 www.gateway.com...
  • Page 5 © 2004 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective...

  • Page 6: Replacing Gateway M675 Components

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  • Page 7: Introduction

    It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the Gateway M675 notebook. All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook’s warranty.

  • Page 8: Identifying Components

    Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see the “Contents” on page LCD panel assembly (see page Keyboard cover (see page Keyboard (see page Palm rest assembly (see page Cooling assembly (see page Modem (see page System board (see page www.gateway.com...

  • Page 9: Preparing Your Work Space

    Where screw measurements are shown, the first number indicates screw head width, and the second number indicates screw length. When you place flat-headed screws on your work surface, stand them on their ■ heads to prevent the screws from rolling off the table. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 10: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    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. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 11: Preparing The Notebook

    Remove any memory cards, PC Cards, and diskettes. ■ Turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables (if attached). ■ Turn over the notebook and remove the battery. For more information see “Removing the battery” on page www.gateway.com...

  • Page 12: Removing The Battery

    To remove the battery: Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Slide the battery release latch. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 13 Lift the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 14: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 15 Loosen the captive hard drive bay cover screw, then remove the hard drive bay cover. This screw cannot be removed. Screw Slide the old hard drive kit away from the connector. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 16 Place the new hard drive kit into the bay and slide it into the connector. Replace the cover and tighten the captive hard drive screw. Replace the battery, connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Hard Drive In The Hard Drive Kit

    Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on page Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 18 Remove the old drive from the bracket. Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up. Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Slide the new hard drive kit into the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Slide the optical drive release latch, then remove the optical drive from the notebook. Slide the new optical drive into the notebook. Replace the battery, connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Diskette Drive, Card Reader, Or Second Hard Drive

    “Removing the battery” on page Important This modular bay on the Gateway M675 can hold a diskette drive, a memory card reader, or a second hard drive. The replacement procedure is the same for any module. To order a different module, contact Gateway.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Keyboard Cover

    Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. Slide the keyboard cover to the right, then lift the cover off the notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 22 If the keyboard cover is not correctly replaced, the notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. Close and latch the LCD panel. Replace the battery, connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Keyboard

    Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 24 Remove the five keyboard screws. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 25 Lift the back edge of the keyboard, then move it to the back of the notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 26 Place the new keyboard keys-up on the notebook with the spacebar towards you. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Make sure that the black plastic hinge on the system board keyboard connector is in the raised position. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 27 Replace the five keyboard screws. Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Replace the battery, connect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Modem

    Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 29 Remove the two screws that secure the modem to the notebook. Screws Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the modem and gently pry it up about ¼ inch. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 30 Connect the modem cable into the new modem. Align the modem’s screw holes with the holes on the notebook, then press the modem into place. Replace the two screws that secure the modem to the notebook. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 31: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver The M675 notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in the memory bay.
  • Page 32 Loosen the four captive memory bay cover screws, then remove the memory bay cover. These screws cannot be removed. If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 33 Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway M675. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Replace the memory bay cover and secure with the cover screws.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Cooling Assembly

    Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on page Loosen the four captive memory bay cover screws, then remove the memory bay cover. These screws cannot be removed. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 35 Unplug the cooling fans. Loosen the five captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook. These screws cannot be removed. Screws Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 36 Tighten the five cooling assembly screws in numerical order. Each screw hole has a numeral next to it. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly’s chrome screws into the numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order. Plug in the cooling fans. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Ieee 802.11 Mini-Pci Card

    Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini-PCI card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for the Gateway M675 may be installed in this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Torx T8 screwdriver...
  • Page 38 End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card. Due to manufacturing process changes, Gateway M675 notebooks require a Torx head security screw to attach the mini-PCI cover. Unplug the two antenna cables.
  • Page 39 Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press the module down until it clicks into place. Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 40 Replace the mini-PCI cover and secure with the Torx screw. Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini-PCI cover be in place during any and all operation of the notebook’s wireless feature. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Hinge Covers

    Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page Important You do not need to disconnect the keyboard from the system board. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 42 Open the LCD panel to the fully open position. Caution Be careful not to use too much force when opening the LCD panel. Remove the left and right hinge cover screws. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 43 Press down on the two plastic tabs which contain the screw holes while you pry. Caution To avoid breaking the hinge cover or putting stress on the LCD panel, hold down on the two plastic screw tabs while you pry. Left Hinge Cover Right Hinge Cover www.gateway.com...
  • Page 44 Snap the new cover into place over the hinge. Replace the hinge cover screws. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Lcd Panel Assembly

    Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on page Remove the hard drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 46 You do not need to disconnect the keyboard from the system board. Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page Remove the antenna cables from the mini-PCI card by carefully removing the cabling from the palm rest assembly. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 47 LCD panel grounding wires attached to one of the right hinge screw holes. Screws Use the plastic tab to carefully unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook. Make sure that you grasp the tab, not the cable. Caution The connector is fragile. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 48 Position the antenna cables, channeling them through the palm rest assembly to the mini-PCI card. Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. Replace the hinge covers. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly

    To replace the palm rest assembly: Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 50 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 51 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page Remove the ten screws on the top of the notebook. Screws Screws Important The two shorter screws fit in the silver EMI shield on the top of the palm rest assembly. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 52 Insert the end of the touchpad cable between the black plastic hinge and the white connector. Important The cable is oriented correctly if it is not twisted and the blue side is visible. Press the black plastic hinge onto the touchpad cable. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Led Panel

    (LED panel) To replace the LED panel: Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 54 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page Remove the two screws securing the LED panel. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 55 Make sure that the black plastic hinge on the system board LED connector is in the raised position. Insert the end of the LED cable between the black plastic hinge and the white connector. Important The cable is oriented correctly if it is not twisted and the blue side is visible. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 56: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 57 “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page Locate the old battery at the edge of the system board and in front of the processor. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 58 Unplug the battery cable from the system board. Plug the new battery cable into the connector on the system board. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 59: Replacing The Speakers

    (bottom, palm rest) (LCD plug) 8 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (top, palm rest) 2 black 2.5 × 2.5 mm 2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm (top, palm rest) (LED panel) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (right speaker) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 60 “Replacing the hinge covers” on page Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 61 Insert the new speaker(s) into place, then plug the speaker cables into the system board and secure the speaker cables in the slots provided. If you replaced the right speaker, replace the screw you removed in Step Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 62: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Torx T8 screwdriver Phillips #0 screwdriver www.gateway.com...
  • Page 63 6 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm shaft with 5 × 4.5 mm head 2 black 2.5 × 2.5 mm (cooling assembly shield) hexnut (rear I/O panel) (LED panel) 4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm 1 chrome 2 × 2.5 mm (system board) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 64 “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini-PCI card” on page Caution The Gateway M675 ships with two different versions of the system board. Your replacement system board must be of the same version as the system board you are replacing.
  • Page 65 Unplug the speakers from the system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the speakers” on page Remove the six screws that secure the cooling assembly shield to the system board, then remove the cooling assembly shield. Screws Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 66 Remove the four hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Hex nuts Remove the five system board screws. Note the location of the single smaller screw during removal. Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 67 Place the new system board into the notebook. Replace the five system board screws. Replace the four rear I/O panel hex nuts. Connect the speakers and the front LED panel. Replace the cooling assembly shield and secure with six screws. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...
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