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- Page 1 Gateway Solo 1450 Service Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 ... . . 1 About this guide ........... . . 1 Identifying components . -
Page 5: Replacing Components In Your Gateway Solo 1450
© 2002 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 companies. - Page 6 Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD/DVD from servicemanuals4u.com. Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals: servicemanuals4u...
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Page 7: Identifying Components
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Identifying components Where screw measurements are shown, the first number indicates screw head width, and the second number indicates screw length. Use this chart to identify the main components of your notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see “Contents”... -
Page 8: Preparing Your Work Space
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 9: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open your notebook case. -
Page 10: Preparing Your Notebook
Make sure the CD or DVD drive and the diskette drive are empty. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cable (if attached). Turn over your notebook and remove the battery. www.gateway.com... -
Page 11: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 2 black 2.5 × 5 mm (hard drive) To replace the hard drive kit: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook”... - Page 12 Replacing the hard drive kit Remove the two black screws that secure the hard drive kit to your notebook. Black screws Slide the hard drive kit out of your notebook. Insert the new hard drive kit and replace the two screws. www.gateway.com...
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Page 13: Replacing The Hard Drive In The Hard Drive Kit
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 2 black 2.5 × 5 mm 4 chrome 3 × 3.5 mm... - Page 14 Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Chrome screw Chrome screw Bracket Chrome screw Chrome screw Remove the old drive from the bracket. www.gateway.com...
- Page 15 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Insert the new drive into the bracket so that the screw holes line up. Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive. Insert the hard drive kit into your notebook and replace the two screws that secure the kit to your notebook.
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Page 16: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules
To add or replace memory modules: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Turn your notebook over so that the bottom is facing up. www.gateway.com... - Page 17 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) Captive screw Tilt the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. www.gateway.com...
- Page 18 Adding or replacing memory modules To remove a module, press outward on the clips at both ends of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.com...
- Page 19 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so that it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay.
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Page 20: Replacing The Modem
2 black 2.5 × 4 mm (modem) To replace the modem: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Turn your notebook over so that the bottom is facing up. www.gateway.com... - Page 21 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Loosen the captive screw that secures the modem cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) Captive screw Tilt the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. www.gateway.com...
- Page 22 Replacing the modem Remove the two black screws that secure the modem to your notebook. Black screws Use a scribe or small flat-blade screwdriver to lift the modem out of your notebook. www.gateway.com...
- Page 23 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Carefully disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Connect the modem cable to the new modem, then align the modem’s screw holes with the holes on your notebook and press the modem into place.
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Page 24: Replacing The Keyboard Cover
Ins and Del keys, then carefully pry the cover up. Important To prevent damage to your notebook while using a screwdriver, insert a piece of cloth between the screwdriver, the keyboard, and your notebook case. www.gateway.com... - Page 25 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Lift the right end of the cover, then slide the cover off to your right. Slide the left edge of the new cover into the left side of your notebook above the keyboard.
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Page 26: Replacing The Hinge Covers
“Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 19. Open the LCD panel all the way, so that it lies flat on the table. www.gateway.com... - Page 27 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Remove the two black screws on the left hinge cover and the single chrome screw on the right hinge cover. Black screws Chrome screw www.gateway.com...
- Page 28 Insert a small screwdriver or non-marring tool underneath the hinge covers. When you remove the left hinge cover, make sure you pry near the hinge, not near the screw holes. Pry the hinge covers up. Snap the new covers into place over the hinges, then replace the screws. www.gateway.com...
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Page 29: Replacing The Lcd Panel Assembly
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Scribe or non-marring tool Screws removed during this task: 2 black 2.5 × 5 mm (left hinge cover) 1 chrome 2.5 ×... - Page 30 Replacing the LCD panel assembly Remove the screw on the LCD cable plug. Chrome screw Use a scribe or small, flat-blade screwdriver to carefully unplug the LCD cable. www.gateway.com...
- Page 31 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Remove the four chrome hinge screws (two on each hinge). The LCD panel is now completely detached from your notebook. Chrome screws Chrome screws Place the new LCD panel assembly onto your notebook, then replace the four hinge screws.
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Page 32: Replacing The Lcd Lid Latch
“Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 19. Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 21. www.gateway.com... - Page 33 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Remove the LCD panel assembly from your notebook by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 24. Move your notebook to the side and place the LCD panel assembly directly in front of you on the table.
- Page 34 Replacing the LCD lid latch Insert a scribe or other non-marring tool behind the face plate, then carefully pry up the face plate until it completely detaches from the rest of the LCD panel assembly. www.gateway.com...
- Page 35 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to pinch the two tabs that hold the latch together, then pull the latch and spring assembly away from the panel. Important The LCD latch assembly contains small parts and a strong spring.
- Page 36 Replace the LCD face plate by lining up the edges and pressing it into place. Replace the six screws that secure the LCD face plate. Replace the two rounded pads near the hinges, then replace the four flat pads near the top of the panel. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...
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Page 37: Replacing The Keyboard
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Scribe or non-marring tool Screws removed during this task: 2 chrome 2.5 × 3 mm (keyboard) To remove the keyboard: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook”... - Page 38 Chrome screw Raise the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide the keyboard back until the five tabs on the front edge of the keyboard are free from their slots. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
- Page 39 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so that it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...
- Page 40 The keyboard cable should slide easily into the keyboard connector. The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. Use two fingers to press down on the keyboard connector tabs. This locks the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector. www.gateway.com...
- Page 41 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Insert the five tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard into the corresponding slots under the palm rest. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Tabs Carefully press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place.
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Page 42: Replacing The Cooling Assembly
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 19. Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 32. Remove the left hinge cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 21. www.gateway.com... - Page 43 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Remove the four black screws and one chrome screw on the cooling fan, then remove the six chrome screws on the heat sink. Black screws Chrome screws (#3 and #6) Chrome screws (#1 and #2)
- Page 44 Replacing the cooling assembly Unplug the cooling fan. www.gateway.com...
- Page 45 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Lift the part of the cooling assembly that is closest to you, then pull it out toward you. Important If the cooling assembly gets stuck under the plastic near the heat sink’s screw hole marked 2, use a scribe or other non-marring tool to carefully pry the plastic away from the assembly.
- Page 46 When replacing the heat sink’s chrome screws into the numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order. Replace the cooling assembly screws. Make sure you tighten the heat sink’s chrome screws in numerical order. Each screw hole has a numeral next to it. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...
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Page 47: Replacing The Cd Or Dvd Drive
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Replacing the CD or DVD drive Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Scribe or non-marring tool Screws removed during this task: 1 chrome 2 × 4 mm (CD or DVD drive top) 1 black 2.5 ×... - Page 48 Replacing the CD or DVD drive Remove the chrome screw and the black screw that secure the CD or DVD drive to your notebook. Chrome screw Black screw www.gateway.com...
- Page 49 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Slide the CD or DVD drive out of your notebook. Insert the new CD or DVD drive. Replace the two screws that secure the CD or DVD drive to your notebook.
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Page 50: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly
4 chrome 2.5 × 6 mm 1 chrome 2 × 4 mm 2 chrome 2.5 × 6 mm (hinges) (LCD cable) (palm rest top) 13 black 2.5 × 5 mm 3 black 2.5 × 5 mm (palm rest bottom) (palm rest back) www.gateway.com... - Page 51 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 To replace the palm rest: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit”...
- Page 52 Black screws Black Black screws screws Black screw nearest to Black screws the memory cover www.gateway.com...
- Page 53 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Turn your notebook over, then remove the three black screws on the back of your notebook. Black screws Remove the chrome screws above the touchpad and next to the left hinge.
- Page 54 Replacing the palm rest assembly Unplug the touchpad’s ribbon cable from your notebook. www.gateway.com...
- Page 55 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Lift the palm rest assembly away from your notebook. Place the new palm rest onto your notebook. Attach the new palm rest’s ribbon cable to your notebook, then replace all of the palm rest’s screws.
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Page 56: Replacing The Diskette Drive
1 chrome 2 × 4 mm 2 chrome 2.5 × 6 mm (hinges) (LCD cable) (palm rest top) 13 black 2.5 × 5 mm 3 black 2.5 × 5 mm (palm rest bottom) (palm rest back) 4 black 2.5 × 4 mm (diskette drive) www.gateway.com... - Page 57 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 To replace the diskette drive: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit”...
- Page 58 Replacing the diskette drive Remove the four black screws that secure the diskette drive to your notebook. Black screw Black screw Black screw Black screw www.gateway.com...
- Page 59 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Lift the diskette drive a few inches from your notebook. Disconnect the diskette drive’s ribbon cable and remove the drive. www.gateway.com...
- Page 60 Replacing the diskette drive Attach the new diskette drive’s ribbon cable to your notebook, then line up the drive’s screw holes with your notebook’s screw holes. Replace the four black screws. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...
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Page 61: Replacing The System Board
Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver 5.0 mm hex nutdriver Scribe or non-marring tool Flat-blade screwdriver www.gateway.com... - Page 62 (palm rest top) 3 black 2.5 × 5 mm 6 chrome 2 × 4 mm (palm rest back) (heat sink) 4 black 2.5 × 4 mm 6 chrome 5 × 9 mm (system board/ (rear I/O panel) LED indicator panel shield) www.gateway.com...
- Page 63 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 To replace the system board: Disconnect the power cord, remove the battery, and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 5. Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit”...
- Page 64 Replacing the system board Remove the six chrome hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Chrome hex nuts Unplug the left and right speakers from the system board. www.gateway.com...
- Page 65 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Remove the black LED indicator panel shield screws numbered 2, 4, and 8, then remove the LED indicator panel shield. Black LED indicator panel shield screws www.gateway.com...
- Page 66 Replacing the system board Remove the black system board mounting screws numbered 1, 20, 21, and 23. Black system board mounting screws www.gateway.com...
- Page 67 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button, remove the system board. Make sure the rear I/O panel clears the bottom tray (shown by the top arrow) and the side audio jacks clear the bottom tray (shown by the left arrow).
- Page 68 Replacing the system board Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise, then remove the processor from the old system board. www.gateway.com...
- Page 69 Chapter : Replacing Components in Your Gateway Solo 1450 Install the processor into the new system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the...
- Page 70 Place the new system board onto your notebook. Replace the LED indicator panel shield and the three LED indicator panel shield screws. Replace the four system board mounting screws. Connect the two speaker wires. Replace the six rear I/O panel hex nuts. Reassemble your notebook. www.gateway.com...
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