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Gateway Convertible Notebook pc Service Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components ....1 Identifying the convertible notebook model ........2 Identifying components .
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  • Page 5: Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components

    It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the Gateway CX200 convertible notebook. All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook’s warranty.

  • Page 6: Identifying The Convertible Notebook Model

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Identifying the convertible notebook model The label on the bottom of the convertible notebook contains information that identifies the convertible notebook model and its features. Caution It is important that you use the correct service guide for the convertible notebook.

  • Page 7: Identifying Components

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

  • Page 8: Preparing Your Work Space

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on the convertible notebook, make sure that your work space and the convertible notebook are correctly prepared. Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat.

  • Page 9: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge

    Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to ■ a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. ■ www.gateway.com...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Convertible Notebook

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Preparing the convertible notebook Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the convertible notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.

  • Page 11: Removing The Main Battery

    Removing the main battery To remove the main battery: Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the battery release latch. Slide the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 12: Removing The Optional Secondary Battery

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Removing the optional secondary battery To remove the optional secondary battery: Turn the convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present), then slide and hold the module bay latch.
  • Page 13 Preparing the convertible notebook Slide the battery out. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 14: Replacing The Modular Drive

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the modular drive Important Install only a Gateway CX200 modular drive in the modular bay. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the modular drive: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook”...
  • Page 15 Replacing the modular drive Slide the drive out. Firmly push the new drive straight into the bay until the latch clicks into place. Replace the module bay lock screw. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 16: Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway CX200. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Memory www.gateway.com...
  • Page 17 Remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 18 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 19 Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway CX200. Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Cooling Assembly

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 6 chrome (cooling assembly) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 21 Remove the memory bay cover. Tips & Tricks Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 22 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Remove the four screws that are stamped with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them. Make sure that you remove the screws in reverse numerical order. Caution When removing the cooling assembly’s screws from the numbered holes, remove them in reverse numerical order.
  • Page 23 When tightening the cooling assembly’s screws into the numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order. Replace the other two screws that connect the cooling assembly to the system board. Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 24: Replacing The Processor

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the processor Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 6 chrome (cooling assembly) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 25 Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover. Slide the cover in the direction shown. If the cover does not slide easily, wiggle the cover to loosen it. Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 26 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 27 (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn clockwise. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Ieee 802.11 Mini Pci Card

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components 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 CX200 may be installed in this convertible notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate the mini PCI cover plate be in place during any and all operation of the convertible notebook’s wireless feature.
  • Page 29 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card To replace the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page Loosen the screw that secures the mini PCI cover. (This screw cannot be removed.) Screw Remove the mini PCI cover. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 30 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Unplug the two antenna cables from the mini PCI card. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 31 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Move the antenna cables out of the way, then press outward on the clips at both sides of the card until the card tilts upward. Clip Clip www.gateway.com...
  • Page 32 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Pull the card out of the slot. Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty slot. This card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in the card slot.
  • Page 33 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 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 mini PCI cover, then tighten the cover screw. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 34: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the CMOS battery: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page Open the mini PCI compartment by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Hard Drive Kit

    To replace the hard drive kit: Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide. To access this guide, tap or click Start , then tap or click Programs...
  • Page 36 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover. Screw Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 37 Replacing the hard drive kit Remove the hard drive screw. Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 38 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the convertible notebook. Replace the hard drive bay cover. For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications, see the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide you printed in Step www.gateway.com...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Hard Drive In The Hard Drive Kit

    4 chrome (hard drive) To replace the hard drive in the hard drive kit: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 40 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screw Screw Screw Screw Remove the bracket from the old drive. Insert the new drive into the bracket, label side up, so the screw holes line up.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Hinge Covers

    Open the LCD panel to the fully open position, insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of the front hinge cover, then carefully pry it Snap the new front cover into place over the hinge, then snap the back cover into place. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Keyboard Cover

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool To replace the keyboard cover: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up.
  • Page 43 The cover is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, the convertible notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 45 “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K. Screw Screw Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 46 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully push it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Carefully rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your notebook.
  • Page 47 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws. Tips & Tricks The screw holes are marked with a K. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 48: Replacing The Lcd Panel Assembly

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 6 black (LCD panel assembly hinge)
  • Page 49 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 50 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Remove the two screws on the top that secure the LCD panel hinge to the chassis. Screw Screw Detach the three cables from the system board. Grasp the plastic tab carefully and pull to unplug the LCD video cable from the convertible notebook.
  • Page 51 Replacing the LCD panel assembly Taking care to note the cables’ routing and positions as they are installed from Gateway, pull the antenna cables out from under the system board, then slide the wires out from under the retaining clips.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Lcd Panel Inverter

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the LCD panel inverter Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 6 black (hinge) 8 black (LCD panel...
  • Page 53 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 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 54 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Remove the eight rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Remove the eight screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw...
  • Page 55 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. Disconnect the connector from the inverter. Remove the screw that connects the inverter to the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Replace the inverter. Replace the screw that was removed in Step 13, then reconnect the cable. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 56 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Press the LCD panel front and back together. Press the two halves together in several places until they click in place. You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do not meet.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Lcd Panel Lid

    Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 2 chrome (tablet button 6 black (hinge) 8 black (LCD panel board) assembly) 2 chrome (power 4 black (LCD panel) 1 chrome (inverter) button board) 4 chrome (hinge) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 58 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components To replace the LCD panel lid: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page If the convertible notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 mini PCI card by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card”...
  • Page 59 Remove the eight rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Remove the eight screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 60 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. Disconnect the tablet button cable from the tablet button board. Connector Remove the two screws that connect the tablet button board to the front of the LCD panel assembly.
  • Page 61 Remove the two screws that connect the power button board to the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Disconnect the connector from the inverter. Remove the screw that connects the inverter to the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 62 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Remove the four screws that secure the hinge to the LCD panel assembly and move it to the new LCD panel lid.
  • Page 63 You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do not meet. Replace the eight LCD panel assembly screws. Replace the eight inserts. Caution The four larger rubber inserts go across the top of the panel. Reassemble the convertible notebook. www.gateway.com...

  • Page 64: Replacing The Palm Rest Assembly

    Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Replacing the palm rest assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard) 6 black (LCD panel...
  • Page 65 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 LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page www.gateway.com...
  • Page 66 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Remove the 16 black screws and 5 chrome screws on the bottom of the convertible notebook. Screws Screws Screws Screws www.gateway.com...
  • Page 67 Gently lift the hinge off the touchpad cable. The cable is now free. Touchpad connector Lift the palm rest assembly up and away from the convertible notebook. Place the new palm rest assembly onto the convertible notebook. Replace the top palm rest screw. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 68 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Make sure that the black plastic hinge on the system board touchpad connector is in the raised position. Insert the end of the touchpad cable between the black plastic hinge and the white connector. Press the black plastic hinge onto the touchpad cable.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Modem And System Board

    Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard) 6 black (LCD panel 1 chrome (modular drive) assembly hinge) 3 chrome (palm rest) 16 black (palm 2 chrome (palm rest) rest-bottom) 2 chrome (modem) 4 black (system board) 1 chrome (palm rest-top) www.gateway.com...
  • Page 70 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components To replace the modem and system board: Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page Remove the modular drive by following the instructions in “Replacing the modular drive” on page Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in “Adding or replacing...
  • Page 71 Replacing the modem and system board Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector). Speaker connector Remove the four system board screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com...
  • Page 72 Replacing Gateway Convertible Notebook Components Carefully remove the system board. Caution The modem cable is attached to the bottom of the notebook. Turn the system board over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the screws that secure the modem to the convertible notebook.
  • Page 73 Turn the modem over, then unplug the modem cable from the modem. Install the modem on the new system board. Place the new system board into the convertible notebook. Replace the four system board screws in the holes on the top of the system board. Reassemble the convertible notebook. www.gateway.com...
  • Page 74 © 2005 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.
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