Replacing The Lcd Panel Hinge - Gateway Convertible Service Manual

Replacing the LCD panel hinge

Tools you need to complete this task:
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Screws removed during this task:
To replace the LCD panel hinge:
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Flat-blade driver
Phillips #0 screwdriver
4 or 6 black 2.5*8.0 (LCD
hinge to notebook)
Complete the steps in "Preparing the convertible notebook" on page
If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas
by following the steps in
Remove the hinge covers by following the steps in
Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in
page 27.
Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in
Open the LCD panel to the fully open position.
Remove the rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Important
The number of rubber inserts varies by convertible notebook model.
Insert Insert
Insert Insert
- OR -
4 or 8 black 2.5*5.0 (LCD
panel front)
"Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page
"Replacing the hinge covers" on page
"Replacing the LCD assembly" on page
Insert
Insert
Scribe or non-marring tool
4 black 2.5*3.5 (LCD
hinge to LCD panel)
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16.
"Replacing the keyboard cover" on
Insert
Insert
26.
40.
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