Replacing Gateway Notebook Components
Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel assembly lid
Tips & Tricks
You do not need to unplug the keyboard
from the notebook.
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Tools you need to complete this task:
Flat-blade driver
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Screws removed during this task:
2 black (keyboard cover)
6 chrome (LCD panel assembly)
To replace the LCD panel:
Complete the steps in
1
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the
2
antenna from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions
in
"Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in
3
the keyboard cover" on page
Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in
4
"Replacing the keyboard" on page
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in
5
panel assembly" on page
www.gateway.com
- OR -
1-3 black (keyboard)
2 chrome (bracket)
"Preparing the notebook" on page
26.
28.
35.
Scribe or non-marring tool
4 chrome (LCD panel hinges)
6 chrome (LCD panel)
5.
18.
"Replacing
"Replacing the LCD