User manual GATEWAY MX7515H Supplementary Guide

[. . . ] Contents Replacing Gateway Notebook Components . 4 Preventing static electricity discharge . 7 Replacing the memory module in the memory bay . 8 Replacing the IEEE 802. 11 Mini PCI card . [. . . ] Replace the grounding wire and screw removed in Step 7. Plug the LCD panel connector removed in Step 6 into the notebook. Reassemble the notebook. www. gateway. com 51 Replacing Gateway 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: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 2 black (keyboard cover) 2 black (keyboard) 4 black (cooling assembly cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD panel) 2 black (LCD hinges) 6 black (LCD panel assembly) 52 www. gateway. com Replacing the LCD panel inverter To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 2 3 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. If the 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" on page 13. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 28. Caution Use extreme care when opening the LCD panel. 4 5 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 32. Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 45. Remove the six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert www. gateway. com 53 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components 7 Remove the six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 8 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly. 54 www. gateway. com Replacing the LCD panel inverter 9 Disconnect the connectors from the inverter. Connector Connector 10 11 Remove any tape holding the old inverter in place, then remove the inverter from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Insert the new inverter, replacing any tape that may have been holding the inverter in place. Caution Two types of tape are used in this Gateway notebook: Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or brown tint. Conductive tape is typically grey or silver. If the existing tape cannot be reused, replace it with the same type (conductivity) of tape. Both types of replacement tape should be non-ESD generating tape. Do not use cellophane tape. 12 Reconnect the cables. www. gateway. com 55 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components 13 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. 14 15 16 Replace the six LCD panel assembly screws removed in Step 7. Replace the six inserts removed in Step 6. Reassemble the notebook. 56 www. gateway. com Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel lid Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel lid Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 2 black (keyboard cover) 2 black (keyboard) 4 black (cooling assembly cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 2 black (LCD panel) 2 black (LCD hinges) 6 black (LCD panel assembly) 6 black (LCD panel) www. gateway. com 57 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components To replace the LCD panel or LCD panel lid: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. If the 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" on page 13. Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 28. Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 32. Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 45. Disconnect the connectors from the inverter by following the steps in "Replacing the LCD panel inverter" on page 52. You do not need to remove the LCD panel inverter. Remove the six screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 8 Place the existing LCD panel into the new LCD panel lid, then replace the six screws. [. . . ] Reassemble the notebook. www. gateway. com 83 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver 5. 0 mm hex nutdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: 1 black (memory bay cover) 1 black (mini PCI bay cover) 1 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (CD or DVD drive) 2 black (keyboard cover) 2 black (keyboard) 4 black (cooling assembly cover) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 1 black (LCD ground screw) 84 www. gateway. com Replacing the system board 2 black (LCD panel) 2 black (LCD hinges) 9 black (palm restbottom) 5 black (palm rest-top) 2 black (modem) 3 black (memory card reader shield) 2 black (memory card reader) 4 black (hard drive cage) 2 black (optical drive rails) 1 black (battery bay bracket) 2 black (system board) 1 chrome hexnut (system board) To replace the system board: 1 2 3 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. Remove the memory module by following the instructions in "Replacing the memory module in the memory bay" on page 8. If the 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" on page 13. www. gateway. com 85 Replacing Gateway Notebook Components 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Remove the mini PC card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802. 11 Mini PCI card" on page 13. Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 20. [. . . ]