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Gateway 400 Notebook
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Contents Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Identifying your notebook model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Identifying components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparing your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . .
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components Use this service guide to help plan your maintenance tasks for the Gateway 400VTX notebook. All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing your notebook’s warranty. For information on your notebook’s general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see your Gateway user’s guide. If you have suggestions regarding the content of this guide, send an e-mail with the subje
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components Identifying your notebook model The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. Gateway model number Warning It is important that you use the correct service guide for your notebook. Failure to follow the approved tasks for your notebook model may result in damage to the notebook. www.gateway.com 2
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Identifying components 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 the Contents. LCD panel assembly (see page 50) Keyboard cover (see page 25) Keyboard (see page 28) Cooling assembly (see page 46) Palm rest assembly (see page 55) System board (see page 72) www.gateway.com 3
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on your notebook, make sure that your work space and your notebook are correctly prepared. ■ Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat. ■ Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that the table top is large enough to hold each component as you remove it. ■ Use bright lighting to make part identification easier. ■ Keep your work surface free from clutter and dust
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Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning 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. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook a
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components
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Preparing your notebook Preparing your notebook Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Replace the cover before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. To prepare your notebook for maintenance: ■ Make sure that the DVD drive and the optional diskette drive or optional card reader are empty. ■ Disconnect all pe
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components Removing the battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery release latch and lift the battery out of the bay. www.gateway.com 8
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Adding or replacing memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 400VTX. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 7. 2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. www.gateway.com 9
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components 3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on page 8. 4 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) 5 Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. www.gateway.com 10
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Adding or replacing memory modules 6 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 7 Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.com 11
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components 8 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 400VTX. 9 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screw. ww
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Replacing the 802.11 mini PCI card Replacing the 802.11 mini PCI card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your Gateway 400VTX may be installed in this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the 802.11 mini PCI card: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on pag
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Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components 4 Remove the wireless Ethernet label from the mini PCI cover. Mini PCI bay 5 Loosen the captive screw that secures the mini PCI cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. www.gateway.com 14 Fitted with Agere MPCI3A-20/R 802.11B Wireless Lan Card. Contains FCC ID: HFSYA600MPCI3A20R IC: 1787B-12154 CAUTION - Do not remove cover. User access is prohibited. Breaking this seal will void your warrant
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Replacing the 802.11 mini PCI card 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press outward on the clips at both sides of the module until the module tilts upward. www.gateway.com 15
