Gateway 450rgh sm User Manual

Ser vic e G uide
Gatew ay 450R GH Noteb ook 

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Contents
Replacing Gateway 450RGH Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Identifying  the  notebook  model   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Identifying  components   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing  your  work  space   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preventing  static...

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Replacing Gateway 450RGH
Components 

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The 450RGH notebook has a standard configuration, which does not include either the 
EZ Point pointing device or the fingerprint reader. In addition to the standard 
configuration, there are three optional configurations. Option 1 includes the standard 
configuration plus the EZ Point pointing device only. Option 2 includes the standard 
configuration plus the fingerprint reader only. Option 3 includes the standard 
configuration plus both the EZ...

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Identifying the notebook model
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Identifying the notebook model
The label on the bottom of the notebook contains information that identifies the 
notebook model and its features.
CautionIt is important that you use the correct service guide for 
the notebook. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the 
notebook model may result in damage to the notebook.
 
Gateway
model
number 

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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 the notebook. For a complete list of 
replaceable parts, see the Contents.
LCD panel assembly
(see page 51)
Keyboard
(see page 28)
Palm rest assembly
(see page 56) Cooling assembly
(see page 41) Keyboard cover
(see page 25)
System board
(see page 70) 

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Preparing your work space
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Preparing your work space
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space and 
the 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 that...