Gateway 450rgh sm User Manual

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6Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out.
7Unplug the two antenna cables. 

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Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card
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8Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press outward on the clip at each side 
of the module until the module tilts upward.
9Pull the module out of the slot. 

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10Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty 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 module slot.
11Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press the module down until it clicks 
into place.
12Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach 
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Replacing the hard drive kit
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Replacing the hard drive kit
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the hard drive kit:
1Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook 
by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 7.
2Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main 
battery” on page 8.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
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4If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the secondary battery 
by following the instructions in “Replacing the modular bay component” on 
page 10.
5Remove the hard drive kit screw.
6Slide the old hard drive kit out of the notebook.
7If replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit, replace the hard drive by following 
the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit” on page 22.
8Slide the new hard drive kit...

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9Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook.
10Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC 
adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. 

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Replacing the hard drive in the hard 
drive kit
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive kit:
1Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook 
by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 7.
2Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main...

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Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit
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6Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket.
7Remove the bracket from the old drive.
8Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up.
9Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the drive.
10Slide the new hard drive kit into the notebook.
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11Replace the screw that secures the hard drive kit to the notebook.
12Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC 
adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook. 

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Replacing the keyboard cover
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Replacing the keyboard cover
Tools you need to complete this task:
To replace the keyboard cover:
1Disconnect the AC adapter, modem and network cables, then prepare the notebook 
by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 7.
2Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3Remove the main battery by following the instructions in “Removing the main 
battery” on page 8.
4If the modular bay contains the secondary battery, remove the...