Gateway 450rgh sm User Manual

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11Insert the new cooling fan into the cooling assembly.
12Replace the four fan screws.
13Plug in the cooling fan.
14Reassemble the notebook.
15Replace 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 processor
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Replacing the processor
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the processor:
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...

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9Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn 
counter-clockwise, then remove the processor from the old system board.
10Install the processor onto the new system board making sure that Pin 1 on the 
processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns 
with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the 
processor socket). Lock the processor in place by using a...

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Replacing the hinge covers
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Replacing the hinge covers
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the hinge covers:
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...

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8Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on 
page 28.
9Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling 
assembly” on page 41.
10Open the LCD panel all the way, so it lies flat on the table.
11Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of the 
hinge covers, then carefully pry them up.
12Snap the new covers into place over the hinges....

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Replacing the LCD panel assembly
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Replacing the LCD panel assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the LCD panel assembly:
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...

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5If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 
Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 
Mini PCI card” on page 15.
6Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard 
cover” on page 25.
8Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on 
page 28.
9Remove the LED...

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13Use a flat-blade screwdriver or chip puller to carefully unplug the LCD video cable 
from the notebook. Make sure you grasp the connector, not the cable.
14Loosen the screw securing the LCD panel video grounding wire, then lift the LCD 
panel grounding wire to remove the screw.
CautionThe connector is fragile. When using a flat-blade 
screwdriver to remove the connector, pry up one side 
slightly, then pry up the other side slightly. Continue...

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15If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, loosen the screw 
holding the antenna grounding wire, then lift the antenna grounding wire to remove 
the screw.
16Carefully pull the detached antenna cables up through the hole in the system board 
near the touchpad.
17Lift the LCD panel away from the notebook. The LCD panel assembly is now 
completely detached from the notebook.
18Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook,...

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22Plug the LCD video cable into the notebook.
23Reassemble the notebook.
24Replace the main battery and secondary battery (if installed). Connect the AC 
adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on the notebook.