Gateway E 4100 Service Manual

Chapter 381
Removing the LCD Brackets
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.
2.Remove the four (4) screws of the LCD brackets.
Removing the LVDS/Microphone Cable
1.Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Lift the microphone cable as shown to remove it from the LCD 
panel.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LED Panel 
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2.Lift up the transparent adhesive protector securing the cable to the LCD Panel.
3.Disconnect the cable from the panel connector and lift the FPC cable from the panel.
Removing the WLAN Antennas
1.See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.
2.Gently lift the five (5) foil tabs off the black (left) and white (right) 3G cables. 

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3.Remove the right WLAN antenna cables from the cable retention guides.
4.Disengage the adhesive foil holding the antennas in place. Warming the foil may make it easier to remove. 
Take care not to damage the antenna.
5.Lift the WLAN antennas off the LCD module cover. 

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the WLAN Antennas
3.Replace the foil tabs over the cables. 1.Replace the left (black cable) and right (white cable) antennas as shown. Press down on the adhesive pads 
to secure the antennas in place.
2.Lay the cables along the cable channels. 

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Replacing the LCD/Microphone Cable
1.Replace the LCD cable connector (1) and clear adhesive tape (2).
2.Adhere the Microphone/Webcam cable to LCD panel back as shown.
WARNING: Warning: Improper replacement of LCD cable may cause webcam/microphone misalignment.
Replacing the LCD Panel
1.Align the left and right LCD panel brackets with the panel.
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2.Replace the four (4) screws.
3.Replace the LCD panel into the LCD module cover.
4.Thread the cables though the left and right hinges. 

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5.Replace the six (6) screws.
6.Replace the adhesive foil back over the microphone to secure it in place.
Replacing the Camera Module
1.Align camera module with the guides and press down to secure onto the LCD module cover. 

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2.Connect the webcam cable.
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1.Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. Attach the clasp 
mechanism at the hinges and lower the bezel. 

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2.Press down around the entire perimeter of the bezel until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD 
Module.
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Main Module Reassembly Procedure
Replacing the DC Jack
1.Insert the DC power jack into the chassis.
2.Thread the cable through the guides and press the cable bundle into its retainer.