Gateway E 4100 Service Manual

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7.Turn the computer over and replace the function board FFC, then replace the I/O board FFC.
8.Replace the button board FFC. Replace the adhesive tape over the button board FFC connector.  

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Replacing the Keyboard
1.Connect the keyboard FPC i) and lock it ii).
2.Turn the keyboard over into the keyboard bay.
3.Press down on the keyboard to engage all four (4) latches. 

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Replacing the ODD
1.Replace two (2) screws to attach the ODD bracket to the ODD. 
2.Snap the ODD cover onto the front of the ODD. 
  

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3.Gently slide the ODD back into the chassis.
4.Replace the one (1) screw to secure the ODD module in place. 

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Replacing the WLAN Module
1.Replace the WLAN module.
2.Replace the one (1) screw.
3.Replace the two connectors. Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (left) and White to the AUX 
terminal (right). 

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
1.Replace the HDD into the carrier.
2.Replace the four (4) screws, two (2) on each side.
3.Insert the HDD module into the HDD bay, back end (opposite the connectors) first. 

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4.Gently push down on the HDD module, ensuring it is properly connected.
5.Ensure the pull tab is tucked down neatly. 

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Replacing the DIMM Modules
1.Replace the DIMM module(s), connecter end first.
2.Press the DIMM module to lock into place.
Replacing the Lower Covers
1.Replace the HDD cover by first locating the external edge flanges (1) and then lowering into place (2).
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2.Replace the Ram cover by first inserting the internal edge (1) and then lowering into place (2) as shown.
3.Replace the WLAN cover.
4.Tighten the two (2) screws on the HDD cover, one (1) screw on the WLAN cover and the one (1) screw on the 
DIMM cover.
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Replacing the Battery
Replacing the SD Dummy Card
1.Align battery with the battery bay and slide 
into place until an audible click sounds
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2.Slide the battery lock to the Lock position, see 
following image
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1.Insert the SD Dummy Card into the slot and push until the card clicks into place and is flush with the casing.