Gateway E 4100 Service Manual

Chapter 341
Removing the SD Dummy Card
1.Push the SD dummy card inwards to eject it.
2.Pull the card out from the slot. 

42Chapter 3
Removing the DIMM Module
1.Remove the one (1) screw from the RAM cover.
2.Lift off the RAM cover.
3.Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
RAM Cover M2*6 1 

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4.Remove the DIMM module. 
Removing the HDD Module 
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 40.
2.Remove the two (2) screws on the HDD cover.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Module M2*6 2 

44Chapter 3
3.Lift up the HDD cover at the location shown and remove.
4.Lift out the plastic pull-tab.
5.Grasp the pull-tab and pull the HDD module out of the bay.  

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6.Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier in the order that they are 
shown printed on the hard disk carrier: 1, 2, 3 then 4.
7.Remove the carrier from the HDD.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
HDD Carrier M3*3 4
21
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46Chapter 3
Removing the WLAN Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 40.
2.Remove the screw on the WLAN cover.
3.Lift up the WLAN cover and remove.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Cover M2*3 1 

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4.Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module. 
NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (left) and White to the AUX terminal (right).
5.Move the antennas away and remove the one (1) screw. 
 
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
WLAN Module M2*3 1 

48Chapter 3
6.Remove the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. 
NOTE:  When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.
Removing the ODD Module
1.See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 40.
2.Ensure screw holding ODD module in place is removed.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Module M2*6 1 

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3.Use a paperclip or other straight pin to manually eject the ODD.
4.Gently pull the ODD from the chassis.
5.Pry the face off of the ODD.  

50Chapter 3
6.Pull cover from the front of the ODD. 
 
7.Remove two (2) screws from ODD bracket. 
8.Remove the bracket from the ODD module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
ODD Bracket M2x3 2