Gateway E 4100 Service Manual

Chapter 371
5.Lift out entire speaker module. 

72Chapter 3
Removing the Function Board
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.
2.See “Removing the Main Board 
3.Remove the adhesive tape over the cables.
4.Remove the one (1) screw.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
Function Board M2*3 1 

Chapter 373
5.Unlock and disconnect the function board FFC.
Removing the LCD Module
1.See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 68.
2.Remove the two (2) screws from the left LCD hinge.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2*4 2 

74Chapter 3
3.Remove the two (2) screws from the right LCD hinge.
4.Remove the LCD Module from the chassis.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Module M2*4 2 

Chapter 375
Removing the VGA Cable
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.
2.See “Removing the Main Board
3.Lift the VGA cable up and out of the chassis. 

76Chapter 3
Removing the DC Jack
1.See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 54.
2.See “Removing the Main Board 
3.Lift the cable bundle out of its retainer.
4.Lift the DC jack and cable out of the chassis. 

Chapter 377
 LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Screw List
StepScrewQuantityPart No.
LCD Panel M2*3 6 86.WHA02.001
LCD Brackets M2*3 4 86.WHA02.001
Remove LCD panel 
from main unit before 
preceeding
Remove LCD bezel
Remove camera 
module
Remove LCD panel
Remove LCD bracketsRemove LCD cableRemove WLAN 
antennasRemove microphone 

78Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73.
2.Begin by prying up the bezel from the top-right corner of the LCD.
3.Work your way to the other corner of the LCD, prying up the bezel from the LCD.
 
4. Pry the bezel down the left and right sides towards the hinges (see below). Tilt the bezel up to 30
o to 
disengage the bezel from clips (see note below) located inside the hinges and remove the bezel from the LCD. 

Chapter 379
NOTE:  Tilt up the bezel away from the LCD module to disengage the clasps inside the hinges.
Removing the Camera Module
1.See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78.
2.Disconnect the camera cable.
3.Pry the camera from the module. 

80Chapter 3
Removing the LCD Panel
1.See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 79.
2.Lift the foil off the LCD cable.
3.Remove the six (6) securing screws from the LCD Panel.
4.Ensure the Wi-Fi antenna cables are free of the hinges, then remove the LCD Panel from the LCD module.
StepSizeQuantityScrew Type
LCD Panel M2*4 6