Gateway M285e Manual

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10Disconnect the cable from the old Bluetooth module, then slide the module from the 
convertible notebook.
11Slide the new Bluetooth module into the convertible notebook.
12Connect the cable to the new Bluetooth module.
13Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
14Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
15Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28....

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Replacing the system board
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Additional materials you need to complete this task:
X-23-7762 thermal grease
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the system board:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by...

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4Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling 
assembly” on page 11.
5If your new system board does not include a processor, remove the processor from the old 
system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the processor” on page 14.
6Remove the optional IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on 
the new system board by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE...

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15Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector).
16Unplug the Bluetooth module from the system board (one connector).
Speaker connector 

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17Remove the system board screws.
18Carefully remove the system board.
19Turn the system board over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the modem from the 
old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the modem” on page 63.
20If the optional TPM module is located on the bottom of the system board, remove it from 
the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions 
in “Replacing the TPM...

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26Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
27Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
28Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
29Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
30Replace the hinge covers by following the steps in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 26....

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Replacing the modem
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the modem:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the bay module by following the instructions in “Replacing a bay module” on page 7.
3If the convertible notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas 
by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 16.
4Remove the hard drive by following...

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7Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
8Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
9Remove the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
10Remove the system board by following the steps in “Replacing the system board” on page 58.
11Turn the system board over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the screws that secure 
the modem to the...

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13Turn the modem over, then unplug the modem cable from the modem.
14Install the new modem on the system board.
15Replace the system board following the steps in “Replacing the system board” on page 58.
16Replace the palm rest by following the steps in “Replacing the palm rest” on page 50.
17Replace the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 40.
18Replace the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
19Replace the...

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Replacing the TPM module (select models)
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the TPM module:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Open the wireless bay by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless 
card” on page 16.
3Remove the two screws that secure the TPM module to the system board.
4Lift the TPM module from the system board.
5Install the new TPM...