Gateway M465e Service Manual

SERVICE GUIDE
Gateway Notebook 

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Replacing Gateway Notebook Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Identifying  the  notebook model  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Identifying  components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Preparing  your  work space   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Preventing static...

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Replacing Gateway Notebook Components
• Identifying the notebook model
•Identifying components
• Preparing your work space
• Preventing static electricity discharge
• Preparing the notebook 

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ImportantThis service guide is not intended to be
provided to individual users or
consumers. It cannot be provided to
anyone other than an authorized service
provider.
ImportantFor information on the notebook’s
general maintenance, technical support,
safety notices, and regulatory notices, see
the notebook’s user guide.
ImportantIf you have suggestions regarding the
content of this guide, send an e-mail with
the subject “Service Guide Comments” to...

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Identifying components
Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook. For a complete 
list of replaceable parts, see “Contents” on page i.
LCD panel assembly
(see page 35)
Keyboard
(see page 28) Keyboard cover
(see page 26)
Palm rest
(see page 48)Cooling assembly
(see page 12)
Processor
(see page 15) 

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Preparing your work space
Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work 
space and the notebook are correctly prepared.
■Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative 
work mat.
■Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that the table top is large 
enough to hold each component as you remove it.
■Use bright lighting to make part identification easier.
■Keep your work surface free from clutter and...

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Preventing static electricity discharge
WarningTo avoid exposure to dangerous
electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your notebook, remove the
batteries, and unplug the power cord,
modem cable, and network cable before
opening the case.
WarningTo prevent risk of electric shock, do not
insert any object into the vent holes of the
notebook.
ImportantBefore performing maintenance on the
notebook, you should read and
understand the information...

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Disconnecting from the port replicator
To separate the notebook from the port replicator:  
1Press down on the docking release latch. The notebook will spring up 
slightly.
2Lift the notebook off of the port replicator.
Removing the batteries
Removing the main battery
To remove the main battery:  
1Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
2Slide the battery lock to the unlock position.