Gateway M465e Service Manual

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4Remove the old processor from the system board.
5Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 
on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of 
the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the 
absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade 
screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw 1/4-turn clockwise.
6Place the thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough...

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Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card
CautionBy law, only approved wireless modules
provided by Gateway or a Gateway
authorized representative, explicitly for
this Gateway notebook, may be installed
in this notebook.
CautionLegal requirements dictate the wireless
cover be in place during any and all
operation of the notebook’s wireless
feature.
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Wireless...

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To replace the 802.11 wireless card:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2Loosen the wireless bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then 
remove the wireless bay cover.
3Unplug the two antenna cables.
4Move the antenna cables out of the way. 

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5If the wireless card is held by clips, press outward on the clip at each side 
of the card until the card tilts upward.
-OR-
If the wireless card is held by a screw, remove the screw.
Screw 

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6Pull the old card out of the slot.
7Hold the new card at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty slot. 
This card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card 
does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in 
the card slot.
8Move the antenna cables out of the way.
9If the wireless card is held by clips, press the card down until it clicks into 
place.
-OR-
If the wireless card is held by a...

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10Reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or 
M, then reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX 
or A.
11Replace the wireless bay cover, then tighten the screw. 

Replacing the hard drive kit www.gateway.com
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Replacing the hard drive kit
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the hard drive kit:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the two hard drive kit screws.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black (hard drive kit)4 chrome (hard drive cover)
Hard drive kit 

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3Slide the old hard drive bay kit, then remove it.
4Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover.
Screws
Screws 

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5Remove the cover from the old drive.
6Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line 
up.
7Replace the screws that secure the cover to the drive.
8Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the kit 
screws. 

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Replacing the keyboard cover
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the keyboard cover:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
3Remove the two keyboard cover screws.
4Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the 
bottom each LCD panel hinge and gently pry it up.
5Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened...