Gateway Profile 5 Service Manual

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Replacing memory modules
Time to complete: 4.5 minutes
When you upgrade your computer memory, make sure that you install the 
correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM 
memory.
To replace memory modules:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel of the computer by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the back panel” on page 8. The memory module banks are 
located between the I/O ports and the blower assembly.
ImportantUse only DDR266, DDR333, or DDR400 DIMM memory 
modules. Maximum memory capacity is 2 GB.
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3If you are removing a memory module from the memory module bank, 
gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module 
and remove it.
- OR -
If you are adding a memory module to an empty memory module bank, 
gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module 
bank.
4Align the notch on the new memory module with the notch on the 
memory module bank and press firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides 
of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically.
5Reinstall the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8. 
						

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Replacing the processor
Time to complete: 5 minutes
To replace the processor:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel of the computer by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the back panel” on page 8.
3Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
Tips & TricksFor more stability, place your computer face down to 
perform this procedure. Avoid scratching the computer 
display by placing it on a towel or other non-abrasive 
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Replacing the processor
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4Press each heat sink retention clip toward the system board and away from 
the heat sink, then rotate each clip out of the way. 
						

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lift the heat sink away from the processor. 
						

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Replacing the processor
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6While holding your hand under the processor in case the processor falls 
out of the socket, rotate the processor release lever to the fully open 
position (90°).
7Lift the processor out of the socket.
8Before inserting the processor into the socket, make sure that:
■The processor release lever is open all the way (90° from the closed 
position).
■The triangular arrows on the corner of the processor align with the 
triangular icon on the lower-right corner of the processor socket.
9Install the new processor into the processor socket, then press the processor 
locking lever down until it clicks into place.
10Apply thermal grease to the top of the processor or the bottom of the heat 
sink, if necessary. Heat sinks from Gateway have thermal grease already 
applied.
11Place the heat sink onto the processor, then press the heat sink retaining 
clips down until they click into place. 
						

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12Reinstall the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
13Reinstall the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8. 
						

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Replacing the video board
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Replacing the video board
Time to complete: 5.5 minutes
Depending on your configuration, your computer may not have a video board 
installed.
To replace the video board:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8.
3Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
4Remove the two screws that secure the video board to the computer.
5Pry under the lower-right corner of the board to pull it loose, then pull 
the entire video board away from the computer.
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6Carefully line up the new video board’s screw holes with the mounting 
posts on the system board, then press the video board into place.
7Secure the video board to the system board with the two screws you 
removed previously.
8Reinstall the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
9Reinstall the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8.
WarningMake sure the Mini PCI card’s antenna cables do not block 
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Replacing the Mini PCI card
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Replacing the Mini PCI card
Time to complete: 6 minutes
To replace the Mini PCI card:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8.
3Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
4If your computer has a video board covering the Mini PCI slot, remove the 
video board by following the instructions in “Replacing the video board” 
on page 33.
5Unplug the two antenna cables from the Mini PCI card.
CautionBy law, only approved wireless modules provided by 
Gateway or by an authorized Gateway representative 
explicitly for the Gateway Profile 5 may be installed in this 
computer.
AU X
(gray) cableMAIN
(black) cable