User Guide

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Replacing Gateway M275 Components
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To replace the modem:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the convertible tablet PC by following the instructions in “Preparing the
convertible tablet PC” on page 6.
2 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up.
3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 8.
4 Remove the four screws on the bottom that secure the hinge to the chassis
by following the instructions in Step 4 of “Replacing the LED panel” on
page 35.
5 Remove the thirteen screws on the bottom of the convertible tablet PC that
secure the palm rest assembly to the chassis by following the instructions
in Step 5 of “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page 44.
6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 18.
7 Make sure that the convertible tablet PC is positioned so the top is facing
up.
8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 22.
9 Remove the hinge cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge cover” on page 38.
10 Complete removal of the LCD panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 40.
11 Complete removal of the palm rest assembly by following the instructions
in “Replacing the palm rest assembly” on page 44.