User Guide

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Replacing Gateway M305 Components
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To replace the LCD panel assembly:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook”
on page 6.
2 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the
battery” on page 7.
4 If the notebook has 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the 802.11
mini PCI card by following the instructions in “Replacing the 802.11
mini PCI card” on page 12.
5 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 24.
7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 27.
8 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 42.
9 Remove the four hinge screws that secure the LCD panel to the notebook.
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