Replacing Gateway 400VTX Components
To replace the palm rest assembly:
1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare your notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your notebook” on page 7.
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3 Remove the battery by following the instructions in “Removing the battery” on page 8.
4 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 18.
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6 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 25.
7 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
8 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 38.
9 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 43.
10 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the cooling assembly” on page 46.
11 Use your fingers to unplug the LCD panel connector from your notebook by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 50. Grasp the large cluster of cables, then pull the connector straight up.
12 Remove the screw holding the LCD grounding wire by following the
instructions in “Replacing the LCD panel assembly” on page 50.
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