Gateway p-79 manual Replacing the system board and VGA cooling assembly

8 black M2.5×8 (Palm rest-bottom)

6 black M2.5×8 (Palm rest-top)

2 black M2.5×3 (Keyboard cover)

6 black M2.5×8 (LCD front panel)

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Replacing the system board and VGA cooling assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:

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Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Additional materials you need to complete this task:

•X-23-7762 thermal grease

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2×3 (IEEE 802.11 wireless card)

• 1 black M2.5×5 (DVD drive)

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• 3 black M2.5x3 (Keyboard)

• 2 long black (Keyboard)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge top)

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• 3 black M2.5×5 (Palm rest-top)

• 2 black M2×3 (Modem)

• 1 black M2.5×3 (Right speaker)

• 2 black M2.5×5 (EMI shield)

• 4 black M2.5×5 (System board)

To replace the system board and VGA cooling assembly:

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 57.

2Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 58.

3Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.

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