Gateway 600YG2 - Manual (Page 90)

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Replacing the system board
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To replace the system board:
1
Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare
the notebook by following the instructions in
“Preparing your work space”
on page 4 .
2
Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following
the instructions in
“Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7 .
3
Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
4
Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the
instructions in
“Removing the batteries” on page 8 .
5
Remove the modular drives.
6
Remove the memory modules by following the instructions in “Adding or
replacing memory modules” on page 11 .
7
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the
IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI module by following the instructions in
“Replacing
the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 15 .
8
Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 21 .
9
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
10
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 28 .
11
Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 31 .
12
Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 37 .
13
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
LCD panel assembly” on page 39 .
14
Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the palm rest assembly” on page 46 .
15
Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the cooling assembly” on page 53 .
16
Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 57 .