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Replacing Gateway 450ROG Components
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To replace the CMOS battery:
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 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 hard drive kit by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hard drive kit” on page 20.
6 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 26.
8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 29.
9 Remove the LED indicator panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 39.
10 Remove the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the cooling assembly” on page 42.
11 Remove both hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the
hinge covers” on page 45.
12 Unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook by following the
instructions in Step 12 on page 49.
13 Remove the screw holding the LCD grounding wire by following the
instructions in Step 13 on page 50.
14 Remove the palm rest assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the palm rest assembly” on page 53.
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