Replacing Gateway Notebook Components www.gateway.com
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Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel assembly lid
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the LCD panel:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the
antenna from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions
in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 18.
3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing
the keyboard cover” on page 26.
Tips & Tricks
You do not need to unplug the keyboard
from the notebook.
4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in
“Replacing the keyboard” on page 28.
5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD
panel assembly” on page 35.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1-3 black (keyboard)
2 black (keyboard cover)
4 chrome (LCD panel hinges)
6 chrome (LCD panel assembly)
2 chrome (bracket)
6 chrome (LCD panel)