Gateway p-79 Laptop User Manual


 
CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the LCD assembly
Tools you need to complete this task:
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Screws removed during this task:
2 black M2.5×3 (Keyboard cover)
6 black M2.5×8 (LCD front panel)
3 black M2.5x3 (Keyboard)
2 long black (Keyboard)
2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge bottom)
2 black M2.5×8 (Hinge top)
To replace the LCD assembly:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 57.
2 If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by
following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 65.
3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 75.
4 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on
page 78.
5 Remove the screws on the bottom that secure the LCD panel hinges to the chassis.
6 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up.
7 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully-open position.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver