Gateway M285e Manual

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GATEWAY CONVERTIBLE NOTEBOOK
SERVICEGUIDE 

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Replacing  convertible  notebook  components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Identifying  the  convertible  notebook  model  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Identifying  components   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparing  your  work  space   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preventing  static...

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Replacing convertible notebook components
•Identifying the convertible notebook model
Identifying components
Preparing your work space
Preventing static electricity discharge
Preparing the convertible notebook
Replacing a bay module
Adding or replacing memory modules
Replacing the cooling assembly
Replacing the processor
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card
Replacing the CMOS battery
Replacing the hard drive
Replacing the hinge covers
Replacing the keyboard cover
Replacing the keyboard
Replacing the...

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Use this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the following Gateway convertible 
notebooks:
•CX200 series
CX2000 series
M280
M285
S-7200
TA 1
TA 6
TA 7
All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without 
jeopardizing the convertible notebook’s warranty.
Identifying the convertible notebook model
The label on the bottom of the convertible notebook contains information that identifies the 
convertible notebook...

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Identifying components
Use this chart to identify the main components of the convertible notebook. For a complete list 
of replaceable parts, see “Contents” on page i.
Preparing your work space
Before performing maintenance on the convertible notebook, make sure that your work space and 
the convertible notebook are correctly prepared.
Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat.
Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that the table top is large...

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When removing components that are attached to the convertible notebook by a cable, 
unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid damaging the cable.
As you remove components and screws, lay them toward the rear of your work surface 
(behind the convertible notebook) or far enough to the side that your arms do not 
accidentally brush them onto the floor.
To help keep track of screws, try the following:
Place each component’s screws in...

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Preparing the convertible notebook
To prepare the convertible notebook for maintenance:  
1Make sure that the disc drive is empty.
2Turn off the convertible notebook.
3Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
4Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port replicator.
5Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to the convertible 
notebook.
6Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the convertible notebook and...

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Removing the optional secondary battery
To remove the optional secondary battery:  
1Remove the modular bay lock screw (if one is present), then slide and hold the module bay 
latch. The battery may move out slightly.
2Slide the battery out.
Modular bay lock screw