Gateway M465e Service Manual

Replacing the LCD panel or LCD panel assembly lid www.gateway.com
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17Replace the six LCD panel assembly screws.
18Replace the six rubber inserts.
19Reassemble the notebook. 

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Replacing the palm rest
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the palm rest:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2If your notebook has a module in the modular bay, remove it by following 
the instructions in “Removing the optional secondary battery” on page 7.
3If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the 
antenna from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by...

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6Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
keyboard” on page 28.
7Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD 
panel assembly” on page 35.
8Lift the black touchpad connector clip, then remove the cable. Be careful 
not to touch or damage any other components.
9Remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest.
Screws 

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10Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Remove the 17 screws 
shown in the following picture. Note the location of the six short screws.
11Lift the palm rest assembly completely from the notebook.
12Place the new palm rest assembly onto the notebook, then snap the 
assembly into place.
13Replace all of the palm rest screws.
14Reassemble the notebook.
Screws
Screws 

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Replacing the modem
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the modem:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2If your notebook has a module in the modular bay, remove it by following 
the instructions in “Removing the optional secondary battery” on page 7.
3If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the 
antenna from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions...

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6Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
keyboard” on page 28.
7Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD 
panel assembly” on page 35.
8Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm 
rest” on page 48.
9Remove the two screws that secure the modem to the system board.
10Lift the modem from the system board.
Screws 

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11Unplug the modem cable from the old modem and plug it into the new 
modem.
12Install the new modem onto the system board.
13Replace the modem screws removed in Step 9.
14Reassemble the notebook. 

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Replacing the TPM module
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the TPM module:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2If your notebook has a module in the modular bay, remove it by following 
the instructions in “Removing the optional secondary battery” on page 7.
3If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the 
antenna from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by...

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6Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
keyboard” on page 28.
7Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LCD 
panel assembly” on page 35.
8Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm 
rest” on page 48.
9Remove the two screws that secure the TPM module to the system board.
10Lift the TPM module from the system board.
11Install the new TPM module onto the system board....

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Replacing the Bluetooth module
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the Bluetooth module:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 5.
2If your notebook has a module in the modular bay, remove it by following 
the instructions in “Removing the optional secondary battery” on page 7.
3If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the 
antenna from the IEEE 802.11...