Gateway Profile 4 Repair Manual

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Replacing the fan
Tools you need to complete this task:
Tips & TricksFor more stability, place your computer face down to 
perform this procedure. Avoid scratching the computer 
display by placing it on a towel or other non-abrasive 
surface.
Phillips screwdriver
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To replace the fan:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the back of the 
computer case.
Screws
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3With your hands positioned on each side of the case, swing the access panel 
up and away from the case and set the access panel aside.
4Remove the four screws that secure the fan to the heatsink.
Screws
Screws
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5Disconnect the fan power cable. Note the location and orientation of the 
cable. You will reconnect this cable later.
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6Remove the old fan.
7Secure the new fan to the heatsink with the four screws removed in Step 4.
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8Connect the fan power cable using the notes you made in Step 5.
9Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so 
they will not be pinched when you close the case.
10Align the access panel tabs into the case notches.
11Swing the access panel down into place and secure it with the two screws 
removed in Step 2.
Access panel tabs
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Replacing the LCD panel
Tools you need to complete this task:
To replace the LCD panel:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Lay the computer down on its back.
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
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3Starting at the bottom center of the LCD panel bezel, carefully work your 
fingers under the plastic to pry the bezel away from the LCD panel. Work 
your fingers between the LCD glass and the bezel, not underneath the 
outside of the bezel.
4Continue to work your fingers around each side of the screen while 
carefully prying the plastic tabs on the bezel away from the LCD panel.
WarningAvoid excessively twisting or bending the bezel, because 
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5Remove the four screws that hold the LCD panel to the case.
6Carefully tilt the bottom of the LCD panel slightly away from the case to 
access the cables behind the panel.
WarningBe careful while handling the LCD panel, and do not touch 
the LCD screen with any sharp object.
Screws
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7Unplug the cable from the side of the inverter board closest to you (nearest 
the “open” side of the tilted LCD panel).
8Tilt the LCD panel up further and unplug the other cable from the inverter 
board, then unplug the scaler board connector from the LCD panel.
Scaler board
Inverter board
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