Gateway Profile 5 Service Manual

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Replacing memory modules
Time to complete: 4.5 minutes
When you upgrade your computer memory, make sure that you install the 
correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM 
memory.
To replace memory modules:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel of the computer by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the back panel”...

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3If you are removing a memory module from the memory module bank, 
gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module 
and remove it.
- OR -
If you are adding a memory module to an empty memory module bank, 
gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module 
bank.
4Align the notch on the new memory module with the notch on the 
memory module bank and press firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides 
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Replacing the processor
Time to complete: 5 minutes
To replace the processor:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel of the computer by following the instructions in 
“Replacing the back panel” on page 8.
3Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
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4Press each heat sink retention clip toward the system board and away from 
the heat sink, then rotate each clip out of the way. 

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5G e n t l y  m o v e  t h e  h e a t  s i n k  si d e  t o  s i d e  t o  l o o s e n  i t  f r o m  t h e  p r o c e s s o r,  t h e n  
lift the heat sink away from the processor. 

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6While holding your hand under the processor in case the processor falls 
out of the socket, rotate the processor release lever to the fully open 
position (90°).
7Lift the processor out of the socket.
8Before inserting the processor into the socket, make sure that:
■The processor release lever is open all the way (90° from the closed 
position).
■The triangular arrows on the corner of the processor align with the 
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12Reinstall the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
13Reinstall the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8. 

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Replacing the video board
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Replacing the video board
Time to complete: 5.5 minutes
Depending on your configuration, your computer may not have a video board 
installed.
To replace the video board:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8.
3Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
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6Carefully line up the new video board’s screw holes with the mounting 
posts on the system board, then press the video board into place.
7Secure the video board to the system board with the two screws you 
removed previously.
8Reinstall the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
9Reinstall the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8....

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Replacing the Mini PCI card
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Replacing the Mini PCI card
Time to complete: 6 minutes
To replace the Mini PCI card:
1Turn off the computer and prepare it by following the instructions in 
“Preparing your computer” on page 4.
2Remove the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the 
back panel” on page 8.
3Remove the blower assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing 
the blower assembly” on page 14.
4If your computer has a video board covering the Mini PCI slot,...