Gateway ML6227q 8511725 - Gateway Service Guide - Page 55

Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid

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www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by model. Do not force a new lid to connect to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. You may need to order a different lid. Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 51

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Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the LCD panel assembly lid:
1
Complete the steps in
“Preparing the notebook” on page 6
.
2
If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables
from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions in
“Replacing the IEEE
802.11 wireless card” on page 22
.
3
Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in
“Replacing the keyboard cover”
on page 29
.
4
Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in
“Replacing the keyboard”
on page 31
.
5
Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the LCD panel assembly”
on page 38
.
Caution
LCD panel assembly lids vary by model. Do not force a new lid to connect to an
existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. You may need to order a different lid.
Tip
You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook.
Flat-blade driver
Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
1-3 black (keyboard)
2 black (keyboard cover)
6 chrome (LCD panel)
4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly)
4 black (LCD panel hinges)