Gateway M275 Manual de usuario

Service GuideGateway M275

6www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsPreparing the convertible tablet PCTo prepare the convertible tablet PC for maintenance:1 Make sure t

7www.gateway.comPreparing the convertible tablet PCRemoving the batteryTo remove the battery:1 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is fa

8www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the pen pointNormal use wears down the pen’s point, so the pen ships with extra points and

9www.gateway.comReplacing the hard drive kitReplacing the hard drive kitTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:Phillips

10www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsTo replace the hard drive kit:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page

11www.gateway.comReplacing the hard drive kit4 Slide the new hard drive kit into the convertible tablet PC.5 Replace the screws that secure the hard d

12www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the hard drive in the hard drive kitTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed du

13www.gateway.comReplacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit4 Remove the bracket from the old drive.5 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the

14www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the optical driveTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:To r

15www.gateway.comReplacing the optical drive2 Remove the optical drive latch screw, then slide the optical drive release latch next to the optical dri

16www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the hinge coverTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:To rep

17www.gateway.comReplacing the hinge cover4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom of the hinge cover, then care

18www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the keyboard coverTools you need to complete this task:To replace the keyboard cover:1 Com

19www.gateway.comReplacing the keyboard cover5 Remove the keyboard cover from the convertible tablet PC by pulling the cover toward you and at the sam

20www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the keyboardTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:To replac

21www.gateway.comReplacing the keyboard2 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K.3 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the top is facing up.

22www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components6 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide the keyboard back until the four

23www.gateway.comReplacing the keyboard12 Press the black plastic hinge onto the keyboard cable.13 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the

24www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components16 Replace the four keyboard screws.17 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the top is facing down

25www.gateway.comAdding or replacing memory modulesAdding or replacing memory modulesThe convertible tablet PC uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Sm

iwww.gateway.comContentsReplacing Gateway M275 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Identifying the con

26www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsTo add or replace memory modules:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on pa

27www.gateway.comAdding or replacing memory modules4 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module u

28www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing memory under the keyboardTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this t

29www.gateway.comAdding or replacing memory modules6 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.7

30www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components9 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.10 Reassemble the convertible tablet PC.

31www.gateway.comReplacing the LED indicator panelReplacing the LED indicator panelTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this tas

32www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components4 Remove the two screws securing the LED indicator panel to the convertible tablet PC.5 Insert the s

33www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel assemblyReplacing the LCD panel assemblyTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:

34www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsTo replace the LCD panel assembly:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on p

35www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel assembly8 Detach the microphone cable from the system board.9 Grasp the plastic tab carefully and pull to unp

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36www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components11 Remove the single hinge chassis screw that secures the hinge to the convertible tablet PC.12 Remo

37www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel assembly14 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the hinge of the convertible tablet PC, then replace the fou

38www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the LCD panelTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:To repla

39www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel3 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K. For more information, see Step 2 on page 21.4 Turn the conve

40www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components9 Remove the two rubber inserts and four plastic inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.In

41www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel10 Remove the six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.ScrewsScrews

42www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components11 Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly.12 Disconnect the three LCD panel

43www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel13 Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the LCD panel assembly.14 Remove the LCD panel from the

44www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components16 Reconnect the three LCD panel connectors from the bottom of the LCD panel assembly. For more info

45www.gateway.comReplacing the LCD panel19 Replace the six inserts.20 Reassemble the convertible tablet PC.Caution The two rubber inserts go next to t

1Replacing Gateway M275ComponentsUse this service guide to help plan maintenance tasks for the Gateway M275 convertible tablet PC. All tasks covered i

46www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsRepairing the digital panelTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:To r

47www.gateway.comRepairing the digital panel3 Remove the two keyboard screws marked with a K. For more information, see Step 2 on page 21.4 Turn the c

48www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components11 Disconnect the two connectors from the back of the LCD panel.12 Unwrap the copper foil from the b

49www.gateway.comRepairing the digital panel13 Remove the three screws that secure the digital panel to the LCD panel.14 Remove the digital panel from

50www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components15 Turn the digital panel over and place a piece of mylar tape in the location shown.16 Reinstall th

51www.gateway.comReplacing the palm rest assemblyReplacing the palm rest assemblyTools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task

52www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsTo replace the palm rest assembly:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on p

53www.gateway.comReplacing the palm rest assembly9 Remove the LED panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the LED indicator panel” on page 3

54www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components12 Unplug the gray secondary antenna cable.13 Carefully insert the small flat-blade screwdriver betw

55www.gateway.comReplacing the palm rest assembly15 Place the new palm rest assembly onto the convertible tablet PC.16 Reattach the gray secondary ant

2www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsIdentifying the convertible tablet PC modelThe label on the bottom of the convertible tablet PC conta

56www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the cooling fanTools you need to complete this task: Screws removed during this task:Flat-

57www.gateway.comReplacing the cooling fanTo replace the fan:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.2 Remove the four

58www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components12 Remove the two screws from the fan.Screws

59www.gateway.comReplacing the cooling fan13 Unplug the fan wires from the system board.14 Lift the fan up and away from the convertible tablet PC. Re

60www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the cooling assemblyTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:F

61www.gateway.comReplacing the cooling assemblyTo replace the cooling assembly:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6

62www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components12 Loosen the three captive screws from the cooling assembly.13 Lift the cooling assembly up and awa

63www.gateway.comReplacing the CMOS batteryReplacing the CMOS batteryTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:Flat-blade d

64www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsTo replace the CMOS battery:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.

65www.gateway.comReplacing the CMOS battery13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the old battery and gently pry it up u

3www.gateway.comIdentifying componentsIdentifying componentsWhere screw measurements are shown, the first number indicates screw head width, and the s

66www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the modemTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:Flat-blade d

67www.gateway.comReplacing the modemTo replace the modem:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.2 Remove the four scr

68www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components12 Remove the Torx screw that secures the modem to the convertible tablet PC.13 Remove the screw tha

69www.gateway.comReplacing the modem14 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the modem and gently pry it up about ¼ inch.1

70www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI cardTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during th

71www.gateway.comReplacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI cardTo replace the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible ta

72www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components12 Remove the Torx screw that secures the modem grounding cable to the modem. This screw holds down

73www.gateway.comReplacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card14 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the modem and gently pry

74www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components17 Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press outward on the clips at both sides of the card

75www.gateway.comReplacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card20 Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press the card down until it clicks into place.

4www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsPreparing your work spaceBefore performing maintenance on the convertible tablet PC, make sure that y

76www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the latchTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:Flat-blade d

77www.gateway.comReplacing the latchTo replace the latch:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.2 Remove the four scr

78www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components12 Locate the palm rest latch assembly, then remove the screw connecting it to the bottom of the con

79www.gateway.comReplacing the latch2 Connect the other end of the spring to the plastic latch holder.3 Insert one end of the metal latch bar into the

80www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components4 Spread the two sides of the latch holder apart by squeezing with two fingers, then snap the other

81www.gateway.comReplacing the speakerReplacing the speakerTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:Flat-blade driver Scri

82www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsTo replace the speaker:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.2 Rem

83www.gateway.comReplacing the speaker12 Unplug the speaker cables from the system board (one connector).13 Slide speaker cables away from slots on co

84www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 ComponentsReplacing the system boardTools you need to complete this task:Screws removed during this task:Flat-

85www.gateway.comReplacing the system boardTo replace the system board:1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible tablet PC” on page 6.2 Remov

5www.gateway.comPreventing static electricity dischargePreventing static electricity dischargeThe components inside your convertible tablet PC are ext

86www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components8 Turn the convertible tablet PC over so the top is facing up.9 Remove the hinge cover by following

87www.gateway.comReplacing the system board19 Unplug the speakers from the system board (one connector).20 Unplug the modem cable from the old system

88www.gateway.comReplacing Gateway M275 Components23 Remove the three system board screws.Screws

89www.gateway.comReplacing the system board24 Remove the system board. Make sure that the rear I/O panel clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by th

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