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Contents 1 Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Identifying the notebook model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Identifying components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparing your work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Important This service guide is not intended to be provided to individual users or consumers. It cannot be provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Use this service guide to help plan your maintenance tasks for the Gateway 600YG2 notebook. All tasks covered in this guide can be performed by an authorized field technician without jeopardizing the notebook’s warranty.
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Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Identifying the notebook model The label on the bottom of the notebook contains information that identifies the notebook model and its features. ™ Gateway model number Warning 2 It is important that you use the correct service guide for the notebook. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the notebook model may result in damage to the notebook. www.gateway.
Identifying components Identifying components Where screw measurements are shown, the first number indicates screw head width, and the second number indicates screw length. Use this chart to identify the main components of the notebook. For a complete list of replaceable parts, see the Contents. LCD panel assembly (see page 39) Keyboard cover (see page 28) Keyboard (see page 31) Palm rest assembly (see page 46) Cooling assembly (see page 53) System board (see page 83) www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Preparing your work space Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared. 4 ■ Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat. ■ Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that the table top is large enough to hold each component as you remove it. ■ Use bright lighting to make part identification easier.
Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open the notebook case.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors.
Disconnecting from the port replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator To separate the notebook from the port replicator: 1 Press down on both docking release latches. The notebook will spring up slightly. 2 Lift the notebook off of the port replicator. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Removing the batteries Removing the main battery To remove the main battery: 8 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Slide the battery release latch. www.
Removing the batteries 5 Lift the battery out of the bay. 100 80 60 40 20 Removing the optional secondary battery To remove the secondary battery: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 10 4 Slide and hold the modular bay latch and press the modular bay release button. The battery moves out slightly. 5 Slide the battery out. www.gateway.
Adding or replacing memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Important Use only memory modules designed for the Gateway 600YG2. Memory bay www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components To add or replace memory modules: 12 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory cover.
Adding or replacing memory modules 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 9 10 11 14 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot. Gently press the module down until it clicks into place. Replace the memory cover and tighten the captive screw. www.gateway.
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for the Gateway 600YG2 may be installed in this notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw (or other means) be used to attach the mini-PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access. End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver -OR- Torx T8 screwdriver Mini PCI bay To replace the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card: 16 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7.
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in “Removing the batteries” on page 8. 5 Use the appropriate screwdriver to loosen the captive screw that secures the Mini PCI cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 8 18 Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press outward on the clips at both sides of the module until the module tilts upward. www.gateway.
Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card 9 Pull the module out of the slot. 10 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the module slot. 11 Move the antenna wires out of the way, then press the module down until it clicks into place. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 20 12 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 13 Replace the Mini PCI cover, then tighten the captive screw. www.gateway.
Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 5 Loosen the captive screw that secures the hard drive cover. (The screw cannot be removed.) Screw 22 www.gateway.
Replacing the hard drive kit 6 Lift the screw side of the cover upward, then slide the cover out. 7 Pull on the metal flange to disconnect the hard drive kit from the connector. Flange www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 8 Lift the plastic tab on the hard drive kit, then lift the kit out of the notebook. Tab 9 10 24 Place the new hard drive kit into the drive bay, then slide the drive onto the connector. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. www.gateway.
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 4 chrome 3 × 3.5 mm (hard drive) To install a new hard drive into the kit: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screw Screw Bracket Screw Screw 7 26 Remove the old drive from the bracket. www.gateway.
Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive kit 8 Insert the new drive into the bracket so the screw holes line up, then replace the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket. Screw Screw Bracket Screw Screw 9 10 Place the new hard drive kit into the drive bay, then slide the drive onto the connector. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool To replace the keyboard cover: 28 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7.
Replacing the keyboard cover 7 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the bottom right corner of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. Important 8 Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to the notebook. Pull the cover off the notebook. You will hear small snapping sounds as the cover comes away from the notebook. Be careful not to break off the tabs found on the left end of the cover. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 9 Slide the two tabs on the left end of the new cover under the notebook frame. 10 Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across. Press Warning 30 Press Press If the cover is not correctly replaced, the notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. www.gateway.
Replacing the keyboard Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) To remove the keyboard: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 7 Remove the five keyboard screws that secure the keyboard to the notebook. Important There may be a grounding strap attached to the far-right screw. Make sure this strap is free from the keyboard before continuing. Screws 8 32 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then carefully slide the keyboard back until the four tabs on the front edge of the keyboard are free from their slots. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.
Replacing the keyboard 9 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of the notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 10 Use two fingers to unplug the keyboard panel connector from the notebook. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. 11 34 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the notebook with the space bar away from you. www.gateway.
Replacing the keyboard 12 Insert the keyboard plug, on the end of the keyboard cable, onto the keyboard connector. Important 13 The outside of the keyboard plug goes around the keyboard connector. The plug is correctly oriented if the cable is not twisted. Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 14 Insert the four tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard into the corresponding slots under the palm rest. Tabs 15 36 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 16 Replace the five keyboard screws. If a grounding strap was connected to the far-right screw, make sure to reconnect it. 17 Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing the hinge covers Replacing the hinge covers Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) To replace the hinge covers: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 8 Remove the four screws that secure the hinge covers to the notebook. Screws 9 38 Screws Lift the hinge covers off the hinges. 10 Snap the new covers into place over the hinges, then replace the four screws. 11 Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing the LCD panel assembly Replacing the LCD panel assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) To replace the LCD panel assembly: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 7 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 28. 8 Remove the hinge covers by following the instructions in “Replacing the hinge covers” on page 37. 9 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or chip puller to carefully unplug the LCD video cable from the notebook. Make sure you grasp the connector, not the cable. Warning The connector is fragile.
Replacing the LCD panel assembly 10 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, carefully pull the detached IEEE 802.11 antenna cables through the opening near the left hinge. To prevent the antenna cables from snagging on other components, keep the antenna connectors close together by moving the cable wrap close to the connectors. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 11 Remove the four (or six, depending on screen size) hinge screws. There is an LCD panel ground cable attached to a screw on the right hinge. Make sure that this cable is free before continuing. Screws 12 42 Screws Move the LCD panel upright, then lift it from the notebook. The LCD panel assembly is now completely detached from the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing the LCD panel assembly 13 Place the new LCD panel assembly onto the notebook, then replace the four (or six, depending on screen size) hinge screws. Make sure that you connect the LCD panel’s ground cable to the left screw of the right hinge. LCD panel ground cable 14 Plug the LCD video cable into the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 15 44 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 built in, carefully thread the antenna cables through the opening near the left hinge until they protrude into the Mini PCI bay. To prevent the antenna cables from snagging on other components, move the cable wrap close to the connectors. www.gateway.
Replacing the LCD panel assembly 16 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 built in, slide the cable wrap down about two inches from the connectors to allow the connectors to widely separate. 17 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 18 Reassemble the notebook.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Replacing the palm rest assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.
Replacing the palm rest assembly 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in “Removing the batteries” on page 8. 5 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 15. 6 7 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 31.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 11 Turn the notebook over, then remove the thirteen screws on the bottom of the notebook. Make sure that you remove the screw inside the battery bay. Screws Screws Screws 12 Turn the notebook over, then remove the four screws on the back of the notebook. Screws 48 Screws www.gateway.
Replacing the palm rest assembly 13 Remove the screw above the touchpad and the screw next to the multi-function button contacts. Screws www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 50 14 Use two fingers to carefully pull up on the touchpad connector tabs. After the connector is in the raised position, carefully pull the cable out of the connector. 15 Turn the notebook around so you are facing the back of the notebook, then pry the palm rest assembly up about two inches from the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing the palm rest assembly 16 While holding the palm rest assembly up, unplug the fan cable. Make sure that you unplug the connector by grasping the connector, not the cable. 17 18 Lift the palm rest assembly completely from the notebook. 19 Replace the palm rest screws. The shortest screw should be used near the multi-function button contacts, and the longest screw should be used near the touchpad. 20 21 Replace the back and the bottom screws.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 52 23 Use two fingers to press down on the touchpad connector tabs. This locks the touchpad cable into the touchpad connector. 24 Reassemble the notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw (or other means) be used to attach the mini-PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access. End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card.
Replacing the cooling assembly Replacing the cooling assembly Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 54 4 Remove the main and optional secondary batteries by following the instructions in “Removing the batteries” on page 8. 5 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI module by following the instructions in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 Mini PCI card” on page 15. 6 7 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 8 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 31.
Replacing the cooling assembly 13 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the cooling assembly to the notebook. (These screws cannot be removed.) Captive screws 14 Captive screws Lift the cooling assembly out the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 15 Insert the new cooling assembly into the notebook, then tighten the four captive screws. Make sure that you tighten the screws in numerical order. Each screw hole has a numeral next to it. Warning 16 17 56 When tightening the cooling assembly’s chrome screws into the numbered holes, tighten them in numerical order. Plug in the cooling fan. Reassemble the notebook.
Replacing the LED indicator panel Replacing the LED indicator panel Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components To replace the cooling assembly: 58 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 If the notebook has IEEE 802.
Replacing the LED indicator panel 12 Remove the single screw that secures the LED indicator panel shield to the notebook. Screw 13 Lift the shielding away from the indicator panel. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 60 14 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool under the right side of the indicator panel and gently pry it up about ¼ inch, then lift the entire panel from the notebook. 15 Align the new indicator panel’s screw hole with the hole on the notebook, then press the panel into place. 16 17 Replace the indicator panel’s shielding, then replace the screw. Reassemble the notebook.
Replacing the speakers Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (near multifunction buttons) (palm rest) 8 chrome 2.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components To replace the speakers: 62 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.
Replacing the speakers 12 Remove the eight screws that secure the speakers to the notebook. Screws 13 Move the left speaker out of the way, then unplug the connector for each speaker. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 64 14 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool to carefully pry open the metal tabs that secure the wires for the right speaker, then completely remove both speakers. 15 Lay the new left speaker near the audio board and align the new right speaker over its screw holes on the notebook. The left speaker is the speaker with the shortest wires. 16 Plug in the connector for each speaker. The left speaker should be attached to the connector furthest from you.
Replacing the audio board Replacing the audio board Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (near multifunction buttons) (palm rest) 4 chrome 2.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components To replace the audio board: 66 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 If the notebook has IEEE 802.
Replacing the audio board 13 Unplug the speaker connectors for the left and right speakers. 14 Remove the single screw that secures the audio board to the notebook. Screw www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 68 15 On the right side of the board where the connector is located, use a flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring tool to carefully pry the audio board up. Then lift the audio board completely out of the notebook. 16 Align the new audio board’s screw hole with the hole on the notebook, then press the board into place. 17 18 Replace the screw. 19 Replace the four screws that secure the left speaker to the notebook.
Replacing the audio board 20 Reassemble the notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw (or other means) be used to attach the mini-PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access. End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card. Due to manufacturing process changes, Gateway 600YG2 notebooks manufactured after August 7, 2003 require a Torx head security screw to attach the mini-PCI cover.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Replacing the modem or CMOS battery Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 70 www.gateway.
Replacing the modem or CMOS battery Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (LED indicator panel) 8 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (modular bay holders) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (near multifunction buttons) (palm rest) 2 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hard drive board) 1 chrome 2.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components To replace the modem or CMOS battery: 72 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 6 Remove the modular drives. 7 If the notebook has IEEE 802.
Replacing the modem or CMOS battery 17 Unplug the speakers (one connector) and the front panel (Audio DJ) from the system board. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 18 Remove the hard drive board screws, then remove the hard drive board by lifting it straight up and then rotating it to the left as you lift it past the hard drive connector. Hard drive board screws 19 Remove the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Hex nuts 74 www.gateway.
Replacing the modem or CMOS battery 20 Remove the eight modular bay holder screws, then remove the two modular bay holders. Screws Screws Screws Screws www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 21 Remove the system board screw from system board hole #17. System board screw 22 76 Remove the audio board by following the instructions in “Replacing the audio board” on page 65. www.gateway.
Replacing the modem or CMOS battery 23 Slide the battery cover on the system board open. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 24 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button, remove the system board. Make sure that the rear I/O panel clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the top arrow) and the PC Card eject button clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the left arrow). 25 If you are replacing the modem on the existing system board, go to Step 26. -ORIf you are replacing the CMOS battery on the existing system board, go to Step 30. 78 www.gateway.
Replacing the modem or CMOS battery 26 Turn the system board over and remove the screw that secures the modem to the system board. Screw 27 Unplug the modem from the system board. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 80 28 Unplug the modem cable from the modem. 29 Install the new modem into the system board and turn the board over. Go to step Step 33. 30 31 Turn the system board over and locate the old battery. 32 Make sure the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 33 34 35 Place the system board onto the notebook.
Replacing the modem or CMOS battery 36 Replace the system board screw into system board hole #17. System board screw 37 38 39 Reinstall the two modular bay holders (they are interchangeable). Replace the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Reinstall the hard drive board and the hard drive board screw. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 40 41 82 Connect the speaker cable and the front panel cable. Reassemble the notebook. Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw (or other means) be used to attach the mini-PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access. End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card.
Replacing the system board Replacing the system board Tools you need to complete this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Torx T8 screwdriver 5.0 mm hex nutdriver www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components Screws removed during this task: 5 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (keyboard) 13 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (bottom) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (LED indicator panel) 8 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (modular bay holders) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hinge covers) 4 or 6 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (LCD panel hinges) 4 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (back) 1 chrome 2.5 × 7 mm (near touchpad) 1 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (near multifunction buttons) (palm rest) 2 chrome 2.5 × 5 mm (hard drive board) 1 chrome 2.
Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables and prepare the notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing your work space” on page 4. 2 Disconnect the notebook from the optional port replicator by following the instructions in “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 7. 3 4 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 6 Remove the modular drives. 7 If the notebook has IEEE 802.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 17 86 Unplug the speakers (one connector) and the front panel (Audio DJ) from the system board. www.gateway.
Replacing the system board 18 Remove the hard drive board screws, then remove the hard drive board by lifting it straight up and then rotating it to the left as you lift it past the hard drive connector. Hard drive board screws 19 Remove the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Hex nuts www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 20 Remove the eight modular bay holder screws, then remove the two modular bay holders. Screws Screws Screws Screws 88 www.gateway.
Replacing the system board 21 Remove the system board screw from system board hole #17. System board screw 22 Remove the audio board by following the instructions in “Replacing the audio board” on page 65. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 23 90 Slide the battery cover on the system board open. www.gateway.
Replacing the system board 24 While pushing in on the PC Card eject button, remove the system board. Make sure that the rear I/O panel clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the top arrow) and the PC Card eject button clears the bottom of the chassis (shown by the left arrow). www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 25 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise, then remove the processor from the old system board. 26 Turn the system board over and remove the screw that secures the modem to the system board. Screw 92 www.gateway.
Replacing the system board 27 Unplug the modem from the system board. 28 Unplug the modem cable from the modem. 29 Install the modem into the new system board and turn the board over. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 30 Install the processor onto the new system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then lock the processor in place by using a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn clockwise. Pin 1 Pin 1 31 32 33 94 Place the new system board onto the notebook.
Replacing the system board 34 Replace the system board screw into system board hole #17. System board screw 35 36 37 38 39 Reinstall the two modular bay holders (they are interchangeable). Replace the six hex nuts on the rear I/O panel. Reinstall the hard drive board and the hard drive board screw. Connect the speaker cable and the front panel cable. Reassemble the notebook. www.gateway.
Replacing Gateway 600YG2 Components 96 Caution Legal requirements dictate that a security screw (or other means) be used to attach the mini-PCI cover to the chassis in a manner that restricts end user access. End users are strictly prohibited from having access to the wireless card. Due to manufacturing process changes, Gateway 600YG2 notebooks manufactured after August 7, 2003 require a Torx head security screw to attach the mini-PCI cover.
MAN SYS 600 YG2 SERVICE GDE R1 7/03
