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Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement

Introduction

How to replace or upgrade the CPU

What you need

  1. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Slide the battery release tab to the right to open the battery cover.

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  2. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery cover using the tab on the right side.

    • Lift and remove the battery.

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  3. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement, Power Button Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the spudger between the "sysrq" and "ins" keys.

    • Gently pry free the power button panel above the keyboard, from the right and moving to the left.

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  5. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five screws holding the keyboard in place.

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  6. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Possible device damage: When lifting the keyboard out, do not lift the keyboard up. Only fold back along the space bar edge.

    • Possible device damage: Do not pull the black cable by the ribbon section. Only pull it from the connector itself.

    • Follow the black ribbon cable and gently pull straight up.

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  7. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement, System Fan: step 6, image 1 of 2 Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement, System Fan: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four captive screws.

    • Unplug the fan from the system and pull it out. This should slide forward before coming free.

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  8. Gateway 600YG2 CPU Replacement, CPU: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Turn screw 1/4 turn to the right.

    • When reinstalling ensure proper orientation the yellow arrow on CPU should be in upper left corner

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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