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Gateway ID49C07U Screen Replacement

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  1. Gateway ID49C07U Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop over so the bottom of the device is facing upwards with the hinge facing away from you.

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    • Locate the switch on the top left of the laptop labeled with a padlock symbol.

    • Flip the switch in the direction of the unlocked padlock symbol.

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    • Locate the switch that releases the battery and slide it to the right.

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    • While holding the release switch to the right, pull the battery away from you.

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  5. Gateway ID49C07U Screen Replacement, Screen: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the laptop over and open.

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    • Use the Small metal spudger to remove the small black screw covers in the bottom corners of the screen

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    • Use the PH1 Screwdriver to remove the screws

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  9. Gateway ID49C07U Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the small metal spudger to start separating the front plastic cover from the back plastic cover

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    • Once there is enough room for you to fit your hand underneath the top plastic cover you can start pealing it back. It will make a lot of popping noises as it unclips when you separate it.

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    • Once the plastic cover is off locate the 4 screws in the corners of the screen and unscrew them

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    • After the screws are out gently flip the screen over onto the keyboard

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    • Use the tweezers to peal back the tape over the wire connector on the bottom of the screen

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    • Hold the tape back with one hand and pull the connector out

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Conclusion

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

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