Planning on replacing hinges on laptop. Screen, etc works ok, just hinges are broken. Any links to illustrations or "how to's". I'm new to disassembling laptops.
There are 2 set of cable that run from the display to the monitor, be very careful with it. In most cases, to remove these cables you need to disassemble the whole laptop. Now, since you are on Y changing the hinges, I think you can do it, just don't pull on the monitor too hard, and it needs to be place on a flat surface very close to the laptop. It's not that hard, you just need to be careful, that's all.
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This is listed on the Gateway support website in this pdf- http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/Oasis/8511725_Service.pdf
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Check the connections from the backlight to the video cable this site will help you http://www.fonerbooks.com/laptop_4.htm and a youtube video is very descriptive.
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SOURCE: trying to disassemble a Gateway Laptop
I found there are plastic clips on the hinges that pop off and from there the face plate comes off. All better now
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This is the worst solution I've ever heard. This guy is trying to steer you wrong I'm pretty sure. There is zero point in removing all the screws from under the batter/ zero point to removing the area around the power button. Absolute BS. The only part to remove is the part just above the top of the keyboard (silver strip with some black). Then by removing that you can pry the swivel black plastic cover off. Whatever you do.. do not follow Scott's writeup here. I'm telling you. It's sad it's stayed up so long.. so had to warn.
SOURCE: Gateway MC7801U laptop with a broken screen
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Removing the palstic bezel is fairly simple. Use a plastic headed didle stick (radio Shack). 1st take out the battery, the harddrive, memory. 2nd Lay the unit screen side flat down but face up. Some versions of this laptop have hidden screws under circular pieces of plastic. The plastic circles are glued on, but can be removed with an Xacto knife. Once screws are removed or you are certain there aren't any then use the flat blade of the diddle stick as a wedge. Wedge it between the front screen plastic bezel and the metal frame of the sceen. If you stick the diddle stick under the plastic bezel surrounding the screen and pry up you'll see the metal frame of the screen. Make sure you keep the diddle stick on that frame. If you slide your diddle stick all around the screen the plastic bezel should now pop off. 3rd Once inside undo the screws holding the screen and unhook all the cables. (On a couple versions of this laptop the cables have to be unplugged from the motherboard only). 4th Now you should have the screen out and in front of you. If possible only manipulae the screen while it's on a towell or anti static mat. At this point you'll see the really hard part. The glass is embedded in the metal frame and sometimes hermetically sealed the the LCD film. I have down hundreds of these displays but I must say that replacing just the glass is very tough. If you continue, make sure you mark all the frame pieces and screws because the screen allows no margin of error. The lamp will have to be removed from the frame. This is a mercury vapor lamp and is very toxic. You'll need to make sure you have diagramed the wire routing for the lamp before you remove it. Don't try to remove the lamp wires, they are welded (not soldered) and break easily. If you've gotten this far then you'll be able to take the glass pieces out from the LCD film. Getting a new piece of glass can be tricky also. It's not the same as what's sold in hardware stores (too thick). I usely use glass that I have salvaged from bad screens. You can try buying the glass online at LCD parts stores. Once you have the new glass you'll nee to mate this with the LCD film. I use a Xerox glass cleaner (doesn't leave traces - no alcohol) I purchase from Katun. Then as I bring the glass and LCD film together I spray anti static spray between them (not enough to wet the glass). This brings glass and film together without finger prints. I have to repeat myself again DO NOT use any kind of alcohol product. The alcohol will either melt or discolor the LCD film. If you've come this far then just start putting everything back together. If the original tape doesne't stick, then substitute clear packaging tape (might have to cut down the width). Good Luck
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