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If your Gateway GWTC116-2BL laptop is experiencing issues with its daughterboard, replacing it might be necessary. The daughterboard is an essential component that connects the motherboard to other peripherals, such as the keyboard, touchpad, and USB ports. Faulty daughterboards can cause several problems, including malfunctioning laptop peripherals. Replacing a Gateway GWTC116-2BL daughterboard is a simple process that involves a few steps. In this guide, we'll outline the steps you need to take to replace the daughterboard and get your laptop functioning normally again.
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Remove the ten 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screws from the back panel of the laptop.
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Use the spudger to pry the back panel away from the body of the laptop.
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Remove the five 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screws.
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Using your fingers, flick open the battery connector bracket.
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Remove the connector from bracket.
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Pull up the battery to remove from the base.
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Peel off the yellow piece of tape that is placed over the daughterboard.
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Remove the three 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screws.
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Flick open the bracket that connects the motherboard and daughterboard.
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Remove the connector strip.
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Remove the daughterboard from the base of the computer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.