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Gateway NE52203u Wireless Card Replacement

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  1. Gateway NE52203u Wireless Card Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the device over onto its backside in order to access the battery.

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    • Locate the battery release latch and slide it over to the other side.

    • A small tool like a pen or screwdriver may be helpful in sliding the latch to release the battery.

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    • Grab the newly ejected battery from the device to completely remove it.

    • When reinserting the new battery, make sure the prongs on the battery are aligned with the corresponding holes on the laptop.

  4. Gateway NE52203u Wireless Card Replacement, Touchpad Assembly: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Gateway NE52203u Wireless Card Replacement, Touchpad Assembly: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove 18 6.0 mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

    • Remove 5 6.0 mm Phillip #00 screws from under cover.

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    • Remove three 2.9 mm Phillips #00 screws from the battery compartment.

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    • Separate the bottom panel from the touchpad assembly by inserting a plastic opening tool between them on all four sides.

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    • Pull black ribbon wire from port using tweezers in order to completely separate touchpad assembly from bottom assembly.

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    • Disconnect the two ZIF ports that attach the touchpad assembly to the motherboard.

    • First flip open the flap covering the ribbon using a spudger or fingernail.

    • Second gently pull the ribbon away from the port.

  9. Gateway NE52203u Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Gateway NE52203u Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Grab the antenna cable with tweezers and lift up to pull it off.

    • The antenna is the small black cable with the golden head

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    • Remove the one 2.9 mm Phillips #00 screw holding down the wireless card in place.

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    • After the screw is removed, the card will spring upwards slightly. Pull out the old wireless card from its port.

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

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