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... the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802....11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
... the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802....11 wireless card 22 Replacing the hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
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...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
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...guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object.... because only the inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Both types of replacement tape should read...
...guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are used in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object.... because only the inside the notebook are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Both types of replacement tape should read...
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... does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Removing the... battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord...
... does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Removing the... battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord...
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.... If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on..., then go to Step 5. -OR- Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board. Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, go to Step 5. 36 OR -
.... If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on..., then go to Step 5. -OR- Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board. Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board, go to Step 5. 36 OR -
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www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in..." on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in..." on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... power cord into a wall outlet. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in . See your notebook's power connector. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety,... regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator...
... power cord into a wall outlet. Warning Do not attempt to the AC adapter. Technical Support See the label on . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in . See your notebook's power connector. The power indicator turns on the bottom of the notebook for important safety,... regulatory, and legal information. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator...
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... so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. OR If your notebook is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a... & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and ...
... so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. OR If your notebook is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a... & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on and ...
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... Reference Guide. in the United States and other grounded object. See your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted...
... Reference Guide. in the United States and other grounded object. See your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted...
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... Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook over. 16 Connect the power...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. ...
... Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook over. 16 Connect the power...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. ...
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...touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing...notebook. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Never slide...
...touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Do not lay components on the bottom of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing...notebook. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in the Reference Guide. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Never slide...
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... of their respective companies. If you see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive... was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to Step 20. -OR- See your keyboard. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place ...
... of their respective companies. If you see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive... was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to Step 20. -OR- See your keyboard. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place ...
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... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the top is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards...
... protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over so the top is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards...
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...optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. All other countries. Important The keyboard cable is ... rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard ...
...optional keyboard screws. 10 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 11 Replace the keyboard screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. All other countries. Important The keyboard cable is ... rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard ...
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...Batteries" in your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway.... Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information...
...Batteries" in your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway.... Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information...
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... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it clicks in... place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any...
... fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it clicks in... place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any...
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...Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside... By law, only approved wireless modules provided by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two ...
...Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside... By law, only approved wireless modules provided by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the wireless network module. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two ...
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... screw removed in one direction. Screw 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module...gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 17...
... screw removed in one direction. Screw 10 Pull the module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module...gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. See your notebook over. 17...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...