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... Components 1 Identifying 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...
... Components 1 Identifying 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...
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...; Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing...
...; Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing...
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... prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive 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...
... prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive 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...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for this task: 1 black (keyboard) Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 7 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for this task: 1 black (keyboard) Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 7 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
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Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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Thumb notch 5 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the cover opposite of the memory module until the module tilts up. 9 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
Thumb notch 5 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the cover opposite of the memory module until the module tilts up. 9 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
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If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing Notebook Components 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing Notebook Components 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 12 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 12 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 15 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 15 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them . Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in numerical order. Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw.
Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them . Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in numerical order. Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw.
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 32 Replacing Notebook Components 5 Close the LCD panel, turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 32 Replacing Notebook Components 5 Close the LCD panel, turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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... cover by following the instructions in Step 3. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook... over so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into place. The keyboard should easily fall into the...
... cover by following the instructions in Step 3. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook... over so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into place. The keyboard should easily fall into the...
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... - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing...
... - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing...
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... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. ...other countries. in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your workbench...
... discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. ...other countries. in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your workbench...
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...trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices ...and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14...
...trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices ...and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14...
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...your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry them . Do not lay components on your notebook. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as...
...your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the...The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry them . Do not lay components on your notebook. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as...
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... front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the...not twisted. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until it up . 9 Replace the two 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 your notebook. See your ...
... front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the...not twisted. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until it up . 9 Replace the two 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 your notebook. See your ...
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..., and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to replace the memory module. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All other countries. Before working...
..., and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to replace the memory module. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All other countries. Before working...
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...make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom... 17 Turn on your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom... 17 Turn on your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...