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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. Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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 www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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 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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This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10
This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 12 Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 12 Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Make sure that the drive fits securely 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Make sure that the drive fits securely 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 15 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. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 15 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. 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 Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in numerical order. Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them .
Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in numerical order. Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them .
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Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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. Thumb notch 32 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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. Thumb notch 32 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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Tip The screw hole 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 ..." on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom 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 Step 3. Be careful not to press down on the front edge...
Tip The screw hole 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 ..." on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom 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 Step 3. Be careful not to press down on the front edge...
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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... memory modules" on page 7. 64 top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-...
... - 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... memory modules" on page 7. 64 top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & ...the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more...
... © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Tips & ...the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. For more...
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... the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the...out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom 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. Technical Support See the...
... the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the...out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom 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. Technical Support See the...
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...more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them up. 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...Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ...
...more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them up. 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...Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. ...
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... careful to not damage the LCD panel. in place. The cover is facing 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 on your notebook. Be careful to ...connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the cover in several places until the keyboard is almost face-up . 14 Pull the ...
... careful to not damage the LCD panel. in place. The cover is facing 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 on your notebook. Be careful to ...connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the cover in several places until the keyboard is almost face-up . 14 Pull the ...
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...permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist ...or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
...permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist ...or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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... the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in one direction. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of ...
... the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in one direction. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of ...