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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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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. 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
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Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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). Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 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. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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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 one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in the module lines up with a K. 10
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 one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in the module lines up with a K. 10
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Thumb notch 12 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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.
Thumb notch 12 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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.
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www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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).
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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).
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... front edge of the keyboard into place. 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 Step 3. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the... palm rest. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the...
... front edge of the keyboard into place. 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 Step 3. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the... palm rest. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press 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... memory modules" on page 7. 64 OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease ...
... - 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 OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over...
... bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over...
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... countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery...
... countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery...
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...memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway...on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ...
...memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway...on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ...
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...your notebook could be flat all the way across . Press down 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 on the keyboard keys along the ... the right hinge cover and gently pry it clicks in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs ...
...your notebook could be flat all the way across . Press down 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 on the keyboard keys along the ... the right hinge cover and gently pry it clicks in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs ...
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...follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are trademarks or registered ...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All other...
...follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are trademarks or registered ...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All other...
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...the module until it clicks in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty...
...the module until it clicks in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty...