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...Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the ... it in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...
...Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the ... it in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive...
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... sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. ... See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD...
... sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. ... See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD...
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... marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. All rights reserved. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and...
... marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. All rights reserved. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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...static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare ...off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench ...
...static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare ...off your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench ...
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...clicks in the United States 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. If the module ...the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Technical...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...
...clicks in the United States 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. If the module ...the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Technical...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...
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... this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from ...memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
... this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5 Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from ...memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
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Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
Contents www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31 Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40 Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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...Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard... • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card ...
...Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard... • Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394...also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network..." on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure ...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394...also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network..." on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure ...
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If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot).... The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the... following steps until your notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove...
If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot).... The Windows Security dialog box opens. 2 Click Task Manager. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn off immediately, complete the... following steps until your notebook turns off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off : 1. Unplug the power cord and remove...
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...end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these...memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing...
...end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these...memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing...
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... into the empty memory slot. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only...tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement...
... into the empty memory slot. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only...tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement...
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Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top ... K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining...
Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top ... K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem... drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay...
www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem... drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay...
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... PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips ...Turn off your applications. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover...
... PC Cards. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips ...Turn off your applications. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover...
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Keyboard screw 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up. 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 Screw Screw 9 Insert the ... each hinge cover and gently pry it in a safe place. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then...
Keyboard screw 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up. 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 Screw Screw 9 Insert the ... each hinge cover and gently pry it in a safe place. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then...
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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...3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Depending on the keyboard features, one of both of your notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 19 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward you so... on top of these screws may be absent. 17 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Screw Screw 18 Turn your notebook. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 20 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to not damage the LCD panel...
...3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Depending on the keyboard features, one of both of your notebook over so the top is facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 19 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward you so... on top of these screws may be absent. 17 Remove the two optional keyboard screws. Screw Screw 18 Turn your notebook. Be careful to release the keyboard retaining tabs. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 20 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel to not damage the LCD panel...
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... is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up. 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook and remove the cable. To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 ...Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted. Be careful not...
... is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up. 45 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook and remove the cable. To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 ...Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted. Be careful not...
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...CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Press down on your notebook. 46 The cover should easily fall into place. The cover is correctly mounted when you removed the memory bay cover in Step 15, ...replace it, then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on the cover in Step 16, replace it is...
...CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Press down on your notebook. 46 The cover should easily fall into place. The cover is correctly mounted when you removed the memory bay cover in Step 15, ...replace it, then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on the cover in Step 16, replace it is...