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...a safe place. See your online hardware guide. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. For more... 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 to a bare metal...
...a safe place. See your online hardware guide. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. For more... 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 to a bare metal...
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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 ... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing...
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 ... bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket Replacing...
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... the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. Before working with a K. See your notebook. All other countries. For more information, see...surface on your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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...
... the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. Before working with a K. See your notebook. All other countries. For more information, see...surface on your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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...
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...is correctly oriented if it lies keys-down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the... two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom 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 your notebook over. 13 Connect the power...
...is correctly oriented if it lies keys-down on the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the front of the... two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom 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 your notebook over. 13 Connect the power...
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...only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by ...the edge connectors. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over any ...
...only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by ...the edge connectors. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over any ...
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...of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your hardware guide for your ...are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the ...
...of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your hardware guide for your ...are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the ...
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...1: About this reference 1 About 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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the 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 ...
...1: About this reference 1 About 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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the 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 ...
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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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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; 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 • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; 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 • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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...on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 Plug a modem cable into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®...network jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this slot. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE ...
...on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 Plug a modem cable into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®...network jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this slot. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE ...
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... the battery. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive... kit" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay....
... the battery. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive... kit" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay....
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... pointing towards your notebook. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [... Using the memory card reader Important ...
... pointing towards your notebook. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [... Using the memory card reader Important ...
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... the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of your notebook supports hot-swapping. If you restart your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the...
... the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of your notebook supports hot-swapping. If you restart your notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the...
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... Yes, then press ENTER. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are running more slowly than you can swap...several hours. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you must start the process over again. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you ...
... Yes, then press ENTER. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are running more slowly than you can swap...several hours. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you must start the process over again. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you ...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
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.... Important Before installing or replacing components, you are ready to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any slot. The components ... foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
.... Important Before installing or replacing components, you are ready to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any slot. The components ... foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
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... all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page ... screws (these screws cannot be captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with...
... all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page ... screws (these screws cannot be captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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... clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1... Make sure that the notch in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
... clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1... Make sure that the notch in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable...
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw ... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw ... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36