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...). Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. For more...
...). Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...over any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. For more...
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.... 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. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11... Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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 ...
.... 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. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11... Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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 ...
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...packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous ..."Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All rights reserved. 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...
...packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous ..."Changing Batteries" in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. All rights reserved. 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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...to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. All rights reserved. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward...on the bottom of the keyboard cover and gently pry it is almost face-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 front edge of the ...
...to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. All rights reserved. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward...on the bottom of the keyboard cover and gently pry it is almost face-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 front edge of the ...
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.... in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the...
.... in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the...
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...eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it clicks in the ... or registered trademarks of the slot. All other countries. 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. Technical Support See the label on the...
...eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until it clicks in the ... or registered trademarks of the slot. All other countries. 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. Technical Support See the label on 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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... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 14. 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...
... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 14. 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...
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... this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. For...
... this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery. For...
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... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 ... with the label facing up , then press down carefully on the disc until it is closed. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole ...
... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 ... with the label facing up , then press down carefully on the disc until it is closed. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole ...
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... the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of 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 drive letter (for further information. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot,...
... the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of 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 drive letter (for further information. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot,...
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...entire process will take several hours. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on your programs are using an additional battery. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page... charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens...
...entire process will take several hours. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on your programs are using an additional battery. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page... charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens...
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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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... to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any slot. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook...
... to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any slot. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook...
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... the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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 up, then remove...
... the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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 up, then remove...
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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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...Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at... a 30-degree angle and slide it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive ...
...Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at... a 30-degree angle and slide it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive ...
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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 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
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 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