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... the front fan 48 Replacing the rear fan 49 Replacing the front I/O board 50 Replacing the processor 51 Replacing the system battery 54 Replacing the power supply 55 Replacing the system board 57 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 61 Setting up a maintenance schedule 62 Caring for your computer 63 Cleaning your computer 64...
... the front fan 48 Replacing the rear fan 49 Replacing the front I/O board 50 Replacing the processor 51 Replacing the system battery 54 Replacing the power supply 55 Replacing the system board 57 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 61 Setting up a maintenance schedule 62 Caring for your computer 63 Cleaning your computer 64...
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...the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to match the electrical service available in the United States. To verify that your system has the correct setting ...of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you can change it to the system board, add-in another country). www.gateway.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. If...
...the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to match the electrical service available in the United States. To verify that your system has the correct setting ...of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you can change it to the system board, add-in another country). www.gateway.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. If...
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..., then click Standby. 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on your computer after it has been turned completely off. In order to remove all power (such as you left them. Waking your computer from the wall outlets. To turn off or slow down most system operations to...periods. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it .
..., then click Standby. 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on your computer after it has been turned completely off. In order to remove all power (such as you left them. Waking your computer from the wall outlets. To turn off or slow down most system operations to...periods. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it .
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Removing and installing the front bezel • Installing memory • Replacing an optical or diskette drive or a card reader • Replacing the hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the front I/O board • Replacing the processor • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the system board 35
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Removing and installing the front bezel • Installing memory • Replacing an optical or diskette drive or a card reader • Replacing the hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the front I/O board • Replacing the processor • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the system board 35
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...metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer. The components inside of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: •... parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Before working with computer components, ...
...metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer. The components inside of the power supply. Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: •... parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. Before working with computer components, ...
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... into the socket until it snaps into place. 9 Replace the side panel, then return the computer to the computer. Screws 56 Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Opening and closing the case" on page 37. 2 Disconnect the... board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 3 Remove the three screws that you wrote down previously. 14 Save all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS...
... into the socket until it snaps into place. 9 Replace the side panel, then return the computer to the computer. Screws 56 Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Opening and closing the case" on page 37. 2 Disconnect the... board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 3 Remove the three screws that you wrote down previously. 14 Save all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS...
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www.gateway.com 4 Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer, then pull it down and remove it. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from Step 2. 7 Replace ... (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 6 Remove the power supply by following the instructions in "Replacing the power supply" on page 37. 2 Remove all external cables and the power cord. Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel...
www.gateway.com 4 Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer, then pull it down and remove it. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from Step 2. 7 Replace ... (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 6 Remove the power supply by following the instructions in "Replacing the power supply" on page 37. 2 Remove all external cables and the power cord. Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel...
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www.gateway.com 12 Release the processor from the old system board by pushing down on the lever and then lifting it completely up. 13 Remove ...system board, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 16 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 17 Connect the power and data cables using the notes you took previously. 18 Connect the fan cable to the system... notes you took previously. 21 Replace the side panel, then return the computer to an upright position. 22 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 59
www.gateway.com 12 Release the processor from the old system board by pushing down on the lever and then lifting it completely up. 13 Remove ...system board, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 16 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 17 Connect the power and data cables using the notes you took previously. 18 Connect the fan cable to the system... notes you took previously. 21 Replace the side panel, then return the computer to an upright position. 22 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 59
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... 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 96 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply replacing 55 printer installing 34 parallel port 9 setting default 96 troubleshooting 96 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 25 recovery discs 100, 104 re-... drive 7 recording audio files 30 optical discs 30 recovering defaults 109 drivers 99, 100 programs 99, 100 software 99, 100 system 99 Windows 99 with Gateway Recovery Center 102 with Windows DVD 110 with Windows System Restore 106 recovery discs 128
... 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 96 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply replacing 55 printer installing 34 parallel port 9 setting default 96 troubleshooting 96 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 25 recovery discs 100, 104 re-... drive 7 recording audio files 30 optical discs 30 recovering defaults 109 drivers 99, 100 programs 99, 100 software 99, 100 system 99 Windows 99 with Gateway Recovery Center 102 with Windows DVD 110 with Windows System Restore 106 recovery discs 128
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...connection 88, 92 keyboard 89 LCD panel 84 memory 90 memory card reader 90 monitor 84 mouse 95 network 85, 95 passwords 95 130 power 96 printer 96 safety guidelines 80 screen 84 screen area 84 screen resolution 84 sound 98 technical support 111 telephone support 111 Web site ...connection speed 89 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 112 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 15 updating Windows 66 UPS 15 USB port 7, 9, 34 V VGA port 9 video playing 29 voltage switch 9 volume adjusting 32 adjusting dial-up...
...connection 88, 92 keyboard 89 LCD panel 84 memory 90 memory card reader 90 monitor 84 mouse 95 network 85, 95 passwords 95 130 power 96 printer 96 safety guidelines 80 screen 84 screen area 84 screen resolution 84 sound 98 technical support 111 telephone support 111 Web site ...connection speed 89 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 112 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 15 updating Windows 66 UPS 15 USB port 7, 9, 34 V VGA port 9 video playing 29 voltage switch 9 volume adjusting 32 adjusting dial-up...
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... the front fan 49 Replacing the rear fan 50 Replacing the front I/O board 51 Replacing the processor 52 Replacing the system battery 55 Replacing the power supply 56 Replacing the system board 57 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 61 Setting up a maintenance schedule 62 Caring for your computer 63 Cleaning your computer 64...
... the front fan 49 Replacing the rear fan 50 Replacing the front I/O board 51 Replacing the processor 52 Replacing the system battery 55 Replacing the power supply 56 Replacing the system board 57 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 61 Setting up a maintenance schedule 62 Caring for your computer 63 Cleaning your computer 64...
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... jack . 2 Insert the other end of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to your computer during a power failure. You can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer has a...of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see...
... jack . 2 Insert the other end of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to your computer during a power failure. You can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer has a...of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to save your work and shut down your computer normally. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see...
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... for several minutes, it has been turned completely off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your desktop layout so the next time you restore... When you have not used for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is in Sleep mode, press the power button. From that menu, you left them. ...
... for several minutes, it has been turned completely off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your desktop layout so the next time you restore... When you have not used for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is in Sleep mode, press the power button. From that menu, you left them. ...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Removing and installing the front bezel • Installing memory • Replacing an optical or diskette drive or a card reader • Replacing the hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the front I/O board • Replacing the processor • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the system board 35
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Removing and installing the front bezel • Installing memory • Replacing an optical or diskette drive or a card reader • Replacing the hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the front I/O board • Replacing the processor • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the system board 35
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... and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as...Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ...
... and the modem and network cables. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as...Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ...
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...hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 3 Remove the three screws that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it...place. 9 Return the computer to an upright position, then replace the side panel. 10 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on page 37. 2 Disconnect the power supply cables from all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The battery pops out of the socket. 8 Make sure ...
...hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 3 Remove the three screws that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it...place. 9 Return the computer to an upright position, then replace the side panel. 10 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on page 37. 2 Disconnect the power supply cables from all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The battery pops out of the socket. 8 Make sure ...
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www.gateway.com 4 Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer, then pull it down and remove it. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer by following... and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 6 Remove the power supply by following the directions in "Replacing the power supply" on page 41. 5 Disconnect the power and data cables from Step 2. 7 Return the computer to an upright position, then replace the ...
www.gateway.com 4 Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer, then pull it down and remove it. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer by following... and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) 6 Remove the power supply by following the directions in "Replacing the power supply" on page 41. 5 Disconnect the power and data cables from Step 2. 7 Return the computer to an upright position, then replace the ...
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www.gateway.com 12 Release the processor from the old system board by pushing down on the lever and then lifting it completely up. 13 Remove ...system board, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 16 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 17 Connect the power and data cables using the notes you took previously. 18 Connect the fan cable to the system... notes you took previously. 21 Return the computer to an upright position, then replace the side panel. 22 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 59
www.gateway.com 12 Release the processor from the old system board by pushing down on the lever and then lifting it completely up. 13 Remove ...system board, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 16 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 17 Connect the power and data cables using the notes you took previously. 18 Connect the fan cable to the system... notes you took previously. 21 Return the computer to an upright position, then replace the side panel. 22 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 59
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... 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 95 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply replacing 56 printer installing 34 parallel port 9 setting default 96 troubleshooting 96 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 25 recovery discs 99, 103 re-... drive 7 recording audio files 30 optical discs 30 recovering defaults 108 drivers 98, 99 programs 98, 99 software 98, 99 system 98 Windows 98 with Gateway Recovery Center 101 with Windows DVD 109 with Windows System Restore 105 recovery discs 128
... 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 95 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply replacing 56 printer installing 34 parallel port 9 setting default 96 troubleshooting 96 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 25 recovery discs 99, 103 re-... drive 7 recording audio files 30 optical discs 30 recovering defaults 108 drivers 98, 99 programs 98, 99 software 98, 99 system 98 Windows 98 with Gateway Recovery Center 101 with Windows DVD 109 with Windows System Restore 105 recovery discs 128
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...connection 88, 92 keyboard 89 LCD panel 84 memory 90 memory card reader 90 monitor 84 mouse 94 network 85, 95 passwords 95 130 power 95 printer 96 safety guidelines 80 screen 84 screen area 84 screen resolution 84 sound 97 technical support 110 telephone support 110 Web site ...connection speed 89 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 111 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 15 updating Windows 66 UPS 15 USB port 7, 9, 34 V VGA port 9 video playing 29 voltage switch 9 volume adjusting 32 adjusting dial-up...
...connection 88, 92 keyboard 89 LCD panel 84 memory 90 memory card reader 90 monitor 84 mouse 94 network 85, 95 passwords 95 130 power 95 printer 96 safety guidelines 80 screen 84 screen area 84 screen resolution 84 sound 97 technical support 110 telephone support 110 Web site ...connection speed 89 turning off computer 7, 17, 19 turning on computer 7, 16 tutoring fee-based 111 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 15 updating Windows 66 UPS 15 USB port 7, 9, 34 V VGA port 9 video playing 29 voltage switch 9 volume adjusting 32 adjusting dial-up...