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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 The screw hole is marked with a K. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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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. 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.
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If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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 the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw.
If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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 the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw.
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Thumb notch 12 Screws Screws 4 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. Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
Thumb notch 12 Screws Screws 4 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. Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 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. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 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. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive 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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Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them .
Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them .
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Thumb notch 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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). Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
Thumb notch 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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). Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook ... down on the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along 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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook ... down on the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard into place.
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... 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 - top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: ...
... 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 - top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: ...
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...floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to dangerous electrical voltages ... the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge ...
...floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to dangerous electrical voltages ... the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge ...
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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. ... screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
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. ... screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal ...
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...Information. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover...electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. 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 such...
...Information. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover...electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. 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 such...
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...screwdriver under the palm rest. The cover is flat all the way across . All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on your Reference Guide...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 ...
...screwdriver under the palm rest. The cover is flat all the way across . All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on your Reference Guide...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 ...
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...with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the...in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
...with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the...in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
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... 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the memory bay. All other countries. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the ...module lines up with the tab in one direction. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for...
... 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the memory bay. All other countries. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the ...module lines up with the tab in one direction. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for...