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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. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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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 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
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 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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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Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab 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 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 one direction.
Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab 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 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 one direction.
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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). Thumb notch 12 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.
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). Thumb notch 12 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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Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. 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. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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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. Thumb notch 15 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.
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. Thumb notch 15 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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Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 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. 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 in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 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. Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order.
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Screws Screws 6 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. Thumb notch 32 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). 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. Thumb notch 32 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.
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www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the ... it is flat all the way across. 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 the keyboard keys along the front...
www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the ... it is flat all the way across. 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 the keyboard keys along the front...
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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 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws ...
... 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 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your Reference ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 ...
... For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your Reference ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 ...
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... devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. 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 your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay...
... devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. 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 your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay...
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... any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry them in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to...2 Turn off your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid ...
... any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry them in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to...2 Turn off your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Memory bay Wireless network bay Keyboard screw 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid ...
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...of the clip. See your notebook over so the bottom 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 bottom of their corresponding ...slide it toward the LCD panel to touch or damage any other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the front edge...
...of the clip. See your notebook over so the bottom 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 bottom of their corresponding ...slide it toward the LCD panel to touch or damage any other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the front edge...
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... electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. in your notebook over any PC...
... electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. in your notebook over any PC...
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... PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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...each end of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty...
... PC Cards. 17 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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...each end of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty...