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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 Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. 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 Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. 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. 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. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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. 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. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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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. Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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. Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed 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.
Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed 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.
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Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Thumb notch 15 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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.
Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Thumb notch 15 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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.
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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 Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order. 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.
Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten 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. 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.
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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). Thumb notch 32 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Thumb notch 32 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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.... You may need to press down until it is marked with a K. 35 The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the palm rest. 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... on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom 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...
.... You may need to press down until it is marked with a K. 35 The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the palm rest. 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... on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom 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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... - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing...
... - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing...
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... Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card 45 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 48...
... Using the CD or DVD drive 42 Identifying drive types 42 Using a CD or DVD drive 43 Using the memory card reader 44 Memory card types 44 Inserting a memory card 44 Using a memory card 45 Removing a memory card 45 Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card 45 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 48...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
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... Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124... PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 ...
... Display 106 DVD drives 107 Ethernet 109 Express Cards 109 File management 110 Hard drive 110 Internet 111 Keyboard 112 Media Center 113 Memory 116 Memory card reader 116 Modem (cable or DSL 116 Modem (dial-up 117 Mouse 120 Networks (wired 121 Networks (wireless 122 Passwords 124... PC Cards 124 Power 125 Printer 125 Sound 127 Status indicators 127 Touchpad 127 Video 128 Telephone support 128 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 128 ...
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...cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 45. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more information..., see "Using the memory card reader" on page 19. USB ports USB ports PC Card or Express Card slot IEEE 1394 Memory card reader Modem jack port Ethernet jack Component Icon Description USB ports PC Card ...
...cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 45. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more information..., see "Using the memory card reader" on page 19. USB ports USB ports PC Card or Express Card slot IEEE 1394 Memory card reader Modem jack port Ethernet jack Component Icon Description USB ports PC Card ...
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... Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is located in this... bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. Memory modules are located in this bay. Includes the Customer Care contact information.
... Customer care label Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Component Icon Hard drive bay Customer Care label Memory bay Battery latch Battery Battery lock Description The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is located in this... bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 95. Memory modules are located in this bay. Includes the Customer Care contact information.
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card or Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 41