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Contents Replacing Notebook 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 ...
Contents Replacing Notebook 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 ...
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Replacing Notebook Components • Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing ...
Replacing Notebook Components • Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing ...
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... this guide may vary in appearance from the notebook. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to channel.services@gateway.com. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series...; MX6900 series • NX500 series All tasks covered in damage to the notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 These variations may result in this guide, send an e-mail with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to individual users or ...
... this guide may vary in appearance from the notebook. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to channel.services@gateway.com. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series...; MX6900 series • NX500 series All tasks covered in damage to the notebook. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 These variations may result in this guide, send an e-mail with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to individual users or ...
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Screws Screws 8 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
Screws Screws 8 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. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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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). 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. Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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. 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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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. 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. Thumb notch 15
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. 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. Thumb notch 15
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Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to the system board. Important The number of screws varies by model. Replacing Notebook Components 5 Loosen the three or four screws (these screws cannot be removed) that secure the cooling assembly to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order. Screw Screw Screw -OR-
Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Use the numbers stamped in the metal next to the system board. Important The number of screws varies by model. Replacing Notebook Components 5 Loosen the three or four screws (these screws cannot be removed) that secure the cooling assembly to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order. Screw Screw Screw -OR-
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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 . Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw.
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Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in place during this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22... Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during any and...
Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in place during this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22... Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during any and...
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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. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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
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. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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
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... complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (bracket) Select models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking...
... complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (bracket) Select models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking...
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Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws.
Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws.
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... card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by model. OR - Tip You do not need to complete this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD...Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 51 Tools you need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" ...
... card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by model. OR - Tip You do not need to complete this task: 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD...Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 51 Tools you need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" ...
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Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade ... keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black...
Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade ... keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. For more information, see "Replacing the system board" on page 31. 59 www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black...
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top) 17 black (palm rest - 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 ... or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may ...
top) 17 black (palm rest - 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 ... or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 LCD ...
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...: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...
...: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in -depth, easy-to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media •...
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...bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...Authenticity label found on your notebook model and its features. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook...
...bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your operating system. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...Authenticity label found on your notebook model and its features. www.gateway.com Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook...
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Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into these ports. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 44. USB ports USB ports ...
Right CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Important Port or jack location may vary by notebook model. Insert one Type II PC Card or Type 54 Express Card into these ports. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 44. USB ports USB ports ...
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Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 61. Slide to release .... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay 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...
Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. Includes the Customer Care contact information. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 61. Slide to release .... CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook Bottom Battery Battery lock Battery latch Memory bay 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...