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... 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 hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
... 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 hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
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...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
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...part of antistatic bags because only the inside the notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating tape.... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the notebook, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use cellophane tape. 5
...part of antistatic bags because only the inside the notebook are ready to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating tape.... connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the notebook, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use cellophane tape. 5
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...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 modem and network cables. For more information..., see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover before opening the case. Removing the battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...
...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 modem and network cables. For more information..., see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replace the cover before opening the case. Removing the battery To remove the battery: 1 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...
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... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board. OR - If you do not need to Step 5. -OR- If you...on page 56, then go to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
... by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board. OR - If you do not need to Step 5. -OR- If you...on page 56, then go to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on...
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www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in..." on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in..." on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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...adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other... AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United...
...adapter. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other... AC Adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . Caution Replace the power cord if it back in the United...
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..., go to Step 2. - All rights reserved. Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 in this... chemical burn hazard if mishandled. OR If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not connected to AC power, ...
..., go to Step 2. - All rights reserved. Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook is on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 in this... chemical burn hazard if mishandled. OR If your notebook is on . www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the battery while the notebook is turned on and is not connected to AC power, ...
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... remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. in your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom... of their edges. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product...
... remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. in your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom... of their edges. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product...
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...Cards. 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 the DVD bracket. DVD ...the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive...
...Cards. 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 the DVD bracket. DVD ...the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive...
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...it to use them. Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See.... To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the...
...it to use them. Screws Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. See.... To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the...
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...other countries. If you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your keyboard. Technical Support See the... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. See your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press...
...other countries. If you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your keyboard. Technical Support See the... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. See your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press...
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...electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic ... the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . See your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the fully opened position. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over...
...electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic ... the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . See your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the fully opened position. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook over...
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.... 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 slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD... notebook, insert the cable into the slot under the right hinge cover and gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in several places until the keyboard is almost face-up . 14 Pull the cover off the...
.... 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 slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD... notebook, insert the cable into the slot under the right hinge cover and gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. in several places until the keyboard is almost face-up . 14 Pull the cover off the...
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...stores) and attach it in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and ...other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and ...
...stores) and attach it in your notebook. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and ...other grounded object. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and ...
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module ...tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module ...tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery...
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...), then remove wireless network bay cover. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge...
...), then remove wireless network bay cover. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge...
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... gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace... be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
... gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace... be inserted in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
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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 advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
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 advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...