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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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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 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
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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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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. 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
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Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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. 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.
Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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. 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.
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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). Thumb notch 12 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.
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). Thumb notch 12 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.
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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. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 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.
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. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 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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Screws Screws 4 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 15 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.
Screws Screws 4 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 15 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.
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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. 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 . 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
Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 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 . 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
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 32 Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). 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.
Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 32 Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). 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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... into place. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. 35 You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs 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 front edge of the keyboard...
... into place. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. 35 You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs 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 front edge of the keyboard...
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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... memory modules" on page 7. 64 Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive ...
... - 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... memory modules" on page 7. 64 Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive ...
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...touching the edge connectors. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags... sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in...
...touching the edge connectors. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags... sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in...
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... drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover ...
... drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover ...
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...and attach it in a safe place. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . See your workbench or other ...and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other grounded object. 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 as...
...and attach it in a safe place. Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . See your workbench or other ...and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other grounded object. 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 as...
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...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 ...connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slot under the right hinge cover and gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs...
...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 ...connector clip to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The cover should easily fall into the slot under the right hinge cover and gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs...
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... screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and...
... screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook and...
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...the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at ...each end of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in one direction. See your...
...the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at ...each end of Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in one direction. See your...