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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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Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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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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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 one direction. 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 module lines up with a K. 10
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 one direction. 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 module lines up with a K. 10
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12 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. Replacing Notebook Components 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. Thumb notch 12 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. Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
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. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
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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). 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. www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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). 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. www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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. 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 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. 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 Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order.
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Thumb notch 32 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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. 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 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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. Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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... of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. 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 Step 3.
... of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. You may need to press down until it is flat all the way across. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into place. 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 Step 3.
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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 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws ...
... - 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 Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws ...
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... and put it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside...Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Replacing the DVD Drive Tools ...
... and put it to a bare metal part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside...Batteries" in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to replace the DVD drive. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Replacing the DVD Drive Tools ...
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DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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 ... Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Make sure that the drive fits securely...
DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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 ... Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Make sure that the drive fits securely...
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... the battery. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a ... 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted ...
... the battery. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 9 Turn your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a ... 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted ...
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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 ... trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the front of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. in place. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is not twisted. 3...
...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 ... trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the front of Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. in place. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it is not twisted. 3...
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... screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ... or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
... screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available ... or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
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... notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of... Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. This ...
... notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of... Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of their respective companies. This ...