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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 Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Screws Screws 8 Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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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. 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 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. 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. 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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. 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.
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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. 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
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. 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
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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. 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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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 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.
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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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook ... 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 damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the...
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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook ... 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 damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal...discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard ...
... these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal...discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard ...
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...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. 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....your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory...
...are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. 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....your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory...
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...Reference Guide. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry them . 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 ..., and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them in a safe place. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on...
...Reference Guide. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry them . 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 ..., and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them in a safe place. All other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on...
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... adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of...is correctly oriented if it is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it 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 so the bottom ...
... adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of...is correctly oriented if it is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it 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 so the bottom ...
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...-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to replace the memory module. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside ...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver ...
...-sensitive components in the United States and other brands and product names are ready to replace the memory module. Do not lay components on the outside of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside ...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver ...
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...Cards. 17 Turn on your Reference Guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at ... and insert it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or ...
...Cards. 17 Turn on your Reference Guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at ... and insert it into the empty memory slot. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or ...