8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
Page 3
... 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 ...
8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
Page 5
...; 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 •...
8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
Page 9
...• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Both types of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Tape Some of replacement tape should read and understand the information... 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. The components inside of the bags provide ...
...• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. Both types of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically grey or silver. Tape Some of replacement tape should read and understand the information... 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. The components inside of the bags provide ...
8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
Page 10
...electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. To 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 modem and network cables. Replace the cover...
...electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. To 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 modem and network cables. Replace the cover...
8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
Page 40
... instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on the system board. If you do not need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on page 31. b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. If you have access... to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on the system...
... instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on the system board. If you do not need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on page 31. b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. If you have access... to the battery connector on the system board, complete the following: a Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on the system...
8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
Page 41
Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" .... 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new...
Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not reusable. 7 Replace the palm rest (if removed) by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" .... 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 1
...2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. 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 the bottom of your notebook. in . Replacing the ...back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and...
...2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter. 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 the bottom of your notebook. in . Replacing the ...back in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on . Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 2
...Technical Support See the label on . All rights reserved. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or ...bottom is incorrectly replaced. See your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Important If...
...Technical Support See the label on . All rights reserved. Recycle or dispose of Gateway, Inc. To replace the battery: 1 If your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or ...bottom is incorrectly replaced. See your notebook into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. 5 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Important If...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 3
... a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently... to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them...
... a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently... to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 4
...the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 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. ...
...the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 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. ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 5
...slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other grounded object...
...slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to use them. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other grounded object...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 6
...software and driver recovery discs you 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. Screws Screws 9 ...Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new...
...software and driver recovery discs you 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. Screws Screws 9 ...Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 7
... hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...(these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. Screw Screw ...
... hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...(these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. Screw Screw ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 8
...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 top of your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-up . 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. See your...gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not ...
...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 top of your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-up . 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. See your...gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 9
...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove ...static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always ...
...your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove ...static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 10
...the module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module...be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and ...
...the module lines up with the tab in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module...be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 11
...connectors. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your workbench or other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna... inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. All rights reserved. in this...
...connectors. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your workbench or other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna... inside your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. All rights reserved. in this...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 12
...light 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 any... PC Cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in...
...light 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 any... PC Cards. 19 Turn on the bottom of the slot. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
Page 4
... 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
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
Page 5
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...