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Contents Replacing Notebook 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 ...
Contents Replacing Notebook 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 ...
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Replacing Notebook Components • Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing ...
Replacing Notebook Components • Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing ...
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...provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 Important This service guide is important that identifies the notebook model and its features. Important For information on the bottom of this guide, send an e-mail... with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to channel.services@gateway.com. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to individual users or consumers. Failure to follow the approved tasks for ...
...provided to anyone other than an authorized service provider. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: support.gateway.com 2 Important This service guide is important that identifies the notebook model and its features. Important For information on the bottom of this guide, send an e-mail... with the subject "Service Guide Comments" to channel.services@gateway.com. Identifying the notebook model Caution It is not intended to be provided to individual users or consumers. Failure to follow the approved tasks for ...
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Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 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. Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Screws Screws 8 Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12 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). 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 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). Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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Thumb notch 15 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. 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).
Thumb notch 15 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. 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).
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Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Replacing Notebook Components 5 Loosen the three or four screws (these screws cannot be removed) that secure the cooling assembly to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Important The number of screws varies by model. Screw Screw Screw -OR- Use the numbers stamped in reverse numerical order. Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in the metal next to the system board.
Screw Screw Screw Screw 16 Replacing Notebook Components 5 Loosen the three or four screws (these screws cannot be removed) that secure the cooling assembly to each screw and loosen the screws in reverse numerical order (start with 4, then 3, then 2, then 1). Important The number of screws varies by model. Screw Screw Screw -OR- Use the numbers stamped in reverse numerical order. Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in the metal next to the system board.
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Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them 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 . Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18
Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them 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 . Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18
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Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in place during this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22 ...Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during any and...
Caution Legal requirements dictate the wireless cover be installed in place during this task: 1 black (wireless card) Select models only Wireless bay To replace the 802.11 wireless card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 22 ...Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for this Gateway notebook may be in this notebook. Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during any and...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (bracket) Select models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking...
... complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 or 6 chrome (LCD panel assembly) 2 chrome (bracket) Select models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking...
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Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert Rubber insert 7 Remove the four or six screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly. Tip On select models, you may be able to access the inverter by removing only the bottom two screws. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 43 www.gateway.com 6 Remove the four or six rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
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... #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tools you need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Do... card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by model. Tip You do not need to order a different lid.
... #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Tools you need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Do... card" on page 22. 3 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 4 Open the keyboard compartment by model. Tip You do not need to order a different lid.
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...page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on these models, you need to select models only. To replace the modem on page 31. 59 Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips... #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete...
...page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on these models, you need to select models only. To replace the modem on page 31. 59 Some models of the notebook have the modem built into the system board. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips... #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete...
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... need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - 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...
... need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 1 black (wireless card) Select models only 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - 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...
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...-in your network running at the speed of a wired Ethernet network. Also connected to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. ..., connect an access point to the router or use a router that provides access to automatically configure network and IP addresses 45 www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access...
...-in your network running at the speed of a wired Ethernet network. Also connected to the router are all Ethernet components should be sure the model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. ..., connect an access point to the router or use a router that provides access to automatically configure network and IP addresses 45 www.gateway.com Example router-based Ethernet network The following is the central control point for the network. Tip To add the ability to access...
8511883 - Gateway Setup Poster for Windows Vista
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...low as you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Product specifications subject to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see "Managing Power" in the Windows ... more information, see your User Guide that has been included on your hard drive. To ensure a high level of Gateway, Inc. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Actual product may vary from image shown. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips...
...low as you can comfortably see your Reference Guide that are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Product specifications subject to the Internet or a network, and protecting your computer, see "Managing Power" in the Windows ... more information, see your User Guide that has been included on your hard drive. To ensure a high level of Gateway, Inc. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Actual product may vary from image shown. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Chapter 3: ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11 Chapter 3: ...
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... In addition to your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your...
... In addition to your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access the online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for...contains information that identifies your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft ...
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 Gateway model and serial number The label on the bottom of your notebook includes the product key code for your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this section are for...contains information that identifies your notebook's label. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft ...