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www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 Use only enough to cover the CPU die. 8 Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn ... residue from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in...
www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 Use only enough to cover the CPU die. 8 Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn ... residue from the system board. 5 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of valid boot devices appears...your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to Step 20. -OR- Go to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of valid boot devices appears...your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to Step 20. -OR- Go to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing ...Caring for your notebook 66 Cleaning your notebook 67 Cleaning the exterior 67 Cleaning the keyboard 67 Cleaning the notebook screen 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 System recovery options 68 Recovering specific files and software 69 Recovering using Microsoft ... Windows DVD 70 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 71 Preventing static electricity discharge 72 Adding or replacing memory modules 73 Replacing the hard drive kit 77 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 82 Troubleshooting ...
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing ...Caring for your notebook 66 Cleaning your notebook 67 Cleaning the exterior 67 Cleaning the keyboard 67 Cleaning the notebook screen 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 System recovery options 68 Recovering specific files and software 69 Recovering using Microsoft ... Windows DVD 70 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 71 Preventing static electricity discharge 72 Adding or replacing memory modules 73 Replacing the hard drive kit 77 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 82 Troubleshooting ...
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..., using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your warranty. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. ... "Recovering specific files and software" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. System recovery options Most notebook problems...
..., using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your warranty. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. ... "Recovering specific files and software" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. System recovery options Most notebook problems...
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 80
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 80
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... or dense on your notebook away from the Display Settings dialog box. www.gateway.com The screen resolution is not in the online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to toggle through the attached display, an external monitor or projector,...times to identify whether a repair or replacement is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in the online User Guide. Tip For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always...
... or dense on your notebook away from the Display Settings dialog box. www.gateway.com The screen resolution is not in the online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to toggle through the attached display, an external monitor or projector,...times to identify whether a repair or replacement is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in the online User Guide. Tip For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always...
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...If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled liquid in this section, go to replace it. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your TV Many factors, ... type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive ...and lint trapped under the keys. • Try a keyboard that you know works to drain it. www.gateway.com • Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it again. Cable...
...If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled liquid in this section, go to replace it. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your TV Many factors, ... type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive ...and lint trapped under the keys. • Try a keyboard that you know works to drain it. www.gateway.com • Remove all extension cables and switchboxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it again. Cable...
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... 41 laser 47 troubleshooting 105 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 projector adding 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 R radio approval authorities 61 radio frequency wireless connections 61 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery... 52 recharging battery 51 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 66 ...
... 41 laser 47 troubleshooting 105 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 projector adding 43 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 R radio approval authorities 61 radio frequency wireless connections 61 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery... 52 recharging battery 51 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 66 ...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the ...Caring for your notebook 68 Cleaning your notebook 69 Cleaning the exterior 69 Cleaning the keyboard 70 Cleaning the notebook screen 70 Maintaining the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed...DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 iii
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the ...Caring for your notebook 68 Cleaning your notebook 69 Cleaning the exterior 69 Cleaning the keyboard 70 Cleaning the notebook screen 70 Maintaining the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed...DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 iii
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...do not try to 3 years, under the keys. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in some cases will have to replace it cannot hold a full charge. Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. Keep your notebook and turn off the ...should be scratched or damaged by charge/discharge patterns. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can...
...do not try to 3 years, under the keys. If ignored, the fuel gauge becomes increasingly less accurate and in some cases will have to replace it cannot hold a full charge. Use a soft cloth and water to high heat or freezing temperatures. Keep your notebook and turn off the ...should be scratched or damaged by charge/discharge patterns. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can...
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... Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 93 www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17... key to boot from the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers...
... Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 93 www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17... key to boot from the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers...
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... times to read • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from sources of pixels affected. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting brightness"..."Changing screen settings" in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always dark or too bright This condition is not in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is...
... times to read • Adjust the brightness using the system keys or Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from sources of pixels affected. For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "Adjusting brightness"..."Changing screen settings" in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Gateway's inspection standards keep these pixels are always dark or too bright This condition is not in your online User Guide. • Move your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is...
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...aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the screen • The numeric keypad is not stuck. Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see "Using the keyboard" on . Let the keyboard dry...not received any mail • Click the receive button in the keyboard, turn it upside down to loosen a key that you know works to replace it. 104 You are sending you e-mail messages, but you may need to make sure that the keyboard port works. • If you spilled...
...aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the screen • The numeric keypad is not stuck. Keyboard A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see "Using the keyboard" on . Let the keyboard dry...not received any mail • Click the receive button in the keyboard, turn it upside down to loosen a key that you know works to replace it. 104 You are sending you e-mail messages, but you may need to make sure that the keyboard port works. • If you spilled...
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...installing 41 laser 48 troubleshooting 118 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 projector adding 42 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 R radio approval authorities 63 radio frequency wireless connections 63 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery ...52 recharging battery 50 recovering drivers 73 software 73 system 72, 83 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 68 general...
...installing 41 laser 48 troubleshooting 118 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 projector adding 42 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26 R radio approval authorities 63 radio frequency wireless connections 63 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery ...52 recharging battery 50 recovering drivers 73 software 73 system 72, 83 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 68 general...