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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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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. 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
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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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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. 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
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Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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. 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.
Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. 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. 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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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. Replacing Notebook Components 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 12 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. 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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Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 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. 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.
Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 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. 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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www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 15 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). 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 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). 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 numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 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 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.
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 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 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.
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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). 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. Thumb notch 32
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). 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. Thumb notch 32
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... flat all the way across. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom 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 the front edge of the keyboard...
... flat all the way across. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the instructions in Step 3. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook over so the bottom 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 the front edge of the keyboard...
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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...
... - 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...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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...floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With... slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Before working with a K. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous...
...floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws Screws 9 With... slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Before working with a K. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous...
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Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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, ... the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the...
Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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, ... the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the...
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...the fully opened position. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. 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 such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or ...
...the fully opened position. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. 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 such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or ...
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...All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to touch or damage any other ... keys-down until it clicks in several places until the keyboard 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...
...All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to touch or damage any other ... keys-down until it clicks in several places until the keyboard 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...
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... discharge (ESD). Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them....information. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection...
... discharge (ESD). Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them....information. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection...
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...and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module...This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. All other countries. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the...
...and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module...This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. All other countries. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the...