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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). 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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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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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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch 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. This module is marked with the tab 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch 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. This module is marked with the tab in the module lines up with a K. 10
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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.
Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 12 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 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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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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Thumb notch 15 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com 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 15 Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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. 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
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 32 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. 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. Thumb notch 32 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. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the ... front edge of the keyboard into place. 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 Step 3. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the...
www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the ... front edge of the keyboard into place. 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 Step 3. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the...
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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... 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 ...
... - 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... 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 ...
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... K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge... of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover...
... K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is empty. 3 Turn off your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge... of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover...
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 on the bottom of.... DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. Make sure that the drive ...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 on the bottom of.... DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. All rights reserved. Make sure that the drive ...
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...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...Do not lay components on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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 ...
...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter...Do not lay components on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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 ...
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...15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide 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 is...panel to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out 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. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place...
...15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide 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 is...panel to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out 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. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place...
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...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • ...attach it in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
...antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • ...attach it in your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and...
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...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of ...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the memory bay. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle ...
...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of ...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the memory bay. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle ...