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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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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. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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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. 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 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch. 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 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 the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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 the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10 Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in one direction.
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Thumb notch 12 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. 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).
Thumb notch 12 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. 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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Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Make sure that the drive fits securely in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard 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. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 Make sure that the drive fits securely in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard 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. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw.
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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. 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).
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Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . 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 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.
Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them . 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 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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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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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www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. ... it is flat all the way across. 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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook...
www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. ... it is flat all the way across. 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 "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 20 Turn the notebook...
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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 Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive ...
... - 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 Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Additional materials you need to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks... or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place....
... 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are trademarks... or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place....
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... See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. 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...network cable, then turn on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11...
... See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. 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...network cable, then turn on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11...
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...memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway... keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them...
...memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway... keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them...
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... you so 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 ...1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then...
... you so 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 ...1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on top of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then...
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... electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your...
... electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your...
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...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over. 15 Connect the... it into the empty memory slot. in one direction. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
...brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over. 15 Connect the... it into the empty memory slot. in one direction. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...