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.... The label on the notebook's general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the notebook's user guide. Use this guide can be provided to the notebook. Important This service guide is important that identifies the notebook model and its features.... These variations may vary in damage to individual users or consumers. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series • M360 • MX6000 series ...
.... The label on the notebook's general maintenance, technical support, safety notices, and regulatory notices, see the notebook's user guide. Use this guide can be provided to the notebook. Important This service guide is important that identifies the notebook model and its features.... These variations may vary in damage to individual users or consumers. Failure to follow the approved tasks for the following Gateway notebooks: • 6000 series • 6100 series • 6500 series • 6600 series • M360 • MX6000 series ...
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www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3 For a complete list of the notebook. LCD panel assembly (see page 38) Keyboard cover (see page 29) Keyboard (see page 31) Cooling assembly (see page 11) Processor (see page 19) Palm rest (see "Contents" on page i.
www.gateway.com Identifying components Use this chart to identify the main components of replaceable parts, see page 56) 3 For a complete list of the notebook. LCD panel assembly (see page 38) Keyboard cover (see page 29) Keyboard (see page 31) Cooling assembly (see page 11) Processor (see page 19) Palm rest (see "Contents" on page i.
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..., make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared. • Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat. • Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that are deeply recessed in their heads to prevent the screws from clutter and dust... that may damage components. • Use a magnetized screwdriver for example, on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in the holes if you remove components and...
..., make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared. • Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work mat. • Use a stable and strong table, and make sure that are deeply recessed in their heads to prevent the screws from clutter and dust... that may damage components. • Use a magnetized screwdriver for example, on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in the holes if you remove components and...
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...are used in this guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating tape. Tape Some of the procedures in this section. Both types of replacement tape should read and understand the information in this Gateway ... silver. Important Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. •...
...are used in this guide involve removing tape that holds cables or components. If the existing tape cannot be non-ESD generating tape. Tape Some of the procedures in this section. Both types of replacement tape should read and understand the information in this Gateway ... silver. Important Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. •...
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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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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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Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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). 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. 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). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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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. 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).
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. 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 -OR- Use the numbers stamped 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. Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order.
Screw Screw Screw -OR- Use the numbers stamped 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. Caution When loosening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, loosen them in reverse numerical order.
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... it. Caution The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. Use only enough to break the cable. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you lift, move the cooling assembly away from ...the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 If the new cooling assembly did not ship to you with thermal...
... it. Caution The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. Use only enough to break the cable. The cooling assembly cable is attached to the system board at this point. www.gateway.com 6 .At the same time as you lift, move the cooling assembly away from ...the processor using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 9 If the new cooling assembly did not ship to you with thermal...
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Replacing Notebook Components 3 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise. -ORUse a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ½-turn counter-clockwise. You will hear a click when the processor lock is unlocked. 20
Replacing Notebook Components 3 Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn counter-clockwise. -ORUse a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ½-turn counter-clockwise. You will hear a click when the processor lock is unlocked. 20
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...the absence of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by following the instructions in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn to ½-turn clockwise. 6 If your cooling assembly... uses a thermal pad, go to Step 8. -ORIf your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the...
...the absence of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by following the instructions in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw ¼-turn to ½-turn clockwise. 6 If your cooling assembly... uses a thermal pad, go to Step 8. -ORIf your cooling assembly uses thermal grease, remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol. 7 Place new thermal grease on page 14. 21 www.gateway.com 4 Remove the old processor from the...
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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). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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.
Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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.
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www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not ... the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new battery into the system board. The non-conductive sleeve and wires are not ... the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Be careful not to unplug the CMOS battery connector from the system board. Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook.
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... incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Warning Danger of explosion if the battery is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook...battery lock to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... incorrectly replaced. All rights reserved. Warning Danger of explosion if the battery is connected to AC power, go to Step 2. - www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook...battery lock to AC power, save your work and turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . The battery used in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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...screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to use them. See your Reference Guide. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a ..."Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic...
...screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the United States and other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to use them. See your Reference Guide. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a ..."Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their antistatic...
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... All rights reserved. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software...the label on your workbench or other grounded object. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create ...
... All rights reserved. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software...the label on your workbench or other grounded object. Locating Components Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create ...
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... the on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you from the old drive. All other countries. A list of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new...
... the on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you from the old drive. All other countries. A list of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new...
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... components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to the fully opened position. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and ...or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to use them in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
... components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to the fully opened position. Avoid touching the edge connectors. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and ...or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to use them in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection...
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...is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. See your notebook. in your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it...on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...
...is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. See your notebook. in your Reference Guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it...on the outside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard...