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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). Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screws Screws 8 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). Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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 www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
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This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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. 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.
This module is marked with the tab in one direction. 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. 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.
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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. Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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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 DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. 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 DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket.
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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). Thumb notch 15 www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Thumb notch 15 www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch.
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Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them . 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 numerical order.
Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them . 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 numerical order.
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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). 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 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 Screws Screws 6 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. 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.
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... need to press down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the palm rest. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the... instructions in Step 3. 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...
... need to press down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the palm rest. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to damage the LCD panel. 19 Reattach the keyboard cover by following the... instructions in Step 3. 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 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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... it in your notebook. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on your...Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them...
... it in your notebook. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Technical Support See the label on your...Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them...
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.... All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral ... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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 DVD bracket....
.... All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral ... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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 DVD bracket....
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... Screw 9 Turn your Reference Guide. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry them . Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a ... 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). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ...
... Screw 9 Turn your Reference Guide. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry them . Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a ... 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). www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ...
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...cable into the slot under the right hinge cover and gently pry 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. 13 Connect the... trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the bottom...
...cable into the slot under the right hinge cover and gently pry 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. 13 Connect the... trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the bottom...
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...a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the ... with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection....
...a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the ... with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook are extremely sensitive to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection....
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...angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it clicks in the memory bay. Technical Support See the label 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 module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make...
...angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it clicks in the memory bay. Technical Support See the label 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 module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make...