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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). Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw.
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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. 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. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch 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 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 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 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 module lines up with a K. 10
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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. 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. Thumb notch 12
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. 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. Thumb notch 12
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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. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 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. www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. 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.
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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. 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 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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. 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 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them in the numbered holes, tighten them . Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws 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 numbered holes, tighten them . Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws 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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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. 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.
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... so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 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. Be careful not to seat the retaining tabs 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...
... so the bottom is marked with a K. 35 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. Be careful not to seat the retaining tabs 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...
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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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...Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw...See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to...
...Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw...See the label on the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to...
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...notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. 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, then turn your notebook over. 16...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. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. DVD ...
...notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. 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, then turn your notebook over. 16...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. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. DVD ...
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... Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw ... or other grounded object. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic...
... Loosen the six memory bay cover screws and one wireless network bay screw (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw ... or other grounded object. Technical Support See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic...
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... over so the bottom is fully moved toward the LCD panel until 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 on the front edge of...try to lock the connector in the United States and other components. Be careful to touch or damage any other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward...
... over so the bottom is fully moved toward the LCD panel until 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 on the front edge of...try to lock the connector in the United States and other components. Be careful to touch or damage any other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward...
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... • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 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 are extremely sensitive to...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of their edges. See your ...
... • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 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 are extremely sensitive to...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom of their edges. See your ...
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...This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the...
...This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the...