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Replacing The Fan
I ORDER THE FAN TO REPLACE. DO I HAVE TO SOLDER AND PARTS? ARE JUST PULL THE OLD FAN AND REPLACE IT ...
I ORDER THE FAN TO REPLACE. DO I HAVE TO SOLDER AND PARTS? ARE JUST PULL THE OLD FAN AND REPLACE IT ...
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Upgrade Hd In Gateway Mx6121.
Currently have a 50HD, cN i upgrade the HD, and how big can i upgrade it to?
Currently have a 50HD, cN i upgrade the HD, and how big can i upgrade it to?
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8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 3
... that the DVD drive is empty.
3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component.
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See your notebook over any PC Cards.
6 Turn your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
Preventing static electricity discharge...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 5
... information. Do not lay components on your online hardware guide.
7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to replace the hard drive.
For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the United States and other grounded object. Screws
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 6
...trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screws
Screws
9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions.
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8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 7
...hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them .
Never slide components over any PC Cards.
5 Turn...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 8
... safety, regulatory, and legal information.
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The keyboard should be damaged when you so it clicks in place. in several places 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 bottom of...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 9
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The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their respective companies.
1 Technical Support See the label on your notebook are ready to replace the memory module. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook.
3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. All other countries.
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 3
... 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2
Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook 5
Identifying features 6 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back 9 Bottom 10 Keyboard area 11
Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems 13
Connecting the dial-up...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 4
Contents
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Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 31
Preventing static electricity discharge 32 Adding or replacing memory 32 Replacing the DVD drive 35 Replacing the hard drive kit 38 Replacing the keyboard 40
Removing the keyboard 40 Installing the keyboard 43
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45
Important safety information 46 Regulatory...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 6
...CHAPTER 1: About this reference
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About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this section...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 9
... Your Gateway Notebook
• Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet
network • Turning your notebook on and off • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 14
... battery. Hard drive bay
The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27.
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 38.
10 Battery
Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay.
Memory bay
Install a memory module into AC power.
For more information, see "Replacing the hard...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 39
... 27.
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Replacing the DVD drive
Important
Use only memory modules designed for
your Gateway notebook.
9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in place.
11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws.
12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws.
13 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook.
If the module...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 61
... 10 replacing 27
bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32
BIOS Setup utility 29
brightness adjusting 19
brightness keys 20
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cable lock 7
cable modem 14
Caps Lock indicator 17
cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8
PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards
supported 25
carrying case 30
CD inserting 25
CD drive...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 62
...system 18 system key combinations 19 toggle display 19 Windows 18
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label model number 10
labels 3
laser printer 30
latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6
LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19
LCD/CRT system key 19
lock Kensington cable 7
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memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 30 removing 32 replacing 32
memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25
microphone jack...
8511180 - Hardware Reference Gateway Notebook - Page 63
... memory
sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22
15, 16
speakers built-in 6 jack 6
specifications 3
Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19
starting notebook 15 programs 22
static electricity 32
status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19
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