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... the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your ...online hardware guide. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Technical Support See the label on ...
... the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your ...online hardware guide. Before working with a K. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Technical Support See the label on ...
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...All other countries. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 Connect the...Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw ...
...All other countries. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 Connect the...Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw ...
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...) and attach it in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. 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... screw hole is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other countries. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small...
...) and attach it in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. 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... screw hole is facing up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to use them. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other countries. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small...
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... cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-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 ...to seat the retaining tabs into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in several places until the keyboard is facing up . 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along ...
... cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-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 ...to seat the retaining tabs into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in several places until the keyboard is facing up . 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along ...
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... is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other...
... is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other...
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... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in one direction. If the module... guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the clip ...
... product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in one direction. If the module... guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. All rights reserved. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. Technical Support See the label on the clip ...
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...1: About this reference 1 About this guide 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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating ...
...1: About this reference 1 About this guide 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 ...drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating ...
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Contents www.gateway.com 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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
Contents www.gateway.com 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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
CHAPTER 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook • Identifying features • Connecting the AC adapter • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an ...; Using the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Changing batteries • Recalibrating the battery • Ordering accessories 5
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...camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port... Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an ...
...camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports IEEE 1394 port Ethernet jack USB ports Modem jack Component Icon PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port... Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II PC Card into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an ...
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...hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page... 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the...
...hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page... 2. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom www.gateway.com Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Component Icon Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the...
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...®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up . Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that...
...®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up . Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that...
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... Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. 26 To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into ...a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to remove the memory card. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook supports hot-swapping. If you can insert a PC Card...
... Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using a memory card To access a file on a memory card: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. 2 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook. 26 To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into ...a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This slot accepts one Type II card. You do not need to remove the memory card. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook supports hot-swapping. If you can insert a PC Card...
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...more slowly than you may need additional space for more information about using it starts and you can swap batteries when necessary. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open ...the process over again. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you run your notebook on your battery. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. If your notebook...
...more slowly than you may need additional space for more information about using it starts and you can swap batteries when necessary. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Open ...the process over again. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you run your notebook on your battery. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. If your notebook...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
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...not insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to add or replace a memory module. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The modules are... memory modules designed for your notebook. Do not lay components on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your Gateway ...
...not insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to add or replace a memory module. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The modules are... memory modules designed for your notebook. Do not lay components on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your Gateway ...
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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb ... the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). For more information...
www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb ... the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). For more information...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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... becomes damaged, you can replace it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it ... Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar...
... becomes damaged, you can replace it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it ... Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar...
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... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw... shown in a safe place. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw... shown in a safe place. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36