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.... See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then... is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive.
.... See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then... is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the DVD drive.
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...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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 your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or...
...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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 your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or...
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...1 in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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... the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook are...
...1 in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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... the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook are...
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...Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard 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 so the bottom...registered trademarks of the keyboard into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. The keyboard should be damaged when you ....
...Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard 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 so the bottom...registered trademarks of the keyboard into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. The keyboard should be damaged when you ....
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... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing...and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery...
... the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. All rights reserved. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing...and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery...
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...screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care ...Information. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety...
...screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care ...Information. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety...
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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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... a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a modem... slot. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this 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 ...
... a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a modem... slot. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this 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 ...
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... more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. 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...
... more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. 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...
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...;, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Eject button...
...;, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Eject button...
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.... To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. 26 You do not need to remove the memory card. CHAPTER 2: Checking 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. Removing...
.... To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. 26 You do not need to remove the memory card. CHAPTER 2: Checking 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. Removing...
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...recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. See "Changing ...must start the process over again. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The entire process will take several hours. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you think they should also ...
...recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. See "Changing ...must start the process over again. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The entire process will take several hours. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you think they should also ...
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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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...Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ ...Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ...
...Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ ...Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ...
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... page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 ... over so the bottom is marked with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift ...
... page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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 ... over so the bottom is marked with a K. Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift ...
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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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...module is keyed so it clicks in one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. ... 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 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...
...module is keyed so it clicks in one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. ... 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 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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... your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these...
... your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these...