8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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...cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States ...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only...
...cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States ...antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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... countries. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of...
... countries. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual
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...Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to you see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway... of Gateway, Inc. 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 computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when ...
...Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to you see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway... of Gateway, Inc. 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 computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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 drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then...
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 drive obtained from Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten...
... the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. 12 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 9. 16 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten...
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...25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up ...drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive ...
...25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up ...drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive ...
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... 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
... 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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...preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove... sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 151.
...preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove... sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD drives 148 Audio troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 151.