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...from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small...Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory...
...from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small...Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory...
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... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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...
... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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...
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...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... by their edges. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Before working with a K. Never slide components over so the bottom is ...
...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... by their edges. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Technical Support... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Before working with a K. Never slide components over so the bottom is ...
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...clicks in several places until the keyboard is facing 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 top of Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the ...palm rest. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful not to...
...clicks in several places until the keyboard is facing 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 top of Gateway, Inc. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the ...palm rest. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Be careful not to...
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... remove the battery. Before working with a K. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Changing ...Always hold components by their edges. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...
... remove the battery. Before working with a K. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, see "Changing ...Always hold components by their edges. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...
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... memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the Memory...
... memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the Memory...
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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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... information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Slide to release the battery. 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 battery. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more...
... information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. Slide to release the battery. 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 battery. Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. For more...
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...Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 32 for extended periods, you are running more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on your battery. The entire process will take several hours. If your programs are using an additional battery. When the recalibration ... Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted,...
...Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 32 for extended periods, you are running more information. 29 See "Adding or replacing memory" on your battery. The entire process will take several hours. If your programs are using an additional battery. When the recalibration ... Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted,...
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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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...). 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. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook are extremely sensitive...
...). 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. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook are extremely sensitive...
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...screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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 the... memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on the end of the cover opposite...
...screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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 the... memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on the end of the cover opposite...
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... that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty...
... that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty...
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..., and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 37 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 captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook...
..., and network cable, then turn on your notebook. 37 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 captive screws. 17 Replace the keyboard screw. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook...
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Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 15 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be captive. 14 Close the LCD panel, turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the mini-PCI bay cover. 43 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tips & Tricks Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 16 Loosen the mini-PCI bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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.... 10 If you removed the mini-PCI bay cover in Step 16, replace it, then tighten the screw. 11 If you removed the memory bay cover in several places until it , then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook could be ...then turn your finger along the front edge of the keyboard into place. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 46 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding ...
.... 10 If you removed the mini-PCI bay cover in Step 16, replace it, then tighten the screw. 11 If you removed the memory bay cover in several places until it , then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on your notebook could be ...then turn your finger along the front edge of the keyboard into place. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook. 46 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding ...
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...12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C ...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...
...12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C ...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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...35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status ... 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable...
...35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card 26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 60 www.gateway.com arrow 18 battery status ... 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable...
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www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing See installing resetting notebook ... serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook ...
www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing See installing resetting notebook ... serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook ...