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...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other grounded object. Screw Technical Support See the label on the ...
...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in a safe place. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks ...regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other grounded object. Screw Technical Support See the label on the ...
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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 power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your hardware ... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All other countries. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States...
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 power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your hardware ... © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. All other countries. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United States...
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... or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving...
... or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving...
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... by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. See your hardware guide for...a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Before working with a K. in your notebook....
... by their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. See your hardware guide for...a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. Before working with a K. in your notebook....
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... 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter,...www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your Gateway ...Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert ...
... 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter,...www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for your Gateway ...Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert ...
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... 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from ...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 the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
... 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from ...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 the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29 i
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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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...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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard... • 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 ...
...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 • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard... • 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 ...
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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports... 8 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 25. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (...such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a...
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Right www.gateway.com PC Card slot Memory card reader USB ports... 8 For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 25. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 14. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (...such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a...
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...your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X... opens. 2 Click Task Manager. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn ...
...your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are finished, Windows starts. 16 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five seconds, then release it. 2. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X... opens. 2 Click Task Manager. If your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Restarting (rebooting) your notebook Important If your notebook does not turn ...
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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be ...
Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be ...
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...one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. If the ...DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 ...
...one direction. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the battery. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. If the ...DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 ...
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... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the...
... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break off the...
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... the bay. 14 Turn 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 over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to...
... the bay. 14 Turn 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 over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 15 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the paper clip to...
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.... 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the...
.... 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your applications. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your notebook. 3 Disconnect the...
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...a K. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up. 10 Carefully open the... LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 Screw Screw 9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it in a safe place. www.gateway.com Tips...
...a K. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up . 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it up. 10 Carefully open the... LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 Screw Screw 9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it in a safe place. www.gateway.com Tips...
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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). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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
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). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 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
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... facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 19 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward you so it lies keys-down on the keyboard features, one of both of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 20 Slowly rotate... the keyboard toward the LCD panel to not damage the LCD panel. 44 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Depending on top of these screws may be absent. 17 Remove the two optional...
... facing up, then open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 19 With the back edge of the keyboard raised, carefully push it toward you so it lies keys-down on the keyboard features, one of both of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. 20 Slowly rotate... the keyboard toward the LCD panel to not damage the LCD panel. 44 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Depending on top of these screws may be absent. 17 Remove the two optional...
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... the black clip to lock the connector in place. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted. Keyboard connector clip Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up. 45 Be ...careful not to touch or damage any other components. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook and remove...
... the black clip to lock the connector in place. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is not twisted. Keyboard connector clip Installing the keyboard Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is almost face-up. 45 Be ...careful not to touch or damage any other components. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of your notebook and remove...
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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 slots. Press down on the cover in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run ... over . 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The keyboard should be damaged when you removed the memory bay cover in Step 15, replace it clicks in several places until it is facing up...
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 slots. Press down on the cover in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run ... over . 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable, then turn on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. The keyboard should be damaged when you removed the memory bay cover in Step 15, replace it clicks in several places until it is facing up...