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... their edges. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
... their edges. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. See your notebook...of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. See your notebook...of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. 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 ...
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...screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with... and put it in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. 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 ...
...screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with... and put it in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. 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 ...
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... no loose spots. Press down on your notebook. The cover 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 your notebook over. 13 Connect... Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is flat all the way across . Important Inserting a piece...
... no loose spots. Press down on your notebook. The cover 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 your notebook over. 13 Connect... Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is flat all the way across . Important Inserting a piece...
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... also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics...put it to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the ...
... also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics...put it to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their edges. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Avoid touching the ...
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... the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of... their respective companies. All other countries. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip ...
... the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of... their respective companies. All other countries. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward 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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... 26. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 14. 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 ...
... 26. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 14. 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 ...
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...hard drive kit" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" 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 ...
...hard drive kit" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" 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 ...
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...CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 You... can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. If the disc has two playable sides, ...in until it is closed. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a ...
...CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards your notebook. 25 You... can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook. If the disc has two playable sides, ...in until it is closed. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a ...
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... Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. ...(also known as a PCMCIA card slot). Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. 26 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...
... Card manufacturer's documentation for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. You do not need to remove the memory card. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. ...(also known as a PCMCIA card slot). Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. 26 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...
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...unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press...and you can swap batteries when necessary. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 32 for more memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia ...
...unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you may need additional space for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press...and you can swap batteries when necessary. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 32 for more memory. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you the progress. If your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia ...
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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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... static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Warning To prevent risk of electric...■ 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...
... static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 Warning To prevent risk of electric...■ 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...
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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 ... screws cannot be captive. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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 ... screws cannot be captive. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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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... remove the battery. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. 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 ... screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery,...
... remove the battery. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction. 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 ... screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery,...
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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 ... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on 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 screws cannot be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw ... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on 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