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Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. All rights reserved. ...connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their...
Warning To avoid exposure to replace the DVD drive. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). See your notebook. All rights reserved. ...connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their...
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... of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn ...on the DVD bracket. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard ...
... of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn ...on the DVD bracket. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard ...
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..., remove them . All other countries. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up . 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 such... at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel...
..., remove them . All other countries. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up . 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 such... at most electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel...
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... clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down on the cover in several places until it toward the front of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is correctly oriented if it 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 the power ...
... clip to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down on the cover in several places until it toward the front of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is correctly oriented if it 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 the power ...
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... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. ESD can permanently... components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All other brands and product names are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all...
... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the United States and other grounded object. ESD can permanently... components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. All other brands and product names are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all...
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... or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch ... cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted...
... or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch ... cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted...
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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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...Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug an IEEE 1394... to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. 8 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...
...Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 25. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug an IEEE 1394... to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 13. 8 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...
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...information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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...
...information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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...
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...place the disc so the name of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is closed. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards....it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When...
...place the disc so the name of the side you place a single-sided disc in until it is closed. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards....it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to transfer data between your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When...
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...). This slot accepts one Type II card. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into 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 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. To remove...
...). This slot accepts one Type II card. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into 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 Double-click the drive letter (for further information. To remove...
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... additional space for accessories or supplies. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more memory. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering accessories To...
... additional space for accessories or supplies. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for more memory. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering accessories To...
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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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... extremely sensitive to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. 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...
... extremely sensitive to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. 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...
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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Depending on 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... notch to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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). Depending on 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... notch to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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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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... until it clicks in one direction. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. 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. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not ...
... until it clicks in one direction. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. 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. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not ...
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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 ... 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
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 ... 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