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...of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect...) and attach it in a safe place. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and ...
...of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect...) and attach it in a safe place. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and ...
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... drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 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...
... drive out of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 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...
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... working with a K. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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 ...8226; Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Preventing static...
... working with a K. Never slide components over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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 ...8226; Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Preventing static...
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...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 so the bottom is fully moved toward the LCD panel to close the... respective companies. All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly...
...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 so the bottom is fully moved toward the LCD panel to close the... respective companies. All rights reserved. Caution If the cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly...
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... network cable. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your ... the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or...
... network cable. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your ... the edge connectors. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of your workbench or...
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... the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module...
... the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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 Keyboard...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 Keyboard...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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" 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...
..., camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" 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...
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...For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. 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 ...
...For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. 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 ...
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...your notebook and a device that the label side is facing up , then press down carefully on the DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert 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 . www.gateway....com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your notebook. 25 If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the...
...your notebook and a device that the label side is facing up , then press down carefully on the DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert 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 . www.gateway....com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your notebook. 25 If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the...
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... double-click the file name. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook is flush with the side of your notebook. 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...
... double-click the file name. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook is flush with the side of your notebook. 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...
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...Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you may want to maintain the accuracy of memory. Batteries If you run your notebook on your battery. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery... Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery ...
...Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If recalibration is not low, you may want to maintain the accuracy of memory. Batteries If you run your notebook on your battery. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery... Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery ...
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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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... it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. 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...32 Warning To prevent risk of your Gateway notebook. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under...
... it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded object. 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...32 Warning To prevent risk of your Gateway notebook. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under...
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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located ... 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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...
www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located ... 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. 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...
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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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...drive: 1 Make sure 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 Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar ...drive obtained from Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. If the module does not fit,...
...drive: 1 Make sure 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 Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it with a similar ...drive obtained from Gateway. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. If the module does not fit,...
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...information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide. You see the poster or hardware guide. The modem does not connect... jack, see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your notebook. Type the keyword dialing in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Not enough...
...information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about installing memory, see the port replicator user guide. You see the poster or hardware guide. The modem does not connect... jack, see the port replicator user guide. Modem (cable or DSL) Tips & Tricks For the location of your notebook. Type the keyword dialing in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Not enough...