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Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. 4 ...grounded object. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under...
Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. 4 ...grounded object. Before working with a K. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your online hardware guide. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under...
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See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for ... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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 your notebook over. 16 Connect the...
See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for ... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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 your notebook over. 16 Connect the...
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... under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in a safe place. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook...
... under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in a safe place. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook...
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... Important Inserting a piece of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the black clip to seat the retaining tabs into place. Be careful to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all... the way across . All rights reserved. in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 7 Close...
... Important Inserting a piece of the keyboard into the connector, then slide the black clip to seat the retaining tabs into place. Be careful to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be flat all... the way across . All rights reserved. in place. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 7 Close...
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... electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook...see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid ...
... electronics stores) and attach it in your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook...see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid ...
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...Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. All rights reserved. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard...it clicks in one direction. See your notebook. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
...Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. All rights reserved. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard...it clicks in one direction. See your notebook. in the memory bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
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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 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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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the ...cannot be captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards....
Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the ...cannot be captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Depending on your model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards....
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...a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. If your 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...bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks 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 drive obtained ...
...a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. If your 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...bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks 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 drive obtained ...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your ... slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive 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 on your notebook. 37
www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 11 Insert a straightened paper clip into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 14 Turn your ... slide the drive out of the drive bay. 13 Slide the new DVD drive 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 on your notebook. 37
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... network cable, then turn on your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your applications. CHAPTER...
... network cable, then turn on your notebook. 18 See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your applications. CHAPTER...
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... 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Keyboard screw 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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 & Tricks... The screw hole 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 Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so ...
... 6 Remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Keyboard screw 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. 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 & Tricks... The screw hole 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 Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so ...
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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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... the front of your notebook and remove the cable. To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the front of your notebook, insert... 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 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to touch or damage...
... the front of your notebook and remove the cable. To install the keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the front of your notebook, insert... 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 www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 21 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to touch or damage...
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...notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your finger along the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. 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. The cover is flat all the way across . Caution If the cover is facing up. 9 If you removed screws in Step 17, replace them. 10 If...
...notebook over so the bottom is not correctly replaced, your finger along the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the palm rest. 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. The cover is flat all the way across . Caution If the cover is facing up. 9 If you removed screws in Step 17, replace them. 10 If...
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...battery bay 27 changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 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 cable ... cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 14 cable modem...
...battery bay 27 changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 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 cable ... cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 14 cable modem...
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Index opening 22 finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status ...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 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD ...
Index opening 22 finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders opening 22 function keys 18 G Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38 headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26 I i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators See status ...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 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 19 function 18 LCD ...