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... your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 All other grounded object. All rights reserved....screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the United States and other countries. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static electricity discharge...
... your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your notebook are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 All other grounded object. All rights reserved....screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the United States and other countries. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static electricity discharge...
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See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Make sure that the drive...
See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Make sure that the drive...
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...for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure...screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. All rights reserved. All 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...
...for Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Warning To avoid exposure...screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. All rights reserved. All 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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... 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 could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. ...of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook. You...
... 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 could be flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. ...of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your notebook. You...
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.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. See your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...
.... Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. See your workbench or other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...
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.... 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until...
.... 8 If you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until...
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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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...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 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 the battery..." on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay.
...information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 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 the battery..." on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay.
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... [Esc] key to recalibrate your battery. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you can swap batteries when necessary. To recalibrate... games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. The entire process will take several hours. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your programs are using an additional battery. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for accessories or supplies. If your notebook...
... [Esc] key to recalibrate your battery. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you can swap batteries when necessary. To recalibrate... games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. The entire process will take several hours. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your programs are using an additional battery. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for accessories or supplies. If your notebook...
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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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... your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. The modules are ready ...to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER ...
... your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. The modules are ready ...to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER ...
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... Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook ...over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws...
... Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located 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. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook ...over so the bottom is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard screw shown in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws...
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...it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the ... all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction.
...it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the ... all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction.
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.... 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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...
.... 13 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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...
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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). 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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...-PCI bay cover in Step 16, replace it, then tighten the screw. 11 If you removed the memory bay cover in Step 15, replace it, then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the... along the front edge of the keyboard into place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the cover in several places until it is flat all the way...Press down on your notebook could be flat all the way across . 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem ...
...-PCI bay cover in Step 16, replace it, then tighten the screw. 11 If you removed the memory bay cover in Step 15, replace it, then tighten the screws. 12 Replace the keyboard screw. 13 Insert the... along the front edge of the keyboard into place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the cover in several places until it is flat all the way...Press down on your notebook could be flat all the way across . 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, the modem ...
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...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 ...drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating... 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive...
...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 ...drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating... 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive...
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...35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC 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 ... 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable...
...35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC 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 ... 6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable...
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www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing See installing resetting notebook ... serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook ...
www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing See installing resetting notebook ... serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook ...
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Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation ... accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD...
Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation ... accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your notebook. CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD...