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...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. in your online hardware guide. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static...
...damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. in your online hardware guide. Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow... over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Preventing static...
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...the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom 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 your... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. All rights reserved.
...the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Technical Support See the label on the bottom 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 your... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All other countries. All rights reserved.
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... removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the...up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it 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 ...
... removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them . www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the...up . 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two hinge cover screws and put it 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 ...
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...the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should easily fall into place. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it ... fully moved toward you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip 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 the power...
...the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should easily fall into place. Caution If the cover is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it ... fully moved toward you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip 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 the power...
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... unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Before working with a K. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver...
... unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Before working with a K. See your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver...
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...out of the slot. All rights reserved. See your notebook. in the memory bay. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective...on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at ...
...out of the slot. All rights reserved. See your notebook. in the memory bay. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective...on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at ...
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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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...or to an Ethernet network" on page 25. 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 Description Insert one Type II PC...
...or to an Ethernet network" on page 25. 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 Description Insert one Type II PC...
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... on page 32. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in... the hard drive kit" 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...
... on page 32. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 Provides power when your notebook is located in... the hard drive kit" 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...
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...make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When... you want to transfer data between your notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing ...
...make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Using the memory card reader You can also use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When... you want to transfer data between your notebook. 25 Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing ...
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...that you restart your notebook is flush with the side of your notebook. This slot accepts one Type II card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook. Adding and removing... reader until the outer edge of the card is running. If 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. To insert a PC Card: ...
...that you restart your notebook is flush with the side of your notebook. This slot accepts one Type II card. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a PC Card while your notebook. Adding and removing... reader until the outer edge of the card is running. If 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. To insert a PC Card: ...
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... indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. If your battery. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. See "Changing...
... indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. If your battery. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of the battery gauge. See "Changing...
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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 notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ...
...your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your ...
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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect 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 ..., not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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 the...
Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect 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 ..., not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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 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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www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be ...the DVD drive. 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, then turn your...over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle...
www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be ...the DVD drive. 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, then turn your...over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it into the empty memory slot. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle...
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... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 removed). Screw 10 Turn your... model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
... the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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 removed). Screw 10 Turn your... model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36