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... the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other countries. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Replace the power cord if it...
... the adapter from your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. All other countries. See your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. Caution Replace the power cord if it...
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... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is on the bottom of the notebook. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries.
... United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is on the bottom of the notebook. All rights reserved. Locating Components Battery Replacing the Battery 3 Turn your notebook over . 9 Plug your notebook. Warning Danger of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries.
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...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ... Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands and...
...(available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and ... Make sure that the DVD drive is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other brands and...
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... 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 network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries.... rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the ...
... 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 network cable, then turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries.... rights reserved. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the ...
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... workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...
... workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of the cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screws Technical Support See the label on your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...
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... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup...
... all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup...
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.... Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is facing up , then remove the battery. See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove...
.... Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is facing up , then remove the battery. See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Before working with a K. Removing the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove...
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... keyboard into the slot under the right end of the notebook, insert the cable into place. See your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure... keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to press down on top of their corresponding slots...
... keyboard into the slot under the right end of the notebook, insert the cable into place. See your notebook over so the bottom is flat all the way across . Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure... keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-down on the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you try to press down on top of their corresponding slots...
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...or other grounded object. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over...Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small ...
...or other grounded object. in your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over...Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Before working with a K. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small ...
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Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six ...the slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. All...
Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for Customer Care Information. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six ...the slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the memory bay. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of their respective companies. All...
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... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your workbench or other countries. Never slide components...
... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in this screw cannot be installed in your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your workbench or other countries. Never slide components...
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... the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19... of the module until it into place. -OR- Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and...
... the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 19... of the module until it into place. -OR- Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in the United States and other brands and...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents Chapter 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 area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 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 area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
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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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Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. The label on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to... manual that are specific to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: ...
Accessing the online User Guide In addition to your model of your notebook contains information that identifies your notebook model and its features. The label on your hard drive. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to... manual that are specific to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 1: About this reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: ...
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For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label. The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3
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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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... into this jack. battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - notebook is on - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD...
... into this jack. battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - notebook is on - CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD...
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... drive" on a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your lap. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. Do not use...
... drive" on a television in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to your lap. www.gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this drive. Do not use...