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... 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). ...All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic ...
... 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). ...All rights reserved. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic ...
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... the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 notebook over... the United States 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...
... the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 notebook over... the United States 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...
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... or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them. See... 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 as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and...
... or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them. See... 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 as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and...
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... of the keyboard cover and gently pry it clicks in several places until it 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 with the space bar away... from you so it toward the front of Gateway, Inc. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your notebook...
... of the keyboard cover and gently pry it clicks in several places until it 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 with the space bar away... from you so it toward the front of Gateway, Inc. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your notebook...
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... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ...Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any ...
... the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ...Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any ...
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...clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. 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 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in place. 12...that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty memory slot. 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 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it clicks in place. 12...that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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 ...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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... as a digital camcorder) into this slot. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 Card into ...
... as a digital camcorder) into this slot. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 Card into ...
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..., see "Changing batteries" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. 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. Provides...
..., see "Changing batteries" on page 27. Slide to release the battery. 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. Provides...
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... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your notebook. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place... the disc in until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray with the label facing up . If...
... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to your notebook. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place... the disc in until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray with the label facing up . If...
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...outer edge of your notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your .... If you restart your notebook supports hot-swapping. If your notebook. 26 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. Adding and removing a PC Card ...
...outer edge of your notebook. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your .... If you restart your notebook supports hot-swapping. If your notebook. 26 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. Adding and removing a PC Card ...
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...does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries If you may need additional space for extended periods, you run your programs are using an additional battery. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby... mode while you are running more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" ...
...does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Batteries If you may need additional space for extended periods, you run your programs are using an additional battery. See "Adding or replacing memory" on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby... mode while you are running more slowly than you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" ...
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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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... antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Do not lay components on your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are extremely sensitive to add or replace a memory module. The components inside of your notebook are available in various capacities and any...
... antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook. Do not lay components on your Gateway notebook. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are extremely sensitive to add or replace a memory module. The components inside of your notebook are available in various capacities and any...
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... off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your... 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 screws may be removed).
... off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your... 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 screws may be removed).
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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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... small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in the module lines up , then remove the battery. To replace the... drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 35 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...
... small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in the module lines up , then remove the battery. To replace the... drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 35 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...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break ... a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. 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). Depending on the end...
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 8 Use the thumb notch to break ... a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw shown in a safe place. 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). Depending on the end...