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8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 3
... the United States and other countries.
www.gateway.com
© 2006 Gateway, Inc.
Screw
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Replacing the DVD Drive
7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the DVD drive.
Preventing static electricity discharge...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 4
... hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 5
... foam.
• Remove components from their edges.
Screws
Technical Support See the label on the outside of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Replacing the hard drive kit
Tools
You need the operating...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 6
... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
2
www.gateway.com
© 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screws
Screws
9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen.
-ORIf you from the old drive. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
10 Place the new drive, label side...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 7
... hole is facing up .
Gateway and eMachines are ready to use them in your notebook.
See your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component.
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.
3 Disconnect...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 3
... 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 13
Connecting the dial-up modem 13 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 6
... Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. The label on your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting
To access the online User Guide:
■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 9
... 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 • Using...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 42
... your hard drive has failed and you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the online User Guide.
2 Print the Recovering Your System chapter from the online...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 44
... secure the cover to replace the
keyboard. Replacing the keyboard
Important
Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive.
Removing the keyboard
40
To remove the keyboard:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 54
...services is not listed, please contact your notebook) emit less energy than is considered safe limits; Cellular data modem). The wireless devices installed in your notebook came equipped with the local
Radio Approval authorities prior to be used . Caution
Only use drivers...as wireless Ethernet
or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are only qualified for specific countries ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 61
... this manual, even if advised of the possibility of this publication at www.gateway.com. However, changes are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web ...in this manual. No part of Intel Corporation. in newer publication editions.
Use of such damages. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. In no event will Gateway be ...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 63
... of memory cards
supported 25
carrying case 29
CD inserting 25
CD drive See DVD drive
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...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 64
... 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 indicators inkjet printer 30 installing
battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card 26
J
jacks See...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 65
...
R
RAM See memory
rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29
replacing See installing
resetting notebook 16 restarting notebook 16 right-clicking 22
rocker switch 21
S
safety general precautions 48 static electricity 32
scanner USB port 8
screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22
security features Kensington cable lock 7
serial number 2, 3 setting up
safety precautions...
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