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...bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors...in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive ...
...bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors...in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to replace the DVD drive. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive ...
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...of their respective companies. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide ...for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the...
...of their respective companies. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide ...for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 14 Replace the...
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... a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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 as..., regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the ...
... a small flat-blade screwdriver to the fully opened position. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. 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 as..., regulatory, and legal information. 12 Carefully open the LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Do not lay components on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over so the top is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the ...
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... the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel 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 over. 13 Connect the ... cover should easily fall into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. All rights reserved. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new ...
... the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel 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 over. 13 Connect the ... cover should easily fall into the slot under the right end of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. The cover is not twisted. 14 Pull the cover off the notebook. All rights reserved. Replacing the Keyboard Installing the new ...
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... & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the...
... & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Technical Support See the label on the...
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... replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label...
... replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label...
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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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... Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more ...For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 26. 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 ...
... Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. For more ...For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 26. 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 ...
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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 power...on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Includes the product model...
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 power...on page 2. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 38. 10 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. Includes the product model...
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... reader to play is facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards 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 and a device that the label side is facing up. Eject ...button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. After the tray...
... reader to play is facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards 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 and a device that the label side is facing up. Eject ...button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the DVD drive. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. After the tray...
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...known as a PCMCIA card slot). You do not need to remove the memory card. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook ...
...known as a PCMCIA card slot). You do not need to remove the memory card. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook ...
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... When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering...
... When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27 for accessories or supplies. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the battery Important Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Ordering...
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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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...components by their antistatic bags only when you should read and understand the information in this section. The components inside of your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam...grounded object. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any slot. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning...
...components by their antistatic bags only when you should read and understand the information in this section. The components inside of your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam...grounded object. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any slot. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning...
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... all screws may be removed). Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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 your ...model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the...
... all screws may be removed). Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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 your ...model, not all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove 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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.... 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2... "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 35 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 place. 12 Replace the...
.... 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2... "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 27. 35 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 place. 12 Replace the...
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... notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). 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 captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw...
... notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). 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 captive. 7 Remove the keyboard screw...