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... 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). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. ESD can permanently damage...place. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your ...
... 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). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook. ESD can permanently damage...place. Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your ...
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.... All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all ...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. 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...
.... All other countries. Technical Support See the label on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all ...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. 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...
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...Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . All rights reserved. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other..."Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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...
...Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . All rights reserved. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other..."Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. 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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... be damaged when you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is not correctly replaced, your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 toward...mounted when you can run you so it lies keys-down 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 so the bottom...
... be damaged when you . 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is not correctly replaced, your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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 toward...mounted when you can run you so it lies keys-down 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 so the bottom...
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... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. 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. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe...
... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. 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. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe...
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...Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. See your notebook. All other countries...
...Customer Care Information. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the module until it clicks in the United States and other brands and...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the slot. See your notebook. All other countries...
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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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...into this jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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...
...into this jack. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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...
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... battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 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...
... battery. The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. Install a memory module into AC power. 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...
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...insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is closed. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com ...Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up . If the disc has two ...
...insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in until it is closed. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com ...Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up . If the disc has two ...
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...the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. 26 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. Adding ...PCMCIA card slot). If you restart your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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 use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart ...
...the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your notebook. 26 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. Adding ...PCMCIA card slot). If you restart your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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 use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart ...
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...battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. See "Changing batteries" on your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or ...battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more slowly than you the ...
...battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of memory. The entire process will take several hours. See "Changing batteries" on your notebook. 2 As soon as multimedia games or ...battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more slowly than you the ...
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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 workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. The modules are available in various capacities and any slot. The components inside of your notebook. Tools Required You need a small...
... your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. The modules are available in various capacities and any slot. The components inside of your notebook. Tools Required You need a small...
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... captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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. Adding or replacing...
... captive. For more information, see "Changing batteries" 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. Adding or replacing...
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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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.... 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. 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 can replace it clicks in ...place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard ...
.... 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. 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 can replace it clicks in ...place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard ...
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..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
..., remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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... thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36