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8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 3
... the keyboard screw and put it to use them.
Replacing the DVD Drive
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their edges.
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Do not lay components on your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 5
... static electricity discharge."
3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component.
Important
If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 6
... safety, regulatory, and legal information.
2
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© 2006 Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive.
12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws.
13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over.
14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 7
..., remove the two hinge cover screws and put it to replace the keyboard. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place.
For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide.
9 Turn your notebook.
3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 3
... 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 network...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 6
...of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on the following topics:
■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive.
For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 9
... 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 • Using the...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 16
... away to your notebook's battery.
The AC adapter has no
user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. b Press FN+F1 to be
much shorter than you use your notebook on page 29.
2 Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery. If the battery life seems short even after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at support.gateway.com. Replace the power cord if it turns...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 36
...the vent holes of antistatic bags because only the inside your
notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before
opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your workbench or other grounded object. The...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 39
... empty memory slot.
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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 drive obtained from Gateway.
For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32.
3 Turn off your notebook.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 42
... a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone
number shown on the label on the bottom of recovery discs with your replacement hard drive. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32.
5 Turn off your notebook.
6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 44
..." on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. If your keyboard becomes damaged, you printed in Step 2 for instructions on page 32.
2 Turn off your applications.
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway.
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 63
... 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 Internet 8, 14 cable modem 8, 14 dial-up modem 13 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 DSL...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 64
... Fn key 19 folders
opening 22 function keys 18
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Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3
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hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38
headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26
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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
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jacks See connections
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Kensington...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 65
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See memory
sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22
speakers built-in 6 jack 6
Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19
starting notebook 15 programs 22
static electricity 32
status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity 17 hard drive 17 location 11 numeric keypad 17 Pad Lock 17 power 6 toggle on or off 19
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