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...registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • ...Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, ...
...registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • ...Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, ...
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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. ... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Make sure that the drive ...DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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. ... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. All rights reserved. Make sure that the drive ...DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc.
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...the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . 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..." in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. ...
...the old keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . 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..." in your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up , then remove the battery. ...
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...the cover off the notebook. in place. Important The keyboard cable is facing 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...the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry ...
...the cover off the notebook. in place. Important The keyboard cable is facing 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...the keyboard. 16 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward the front of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry ...
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...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage ...
...: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage ...
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...See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All rights reserved. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or ...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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...
...See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. All rights reserved. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or ...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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...
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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 diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 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 this jack. For more information, see "...
... as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 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 this jack. For more information, see "...
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... is not plugged into this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. For more ...the hard drive kit" on page 27. 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 ...
... is not plugged into this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 32. For more ...the hard drive kit" on page 27. 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 ...
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... 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. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you... want to transfer data between your notebook. You can use the memory card reader to play is closed. If the disc has two...
... 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. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you... want to transfer data between your notebook. You can use the memory card reader to play is closed. If the disc has two...
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... to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. This slot accepts one Type II card. 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. If your notebook. Removing...
... to restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. This slot accepts one Type II card. 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. If your notebook. Removing...
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...] key to buy an additional battery so you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. If your battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you...process will take several hours. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your programs are using an additional battery. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating the...
...] key to buy an additional battery so you need to maintain the accuracy of memory. If your battery. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. See "Changing batteries" on your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you...process will take several hours. Memory Large programs, such as it but the battery charge is interrupted, you think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to recalibrate your programs are using an additional battery. www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery Recalibrating 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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...not insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to add or replace a memory module. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal...notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
...not insert any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to add or replace a memory module. Never slide components over any object into the vent holes of your workbench or other grounded connection. ■ Touch a bare metal...notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ...
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... the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on the end of...
... the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on the end of...
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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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...can only be inserted in one direction. 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 with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down... screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is facing up with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the ...
...can only be inserted in one direction. 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 with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down... screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is facing up with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove the ...
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...of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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). 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 ...
...of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . 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). 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 ...