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...reserved. in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is attached to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your hardware guide...
...reserved. in your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is attached to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your hardware guide...
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... network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so...
... network cable. 15 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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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
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. 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...
... not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 2. 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...
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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
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you can replace your replacement hard 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 User Guide for more hard drive capacity, you a replacement hard drive with your notebook over so the...
... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you can replace your replacement hard 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 User Guide for more hard drive capacity, you a replacement hard drive with your notebook over so the...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive, go to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 39 If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to Step 11. 11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to Step 15. -OR-
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit 9 Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. The hard drive is attached to the back of the cover. 10 If your new hard drive, go to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 39 If you need to move the hard drive cover from your old hard drive to your new hard drive already includes the hard drive cover, go to Step 11. 11 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to Step 15. -OR-
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... 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to replace the keyboard. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a ...similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover...
... 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the cover to replace the keyboard. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a ...similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. Tools Required You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover...
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...27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 ...;RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge ...
...27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 ...;RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 24 replacing hard drive 38 types 24 DSL modem 14 DVD drive 24 inserting 25 DVD drive identifying 24 installing 35 locating 7 replacing 35 using 24 DVD/CD-RW drive See DVD drive DVD±RW drive See DVD drive E electrostatic discharge ...
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... 19 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...
... 19 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...
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www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing See installing ...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 Support getting specifications 3 surge protector 13 Suspend...
www.gateway.com Index Standby mode 15, 19 status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 R RAM See memory rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29 replacing See installing ...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 Support getting specifications 3 surge protector 13 Suspend...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Computer
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... troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that all connections are damaged, if your notebook and an AC outlet...page 165. Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...
... troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that all connections are damaged, if your notebook and an AC outlet...page 165. Tips & Tricks For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...
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...the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that are using is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in standby or hibernate mode. If the indicator stays on, try using your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is ... hardware guide. For instructions on running Error checking, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 119. The modular drive status indicator is too dark Adjust the brightness using your notebook away from the drive. The screen is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from sources ...
...the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that are using is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in standby or hibernate mode. If the indicator stays on, try using your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify whether a repair or replacement is ... hardware guide. For instructions on running Error checking, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 119. The modular drive status indicator is too dark Adjust the brightness using your notebook away from the drive. The screen is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from sources ...