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...part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD... screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your hardware guide for Customer Care ...
...part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD... screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Screw Technical Support See the label on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of antistatic bags because only the inside your hardware guide for Customer Care ...
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.... All other countries. 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the...
.... All other countries. 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 hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the...
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... 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks...sensitive to use them . All other countries. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...
... 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). in a safe place. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks...sensitive to use them . All other countries. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove...
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... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and.... 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide 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 is...
... and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 17 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and.... 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide 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 is...
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... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors...bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your...
... other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors...bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your...
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... it into the empty memory slot. 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 slot. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the ...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can...
... it into the empty memory slot. 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 slot. All rights reserved. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the ...on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can...
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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 43 Appendix A: ...
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 43 Appendix A: ...
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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 keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • 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 keyboard and the EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Connecting to a wireless network • 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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...-up modem" on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 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 Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port...
...-up modem" on page 26. For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 13. 8 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 Description PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port...
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Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. 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 Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. ...see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. Hard drive bay...
Battery Provides power when the notebook is located in this bay. 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 Description Battery latch Slide to unlock the battery. ...see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 27. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. System label Includes the product model number. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. Hard drive bay...
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... 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 your notebook and a device that the label side is closed. If the disc has ...of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray with the label facing up ....
... 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 your notebook and a device that the label side is closed. If the disc has ...of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray with the label facing up ....
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... name. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the 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. To remove... a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a...
... name. To insert a PC Card: ■ Push the card firmly into the 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. To remove... a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you can insert a...
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... types are slower than laser printers. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges...and white. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more information. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended...
... types are slower than laser printers. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for accessories or supplies. Inkjet printers and cartridges...and white. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more information. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers. See "Changing batteries" on battery power for extended...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard 31
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...or replacing components, you are ready to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. The modules are extremely sensitive to replace memory. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tools Required You need a small Phillips...these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ...
...or replacing components, you are ready to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. The modules are extremely sensitive to replace memory. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Tools Required You need a small Phillips...these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection. ...
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Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 8 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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...the DVD drive is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the...the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive ...
...the DVD drive is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the...the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive ...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 36
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in a safe place. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Keyboard screw Captive screw Captive screw 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in the following picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screw 36