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..., remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove...
..., remove the keyboard screw and put it in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screws Screws 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove...
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...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. ...on the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide ...
...and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. ...on the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out 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. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide ...
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... 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages ... under the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 10 With ...
... 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to dangerous electrical voltages ... under the bottom of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of each hinge cover and gently pry it up . 10 With ...
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... away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip 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 on top of your notebook over...gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to lock the connector in place....
... away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip 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 on top of your notebook over...gently pry it up . 4 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to lock the connector in place....
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.... • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 For more information, see "Changing ... ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as ...
.... • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to replace the memory module. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 For more information, see "Changing ... ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as ...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six...Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your hardware guide for your notebook. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a 30-degree angle and insert it can only be inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six...Information. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. See your hardware guide for your notebook. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold 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 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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... more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 26. 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...
... more information, see "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network" on page 26. 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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... bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 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...
... bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory" on page 38. 10 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...
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... a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™...notebook and a device that the label side is facing up , then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook...
... a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up . Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™...notebook and a device that the label side is facing up , then press down carefully on the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up and the arrow on the label pointing towards the notebook...
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... your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook is flush with the side of 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. You do not need to...
... your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook is flush with the side of 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. You do not need to...
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... flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common types are more memory. See "Changing batteries" on page 27 for extended periods, you think they... Using an inkjet color printer, you run your programs are printing large documents. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories...
... flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you can swap batteries when necessary. The most common types are more memory. See "Changing batteries" on page 27 for extended periods, you think they... Using an inkjet color printer, you run your programs are printing large documents. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for more information. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories...
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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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... slide components over any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace memory. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.... Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 The components inside of the notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity ...
... slide components over any surface. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to replace memory. Important Before installing or replacing components, you are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam.... Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 32 The components inside of the notebook. Avoid touching the edge connectors. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity ...
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www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 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. 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. Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw Captive screw Captive screw Keyboard screw 33 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. 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.
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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 Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 ...lines up , then remove the battery. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your...
... the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in place. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 ...lines up , then remove the battery. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over . 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn your...
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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 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.
