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...ready to replace the DVD drive. Before working with a K. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-...
...ready to replace the DVD drive. Before working with a K. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of their edges. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...Turn off your notebook over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-...
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...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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 ... reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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...
...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. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 10 ... reserved. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. 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...
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.... 8 If your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them. Screw Screw To... 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 ready to replace the keyboard. in your notebook are extremely ...
.... 8 If your notebook over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your notebook has the two optional keyboard screws, remove them. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to use them. Screw Screw To... 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 ready to replace the keyboard. in your notebook are extremely ...
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.... in place. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide ...cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-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...
.... in place. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the palm rest. The cover should easily fall into their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide ...cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-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...
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... more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the memory module. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off...
... more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the memory module. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off...
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...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 8... the slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. in one direction. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
...peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your notebook. Important Use only memory modules designed for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other countries. 8... the slot. This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. in one direction. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal...
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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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... and removing a PC Card" on page 25. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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...
... and removing a PC Card" on page 25. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. 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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... and serial number" on page 27. System label Includes the product model number. 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. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. ...
... and serial number" on page 27. System label Includes the product model number. 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. Battery lock Slide to release the battery. ...
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... and a device that the label side is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.... 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 play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open....
... and a device that the label side is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.... 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 play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open....
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... and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). 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. This slot accepts one Type II...
... and removing a PC Card Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). 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. This slot accepts one Type II...
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... and cartridges are more expensive, but they should, try adding more information. See "Changing batteries" on page 27 for more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards..., as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity ...
... and cartridges are more expensive, but they should, try adding more information. See "Changing batteries" on page 27 for more memory. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for accessories or supplies. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards..., as well as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of printer to your notebook. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity ...
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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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... The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to use them. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic...
... The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to use them. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your Gateway notebook. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic...
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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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...it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module ... drive becomes damaged, you can replace it 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 Insert... adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the...
...it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. If the module does not fit, make sure that the DVD drive is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module ... drive becomes damaged, you can replace it 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 Insert... adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on page 27. 35 www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the...
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Screw 36 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. 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.
Screw 36 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. 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.