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... bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the... inside your workbench or other grounded object. in a safe place. All other countries. Before working with a K. 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 ...
... bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of their respective companies. 1 Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the... inside your workbench or other grounded object. in a safe place. All other countries. Before working with a K. 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 ...
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10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect... Information. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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...
10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your notebook. 17 Reconnect... Information. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks 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...
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... components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. 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...sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it in a safe place. For more information, see ...
... components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook. 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...sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of each hinge cover and gently pry it in a safe place. For more information, see ...
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...face-up . Press down on your notebook over so the bottom 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 the bottom of the clip.... cover and find no loose spots. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it...
...face-up . Press down on your notebook over so the bottom 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 the bottom of the clip.... cover and find no loose spots. All rights reserved. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it...
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..., regulatory, and legal information. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Avoid ...Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. in a safe place. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory...
..., regulatory, and legal information. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Avoid ...Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to replace the memory module. Never slide components over any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. in a safe place. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory...
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... of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on...reserved. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip...
... of their respective companies. Important Use only memory modules designed for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on...reserved. See your hardware guide for your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the notebook for Customer Care Information. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip...
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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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...a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 26. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug an...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...
...a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more information, see "Connecting the dial-up modem" on page 26. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug an...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...
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...notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. 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. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information...
...notebook is located in this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 32. 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. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information...
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... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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. 3 Push the tray in... DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards the notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
... Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. 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. 3 Push the tray in... DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards the notebook. 25 www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up.
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.... Adding 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. If you can insert a PC...
.... Adding 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. If you can insert a PC...
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...an additional battery. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for more memory. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in ... Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Batteries If you run your programs are running more information. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Printers You can swap batteries when necessary....
...an additional battery. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for accessories or supplies. See "Adding or replacing memory" on page 32 for more memory. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you think they are inkjet and laser printers, which print in ... Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com. Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Batteries If you run your programs are running more information. Memory Large programs, such as documents. Printers You can swap batteries when necessary....
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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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... information in any module can be placed in this section. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Never slide components over any object into the vent ...to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your 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...
... information in any module can be placed in this section. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. Never slide components over any object into the vent ...to use them. Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your 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...
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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. 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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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. 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. 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 battery. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries"... on your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-...
... the battery. This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. For more information, see "Changing batteries"... on your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-...
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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.