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... bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off...hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies....
... bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off...hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies....
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... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the... power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide ...
... of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 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, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the... power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide ...
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.... Before working with a K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
.... Before working with a K. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the bay covers. 8 If your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
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...Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on top of ...Inserting a piece of Gateway, Inc. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you try to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it clicks in several places until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook could...
...Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on top of ...Inserting a piece of Gateway, Inc. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you try to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it clicks in several places until it is not correctly replaced, your notebook could...
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...on your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory... workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
...on your workbench or other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Before working with a K. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory... workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a ...
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...label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the... battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for ...
...label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the... battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 17 Turn on your hardware guide for ...
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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: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46 Regulatory compliance statements 48...
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: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 45 Important safety information 46 Regulatory compliance statements 48...
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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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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. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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...captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your notebook..., and network cable, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it clicks in one direction. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove...
...captive screws. 12 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn on page 27. 35 Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with the tab in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. If your notebook..., and network cable, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it clicks in one direction. This module is facing up with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the module lines up , then remove...
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... the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 9 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 8. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the five captive screws. 14 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your...
... the new DVD drive into the drive bay. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive 9 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in Step 8. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the five captive screws. 14 Replace the removable and keyboard screws. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your...
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..., then turn on your notebook. 18 For instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from...
..., then turn on your notebook. 18 For instructions on page 32. 2 Turn off your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Replacing the keyboard Important Replace the keyboard only with a similar keyboard obtained from the old drive. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from...
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... put it up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw 9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry... it in a safe place. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up . 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K.
... put it up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them in a safe place. Screw Screw 9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry... it in a safe place. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is facing up . 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 41 Replacing the keyboard 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is marked with a K.
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... on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the front of the notebook and remove the cables. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector...
... on your notebook with the space bar away from you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the front of the notebook and remove the cables. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard 15 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector...
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...under the palm rest. You may need to close the LCD panel. 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in several places until it is flat all the way across . 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 11 Connect the power adapter,...be flat all the way across . Press down on the front edge of the keyboard to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Caution If the cover is...
...under the palm rest. You may need to close the LCD panel. 5 Gently press the keyboard down until it clicks in several places until it is flat all the way across . 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over . 11 Connect the power adapter,...be flat all the way across . Press down on the front edge of the keyboard to not damage the LCD panel. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Caution If the cover is...
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... battery bay 27 changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 30 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 brightness adjusting 19 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable... cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 14 cable modem ...
... battery bay 27 changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 30 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 brightness adjusting 19 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable... cellular phone memory cards 25 Certificate of Authenticity 3 clicking 22 closing unresponsive program 16 connecting AC adapter 12 dial-up modem 13 external keyboard 18 keyboard 18 to cable modem 14 to DSL modem 14 to Ethernet 14 to network 14 connections audio 6 broadband Internet 8, 14 cable modem ...
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Index finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 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...26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD...
Index finding specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 18, 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...26 J jacks See connections K Kensington cable lock lock slot 7 key combinations 19 keyboard buttons 18 connecting 18 features 18 locating 11 replacing 40 USB port 8 keys application 18 arrow 18 58 www.gateway.com battery status 19 brightness 20 directional 18 Fn 18, 19 function 18 LCD...