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Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole ... slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...
Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole ... slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are ready to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components...
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Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new ...DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. ...
Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new ...DVD drive into the drive bay. All rights reserved. in Step 9. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. ...
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... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Before working with a K. 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... LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook ...
... damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other countries. Before working with a K. 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... LCD panel to replace the keyboard. Screw Screw To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook ...
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...the United States and other countries. Caution If the cover 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 your notebook could ...any 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. All other components. Important Inserting a piece of your notebook. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 ...
...the United States and other countries. Caution If the cover 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 your notebook could ...any 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. All other components. Important Inserting a piece of your notebook. Be careful not to not damage the LCD panel. 6 ...
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...and product names are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off ... See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in your notebook. All other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off ...
...and product names are ready to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. Screws Screws To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off ... See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. in your notebook. All other grounded object. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off ...
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... the tab in one direction. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard...
... the tab in one direction. Technical Support See the label on your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard...
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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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...; cards. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" 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...
...; cards. Plug USB devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this slot. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" 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...
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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. For ... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay...
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. For ... information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. Memory bay Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into this bay...
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...MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick 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. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that the label ...
...MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick 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. You can use the memory card reader to your notebook and a device that the label ...
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...restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. If your notebook. 26 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 ...
...restart your notebook when changing most cards because your notebook. If your notebook. 26 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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...If your programs are printing large documents. 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 27 for extended periods, you may want to another computer...inkjet color printer, you think they should, try adding more slowly than inkjet printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are running more memory. Laser printers are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Batteries...
...If your programs are printing large documents. 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 27 for extended periods, you may want to another computer...inkjet color printer, you think they should, try adding more slowly than inkjet printers. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you are running more memory. Laser printers are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Batteries...
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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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.... Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to replace memory. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing...
.... Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to replace memory. Do not lay components on your workbench or other grounded object. Adding or replacing...
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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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..."Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it with a similar ...drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it can replace it into the empty memory slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to ...
..."Changing batteries" on your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it clicks in one direction. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it with a similar ...drive obtained from Gateway. To replace the DVD drive: 1 Make sure that the notch in the memory bay. 10 Gently push the module down until it can replace it into the empty memory slot. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to ...
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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. Screw 36