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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 ...
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 ...
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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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... modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook... add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you ...
... modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in this section. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook... add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 32. 2 Turn off your Gateway notebook. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you ...
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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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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.
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... discharge" on page 27. 38 For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. If you would like more information...
... discharge" on page 27. 38 For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. If you would like more information...
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www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the ... 32. 2 Turn off your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your...
www.gateway.com 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the ... 32. 2 Turn off your applications, see the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the cover from Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your...
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... you so it up. 12 Pull the cover off the notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 42 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your notebook. 11 Insert the small flat-blade...
... you so it up. 12 Pull the cover off the notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 42 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your notebook. 11 Insert the small flat-blade...
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... slot under the palm rest. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook. 44
... slot under the palm rest. Be careful to close the LCD panel. 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the cover in place. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 4 Insert the tabs on your notebook. 44
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www.gateway.com Index status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive ... screen objects 22 turning off notebook 15, 16 wireless network 19, 23 turning on notebook 15 wireless network 19, 23 TV out (S-Video out) jack 7 U upgrading 31 USB port 8 V VGA port 9 video S-Video out jack 7 volume adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 system keys 20 W waking up notebook 15...
www.gateway.com Index status box 19 status indicator 6 turning off notebook 15 turning on notebook 15 printer inkjet 30 laser 30 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive ... screen objects 22 turning off notebook 15, 16 wireless network 19, 23 turning on notebook 15 wireless network 19, 23 TV out (S-Video out) jack 7 U upgrading 31 USB port 8 V VGA port 9 video S-Video out jack 7 volume adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 system keys 20 W waking up notebook 15...
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... 55 Recalibrating the battery 55 Changing batteries 56 Extending battery life 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for...
... 55 Recalibrating the battery 55 Changing batteries 56 Extending battery life 58 Conserving battery power 58 Using alternate power sources 59 Changing power modes 59 6 Upgrading Your Notebook 61 Preventing static electricity discharge 62 Adding or replacing memory 63 Replacing the hard drive kit 68 7 Maintaining Your Notebook 73 Caring for...
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Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com.
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... click Notebook Computers to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view and purchase upgrades for your notebook, type your drivers. To ...view support documents for your notebook. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to your notebook. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to view information about your notebook. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 112. 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Support ...
... click Notebook Computers to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Downloads Click Downloads to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view and purchase upgrades for your notebook, type your drivers. To ...view support documents for your notebook. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to your notebook. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to view information about your notebook. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 112. 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Support ...
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Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 61
Chapter 6 Upgrading Your Notebook • Adding and replacing memory • Replacing the hard drive 61
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The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com Do not lay components on your notebook are ready to use them. Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, .... ■ Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you should read and understand the information in this section. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also ...
The components inside of antistatic bags because only the inside your workbench or other grounded object. 62 www.gateway.com Do not lay components on your notebook are ready to use them. Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, .... ■ Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you should read and understand the information in this section. Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Important Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also ...
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... page 56. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com 63 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 ... placed in the slot. The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery.
... page 56. Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). www.gateway.com 63 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 62. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 ... placed in the slot. The modules are available in various capacities and any PC cards. 5 Turn your memory. Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook for upgrading your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 6 Remove the battery.
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw 64 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K.
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. Screw 64 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K.
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Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 66 www.gateway.com
Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 66 www.gateway.com
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... Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 62. 5 Turn off your notebook. 68 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your original drive...
... Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 62. 5 Turn off your notebook. 68 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more information, see "Backing up any data you can replace your original drive...
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Screws Screws 13 Remove the cover from the old drive. 14 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 70 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the hard drive cover.
Screws Screws 13 Remove the cover from the old drive. 14 Insert the new drive label side up onto the cover so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 70 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the hard drive cover.