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... turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. All other... shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages...
... turn on the bottom of their respective companies. 1 See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. All rights reserved. All other... shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it becomes damaged. Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages...
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... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . OR If your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is facing up. 4 Slide the battery...Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. See your notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information.
... Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on . OR If your notebook over so the bottom is incorrectly replaced. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Recycle or dispose of explosion if the battery is facing up. 4 Slide the battery...Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. See your notebook. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your hardware guide for Customer Care Information.
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... a component. All rights reserved. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty...
... a component. All rights reserved. Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Never slide components over so the bottom is empty...
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... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the... label on the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, ...
... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical Support See the... label on the DVD bracket. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, ...
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...other countries. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard .... Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before ...
...other countries. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your notebook. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the hard .... Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before ...
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.... in the United States and 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. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the...drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery ...
.... in the United States and 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. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the...drive was sent to the hard drive cover. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating System Recovery ...
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..., and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Do not lay components on your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other brands... pry it in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or...
..., and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other grounded object. Do not lay components on your notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your workbench or other brands... pry it in your online hardware guide. 9 Turn your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or...
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... cover is correctly mounted when you can run you try to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the keyboard keys along the cover and ...the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-up . Important Inserting a piece of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard cover and ...
... cover is correctly mounted when you can run you try to the front of the notebook and slide the cable out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the keyboard keys along the cover and ...the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is almost face-up . Important Inserting a piece of Gateway, Inc. The keyboard should be damaged when you finger along the front edge of the keyboard cover and ...
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... edges. All rights reserved. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. All other grounded object. Replacing...guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ...
... edges. All rights reserved. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Before working with a K. Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. All other grounded object. Replacing...guide. 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in ...
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... 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 your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. See your...
... 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 your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. See your...
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... on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www...
... on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your online hardware guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this notebook. Screw Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www...
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... tab in the United States and 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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the way. 13 If your... connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards....
... tab in the United States and 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. Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Pull the module out of the way. 13 If your... connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards....
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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Contents Chapter 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
Contents Chapter 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 Keyboard area 11 Connecting the AC adapter 12 Protecting from power source problems...
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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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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 45 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 47 Index 59 ii
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.... Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to this ... To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational...
.... Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that identifies your notebook model and its features. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to this ... To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The label on the bottom of Gateway notebook. The User Guide is for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is an in this information if you call for informational...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 3 For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at support.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the bottom of Authenticity label found on your operating system. www.gateway.com Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of your notebook includes the product key code for your notebook's label.
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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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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 Ethernet network • Starting your notebook • Turning off your notebook • Restarting (rebooting) your notebook • Using the status indicators • Using the keyboard •...
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...not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - notebook is off - notebook is on - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Headphone jack Plug amplified ...Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD ...
...not plugged in Standby mode. ■ LED off . battery is malfunctioning. ■ LED on . ■ LED blinking - notebook is off - notebook is on - notebook is charging. ■ LED blinking red - battery is very low. ■ LED solid red - Headphone jack Plug amplified ...Slide to open the LCD panel. ■ LED blue - battery is in . CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Identifying features Front www.gateway.com Speaker LCD panel release latch Headphone jack Battery charge Microphone jack indicator Power indicator Speaker Component Icon Speakers LCD ...
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...gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. If these slots. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook... the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed in the online User Guide. Do not use your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to your skin. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this ...
...gateway.com Left Identifying features Kensington lock slot S-Video out jack Ventilation fan DVD drive Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this optional jack. If these slots. Warning: Do not work for long periods with your notebook... the type of drive in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to those listed in the online User Guide. Do not use your notebook, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to your skin. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this ...