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...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of...DVD drive screw, then put it to replace the DVD drive. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ...
...names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of...DVD drive screw, then put it to replace the DVD drive. Before working with a K. All rights reserved. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive ...
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...DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. 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...devices and replace any PC Cards. 10 Slide the DVD drive 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 bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information.
...DVD bracket Replacing the DVD Drive 11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. All other countries. 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...devices and replace any PC Cards. 10 Slide the DVD drive 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 bottom of the drive bay by pushing on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information.
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Warning To avoid exposure to replace the keyboard. 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 such as ... strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to the fully opened position. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their ...
Warning To avoid exposure to replace the keyboard. 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 such as ... strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to the fully opened position. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their ...
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... screwdriver under the palm rest. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Important The keyboard cable is... two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn 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 your notebook over. 13 Connect the power...
... screwdriver under the palm rest. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 3 Rotate the keyboard toward you finger along the front edge of Gateway, Inc. Connector 5 Gently press the keyboard down on the keyboard keys along the cover and find no loose spots. Important The keyboard cable is... two hinge cover screws. 8 Turn 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 your notebook over. 13 Connect the power...
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... guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other brands and...
... guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other brands and...
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...out of the slot. See your notebook. in one direction. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved...Turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a...
...out of the slot. See your notebook. in one direction. All other countries. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of their respective companies. All rights reserved...Turn on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. 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. 8 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on the clip at a...
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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 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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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 EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • 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 EZ Pad touchpad • Adjusting the volume • Turning your wireless radio on or off • 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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...14. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this slot. 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 PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II...
...14. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. Ethernet jack Modem jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this slot. 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 PC Card slot IEEE 1394 port Memory card reader USB ports Description Insert one Type II...
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... page 38. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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 Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery.
... page 38. 10 The hard drive is not plugged into this bay. 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 Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to unlock the battery.
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... button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open...
... button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the label pointing towards your notebook. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to play is facing up. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open...
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...PC Card while your notebook is flush with the side of your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the card is running. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the ... use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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-...
...PC Card while your notebook is flush with the side of your notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the card is running. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the ... use the remove hardware icon, your notebook may not recognize your memory card reader until the outer edge of your notebook supports hot-swapping. 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-...
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...think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of memory. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you see a startup screen, press... F2. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for accessories or supplies. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 ...
...think they should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of memory. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you can swap batteries when necessary. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you see a startup screen, press... F2. See "Adding or replacing memory" on battery power for accessories or supplies. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 ...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the hard drive kit • Replacing the keyboard 31
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... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your notebook. 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. ... To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench or other grounded object. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages ...
... (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your notebook. 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. ... To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench or other grounded object. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages ...
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..., see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on your model, not 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 keyboard screw hole is facing ...
..., see "Changing batteries" on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Depending on your model, not 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 keyboard screw hole is facing ...
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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 34
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...remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive ...battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction.
...remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your notebook. If your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. Replacing the DVD drive Important Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive ...battery, then turn your notebook over so the bottom is keyed so it can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can only be inserted in one direction.
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... your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these...
... your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these...