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... off your online hardware guide. See your notebook. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety...
... off your online hardware guide. See your notebook. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety...
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See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of...
See your notebook. 17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. 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 ... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Technical Support See the label on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the drive bay by pushing on the bottom of...
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... keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . 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...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ...
... keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . 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...electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove ...
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...connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it 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 keyboard cover. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up ....
...connector clip is fully moved toward the LCD panel until it 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 keyboard cover. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in place. 13 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up ....
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...of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded ...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. •...
...of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their respective companies. 1 Gateway and eMachines are ready to replace the memory module. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded ...notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. See your workbench or other countries. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Locating Components Memory bay Replacing the Memory Module 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. •...
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...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until... it into the empty memory slot. All rights reserved. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure ...
...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the new or replacement module at each end of the module until... it into the empty memory slot. All rights reserved. See your Gateway notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until the module tilts upward. 9 Pull the memory module out of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure ...
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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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... Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 PC Card ...
... Plug a modem cable into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into the memory card reader. 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 PC Card ...
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...plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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 Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to ...
...plugged into this bay. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 2. 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 Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay Description Slide to ...
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... Digital™ cards. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to... open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: ...
... Digital™ cards. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: ■ Insert the memory card into place. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com Inserting a CD or DVD [ Using the memory card reader Important When you want to... open. 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into the memory card slot with the label facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Eject button Manual eject hole To insert a CD or DVD: ...
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... not need to remove the memory card. 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. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook ... a PC Card while your notebook is flush with the side of the card is running. If your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your ...
... not need to remove the memory card. 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. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of your notebook ... a PC Card while your notebook is flush with the side of the card is running. If your notebook. To remove a memory card: 1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to restart your ...
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..., you may need additional space for more memory. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 27 for accessories or supplies. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook. 2 As soon...can swap batteries when necessary. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you may want to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode...
..., you may need additional space for more memory. To recalibrate the battery: 1 Connect the AC adapter, then turn on page 27 for accessories or supplies. Ordering accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. If your notebook. 2 As soon...can swap batteries when necessary. If the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at accessories.gateway.com. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you may want to recalibrate your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode...
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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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...memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench or other grounded object. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway... replacing components, you are ready to a bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. ■ Wear a ...
...memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on your workbench or other grounded object. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their edges. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway... replacing components, you are ready to a bare metal part of antistatic bags because only the inside your Gateway notebook. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any surface. ■ Wear a ...
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... on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch... the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
... on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 33 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. Adding or replacing memory 4 Disconnect all screws may be removed). Screw Screw Screw Screw Keyboard screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch... the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be captive. www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery.
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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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...35 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. This module is facing up ...with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar...
...35 For more information, see "Changing batteries" on your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty memory slot. www.gateway.com Replacing the DVD drive Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook. This module is facing up ...with the tab in the memory bay. 11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar...
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... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw 10 Turn your... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36
... the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your notebook over so the top is marked with a K. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then loosen the remaining six captive screws (these screws cannot be removed). Screw 10 Turn your... cover opposite of the thumb notch. 9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up. 36