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... Components 1 Identifying the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card 22 Replacing the...
... Components 1 Identifying the notebook model 2 Identifying components 3 Preparing your work space 4 Preventing static electricity discharge 5 Tape 5 Preparing the notebook 6 Removing the battery 6 Adding or replacing memory modules 7 Replacing the DVD drive 11 Replacing the cooling assembly 14 Replacing the processor 19 Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card 22 Replacing the...
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...; Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing...
...; Identifying the notebook model • Identifying components • Preparing your work space • Preventing static electricity discharge • Preparing the notebook • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the DVD drive • Replacing the cooling assembly • Replacing the processor • Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing...
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... prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the...
... prepare the notebook for maintenance: 1 Make sure that the DVD drive does not contain a disc. 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for this task: 1 black (keyboard) Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 7 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for this task: 1 black (keyboard) Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 7 Tools you need to complete this task: Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this Gateway notebook.
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Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
Replacing Notebook Components 2 Remove the keyboard screw. Tip Depending on your model, not all screws may be removed). Tip The screw hole is marked with a K. Screws Screws 8 Keyboard screw 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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Thumb notch 5 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the cover opposite of the memory module until the module tilts up. 9 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
Thumb notch 5 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the cover opposite of the memory module until the module tilts up. 9 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. www.gateway.com 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the thumb notch.
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Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. Replacing Notebook Components 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10
Tip The screw hole is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. This module is marked with the tab in the memory bay. 8 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 9 Replace the keyboard screw. Replacing Notebook Components 6 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 7 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with a K. 10
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Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
Replacing Notebook Components 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Thumb notch 12 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed).
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www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Make sure that the drive fits securely in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay.
www.gateway.com 5 Remove the DVD drive screw. Screw 6 Slide the DVD drive out of the drive bay by pushing on the DVD bracket. Make sure that the drive fits securely in Step 5. 9 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 10 Replace the keyboard screw. Tip The screw hole is marked with the screw removed in the bay. 8 Secure the DVD drive with a K. 13 DVD bracket 7 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay.
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Thumb notch 15 www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screws Screws 4 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Thumb notch 15 www.gateway.com 3 Loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive.
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Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them. Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order.
Important The number of screws varies by model. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. Caution When tightening the cooling assembly's screws in the numbered holes, tighten them in the holes that are stamped with a K. 18 Tip The screw hole is marked with the numbers 1 through 4 next to them. Replacing Notebook Components 12 Tighten the three or four screws, in numerical order, in numerical order.
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Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Replacing Notebook Components 5 Close the LCD panel, turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 32 Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
Tip Depending on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. Replacing Notebook Components 5 Close the LCD panel, turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then loosen the six memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be captive. Thumb notch 32 Screws Screws 6 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
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... it is flat all the way across. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in Step 3. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the... palm rest. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the...
... it is flat all the way across. Tip The screw hole is facing up, then replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 8. 21 Replace the memory bay cover and wireless network bay cover. 22 Replace the keyboard screw removed in Step 3. The keyboard should easily fall into the slot under the... palm rest. www.gateway.com 17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 18 Gently press the...
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... - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing... memory modules" on page 7. 64 OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease ...
... - bottom) 2 chrome (modem) Select models only 4 black (system board) To replace the system board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the memory from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing... memory modules" on page 7. 64 OR - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease ...
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... Using the CD or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 37 Using the memory card reader 38 Memory card types 38 Inserting a memory card 38 Using a memory card 38 Removing a memory card 39 Adding and removing a PC Card 39 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 41...
... Using the CD or DVD drive 36 Identifying drive types 36 Using a CD or DVD 37 Using the memory card reader 38 Memory card types 38 Inserting a memory card 38 Using a memory card 38 Removing a memory card 39 Adding and removing a PC Card 39 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 41 Connecting a USB device 41...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 iii
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 95 Safety guidelines 96 First steps 96 iii
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...(external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Hard drive 102 Internet 103 Keyboard 104 Media Center 105 Memory 107 Memory card reader 108 Modem (cable or DSL 108 Modem (dial-up 108 Mouse 112 Networks (wired 113 Networks (wireless 114 ...Passwords 116 PC Cards 117 Pointing device 117 Power 117 Printer 118 Sound 119 Status indicators 120 Touchpad or pointing device 120 Video 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway...
...(external 98 Display 98 DVD drives 99 Ethernet 101 File management 101 Hard drive 102 Internet 103 Keyboard 104 Media Center 105 Memory 107 Memory card reader 108 Modem (cable or DSL 108 Modem (dial-up 108 Mouse 112 Networks (wired 113 Networks (wireless 114 ...Passwords 116 PC Cards 117 Pointing device 117 Power 117 Printer 118 Sound 119 Status indicators 120 Touchpad or pointing device 120 Video 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway...
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...;, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack.... 8 For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 38. The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. Insert one Type II PC Card into this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device ...
...;, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. Plug a dial-up modem" on page 19. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Ethernet jack Modem jack.... 8 For more information, see "Adding and removing a PC Card" on page 38. The other end of the cable can be plugged into the memory card reader. Insert one Type II PC Card into this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device ...
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... the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 51. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 87. For more information, see "...Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 3. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 91. For more ...
... the battery. Includes the Customer Care contact information. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 51. Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 87. For more information, see "...Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 3. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 91. For more ...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 35
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing a PC Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector or monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Ordering accessories 35