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Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Screw Screw 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 3 Remove the two keyboard cover screws. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29
Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Screw Screw 4 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. 5 Carefully open the LCD panel to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) To replace the keyboard cover: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 3 Remove the two keyboard cover screws. www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard cover Tools you need to the fully opened position. 29
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Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31 Keyboard screw 4 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard. • If the keyboard ..., go to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the keyboard: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Remove the keyboard screw. OR - Tip The...
Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the keyboard Tools you need to Step 10. 31 Keyboard screw 4 Gently lift the back edge of the keyboard. • If the keyboard ..., go to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the keyboard: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Remove the keyboard screw. OR - Tip The...
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..."Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- OR ... or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Open the keyboard compartment...
..."Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the CMOS battery Tools you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on page 56, then go to Step 5. -OR- OR ... or non-marring tool 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) To replace the CMOS battery: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 3 Open the keyboard compartment...
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...) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) To replace the LCD panel assembly: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless.... 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
...) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) To replace the LCD panel assembly: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 38 Tip You do not need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE 802.11 wireless.... 4 Open the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. OR - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
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...models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on... page 38. 42 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Tip You do not need to unplug ...
...models only To replace the LCD panel inverter: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on... page 38. 42 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - Tip You do not need to unplug ...
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... panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 46... the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
... panel assembly) 6 chrome (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 46... the keyboard compartment by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 31. Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
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... (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by model. You may need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE... new lid to connect to order a different lid. Tools you need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 51...
... (LCD panel) To replace the LCD panel assembly lid: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the notebook. 5 Remove the LCD panel by model. You may need to unplug the keyboard from the IEEE... new lid to connect to order a different lid. Tools you need to an existing LCD front if the new lid does not match. www.gateway.com Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid Caution LCD panel assembly lids vary by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 38. 51...
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... page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions ... the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 56 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the palm rest Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black...
... page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by following the instructions ... the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 56 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the palm rest Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black...
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... card) To replace the modem card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11..." on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive... non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - To replace the modem on these models, you need to select models only. OR -
... card) To replace the modem card: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11..." on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive... non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - To replace the modem on these models, you need to select models only. OR -
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...4 black (palm rest - top) 17 black (palm rest - bottom) To replace the Bluetooth module: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by ..."Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
...4 black (palm rest - top) 17 black (palm rest - bottom) To replace the Bluetooth module: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD drive" on page 11. 3 If the... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, unplug the antenna cables from the IEEE 802.11 wireless card by ..."Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver -
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top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 ...
top) 17 black (palm rest - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the system board Tools you may need to complete this task: • X-23-7762 thermal grease Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - 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 ...
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...gateway.com Replacing the external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver... - bottom) 2 chrome hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the ...
...gateway.com Replacing the external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black (palm rest - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver... - bottom) 2 chrome hexnut (external video board) 2 black (external video board) To replace the external video board: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the ...
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...top) 17 black (palm rest - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - bottom) 4 black (system board) 2 chrome (speakers) To replace the speakers: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD ...page 31. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 69 OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive...
...top) 17 black (palm rest - Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - bottom) 4 black (system board) 2 chrome (speakers) To replace the speakers: 1 Complete the steps in "Preparing the notebook" on page 6. 2 Remove the DVD drive by following the instructions in "Replacing the DVD ...page 31. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 69 OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the speakers Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive...
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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 Packing your notebook 62 Traveling by air 62 Dial-up modem 62 Radio frequency wireless connections 63 Files... system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding...
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 Packing your notebook 62 Traveling by air 62 Dial-up modem 62 Radio frequency wireless connections 63 Files... system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding...
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Important Depending on the graphic processor installed in your notebook, the remaining steps may not be available in all localities. 47 Accessories may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 6 Click on a tab and make changes to change the... To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. Tip If you are traveling internationally, you may need to the television settings as necessary. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change display settings).
Important Depending on the graphic processor installed in your notebook, the remaining steps may not be available in all localities. 47 Accessories may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 6 Click on a tab and make changes to change the... To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. Tip If you are traveling internationally, you may need to the television settings as necessary. www.gateway.com 2 Click (Change display settings).
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 66 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 66 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
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...be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in ...the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 73. To recover software and drivers that product's ...
...be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in ...the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 73. To recover software and drivers that product's ...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to do? The What would you need to create a full ... discs. 74 dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to do? The What would you need to create a full ... discs. 74 dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next.
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 76 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 76 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
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OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 78
OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 78