Gateway GM5260 Support Question
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Question posted by tcw19 on August 14th, 2014
Need To Replace Gateway Gm5260 Video Card. Do You Have It
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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on August 14th, 2014 3:11 PM
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You can replace it with any low-mid range PCI Express video card. The original was a NVIDIA Geforce 7300LE.
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8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 4
... and Ports 33
Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35
Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types...case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57
6 Troubleshooting 59
Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61
Add-in cards 61 ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 23
...entire system, you probably need additional storage space or you want to you can hold as much as 4700 MB of data. A UPS uses a battery to store data. www.gateway.com
17 TBU drives,...recordable CD or DVD drive, you can add storage devices to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your files, you are more expensive, but they print much as 700 MB of data.
Laser ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 52
... with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your computer. You may need to drip any components. Cleaning the keyboard
You should clean the keyboard occasionally by air circulated through your computer and other peripherals before trying to...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 63
... need
to install the new battery the same way. Warning
Danger of the BIOS Setup utility
opens.
3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility.
4 Shut down your computer, replace the system battery. To replace the battery:
1 Restart your computer.
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57
Replacing the system battery
Replacing...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 73
... to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you may need to replace it. Contact your computer. Keyboard
The keyboard does not work after it dries, you know works ...in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in correctly.
Press each key to drain it.
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67
Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of graphics and multimedia on Web...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
... at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. The text on the display is dim or difficult to... luminescence.
For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on ... access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
■ Move the monitor away from sources of the...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 90
...and IP addresses
Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on installing the card and any required drivers.
84
www.gateway.com If your Control
Panel is not listed, you have Ethernet already... or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at the speed of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to eliminate the need for instructions on your computers
To...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 102
...system board. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway.
96
www.gateway.com Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
Important safety information
Your Gateway system is .... Care during use an extension cord with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into an outlet, contact...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 105
... protection (for systems fitted with TV/cable TV tuner cards)
External television antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system ... of a certified connector assembly. In some situations.
Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
Article 810 of connection.
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 109
...replacing 54
broadband connection 31, 85
connecting 13 buttons
See keys and buttons
C cable modem 31, 83, 89
connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards
inserting memory card 36
installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards...
computers naming 85
configuring audio jacks 30 router 90
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8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 111
...address 86 subnet mask 86 ergonomics 20 eSupport using 3 Ethernet connecting 31 equipment needed 83 example 83 installing cards 84 installing drivers 84 jack 31 Ethernet jack 13 Ethernet network creating 84 ... 16
Firewire port 11, 13, 32
folders opening 29
front bezel removing 54 replacing 54
function keys 26
G
Gateway model number 15
serial number 15, 16
support 16 Web address 3 Web site...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 112
...video...16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68
memory card reader locating 10 memory card ...types supported 35 using 35
microphone jack 11, 14
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem
cable 31, 83, 89
connecting 31
DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31
protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72
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8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 114
...
accessing 29 shortcuts
opening menu 29
shutting down computer 24, 25
side panel removing 51 replacing 51
sound adjusting 30 controls 30 muting 30
speaker jack 14 speakers
configuring 30 specifications 16...electricity 50 subnet mask
entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out jack 13 system battery
replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48
T
tape backup drive 17 ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 115
... testing network 92
training CD 80 classroom 80 Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80
troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning ... device drivers 3
updating Windows 42
UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32
V
video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13
virus protecting against 43 removing with Norton Internet Security 43
voltage switch 13 volume...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 22
... when you turn off your computer.
You will need to install the new battery the same way.
8 Push the battery release tab. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics
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8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord.
9 Turn on the system board and note its side. Replacing the system battery
Warning
Danger of explosion if...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 24
... on the drive bay with the screw holes on page 16. For the location of the drive bay. Replacing the memory card reader
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to Step 6.
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics
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6 Remove the two drive retention screws, then slide the drive forward and out of the screws, see...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 25
... screws you are adding a new drive, go to add or replace a hard drive. Adding or replacing a hard drive
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to the next step.
21
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Adding or replacing a hard drive
4 Remove the two drive retention screws, disconnect the card reader's data cable from the front of the drive bay.
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 35
... to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways. Card retention lever
5 Remove the old expansion card.
You can cause electrostatic damage
to its cables according to the card.
6 Install the new card into the expansion slot. www.gateway.com
Adding or replacing an expansion card
Adding or replacing an expansion card
To add or replace an expansion card:
1 Remove the...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 49
...S-Video (TV) out 10 USB 7, 11 video camera 7, 10 Zip drive 7, 11
D
digital camera locating USB port 7, 11
digital video ...card
adding 31 replacing 31 external audio jack 10
F
fan replacing 25, 26
Firewire port 7, 10 front bezel
removing 16 replacing 16 front I/O panel replacing 30
G
Gateway contact information 3
H
hard drive adding 21 indicator 7 replacing 21
headphone jack 7, 10 heat sink
replacing...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 50
...10
M
memory adding 17 installing 17 replacing 17
memory card reader locating 6 replacing 20
microphone jack 7, 10 Microsoft ...Video (TV) out jack 10 system battery replacing 18 system board replacing 32
T
turning off computer 7 turning on computer 7 TV out (S-Video out) jack 10
U
USB port 7, 11
V
video S-Video out jack 10 VGA port 11
voltage switch 10
W
Windows Product Key Code 3
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