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... 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 hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
... 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 hard drive 26 Replacing the keyboard cover 29 Replacing the keyboard 31 Replacing the CMOS battery 36 Replacing the LCD panel assembly 38 Replacing the LCD panel inverter 42 Replacing the LCD panel 46 Replacing the LCD ...
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...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
...; Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card • Replacing the hard drive • Replacing the keyboard cover • Replacing the keyboard • Replacing the CMOS battery • Replacing the LCD panel assembly • Replacing the LCD panel inverter • Replacing the LCD panel • Replacing the LCD panel assembly lid •...
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..., also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Tape Some of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with the same type (conductivity) of electric shock, do not insert any surface... to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of...
..., also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their edges. Tape Some of the procedures in this Gateway notebook: • Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with the same type (conductivity) of electric shock, do not insert any surface... to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of...
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...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To 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 modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components...
...to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off the notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Remove the battery. To 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 modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components...
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... - If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe 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 ... 36 OR - If you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board, go to Step 5. -OR- Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board. b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the ...
... - If you do not need to complete this task: Scribe 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 ... 36 OR - If you need to unplug the keyboard from the notebook. 4 Locate the old battery on the system board, go to Step 5. -OR- Tip You do not have access to the battery connector on the system board. b Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the ...
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..." on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new...
..." on page 31. 10 Replace the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 37 Important Use only CMOS batteries designed for this Gateway notebook. www.gateway.com 5 Use your fingers to touch or damage any other components. 6 Plug the new...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. See your...notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord...
... for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on , unplug the adapter from your notebook. See your...notebook's power connector. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord...
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...number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - in this device may present a fire or... chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is ...
...number shown on the label on the bottom of the notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of explosion if the battery is facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to Step 2. - in this device may present a fire or... chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is ...
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... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory...Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your Reference Guide. See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded...
... notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Never slide components over so the bottom is marked with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory...Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in your Reference Guide. See your notebook. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded...
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...reserved. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United...screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the ...
...reserved. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in the United...screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on the DVD bracket. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the ...
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... need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other grounded ...ESD). To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing ...
... need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other grounded ...ESD). To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing ...
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... all peripheral devices and replace any key to recover your keyboard. A list of their respective companies. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace... the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your Reference Guide for Customer...
... all peripheral devices and replace any key to recover your keyboard. A list of their respective companies. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace... the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your Reference Guide for Customer...
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... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to the fully opened position. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . Avoid touching the edge... any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver ...
... • Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to the fully opened position. All rights reserved. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard 6 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put them . Avoid touching the edge... any PC Cards. 5 Turn your workbench or other countries. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in a safe place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver ...
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...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 on your notebook. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See... Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly,...
...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 on your notebook. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See... Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their corresponding slots. 15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly,...
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.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the... your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay ...
.... See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Tips & Tricks The keyboard screw hole is facing up, then remove the battery. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the... your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook. Replacing the memory module 7 Loosen the six memory bay ...
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...inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... only memory modules designed for your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with...
...inserted in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the six cover screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 16 Reconnect all peripheral devices ... only memory modules designed for your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with...
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...Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this screw cannot be installed in this notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway... to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Screw...
...Batteries" in your Reference Guide. 6 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this screw cannot be installed in this notebook. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. 7 Unplug the two antenna cables. 8 Move the antenna cables out of Gateway... to a bare metal part of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by Gateway or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook, may be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover. Screw...
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... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Screw 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. in Step 9. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to ...light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ...
... in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the slot. Screw 10 Pull the module out of Gateway, Inc. See your notebook. This module is keyed so it into the empty slot. in Step 9. 14 Reattach the black antenna cable to ...light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 15 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
... monitor for a presentation . . . . 53 Viewing the display on a television 54 Adjusting the television display settings 55 Ordering accessories 56 Chapter 5: Managing Power 59 Monitoring the battery charge 60 Recharging the battery 60 Changing the battery 61 Recalibrating the battery 62 Extending battery life 63 Maximizing battery performance 63 ii
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing advanced settings 67 ... Caring for your notebook 76 Cleaning your notebook 76 Cleaning the exterior 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your...