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8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 3
... part of your workbench or other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their respective companies.
1 Before working with a K. Replacing the DVD drive...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 4
... safety, regulatory, and legal information.
2
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© 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 10 Slide the DVD drive out of Gateway, Inc.
See your notebook.
17 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards. DVD bracket
Replacing the DVD Drive
11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay.
12 Secure...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 6
... Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
2
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© 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive.
12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the...
8511418 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 7
...Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. www.gateway.com
© 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Replacing... are ready to a bare metal part of your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 3
... 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD 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 the battery 29 Ordering accessories 29
i
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 6
... instructions that are specific to this section is an in this guide, the online User Guide has been included on the following topics:
■ Help and technical support ■ Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your model...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 14
...label
Hard drive bay
Component Icon
Battery latch Battery Memory bay Battery lock System label Hard drive bay
Description
Slide to unlock the battery. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 27. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 38.
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Install a memory module into AC power. Slide to release the battery.
The hard drive is...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 29
... disc until it is facing up and the arrow on the DVD drive. Memory card types
The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, and Secure Digital™ cards. www.gateway.com
Inserting a CD or DVD
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Using the memory card reader
Important
When you want to play is closed. You can...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 30
... the side of your notebook. If your notebook supports hot-swapping. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
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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. To remove a memory card:
1 Push the memory card into the PC Card slot, label-side up, until you use the...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 33
... the accuracy of memory. www.gateway.com
Recalibrating the battery
Recalibrating the battery
Important
Do not interrupt the battery recalibration process. Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need to exit" appears.
7 Press ESC.
Ordering accessories
To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com.
The BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Open...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 39
.... Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.
Replacing the DVD drive
Important
Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive obtained from Gateway.
This module is facing up with the tab in the memory bay.
11 Gently push the module down until it with a similar drive provided by Gateway. To replace the DVD drive:
1 Make sure that the notch in the...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 40
... top is marked with a K. Screw 10 Turn your model, not all screws may be removed). Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it in the following picture, then...notch.
9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it . CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
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Tips & Tricks
The keyboard screw hole is facing up.
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8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 63
... release latch 10 replacing 27
bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32
BIOS Setup utility 29
Bluetooth 19
brightness adjusting 20
brightness keys 20
C
cable lock 7
cable modem 14
Caps Lock indicator 17
cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26
memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards
supported 25
carrying case...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 64
...finding
specifications 3 Firewire port 8 Fn key 19 folders
opening 22 function keys 18
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Gateway model number 2, 10 serial number 2, 3 Support 3
H
hard drive bay 10 indicator 17 installing 38 replacing 38
headphone jack 6 hot-swapping 26
I
i.Link port 8 IEEE 1394 port 8 indicators
See status indicators inkjet printer 30 installing
battery 27 DVD drive 35 hard drive 38 keyboard 40 memory 32 PC Card...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference - Page 65
... 16 opening 22
R
RAM See memory
rebooting notebook 16 recalibrating battery 29
replacing See installing
resetting notebook 16 restarting notebook 16 right-clicking 22
rocker switch 21
S
safety general precautions 48 static electricity 32
scanner USB port 8
screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22
security features Kensington cable lock 7
serial number 2, 3 setting up
safety...
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