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Replacing the AC Adapter

Technical SupportSee the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarksor registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective companies.

Replacing the AC Adapter

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebooks power connector.

3 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The battery chargeindicator turns on.

If the battery charge indicator does not turn on:

Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in

Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.

Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the ACadapter.

Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.

CautionReplace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord

must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or yournotebook may be damaged.

WarningDo not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has

no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter hasdangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gatewayabout returning defective AC adapters.

ImportantIf the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours

contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone numbershown on the label on the bottom of your notebook.

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Replacing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

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To replace the battery:

1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2

-OR-

If your notebook is on and is not plugged into an AC outlet, saveyour work and turn off your notebook.

2 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

3 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.

4 Slide the battery latch, then slide the battery out of yournotebook.

5 Slide a recharged battery into your notebook until it snaps into

place.6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

7 Turn your notebook over.

8 Open the LCD panel.

ImportantIf your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the

battery while your notebook is turned on.

WarningDanger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook.Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazardif mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212F (100C), or incinerate.

Keep away from children.

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Replacing the DVD drive





Replacing the DVD drive

Locating Components

Preventing static electricity dischargeThe components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to staticelectricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD canpermanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components inyour notebook.

Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:

Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,and packing foam.

Remove components from their antistatic bags only whenyou are ready to use them. Do not lay components on theoutside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bagsprovide electrostatic protection.

Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching theedge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.

Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronicsstores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbenchor other grounded connection.

Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or othergrounded object.

To replace the DVD drive:

1 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricity

discharge.

2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.

3 Turn off your notebook.

4 Close the LCD panel.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook andremove any Express and memory cards.

7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then removethe battery. For more information, see Changing Batteries inyour Reference Guide.

8 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to your notebook

9 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.

10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that thedrive fits securely in the bay.

11 Replace the screw removed in Step 8.

12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.

13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express andmemory cards.

15 Turn on your notebook.

ToolsYou need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.

WarningTo avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,

turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, andnetwork cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.

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Important

Use a small screwdriver or other pointed tool to push on the DVDbracket and slide the drive out of the bay.

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Replacing the hard drive


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To replace the hard drive:

1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recoverydisc. Formore information, see Preparing for software and device driverrecovery in the Reference Guide.

2 Print out the section Setting up an optional RAID located in thethe online Reference Guide if you are using RAID.

3 Follow the guidelines under Preventing static electricitydischarge.





8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove

the battery. For more information, see Changing Batteries inyour Reference Guide.

9 Loosen the four hard drive bay cover screws (these screws cannotbe removed).

10 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then removeit.

ToolsYou need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You

also need the operating system disc that came with your notebook.



ImportantIf you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recoverydisc,

Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drivewith the drivers and applications already installed. Contact GatewayCustomer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the labelon the bottom of your notebook.

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11 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive that you arereplacing, then remove it.

12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the harddrive bracket.

13 Remove the bracket from the old drive.

14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screwholes line up.

15 Replace the screws removed in Step 12.

16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook.

17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws


19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable

20 If your notebook uses RAID, read the section Setting up anoptional RAID in the Reference Guide, then go to step Step 23.

-OR-

If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replacedwas the C drive, go to step Step 21 to install Windows.

-OR-

If your notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replacedwas not the C drive, complete any instructions that came withyour drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, thengo to Step 23.

21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the WindowsDVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook.

22 When the prompt Press any key to boot from CD or DVDappears, press any key on your keyboard and follow theon-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be

prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recoverydisc23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards

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Replacing the keyboard


Preventing static electricity dischargeThe components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to staticelectricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can

permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components inyour notebook.




Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the

edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics

stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbenchor other grounded connection.


To replace the keyboard:







7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard coverscrews from the inside of the battery compartment and put themin a safe place.

8 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.

9 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.

10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under each of the hingecovers and gently pry them up.

11 Pull the cover off your notebook by lifting the back corners ofthe cover. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel.

12 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the five keyboardscrews and put them in a safe place.

13 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide ittoward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabslocated on the front edge of the keyboard.

ToolsYou need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace

the keyboard.



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CautionDepending on the keyboard cover type, the cover may be connected

to your notebook by two cables. Do not disconnect the cables from the coveor notebook.

ImportantNote the location of the long screw.

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14 Slide the beige keyboard connector clip to the back of yournotebook, then slide the cable out of the clip. Be careful not totouch or damage any other components.

15 Place the new keyboard keys-down onto the palm rest with thespace bar away from you.

16 Make sure the beige keyboard connector clip is fully movedtoward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into theconnector, then slide the beige clip to lock the connector in place.

17 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slotsunder the palm rest. You may need to press down on thekeyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat theretaining tabs into their corresponding slots.

18 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across.The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to notdamage the LCD panel.


20 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located onthe front of the cover, then pressing down on the back. Pressdown on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. Thecover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger alongthe cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat allthe way across.

21 Press down on both hinge covers to make sure they are firmlyseated.






27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards

Important

The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.

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CautionIf the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be

damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.

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Replacing a Memory Module


Locating Components








To replace a memory module:







7 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannotbe removed).

8 Lift the memory bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it

9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clipat each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward

ToolsYou need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace a memory module.



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10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle andpress it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so itcan only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit,make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab inthe memory bay.

12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.




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Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover

Replacing the MultimediaKeyboard Cover

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to staticelectricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD canpermanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components inyour notebook.



Remove components from their antistatic bags only whenyou are ready to use them. Do not lay components on theoutside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags

provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the

edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.



To replace the multimedia keyboard cover:



3 Close the LCD panel.4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.



7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard coverscrews from the inside of the battery compartment and put themin a safe place.

8 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.

9 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.

10 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under each of the hingecovers and gently pry them up.

11 Pull the cover off your notebook by lifting the back corners ofthe cover. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel.

12 Slide the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clip to theback of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clip. Becareful not to touch or damage any other components.

13 Slide the white power button cable connector clip to the left of

your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clip. Be careful notto touch or damage any other components.

14 Remove the old multimedia keyboard cover.

15 Make sure the white power button cable cover connector clip isfully moved toward the left of your notebook, insert the newmultimedia keyboard power button cable into the connector,then slide the white clip to lock the connector in place.

ToolsYou need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace

the multimedia keyboard cover.



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ImportantThe cable is correctly oriented if the blue side is down and the silve

contacts are up.

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16 Make sure the black multimedia keyboard cover connector clipis fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cableinto the connector, then slide the black clip to lock the connectorin place.

17 Replace the keyboard cover by first inserting the tabs located onthe front of the cover, then pressing down on the back. Pressdown on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. Thecover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along

the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat allthe way across.

18 Press down on both hinge covers to make sure they are firmlyseated.







ImportantThe cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.

CautionIf the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be

damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.

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Replacing the Wireless Network Module

Replacing the WirelessNetwork Module

Locating Components








To replace the wireless network module:






6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove

the battery. For more information, see Changing Batteries inyour Reference Guide.

7 Loosen the five wireless network bay cover screws (these screwscannot be removed).

8 Lift the wireless network bay cover using the thumb notch, thenremove it.

ToolsYou need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the wireless network

module.



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Replacing the Wireless Network Module



9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Note which color cableis connected to each of the connectors.

10 Move the antenna cables out of the way.

11 Remove the screws securing the wireless network module.

12 Pull the module out of the slot.

13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into theempty slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in onedirection. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch inthe module lines up with the tab in the module slot.

14 Move the antenna wires out of the way.


16 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors.

17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the coverscrews.




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