Gateway M-1628 User manual

Replacing the AC Adapter
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ReplacingtheAC Adapter
To connect the AC adapter:
1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
3 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The battery charge
indicator 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 AC adapter.
• Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.
Caution
Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement
cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or
your notebook may be damaged.
Warning
Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has
no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has
dangerousvoltagesthatcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.ContactGateway
about returning defective AC adapters.
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours,
contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number
shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook.
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Replacing the Battery
ReplacingtheBattery
LocatingComponents
To replace the battery:
1 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 2.
-OR-
IfyournotebookisonandisnotconnectedtoACpower,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, then slide the
battery latch.
4 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
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.
Important
If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can replace the
battery while your notebook is turned on.
Warning
Danger 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 hazard
if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Keep away from children.
Battery
latch Battery
lock
Battery
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Replacing the DVD drive
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ReplacingtheDVDdrive
LocatingComponents
Preventingstaticelectricitydischarge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Removecomponentsfromtheirantistaticbagsonlywhenyou
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
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.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded 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 peripheraldevicesconnected toyournotebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
8 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
9 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
10 Remove the screw that secures the DVD drive to your notebook.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
DVD
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Replacing the DVD drive
11 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 12 SlidethenewDVDdriveintothedrivebay.Makesurethatthedrive
fits securely in the bay.
13 Replace the screw removed in Step 10.
14 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place.
15 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
16 Turn your notebook over.
17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and
memory cards.
19 Turn on your notebook.
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Replacing the hard drive
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Replacingtheharddrive
LocatingComponents
Preventingstaticelectricitydischarge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Removecomponentsfromtheirantistaticbagsonlywhenyou
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
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.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace the hard drive:
1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For
more information, see “Preparing for software and device driver
recovery” in the Reference Guide.
2 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
3 Turn off your notebook.
4 Close the LCD panel.
5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
6 Disconnect all peripheraldevicesconnected toyournotebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
8 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
9 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
10 Loosenthethreeharddrivebaycoverscrews(thesescrewscannot
be removed).
11 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove
it.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You
also need the operating system disc that came with your notebook.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Important
If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc,
Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive
with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway
CustomerCareattheWebaddressortelephonenumbershownonthelabel
on the bottom of your notebook.
Hard drive bay
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Replacing the hard drive
12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your
notebook.
13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it.
14 Removethefourscrewsthatsecuretheharddrivetotheharddrive
bracket.
15 Remove the bracket from the old drive.
16 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw
holes line up.
17 Replace the screws removed in Step 14.
18 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook.
19 Replace the screws removed in Step 12.
20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.
21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place.
22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
23 Turn your notebook over.
24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows
DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook.
26 Whenthe prompt“Pressanykeytoboot fromCDor DVD”appears,
press any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen
instructions.Aspartoftheprocessyoumaybepromptedtoinsert
your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc.
27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.
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Replacing the keyboard
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Replacingthekeyboard
Preventingstaticelectricitydischarge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Removecomponentsfromtheirantistaticbagsonlywhenyou
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
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.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace the keyboard:
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheraldevicesconnectedtoyournotebookand
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
8 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, removethe keyboard screw and
put it in a safe place.
10 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
11 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.
12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the left end of the
keyboard cover and gently pry it up.
13 Pullthecoveroffyournotebook.BecarefultonotdamagetheLCD
panel.
-OR-
14 WithasmallPhillipsscrewdriver,removethetwokeyboardscrews
and put them in a safe place.
Tools
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to
replace the keyboard.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Important
The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K.
Caution
Dependingonthekeyboardcovertype,thecovermaybeconnected
to your notebook by a cable. Do not disconnect the cable from the cover
or notebook.
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Replacing the keyboard
15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it
toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs
located on the front edge of the keyboard.
16 Slide the brown keyboard connector clips to the back of your
notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Be careful not to
touch or damage any other components.
17 Remove the old keyboard.
18 Place thenewkeyboardkeys-upon yournotebookwiththespace
bar toward you.
19 Make sure the brown keyboard connector clips are fully moved
toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the
connector,thenslidethebrownclipstolocktheconnectorinplace.
20 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots
underthepalmrest.Youmayneedtopressdownonthekeyboard
keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining
tabs into their corresponding slots.
21 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across.
The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not
damage the LCD panel.
22 Replace the screws removed in Step 14.
23 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down on the cover in several
places until it clicks in place. The cover is correctly mounted when
you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose spots.
The cover should be flat all the way across.
24 Close the LCD panel.
25 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
26 Replace the screw removed in Step9.
27 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place.
28 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
29 Turn your notebook over.
30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Expresscards.
Important
The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
Clip Clip
Caution
If 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
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ReplacingaMemoryModule
LocatingComponents
Preventingstaticelectricitydischarge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Removecomponentsfromtheirantistaticbagsonlywhenyou
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
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.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace a memory module:
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheraldevicesconnected toyournotebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
8 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
9 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be
removed).
10 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace a memory module.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Memory
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Replacing a Memory Module
11 If you are removing a module, gently pressoutward on the clip at
each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 12 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
13 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and
pressitintotheemptymemoryslot.Thismoduleiskeyedsoitcan
onlybe inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make
sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the
memory bay.
14 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw.
15 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place.
16 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
17 Turn your notebook over.
18 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
19 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Expresscards.
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Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover
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ReplacingtheMultimedia
Keyboard Cover
Preventingstaticelectricitydischarge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Removecomponentsfromtheirantistaticbagsonlywhenyou
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
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.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace the multimedia keyboard cover:
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheraldevicesconnectedtoyournotebookand
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
8 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, removethe keyboard screw and
put it in a safe place.
10 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
11 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.
12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the left end of the
keyboard cover and gently pry it up.
13 Pullthecoveroffyournotebook.BecarefultonotdamagetheLCD
panel.
-OR-
14 WithasmallPhillipsscrewdriver,removethetwokeyboardscrews
and put them in a safe place.
Tools
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to
replace the multimedia keyboard cover.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Important
The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K.
Caution
The cover is connected to your notebook by a cable. Do not pull on
the cable.
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Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover
15 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it
toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs
located on the front edge of the keyboard.
16 Slowlyrotatethe keyboardtowardyousoitlieskeys-down on top
of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel.
17 Liftthebrownmultimediakeyboardcoverconnectorclipoffofthe
cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.
18 Remove the old cover.
19 Insert the cable from the new cover into the connector, then lower
the brown clip to lock the connector in place.
20 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots
underthepalmrest.Youmayneedtopressdownonthekeyboard
keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining
tabs into their corresponding slots.
21 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across.
The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not
damage the LCD panel.
22 Replace the screws removed in Step 14.
23 Replace the multimediakeyboard cover. Press down onthe cover
in several places until it clicks in place. The cover is correctly
mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find
no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across.
24 Close the LCD panel.
25 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
26 Replace the screw removed in Step9.
27 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place.
28 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
29 Turn your notebook over.
30 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
31 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Expresscards.
Caution
The keyboard is connected to your notebook by a cable. Do not
disconnect the cable from your notebook.
Important
The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
Clip
Caution
If 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
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ReplacingtheWirelessNetwork
Module
LocatingComponents
Preventingstaticelectricitydischarge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Removecomponentsfromtheirantistaticbagsonlywhenyou
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
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.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace the wireless network module:
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheraldevicesconnected toyournotebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,.
7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
8 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
9 Loosenthethreewirelessnetwork baycoverscrews(thesescrews
cannot be removed).
10 Lift the wireless network bay cover, then remove it.
Tools
YouneedasmallPhillipsscrewdrivertoreplacethewirelessnetwork
module.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Wireless network bay
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Replacing the Wireless Network Module
11 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Note which color cable
is connected to each of the connectors.
12 Move the antenna cables out of the way.
13 Remove the screw(s) securing the wireless network module.
14 Pull the module out of the slot.
15 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the
empty slot. This module is keyed so it can 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 in the module slot.
16 Move the antenna wires out of the way.
17 Replace the screw(s) removed in Step 13.
18 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors.
19 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover
screws.
20 Slide the battery into your notebook until it snaps into place.
21 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
22 Turn your notebook over.
23 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
24 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.
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