User manual GATEWAY MX6650
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[. . . ] HARDWARE REFERENCE
Gateway Notebook
Contents
Chapter 1: About this reference. 30
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Contents
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Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook . 57
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CHAPTER 1
About this reference
· Accessing the User Guide · Gateway contact information · Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway notebook. For all other notebook information, see your online User Guide.
Accessing the online User Guide
In addition to this guide, the online User Guide has been included on your hard drive. [. . . ] The most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents. Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but they print much faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
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CHAPTER 3
Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
· Adding or replacing memory · Replacing the DVD drive · Replacing the hard drive · Replacing the keyboard
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Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case.
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines:
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.
Important
Before installing or replacing components, you should read and understand the information in this section.
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you 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. 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.
Adding or replacing memory
Important
Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook.
Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any slot.
Memory bay
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory.
To add or replace memory modules:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on
page 32.
2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
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Adding or replacing memory
4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the
battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27.
Tips & Tricks
The screw hole is marked with a K.
6 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following
picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw
Keyboard screw
Captive screw
Captive screw
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7 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each
end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
8 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
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Replacing the DVD drive 9 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it
Important
Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook.
into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay.
10 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn
on your notebook.
Replacing the DVD drive
If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from Gateway.
Important
Replace the DVD drive only with a similar drive provided by Gateway.
To replace the DVD drive:
1 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive.
page 32.
3 Turn off your notebook. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the
battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 27.
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Tips & Tricks
The screw hole is marked with a K.
7 Remove the keyboard and removable screws shown in the following
picture, loosen the remaining five captive screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover.
Captive screw Captive screw Captive screw Removable screw
Keyboard screw
Captive screw
Captive screw
8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it
in a safe place.
Screw
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Replacing the DVD drive
9 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole,
push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open.
10 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay.
11 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits
securely in the bay.
12 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in Step 8. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the five captive screws. [. . . ] Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
EPA ENERGY STAR
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency when used with a computer equipped with a Display Power Management System.
ENERGY STAR
Environmental information
The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). [. . . ]
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