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- Page 1 HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Computer...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
www.gateway.com Contents Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference ..........1 About this guide . - Page 3 Contents www.gateway.com...
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Page 4: Chapter 1: About This Reference
CHAPTER 1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... -
Page 5: About This Guide
CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. -
Page 6: Gateway Contact Information
www.gateway.com Gateway contact information Gateway contact information The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Tech Support Hours: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... - Page 7 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com...
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Page 8: Chapter 2: Hardware Basics
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Basics • Front • Back... -
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CHAPTER 2: Hardware Basics www.gateway.com Front Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port Memory card reader (optional) (optional) Power button Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB port... - Page 10 www.gateway.com Front Component Icon Description Diskette drive (optional) Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the diskette drive. Memory card reader Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other (optional) devices into the memory card reader. Power button Press this button to turn the power on or off.
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Page 11: Back
CHAPTER 2: Hardware Basics www.gateway.com Back Important Your computer includes the following components. Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Power connector Cover release lever Voltage switch (typical) Case cover thumbscrew Kensington lock slot Audio in/side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) - Page 12 www.gateway.com Back Component Icon Description ® ® IEEE 1394 port (optional) Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link ) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs , then click...
- Page 13 CHAPTER 2: Hardware Basics www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Serial port Plug a serial device into this port. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available on your hard drive. To access this guide, click , then click Start, All Programs Gateway Documentation ®...
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Page 14: Chapter 3: Maintenance Basics
CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Basics • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive •... -
Page 15: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: cables before opening the case. - Page 16 www.gateway.com Opening the case Important Lift the cover release lever. Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from these illustrations. Swing the side panel away from the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer.
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Page 17: Removing The Front Bezel
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: Push on the three spring tabs, grasp the right side of the front bezel, then ■ pull the bezel out and away from the case. Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: Insert the tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots in the left side... -
Page 18: Replacing The Side Panel
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the computer so they will not be pinched when you close the computer. Important Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into the inside bottom edge of Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this the computer, then swing the side panel in toward the top of the... - Page 19 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Find the memory module banks on your system board. If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - OR - If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank.
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Page 20: Replacing The System Battery
www.gateway.com Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. -
Page 21: Adding Or Replacing A Cd Or Dvd Drive
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive To add or replace a CD or DVD drive: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel”... -
Page 22: Adding Or Replacing An Optional Diskette Drive
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumpers on the new drive to be the same. If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Slide the new drive into the drive bay, line up the thumbscrew hole on the drive bay with the screw hole on the drive, then slide the drive release latch toward the front of the computer to lock the drive into place. -
Page 23: Adding Or Replacing The Memory Card Reader
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Slide the drive release latch back to unlock the drive, then slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. Slide the new drive into the drive bay. Slide the drive release latch forward to lock the drive into place. You do not need to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes. - Page 24 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing the memory card reader Remove the thumbscrew holding the card reader in the drive bay. Thumbscrew Slide the drive release latch back to release the card reader, then slide the card reader out of the case. Note any jumper settings on the old card reader and set the new card reader jumpers the same.
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Page 25: Adding Or Replacing A Hard Drive
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Caution To add or replace a hard drive: Before replacing the hard drive in your computer, you must create restore discs and print a copy of the restore chapter in Create restore discs and print the restore chapter in the User Guide. -
Page 26: Replacing The Front Fan
www.gateway.com Replacing the front fan Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be the same. If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Jumper Slide the new drive into the drive bay, then secure it in the drive bay by sliding the drive release latch in toward the computer. - Page 27 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Remove the fan cover by squeezing the top and bottom, then pulling it out. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. The location of the fan connection may vary, so trace the fan cable from the fan to the system board.
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Page 28: Replacing The Rear Fan
www.gateway.com Replacing the rear fan Caution Insert the tabs on the rear of the fan mount into the slots provided, then Be careful not to catch the wires connecting the power button to the rotate the mount into place. The mount should lock into place. system board when rotating the fan mount. -
Page 29: Replacing The Power Supply
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Important Remove the four screws that secure the fan to the inside back of the Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this computer, then remove the fan from inside the computer. Note the illustration. -
Page 30: Replacing The Heat Sink And Processor
www.gateway.com Replacing the heat sink and processor Important Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the computer. Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Screws Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer, then lift up. Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. - Page 31 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Remove the fan cover by squeezing the top and bottom, then pulling it out. Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink. Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it.
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Page 32: Replacing The I/O Board
www.gateway.com Replacing the I/O board Place the heat sink on the system board, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. Replace the fan cover. Return your computer to its upright position. Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel”... - Page 33 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel board to the computer, then remove the I/O panel board by pushing it toward the back of the computer. Screw Disconnect the cable from the old I/O panel board and connect it to the new I/O panel board.
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Page 34: Adding Or Replacing An Expansion Card
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page Important Remove the thumbscrew from the expansion card cover. Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. -
Page 35: Replacing The System Board
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Caution Install the new card into the expansion slot. You can slightly seesaw the Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card. Touching the card end-to-end to help insert the card, but do not bend the card contacts can cause electrostatic damage sideways. - Page 36 www.gateway.com Replacing the system board Remove the fan cover by squeezing the top and bottom, then pulling it out. Find the memory module banks on your system board. Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them.
- Page 37 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Remove the seven system board screws. Screws Screws Lift the system board up and out of the case. Align the new system board on the standoffs and secure it into the computer case with the screws. If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to Step -OR-...
- Page 38 www.gateway.com Replacing the system board Place the heat sink over the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the memory module banks and press the modules firmly into the banks. The tabs on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically.
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Page 40: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
APPENDIX A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information • Important safety information • Regulatory compliance statements • Environmental information • Notices... -
Page 41: Important Safety Information
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed. Warning Setting up your system Always follow these instructions to help... -
Page 42: Regulatory Compliance Statements
www.gateway.com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 43: Laser Safety Statement
APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. -
Page 44: Environmental Information
www.gateway.com 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”... - Page 45 APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...
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Page 46: Index
Index digital camera , , , DSL modem digital coaxial audio connecting AC power connector digital video camera DVD drive accessories Ethernet adding safety precautions external audio locating drive audio external speakers replacing audio in jack Firewire DVI monitor port center speaker jack front speaker front speaker jack... - Page 47 Index www.gateway.com memory memory card reader parallel port USB port power supply port processor monitor rear fan ports video connection side panel See connections system battery voltage switch system board power button connector Windows Product Key Code Hibernate mode jacks Standby/Resume See connections power button...
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