Replacing The Dvd Drive - Gateway Notebook User Manual

CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook

Replacing the DVD drive

Important
Replace the DVD drive only with a similar
drive provided by Gateway.
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to
replace the DVD drive.
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Pull the memory module out of the slot.
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Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it
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into the empty memory 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 memory bay.
Replace the memory bay cover, then replace the cover screw.
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Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
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Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn
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on your notebook.
If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive
obtained from Gateway.
To replace the DVD drive:
Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.
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Follow the guidelines under
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page 32.
Turn off your notebook.
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Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
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Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the
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battery. For more information, see
www.gateway.com
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
"Changing batteries" on page 27.