Gateway M520 Replacement Manual

Replacing the Gateway M520 Optical
Drive
This package includes an optical drive, such as a CD or DVD drive, for your Gateway M520
notebook and these printed instructions.

Tools you need

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the optical drive.

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also
known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Warning
Caution
Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:
■ Turn off your notebook.
■ 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.
Warning
■ Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
■
Remove battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" in your user guide.
■
Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power
cord and modem and network cables before opening the
case.
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic
discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you
replace the keyboard.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of your notebook.
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