Gateway M520 Replacing the Gateway M520 Optical Drive

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Replacing the Gateway M

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Drive

This package includes an optical drive, such as a CD or DVD drive, for your Gateway M

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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).

Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:

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Turn off your notebook.

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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.

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Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.

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Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.

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Remove battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” in your user guide.

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Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.

Warning

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.

Caution

ESD can permanently damage electrostatic

discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent

ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you

replace the keyboard.

Warning

To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object

into the vent holes of your notebook.