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Replacing the DVD drive

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CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and slide it 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. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the captive screws. 13 Replace the keyboard screw. 14 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 15 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn on 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. If your DVD drive becomes damaged, you can replace it with a similar drive obtained from 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 page 38. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 33. 42

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CHAPTER 3: Upgrading Your Notebook
42
Important
Use only memory
modules designed for
your Gateway
notebook.
10
Hold the new or replacement module at a
30-degree angle and slide it 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.
11
Gently push the module down until it clicks
in place.
12
Replace the memory bay cover, then
tighten the captive screws.
13
Replace the keyboard screw.
14
Insert the battery, then turn your notebook
over.
15
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.
Tools
Required
You need a small
Phillips screwdriver to
replace the DVD drive.
To replace the DVD drive:
1
Make sure that the DVD drive is empty.
2
Follow the guidelines under
“Preventing
static electricity discharge” on page 38
.
3
Turn off your notebook.
4
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable.
5
Disconnect all peripheral devices and
remove any PC Cards.
6
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
facing up, then remove the battery. For
more information, see
“Changing
batteries” on page 33
.