User manual GATEWAY M685-E - Hardware Guide

Replacing the AC Adapter Replacing the AC Adapter To connect the AC adapter: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The power indicator turns on. Power indicator If the power indicator does not turn on, unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in. Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about returning defective AC adapters. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Caution Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your notebook may be damaged. Warning 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. Important Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery Tips & Tricks If your notebook is connected to AC power, you can change the battery while your notebook is turned on. 4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 5 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position. Locating Components Battery 6 Slide the battery release latch, then slide the battery out of your notebook. 7 Slide the replacement battery into your notebook until it snaps into place. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook. Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Keep away from children. Warning To replace the battery: 1 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 2 If your notebook is on and is connected to AC power, go to Step 3. - OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 8 Slide the battery lock to the lock position. 9 Turn your notebook over. 10 Reconnect the optional port replicator. 11 Plug your notebook into an AC outlet. 12 Open the LCD panel and press the power button. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Important Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the DVD Drive Replacing the DVD Drive Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the DVD drive. Tips The DVD drive screw hole is marked with a . Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screw Warning Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: · · Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. 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. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 11 Carefully slide the drive out of the drive bay. 9 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 10 Insert a straightened paper clip into the DVD drive's manual eject hole, push in the paper clip to eject the drive tray, then pull the drive tray open. · · · Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any PC Cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the DVD drive screw, then put it in a safe place. 12 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive bay. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 13 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing down. 14 Secure the DVD drive with the screw removed in Step 8. 15 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 16 Reconnect the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Replacing the Hard Drive Kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Replacing the hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the online User Guide. If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of your notebook. Locating Components Important 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." Hard drive bay 3 Turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any PC Cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 8 Loosen the hard drive bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Warning Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: · · Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. 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. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Screw · · · Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 9 Slide the old hard drive kit away from the hard drive connector. 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit bracket. Screws Screws 10 Lift the hard drive kit out of your notebook. Important Be careful not to bend the connector pins on the hard drive kit. 13 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. 15 Replace the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 18 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 19 Reconnect the optional port replicator. -OR11 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to Step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to Step 12. Connect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 20 Turn on your notebook. 21 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 22 Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 www.gateway.com Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver, a small flat-blade screwdriver, and a piece of cloth to replace the keyboard. 8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four hinge cover screws and put them in a safe place. Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Screws 9 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of each hinge cover and gently pry it up. Warning Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: · · Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. 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. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 10 Carefully open the LCD panel to the fully opened position. 11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the right end of the keyboard cover and gently pry it up. Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard will help prevent damage to your notebook. · · · Removing the old keyboard To remove the old keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook 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" in your online hardware guide. 7 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 12 Pull the cover off your notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the Keyboard 13 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the five keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Important Depending on keyboard features, there may be fewer than five screws. Installing the new keyboard To install the new keyboard: 1 Place the new keyboard keys-up on your LCD panel with the space bar toward you. 2 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to lock the connector in place. Important The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted. Screws 14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front of the keyboard. 3 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slot under the palm rest. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots. 15 Lay the piece of soft cloth on your LCD panel, then slide the keyboard away from you so it lies on top of the cloth. 16 Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the back of your notebook, then remove the cable. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components. 4 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel. 5 Replace the keyboard screws removed in Step 13. 6 Replace the keyboard cover. Press down on the cover in several places until it clicks in place. The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across. Caution If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel. 7 Close the LCD panel, then replace the four hinge cover screws. 8 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 9 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 17 Lift the old keyboard off of your notebook. 10 Reconnect the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 www.gateway.com Replacing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the memory module. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook 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" in your online hardware guide. 7 Loosen the seven memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed), then remove the memory bay cover. Screws Locating Components Memory bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws 8 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the old memory module until the module tilts upward. Warning Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: · · Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. 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. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. · 9 Pull the memory module out of the slot. · · Replacing the memory module To replace the memory module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the Memory Module 10 Hold the 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. Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. 12 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Reconnect the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 11 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 www.gateway.com Replacing the Wireless Network Module Replacing the Wireless Network Module Caution By law, only approved wireless modules provided by Gateway, or a Gateway authorized representative, explicitly for your notebook may be installed in this notebook. You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the wireless network module. Replacing the wireless network module To replace the wireless network module: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if connected to your notebook. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any PC Cards. Wireless network bay Tools Locating Components 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 7 Loosen the seven wireless network bay cover screws, then remove wireless network bay cover. Screws Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Screws Warning Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: · · Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface. 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. Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. 8 Unplug the two antenna cables. · · · 9 Move the antenna cables out of the way. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. www.gateway.com 1 Replacing the Wireless Network Module 10 Press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the module tilts upward. 12 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty 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 module slot. 13 Move the antenna wires out of the way. 14 If the module is held by clips, press the module down until it clicks into place. -ORIf the module is held by screws, replace the screws. 15 Reattach the black antenna cable to the connector labelled MAIN or M, then reattach the light gray antenna cable to the connector labelled AUX or A. 16 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 17 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. -ORRemove the screws that secure the mini-PCI card to the system board. Screw Screw 18 Reconnect the optional port replicator. -ORConnect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable. 19 Turn on your notebook. 11 Pull the module out of the slot. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See your hardware guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 www.gateway.com