User manual
Table Of Contents
- System specifications
- System utilities
- Replacing notebook components
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing the work space
- Required tools
- Preparing the notebook
- Removing the battery
- Removing the bay cover
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the wireless card
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the multimedia board
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest
- Replacing the speakers
- Replacing the touchpad board
- Replacing the modem board
- Replacing the USB board
- Replacing the Bluetooth module
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor
- Replacing the LCD front panel
- Replacing the webcam
- Replacing the LCD
- Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
- Replacing the power button board
- Replacing the Kensington lock cap
- Replacing the microphone
- Replacing the antennas
- Replacing the LCD assembly lid
- Troubleshooting
- Connector locations
- FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list
- Test compatible components
- Online support information

www.gateway.com
19
Keyboard area
Hard drive
bay
The hard drive is located in this bay.
Ventilation
slots and
cooling fan
Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air
vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your
skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If these slots
are blocked, your notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected
shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so air vents
are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface.
Component Icon Description
Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Status
indicators
Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed
that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see “Using
the status indicators” on page 21.
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard. For more
information, see “Using the keyboard” on page 21.
Power
indicator
n
LED on - Notebook is on.
n
LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode.
n
LED off - Notebook is off.
Battery charge
indicator
n
LED orange - Battery is fully charged.
n
LED blinking orange - Battery is charging.
n
LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.
n
LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning.
Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is connected to
AC power or the battery charge is very low.
Component Icon Description
Keyboard
Capacitive
touch keys
Status
indicators
Speakers
Touchpad
Power/Battery
indicators