Gateway m305 remove replace optical drive User Manual

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Replacing the Gateway M305 
Optical Drive
This package includes an optical drive, such as a CD or DVD drive, for your 
Gateway M305 notebook and these printed instructions.
Installing a replacement drive is a process consisting of three procedures that 
must be done in sequence:
1Remove the keyboard.
2Replace the drive.
3Reinstall the keyboard.
Tools you need
You need a small Phillips and small flat-blade screwdriver to install the drive.
Preventing static electricity discharge
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■Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.
■Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
■Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” in 
your user guide.
■Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.
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...

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8Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of 
the keyboard bezel and gently pry it up.
9Pull the bezel off your notebook. You will hear small snapping sounds as 
the bezel comes away from your notebook. Be careful not to break off the 
tabs found on the left end of the bezel.
ImportantInserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and 
keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to 
your notebook. 

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10With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and 
put them in a safe place.
Screws 

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11Raise the back edge of the keyboard, then slowly rotate it toward you so 
it lies keys-down on top of your notebook. Be careful not to damage the 
LCD panel. 

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Replacing the optical drive
To replace the optical drive:
1Remove the screw that secures the drive to the cooling assembly and the 
screw that secures the drive to the system board.
Screws 

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2Slide the drive out of your notebook.
3Insert the new drive into your notebook, then replace the two screws. 

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Replacing the keyboard
To replace the keyboard:
1Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is 
almost face-up.
2Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest.
3Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The 
keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful not to damage the 
LCD panel.
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4Replace the four keyboard screws.
5Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame.
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6Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place.
The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the 
bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across.
7Replace the battery.
8Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on 
your notebook.
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