Gateway m350 User Manual
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251 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com Replacing memory under the keyboard Installing replacement memory under the keyboard is a process consisting of three procedures that must be done in sequence: 1Open the keyboard compartment. 2Replace the memory. 3Reattach the keyboard. Opening the keyboard compartment To open the keyboard compartment: 1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 246. 2Turn off your notebook, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4Remove the battery. For more information, see “Replacing the battery” on page 157. 5Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up. 6Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position. ImportantUse only memory modules designed for the Gateway M350 for upgrading your memory.
252 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 7Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of the keyboard bezel and gently pry it up. ImportantInserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to your notebook.
253 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com 8Pull 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. 9With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place. Screws
254 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 10Lift 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.
255 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com Replacing the memory To replace the memory: 1Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. 2Pull the memory module out of the slot.
256 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 3Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press 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. 4Gently push the module down until it clicks in place. Reattaching the keyboard To reattach 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. ImportantUse only memory modules designed for the Gateway M350. Tabs
257 Adding or replacing memory www.gateway.com 4Replace the four keyboard screws. 5Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame. Screws
258 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 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. 7Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 8Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 9Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on your notebook. WarningIf the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
259 Replacing the hard drive kit www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. To replace the hard drive kit: 1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 246. 2Turn off your notebook, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables. 3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 4Remove the battery. For more information, see “Replacing the battery” on page 157. Hard drive
260 Chapter 15: Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com 5Remove the two hard drive kit screws. Tips & TricksUse a magnetic screwdriver or turn the notebook over to remove the screws. Screws