Gateway 400VTX Guide

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Replacing the Gateway 400VTX

DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive

This package includes a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive for your Gateway 400VTX

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

The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static

electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Before replacing the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive, follow these guidelines:

■Turn off your notebook.

■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.

Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic

discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent

ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you

replace the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.

Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and

moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the power

cord and modem and network cable before opening the

case.

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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 computer 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.

Removing the keyboard

To remove the keyboard:

1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 1.

2Turn off your notebook, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and

network cables.

3Turn your notebook over so that the bottom is facing up.

4Remove the battery.

5Turn your notebook over so that the top is facing up.

6Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.

Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object

into the vent holes of the notebook.

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7Insert the small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom right corner of

the keyboard bezel and gently pry it up.

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.

Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and

keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to

your notebook.

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9With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and

put them in a safe place.

Screws

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10 Raise 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 DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive

To replace the DVD or DVD/CD-RW 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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To install the keyboard:

1Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is

almost face-up.

2Insert 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.

4Replace the four keyboard screws.

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Screws

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5Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame.

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, then turn your notebook over.

8Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on

your notebook.

Technical Support

See your user’s guide for Gateway Technical Support information.

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

See your user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

Warning If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could

be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.

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black-and-white spot design 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.

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