Gateway 400VTX User Manual

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:

1 Remove the keyboard.
2 Replace the drive.
3 Reinstall 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).

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.

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.

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

into the vent holes of the notebook.

■ 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:

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

page 1.

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

network cables.

3 Turn your notebook over so that the bottom is facing up.
4 Remove the battery.
5 Turn your notebook over so that the top is facing up.
6 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.

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Replacing the Gateway 400VTX DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive

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

the keyboard bezel and gently pry it up.

Important Inserting a piece of cloth between the screwdriver and

keyboard and notebook case will help prevent damage to
your notebook.

8 Pull 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.

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