Gateway M305CRV User Manual

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 o f three procedures that
must be done in sequence:

1 Remo ve the keyboard.
2 Replace the drive.
3 Rein stall the keyboard .

T ools you need

You need a small Phillips and small flat-blade screwdriver to install the drive.

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic di scharge (ESD).

Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic

discharge- sensitiv e componen ts in your n otebook.
Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every
time you replace the optical drive.

Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and

moving parts, turn off you r notebook and unplug the power
cord and modem and netwo rk c ables befo re rep lacing the
optical drive.

Before replacing the optical 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 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 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 k eyboard

To remove the keyboard:

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

page 1.

2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Disco nnect the AC adapter an d modem and network cables.
4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
5 Remove the battery.
6 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
7 Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.

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8 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.

9 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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10 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and

put them in a safe place.

Screws

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