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Replacing the Gateway M405
Optical Drive

This package includes a replacement optical drive for your Gateway M405
notebook and these printed instructions.

Tools you need

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

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your notebook 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 optical 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 cables before replacing 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.

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

into the vent holes of the notebook.

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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 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 optical drive

Replacing the optical drive consists of the following three tasks:

1 Remove the keyboard.
2 Replace the optical drive.
3 Install the keyboard.

To remove the keyboard:

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

page 1.

2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables.
4 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
5 Remove the battery. See your user guide for more information.
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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