Gateway Profile Profile 6 Hardware Reference Manual
HARDWARE REFERENCE
Gateway Profile 6
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Side port panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3: Maintenance Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Replacing the back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing the processor fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacing the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adding an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the BIOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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CHAPTER 1
About This Reference
• Accessing the User Guide
• Gateway contact information
• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific
to your model of Gateway computer. For all other computer information, see
your online User Guide.
Accessing the User Guide
In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your hard drive.
The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information
on the following topics:
■ Help and technical support
■ Setting up and starting your computer
■ Using and customizing Windows and other software
■ Controlling audio and video settings
■ Using the Internet
■ Protecting your files
■ Playing and recording media
■ Networking
■ Maintenance and troubleshooting
■ Legal notices
To access the User Guide:
■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Gateway contact information
The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies
your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this
information if you call for assistance.
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Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your
computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever
reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these
numbers to activate Windows.
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Features
•Front
•Back
•Right side
• Side port panel
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Front
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from the
Important
illustration below.
DVD/CD drive Power button/ power
Component Icon Description
DVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable
Diskette drive (optional) Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the optional diskette drive.
Memory card reader
(optional)
Power button and power
indicator
discs (depending on drive type).
This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more
information about your drive, see your user guide.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the memory
card reader.
Press this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resum e
mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on.
Diskette drive or memory
card reader (optional)
indicator
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Back
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from the
Important
illustration below.
Opening for cables
Power connector Kensington lock slot
Component Description
Cord exit for port cover Route the cables that are plugged into the side port panel through this opening.
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Kensington lock slot Attach a cable lock to this slot to prevent unauthorized opening, modification, and theft of
your computer.
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