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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 of three procedures that
must be done in sequence:
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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 notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before replacing the optical drive, follow these guidelines:
■
Turn off your notebook.
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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 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.
