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Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place.

The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run you finger along the 
bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across.

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Replace the battery.

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Connect the power adapter and modem and network cables, then turn on 
your notebook.

Technical Support

See your user’s guide for Gateway Technical Support information.

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

See your user’s guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

© 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the 
black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and 
other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
companies.

Warning

If the bezel is not correctly replaced, your notebook could 
be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.

Summary of Contents for M305

Page 1: ...side 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 Wear a grou...

Page 2: ...y 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...

Page 3: ...it up 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 Importa...

Page 4: ...4 www gateway com 10 With a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place Screws...

Page 5: ...5 www gateway com 11 Raise the back edge of the keyboard then slowly rotate it toward you so it lies keys down on top of your notebook Be careful not to damage the LCD panel...

Page 6: ...www gateway com Replacing the optical drive To replace the optical drive 1 Remove the screw that secures the drive to the cooling assembly and the screw that secures the drive to the system board Scre...

Page 7: ...7 www gateway com 2 Slide the drive out of your notebook 3 Insert the new drive into your notebook then replace the two screws...

Page 8: ...rd toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face up 2 Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard under the palm rest 3 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across The...

Page 9: ...9 www gateway com 4 Replace the four keyboard screws 5 Slide the two tabs on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame Screws...

Page 10: ...ay Technical Support information Safety Regulatory and Legal Information See your user s guide for important safety regulatory and legal information 2003 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Gateway Gatewa...

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