Gateway C-141XL User manual

Brand: Gateway

Model: C-141XL

Category: Notebook accessories

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Replacing the AC Adapter

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the AC Adapter

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook’s power

connector.

3 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. The battery charge

indicator turns on.

If the battery charge indicator does not turn on:

• Unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then

plug it back in.

•Press

FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.

• Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC

adapter.

• Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet.

Important

The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures

in these instructions.

Caution

Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged. The replacement cord

must be of the same type and voltage rating as the original cord or your

convertible notebook may be damaged.

Warning

Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The AC adapter has

no user-replaceable or user-serviceable parts inside. The AC adapter has

dangerous voltages that can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway

about returning defective AC adapters.

Important

If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours,

contact Gateway Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number

shown on the label on the bottom of your convertible notebook.

Battery charge indicator

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the Main Battery

Locating Components

To replace the main battery:

1 Disconnect your convertible notebook from the optional port

replicator.

2 If your convertible notebook is on and is connected to AC power

or has a charged multibay battery installed, go to Step 4.

-OR-

If your convertible notebook is on, is not plugged into an AC

outlet, and does not have a charged multibay battery installed,

save your work and turn off your convertible notebook.

3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.

4 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

5 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the

battery latch.

6 Slide the main battery out of your convertible notebook.

7 Slide a recharged battery into your convertible notebook until it

snaps into place.

8 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.

9 Turn your convertible notebook over.

10 Connect to the optional port replicator.

11 Open the LCD panel.

Important

If your convertible notebook is connected to AC power or if you have

a charged multibay battery, you can replace the main battery while your

convertible notebook is turned on.

Warning

Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your convertible

notebook. Recycle or dispose of the battery as hazardous waste.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard

if mishandled. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.

Keep away from children.

Main battery

Battery lock

Battery latch

Replacing the hard drive

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the hard drive

Locating Components

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely

sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge

(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive

components in your convertible notebook.

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.

• 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.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

To replace the hard drive:

1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc.

For more information about this step in Windows Vista, see

“Preparing for software and device driver recovery” in the

Reference Guide.

For more information about this set in Windows XP, see “Creating

Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User Guide.

2 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity

discharge.”

3 Turn off your convertible notebook.

4 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.

5 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.

6 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if

they are connected to your convertible notebook.

7 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible

notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.

8 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,

then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more

information, see “Changing Batteries” in your Reference Guide.

9 Loosen the two hard drive bay cover screws (they cannot be

removed), then remove the hard drive bay cover.

10 Remove the hard drive screw.

11 Slide the old hard drive kit out of your convertible notebook by

pulling on the tab.

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. You

also need the operating system disc that came with your convertible

notebook.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,

turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem

cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay

batteries before replacing a component.

Important

If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc,

Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive

with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway

Customer Care at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label

on the bottom of your convertible notebook.

Hard

drive

bay

Screw

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the hard drive

12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard

drive kit bracket.

13 Remove the bracket from the old drive.

14 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw

holes line up.

15 Replace the four screws that secure the bracket to the drive.

16 Place the new hard drive kit into your convertible notebook, slide

the drive into the connector, then replace the hard drive screw.

17 Replace the cover, then tighten the cover screws.

18 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your convertible notebook over.

19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

20 Turn on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert

the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your

convertible notebook.

21 When the prompt “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD”

appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the

on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be

prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc.

22 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port

replicator, and replace any PC and memory cards.

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Replacing the keyboard

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the keyboard

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely

sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge

(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive

components in your convertible notebook.

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.

• 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.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

To replace the keyboard:

1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity

discharge.”

2 Turn off your convertible notebook.

3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.

4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if

they are connected to your convertible notebook.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible

notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.

7 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,

then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more

information, see “Changing Batteries” in your Reference Guide.

8 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard

screws and put them in a safe place.

9 Turn your convertible notebook over so the top is facing up.

10 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.

11 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the

keyboard cover between the

PAUSE and INSERT keys and

gently pry it up.

12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the

keyboard cover between the

F1 and F2 keys and gently pry it up.

13 Remove the keyboard cover from your convertible notebook by

pulling the cover toward you and at the same time lifting its front

to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping sounds as the

cover comes away from your convertible notebook. Be careful

not to break off the tabs located on the bottom of the cover.

14 Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it

toward the LCD panel to release the keyboard retaining tabs

located on the front edge of the keyboard.

Important

The color of your convertible notebook may vary from the pictures

in these instructions.

Tools

You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace

the keyboard.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,

turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem

cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay

batteries before replacing a component.

Important

The keyboard screw holes are marked with a K.

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Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the keyboard

15 Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on

top of your convertible notebook. Be careful to not damage the

LCD panel.

16 Lift the black keyboard connector clip and remove the cable. Be

careful not to touch or damage any other components.

17 Place the new keyboard keys-down on your convertible

notebook with the space bar away from you.

18 Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully raised, insert

the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to lock the

connector in place.

19 Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is

almost face-up.

20 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots

under the palm rest. Press down on the keyboard keys along the

front edge of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their

corresponding slots.

21 Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across.

The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not

damage the LCD panel.

22 Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the keyboard cover under

your convertible notebook frame.

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

The cover is correctly mounted when you can run you finger

along the cover and find no loose spots. The cover should be flat

all the way across.

24 Close the LCD panel.

25 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.

26 Replace the screws removed in Step 8.

27 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your convertible notebook over.

28 Connect to the optional port replicator.

-OR-

Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

29 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory

cards.

30 Turn on your convertible notebook.

Important

The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.

Keyboard connector clip

Caution

If the cover is not correctly replaced, your convertible notebook could

be damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.

Replacing a Memory Module

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing a Memory Module

Locating Components

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely

sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge

(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive

components in your convertible notebook.

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.

• 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.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

To replace a memory module:

1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity

discharge.”

2 Turn off your convertible notebook.

3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.

4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if

they are connected to your convertible notebook.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible

notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.

7 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,

then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more

information, see “Changing Batteries” in your Reference Guide.

8 Loosen the six memory bay screws (they cannot be removed),

then remove the memory bay cover.

9 If you are removing a memory module, gently press outward on

the clip at each end of the module until the module tilts upward.

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace a memory module.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,

turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem

cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay

batteries before replacing a component.

Memory

bay

Screw

Clip

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing a Memory Module

10 Pull the memory module out of the slot. 11 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and

insert it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it

can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit,

make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in

the memory bay.

12 Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.

13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

14 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your convertible notebook over.

15 Connect to the optional port replicator.

-OR-

Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

16 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory

cards.

17 Turn on your convertible notebook.

Important

Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway convertible

notebook.

Replacing the Wireless Network Module

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the Wireless

Network Module

Locating Components

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your convertible notebook are extremely

sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge

(ESD). ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive

components in your convertible notebook.

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.

• 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.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other

grounded object.

To replace the wireless network module:

1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity

discharge.”

2 Turn off your convertible notebook.

3 Turn the LCD panel to notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.

4 Disconnect from the optional port replicator.

5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable, if

they are connected to your convertible notebook.

6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your convertible

notebook and remove any PC and memory cards.

7 Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up,

then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. For more

information, see “Changing Batteries” in your Reference Guide.

8 Loosen the wireless network bay cover screw (this screw cannot

be removed), then remove wireless network bay cover.

9 Unplug the two or three antenna cables. Note which color cable

is connected to each of the connectors.

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the wireless network

module.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,

turn off your convertible notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem

cable, and network cable and remove the main and optional multibay

batteries before replacing a component.

Wireless

network bay

Screw

Technical Support

See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See

your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.

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.

Replacing the Wireless Network Module

10 Move the antenna cables out of the way.

11 Press outward on the clip at each side of the module until the

module tilts upward.

-OR-

Remove the screws that secure the module to the system board.

12 Pull the module out of the slot.

13 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the

empty slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one

direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in

the module lines up with the tab in the module slot.

14 Move the antenna wires out of the way.

15 Press the module down until it clicks into place.

-OR-

Replace the screws removed in Step 11.

16 Reattach the antenna cables to the connectors.

17 Replace the wireless network bay cover, then tighten the cover

screw.

18 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your convertible notebook over.

19 Connect to the optional port replicator.

-OR-

Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable.

20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC and memory

cards.

21 Turn on your convertible notebook.

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Brand: Gateway

Model: C-141XL

Category: Notebook accessories

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