Installing a Gateway 400SD4 CD, DVD, or Recordable CD Drive

    This package includes a CD, DVD, or recordable CD drive for your Gateway 400SD4 notebook and these printed instructions.

    Installing a replacement drive is a process consisting of three procedures that must be done in sequence:

    1. 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 computer are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

    Caution

    ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Prevent ESD damage by following ESD guidelines every time you install a new CD, DVD, or recordable CD 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 opening the case.

        Before installing a new CD, DVD, or recordable CD 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 your notebook.

        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's guide.
        Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC Cards.

          Before working with computer 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 keyboard

        To remove the keyboard:

          1. Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge".

          2. Make sure that the old drive is empty.

          3. Shut down your notebook.

          4. Unplug the AC adapter and modem and network cables.

          5. Remove the battery.

          6. Open the LCD panel to the normal viewing position.

          7. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver under the bottom-right corner of the keyboard bezel, between the Ins and Del keys, 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.

            1. Pull the bezel off your notebook. You will hear small snapping sounds as the bezel comes off of your notebook. Be careful to avoid breaking off the tabs located on the left end of the bezel.
            1. With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the four keyboard screws and put them in a safe place.
            1. 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 to avoid damaging the LCD panel.

          Replacing the CD, DVD, or recordable CD drive

          To replace the CD, DVD, or recordable CD drive:

            1. Remove the two screws that secure the drive to the cooling assembly.
            1. Slide the drive out of your notebook.
            1. Insert the new drive into your notebook, then replace the two screws.

          Reinstalling the keyboard

          To reinstall the keyboard:

            1. Rotate the keyboard 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.

            1. Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across. The keyboard should easily fall into place. Avoid damaging the LCD panel.

            2. Replace the four keyboard screws.
            1. Slide the two tabs located on the left end of the bezel under your notebook frame.
            1. Press down on the bezel in several places until it clicks in place.
              The bezel is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the bezel and find no loose spots. The bezel should be flat all the way across.

            Warning

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

              1. Replace the battery, then turn your notebook over.

              2. Plug in the AC adapter and modem and network cables.

              3. Turn on your notebook.

            Technical Support

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