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These instructions explain how to access and replace the internal memory module in Gateway 7000 series laptops. The instructions were created for a Gateway 7405 laptop but should work for the 7000 series. Replacing internal memory module in this model can be very tricky. The internal memory slot is located under the keyboard but even after you remove the keyboard you can access only a part of the memory slot.
You’ll have to use a flat object in order to unlock the memory module. The author of this guide was using PCI slot covers from a desktop computer.
The second memory slot can be easily accessed through the door on the bottom, here are instructions.
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August 30th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Great, the page linked is gone. Which is why you shouldn’t just link to a page assuming it will live forever. You should COPY the page contents as a PDF…
August 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Hi Fernando,
Thank you for letting me know. I removed the link to the site I was lining to. Unfortunately, it looks like the site is gone.
As soon as I find another disassembly guide, I’ll link to it.
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Oh nooo, I’m in need of this guide!
January 22nd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Potato,
You can remove the keyboard as shown in this guide: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-keyboard-from-gateway-mt6704-model-ma7/
You’ll find the memory slot under the keyboard.
May 17th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
The best link for this replacement as of 5/17/2011 is below:
http://emachines.fizi.ca/index.php/RAM_Upgrade
May 17th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
stryker,
Thank you for the link. I updated the post.
May 18th, 2011 at 5:23 am
You’re welcome. It saved me time and $200 for taking it into service.