Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Reference
- Hardware Basics
- Maintenance Basics
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Opening the case
- Closing the case
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the system battery
- Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive
- Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive
- Adding or replacing the memory card reader
- Adding or replacing a hard drive
- Replacing the front fan
- Replacing the rear fan
- Replacing the power supply
- Replacing the heat sink and processor
- Replacing the I/O board
- Adding or replacing an expansion card
- Replacing the system board
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index

Gateway contact information
www.gateway.com
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Gateway contact information
The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies
your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this
information if you call for assistance.
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your
computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever
reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these
numbers to activate Windows.
Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
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