User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Getting Started
- Getting Help
- Windows Basics
- Using the Internet
- Using Multimedia
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Managing Power
- Travel Tips
- Customizing Your Notebook
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Networking Your Notebook
- Moving from Your Old Computer
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Restoring Software
- Troubleshooting
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index
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Replacing the hard drive
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Replacing the hard drive
To replace the hard drive:
1 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 124 for important precautions.
2 Shut down your notebook, then disconnect the power adapter and
modem cable.
3 Turn the notebook over, then remove the battery. For more information,
see “Changing batteries” on page 96.
4 Remove the hard drive screws, then pull the drive kit straight out from
the notebook.
5 Place the new hard drive kit in the bay, slide it into the connector, then
replace the screws to secure the hard drive to the notebook.