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CHAPTER 8 : Upgrading Your Notebook
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Replacing the hard drive kit
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace
your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1
Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using
the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information,
see
“Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on
page 92 .
2
Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in
your online
User Guide .
3
Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 106 .
4
Turn off your convertible notebook.
5
Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then
close the LCD panel. For more information, see
“Converting from notebook to tablet mode” on page 43 .
6
Disconnect from the optional port replicator.
7
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable, if they are connected to the convertible
notebook.
8
Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
convertible notebook and remove any PC cards.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit.
Hard
drive