Gateway GM5260, Hardware Reference Manual

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Adding or replacing a hard drive
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4
Remove the two drive retention screws, disconnect the card reader’s data
cable from the system board, then slide the drive forward and out of the
drive bay.
5
Slide the card reader out of the case.
6
Slide the new card reader into the bay from the front of the case.
7
Use the screws you removed previously to secure the card reader to the
bay.
8
Connect the new card reader’s data cable to the system board.
9
Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in “Replacing the front
bezel” on page 16 .
10
Reinstall the computer case’s side panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the side panel” on page 16 .
Adding or replacing a hard drive
To add or replace a hard drive:
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or
replace a hard drive.
1
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 14 .
2
If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 4 . If you are replacing an existing
drive, go to the next step.
Screws
Screws