Gateway GT5042j, Hardware Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com
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In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in
Step 3 .
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Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive
To add or replace a CD or DVD drive:
1
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 12 .
2
Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in “Removing the
front bezel” on page 14 .
Important
The color and shape of your replacement
drive's front cover may vary from your
original drive.
3
If you are installing a new drive, go to Step 7 .
- OR -
If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from the drive,
noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect the cables after
you install the new drive. (CD/DVD drive shown.)
4
Remove the drive thumbscrew from the CD or DVD drive.
5
Slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer to release
the drive.
6
Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay.
Drive thumbscrew