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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 88
.
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 102 .
4
Turn off your notebook.
5
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable.
6
Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
notebook and remove any Express cards.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to
replace the hard drive kit.
Hard drive bay