Gateway MX3311, Hardware Reference Manual

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Replacing the hard drive kit
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to
replace 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. For more information, see
“Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User
Guide .
2
Print the “Recovering Your System” chapter from the online User Guide for
use in Step 19 .
3
Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more
information, see “Backing up files” in the online
User Guide .
4
Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 34 .
5
Turn off your notebook.
6
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
7
Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove
any Express cards.
8
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the
battery. For more information, see
“Changing batteries” on page 30 .
Hard drive bay