Gateway Notebook, Hardware Reference Manual

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Changing modules
Your notebook’s modular bay supports different bay modules , such as a CD drive,
combination DVD/CD-RW drive, DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, a second hard drive, a
diskette drive, or a secondary battery.
To change bay modules:
1
If you are removing a disc or diskette drive, make sure that the drive is
empty.
Important
If the remove hardware icon does not
appear on the taskbar, click the show
hidden icons button.
2
Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the module you are
removing, then click Stop .
-OR-
Turn off your notebook (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate mode).
3
Close the LCD panel.
4
Disconnect your notebook from the optional port replicator.
5
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
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Modular bay latch
Modular bay
Security screw (optional)