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Replacing the hard drive
Replacing the hard drive
Use this procedure to replace the hard drive. The photographs in this procedure show the
Profile 5. Although the cable connections for the Profile 5.5 are different, the procedure
is the same.
To replace the hard drive:
1
Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the procedure found in the Using
Gateway System Recovery online guide. To access this guide, click
Start
,
All Programs
,
System Recovery
, then click
Recovery Help Manual
.
2
Print the Using Gateway System Recovery online guide for use in Step 15 .
3
Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more information,
see “Backing up files” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard
drive. To access this guide, click
Start
,
All Programs
, then click
Gateway Documentation
.
4
Open the case by following the instructions in “Opening the case” on page 71 .
Tips & Tricks For more stability, place your computer face down to perform this
procedure. Avoid scratching the computer display by placing it on a
towel or other non-abrasive surface.
Warning Make sure that you removed all external cables and the power cord.