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Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
Locating Components
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely
sensitive to static electricity, also known as
electrostatic
discharge
(ESD). ESD can permanently damage
electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your
notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
•
Remove components from their antistatic bags only
when you are ready to use them. Do not lay
components on the outside of antistatic bags because
only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic
protection.
•
Always hold components by their edges. Avoid
touching the edge connectors. Never slide
components over any surface.
•
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most
electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part
of your workbench or other grounded connection.
•
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or
other grounded object.
Replacing the hard drive kit
To replace the hard drive kit:
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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
.
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Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static
electricity discharge.”
3
Turn off your notebook.
4
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable.
5
Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove
any PC Cards.
6
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
facing up, then remove the battery. For more
information, see “Changing Batteries” in your
user guide.
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Remove the two hard drive bay cover screws,
slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it.
The hard drive is attached to the back of the
cover.
Tips & Tricks
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to
replace the hard drive.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the
AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable
before replacing a component.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any
object into the vent holes of your notebook.
Hard
drive bay
Screws
