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... 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 Replacing the rear fan 61 Replacing the power supply 63 Replacing the heat sink and processor 64 Replacing the I/O board 66 Adding or replacing an expansion card 68 Replacing the system board 70 Chapter...
... 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 Replacing the rear fan 61 Replacing the power supply 63 Replacing the heat sink and processor 64 Replacing the I/O board 66 Adding or replacing an expansion card 68 Replacing the system board 70 Chapter...
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... surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system... damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your torso or neck. Avoiding discomfort and injury ...
... surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer by using a surge protector. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system... damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your torso or neck. Avoiding discomfort and injury ...
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...up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Use the power selection switch on the back of your computer, near the power cable connector. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your ...voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as Europe, the utility power is operating in another country). The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as...
...up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Use the power selection switch on the back of your computer, near the power cable connector. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your ...voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as Europe, the utility power is operating in another country). The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as...
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...Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it does turn off your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is much faster than turning on using your online User ...up your computer Tip For more information on your online User Guide. Waking up . Important If for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. From that menu, you can run programs and search for some reason...
...Although it does not turn your computer completely off, it does turn off your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is much faster than turning on using your online User ...up your computer Tip For more information on your online User Guide. Waking up . Important If for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. From that menu, you can run programs and search for some reason...
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 43
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 43
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... case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Do not lay components on the cards. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving... parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
... case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to use them. The components inside of the power supply. Do not lay components on the cards. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving... parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
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... the new power supply.) 3 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from the back of the computer, then lift up. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the computer. www.gateway.com Replacing the power supply Tools You...
... the new power supply.) 3 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the case. 6 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from the back of the computer, then lift up. 5 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the computer. www.gateway.com Replacing the power supply Tools You...
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The message may help Gateway Customer Care in your hardware reference. For more information about preventing damage ...full. • If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you are damaged - Warning ...avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such...
The message may help Gateway Customer Care in your hardware reference. For more information about preventing damage ...full. • If an error message appears on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you are damaged - Warning ...avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such...
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...The case was dropped - Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your computer - Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of this chapter. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded ... have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. Liquid has been spilled into your telephone 800-846-2118 keypad to find answers to common problems. (US and Canada) 126 If...
...The case was dropped - Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your computer - Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of this chapter. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded ... have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. Liquid has been spilled into your telephone 800-846-2118 keypad to find answers to common problems. (US and Canada) 126 If...
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