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... a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case...
... a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 33
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 33
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... cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 4: 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...
... cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 4: 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...
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Tabs 36 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.
Tabs 36 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the side panel, then reconnect the cables and power ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the side panel, then reconnect the cables and power ...
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... back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. Press Press here here 6 While pressing the bottom center of the color panel to the right. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into the slots on the front bezel. 5 Press firmly on the lower left and...
... back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. Press Press here here 6 While pressing the bottom center of the color panel to the right. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into the slots on the front bezel. 5 Press firmly on the lower left and...
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... from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM...
... from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 To avoid scratching the case, place it . - Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM...
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... its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer is displayed. 42 When the module is secure, you hear...
... its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer is displayed. 42 When the module is secure, you hear...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Remove the two drive retention screws. Drive retention screws 7 Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. 8 Slide the new drive ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Remove the two drive retention screws. Drive retention screws 7 Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. 8 Slide the new drive ...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Unplug the cable from the back of the card reader, then slide the card reader toward the front of your computer. 6 Slide the ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Unplug the cable from the back of the card reader, then slide the card reader toward the front of your computer. 6 Slide the ...
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..., remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage...
..., remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the corner of the processor) aligns with the thermal grease) up. (The four screws cannot ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the corner of the processor) aligns with the thermal grease) up. (The four screws cannot ...
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... electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Touching the contacts...
... electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 6 If you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. Touching the contacts...
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... by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The main menu of your computer. 54 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery type and model number...
... by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. The main menu of your computer. 54 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that the battery type and model number...
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... System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to ... a DVD-compatible drive to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 6:...
... System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to ... a DVD-compatible drive to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 6:...