Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] - OR If your notebook is on and is not connected to AC power, save your work and turn off your notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel.
Important
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Replacing the Hard Drive Kit
10 Use the thumb notch to lift the hard drive bay cover, then remove it. Be careful not to break off the tabs located on the end of the cover opposite of the thumb notch. 14 Remove the bracket from the old drive.
Screw
15 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up.
Screw
16 Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 22 Reconnect all peripheral devices that were connected to the notebook and replace any PC Cards. 24 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -OR-
12 Pull on the plastic tab to slide the old hard drive away from the connector, then remove the drive.
13 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
Screw Screw
If you see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. Insert the Operating System Recovery CD/DVD when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Screw
Screw
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Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Tools
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to replace the keyboard.
7 Remove the three keyboard screws.
Screw
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). -ORConnect the power adapter, the modem cable, and the network cable.
Connector
11 Reconnect all peripheral devices that were connected to the notebook and replace any PC Cards. 12 Turn on your notebook.
16 Lift the old keyboard away from the notebook.
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Replacing the Memory Module
Replacing the Memory Module
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the memory module.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide. 7 Remove the keyboard screw.
Locating Components
Memory bay
Screw
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices that were connected to the notebook and replace any PC Cards. 19 Turn on your notebook.
Clip
11 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
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Replacing the Wireless Network Module
10 Remove the wireless network card screws. 12 Hold the new module at a 30-degree angle and insert it into the empty slot. [. . . ]