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11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 ... 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the...
11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 ... 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the...
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...My Downloads to get the latest software updates for both sales and support. Click Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of how-to technical support with a live ...technician, including chat and e-mail. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number...
...My Downloads to get the latest software updates for both sales and support. Click Call Us to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of how-to technical support with a live ...technician, including chat and e-mail. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number...
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Read this chapter to learn how to upgrade or replace components. If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189 13 Upgrading Your Computer This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to : ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer.
Read this chapter to learn how to upgrade or replace components. If you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician. 189 13 Upgrading Your Computer This chapter provides information about upgrading and replacing components in cards ■ Add memory ■ Change the battery ■ Replace system boards You must open the computer case to : ■ Open and close the computer case ■ Remove and install drives and components ■ Remove and install add-in your computer.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Tips & Tricks When cleaning the case, do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can test your computer. Gathering the tools you need help from Gateway Technical Support). Selecting a place to work on your computer in case you need to work Work on your ... the finish. Use soap and water or a dilution of screws ■ A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores) 190 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Cleaning your computer" on which to set your computer. ■ Has enough room to store various types of...
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Tips & Tricks When cleaning the case, do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can test your computer. Gathering the tools you need help from Gateway Technical Support). Selecting a place to work on your computer in case you need to work Work on your ... the finish. Use soap and water or a dilution of screws ■ A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores) 190 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Cleaning your computer" on which to set your computer. ■ Has enough room to store various types of...
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Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and ...
Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and ...
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer, then pull the panel away from the computer. 194 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer, then pull the panel away from the computer. 194 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the door tabs into the top and bottom case notches, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. Case notches Case notches 196 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the door tabs into the top and bottom case notches, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. Case notches Case notches 196 www.gateway.com
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To add or replace a CD, DVD, or diskette drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 197. 198 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive Use these instructions to add or replace 5.25-inch drives, such as CD or DVD drives, and 3.5-inch drives, such as diskette drives.
To add or replace a CD, DVD, or diskette drive: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 197. 198 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive Use these instructions to add or replace 5.25-inch drives, such as CD or DVD drives, and 3.5-inch drives, such as diskette drives.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 6 If you are replacing a drive, disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) See the drive documentation for further instructions. Power cable Data ribbon cable 200 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 6 If you are replacing a drive, disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) See the drive documentation for further instructions. Power cable Data ribbon cable 200 www.gateway.com
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The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3.
The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3.
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Push firmly until the drive release latch locks the hard drive into the left rear mounting screw hole in the new drive. 6 Slide the new drive in the drive bay. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Press the drive release latch, then slide the drive out of the drive bay. 4 Set the jumpers on the drive. See the drive documentation for further instructions. 5 Install a screw into place. 204 www.gateway.com
Push firmly until the drive release latch locks the hard drive into the left rear mounting screw hole in the new drive. 6 Slide the new drive in the drive bay. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Press the drive release latch, then slide the drive out of the drive bay. 4 Set the jumpers on the drive. See the drive documentation for further instructions. 5 Install a screw into place. 204 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in the computer to add functionality to replace, add, or ... the retention screw that secures the card to the case. - OR If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com Use the following the instructions in card: 1 Remove the side panel by following instructions to the system.
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing add-in cards An add-in card is a card used in the computer to add functionality to replace, add, or ... the retention screw that secures the card to the case. - OR If you are adding a card, remove the retention screw from a blank slot. 206 www.gateway.com Use the following the instructions in card: 1 Remove the side panel by following instructions to the system.
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...sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the add-in card cables using your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 7 Install the new card into the add-in slot. ... in "Closing the case" on the bottom part of memory module for any cables, reconnect the add-in card for your computer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on page 196. 11 See the documentation that you disconnected any special software installation instructions.
...sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the add-in card cables using your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com Touching the contacts can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to the card. 7 Install the new card into the add-in slot. ... in "Closing the case" on the bottom part of memory module for any cables, reconnect the add-in card for your computer. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on page 196. 11 See the documentation that you disconnected any special software installation instructions.
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OR - If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory ... it. - When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module...
OR - If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 210 www.gateway.com When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory ... it. - When adding memory, fill the DIMM 1 memory slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module...
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... values in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. Replace only with the...
... values in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. Replace only with the...
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To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com
To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com
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... the add-in cards by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from Step 3. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from the power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the... documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing add-in "Closing the case" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com
... the add-in cards by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from Step 3. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from the power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the... documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in "Adding or replacing add-in "Closing the case" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 196. 218 www.gateway.com See the system board documentation for further instructions. 10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 11 Reinstall the add-in...
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 196. 218 www.gateway.com See the system board documentation for further instructions. 10 Reinstall the memory modules by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 208. 11 Reinstall the add-in...
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... 3, 17, 18 turning on computer 3, 16 tutoring fee-based 242 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9, 15, 136 updating device drivers 28 updating Norton AntiVirus 166 upgrading 189 UPS 9, 15, 136 USB port 3, 5, 24 user accounts adding 129 switching 130 V video capture 114 playing 82, 95 streaming 141 video camera connecting 114... 78 troubleshooting 237 W WAV file 82 Web browser 57, 59 button 21 Web page 59 Web site 59 connecting to 60 downloading files 61 Gateway 28 window 36 close button 37 closing 37, 53 maximize button 37 menu bar 37 minimize button 37 title bar 37 Windows clipboard 41 desktop...
... 3, 17, 18 turning on computer 3, 16 tutoring fee-based 242 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9, 15, 136 updating device drivers 28 updating Norton AntiVirus 166 upgrading 189 UPS 9, 15, 136 USB port 3, 5, 24 user accounts adding 129 switching 130 V video capture 114 playing 82, 95 streaming 141 video camera connecting 114... 78 troubleshooting 237 W WAV file 82 Web browser 57, 59 button 21 Web page 59 Web site 59 connecting to 60 downloading files 61 Gateway 28 window 36 close button 37 closing 37, 53 maximize button 37 menu bar 37 minimize button 37 title bar 37 Windows clipboard 41 desktop...