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... a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance schedule 54 Caring for your computer 54 Cleaning your computer 55 Cleaning the exterior 56 Cleaning...
... a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up a maintenance schedule 54 Caring for your computer 54 Cleaning your computer 55 Cleaning the exterior 56 Cleaning...
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... your system will be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as while in cards, and peripheral devices. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can change it to match the electrical service available in your location before turning on page 8. 15... To set correctly for your usage area (such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the system board, add-in another country).
... your system will be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as while in cards, and peripheral devices. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can change it to match the electrical service available in your location before turning on page 8. 15... To set correctly for your usage area (such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the system board, add-in another country).
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... completely off. To put your computer to remove all power (such as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning off your computer Warning When you turn...
... completely off. To put your computer to remove all power (such as you cannot use the Shut Down option in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Turning off your computer Warning When you turn...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing 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 heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing 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 heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
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... side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic...Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - OR If you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank...
... side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic...Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - OR If you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 3 Disconnect the hard drive cage fan cable from the system board. 43
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 3 Disconnect the hard drive cage fan cable from the system board. 43
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...14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 45 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating ...DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your computer. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools... on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 91. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer on its side.
...14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 45 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating ...DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. For more stability, place your computer. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools... on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 91. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer on its side.
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... sink (the side with the flat surface of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on the processor socket (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with...only one shown) 5 Push the processor release lever down, lift it completely up, then lift the processor retention bracket. 6 Remove the processor from the system board. 7 Install the new processor onto the system board. Make sure that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to their locked position. 46
... sink (the side with the flat surface of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on the processor socket (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with...only one shown) 5 Push the processor release lever down, lift it completely up, then lift the processor retention bracket. 6 Remove the processor from the system board. 7 Install the new processor onto the system board. Make sure that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to their locked position. 46
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www.gateway.com 8 If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on page 34. Adding or replacing an ... on page 31. 2 If you are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may need to the system board. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the heat sink that are replacing an expansion...9 Place the heat sink and fan assembly on the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 10 Connect the heat sink fan cable to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) 3 Open the card retention lever...
www.gateway.com 8 If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on page 34. Adding or replacing an ... on page 31. 2 If you are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may need to the system board. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the heat sink that are replacing an expansion...9 Place the heat sink and fan assembly on the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 10 Connect the heat sink fan cable to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) 3 Open the card retention lever...
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... etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing...
... etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in ... them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 37. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on the screw holes in "Adding or replacing an expansion card...
www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 31. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in ... them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on page 37. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on the screw holes in "Adding or replacing an expansion card...
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... following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 45, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the ...
... following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 45, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the ...
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... explosion if the CMOS battery is to avoid eating and drinking near your system. • Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system. www.gateway.com Care during use Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. • Do not walk on the power cord... or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill anything on the system board. Warning To reduce the risk of electrical current still flows through the computer. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables...
... explosion if the CMOS battery is to avoid eating and drinking near your system. • Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system. www.gateway.com Care during use Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. • Do not walk on the power cord... or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill anything on the system board. Warning To reduce the risk of electrical current still flows through the computer. To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables...
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...27 Standby mode 7 starting computer 17 programs 24 starting computer 7 static electricity 30 surge protector 14 system battery replacing 49 system board replacing 51 T technical support automated troubleshooting 103 122 Technical Support 104 tips before contacting 102 tutorial service 104 telephone support 102 ...training CD 105 classroom 105 Gateway Learning Libraries 105 Learn With Gateway 105 transferring files from old computer 65, 66 settings from old computer 65 troubleshooting add-in cards 71...
...27 Standby mode 7 starting computer 17 programs 24 starting computer 7 static electricity 30 surge protector 14 system battery replacing 49 system board replacing 51 T technical support automated troubleshooting 103 122 Technical Support 104 tips before contacting 102 tutorial service 104 telephone support 102 ...training CD 105 classroom 105 Gateway Learning Libraries 105 Learn With Gateway 105 transferring files from old computer 65, 66 settings from old computer 65 troubleshooting add-in cards 71...