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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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... components from their metal mounting brackets. Before working with computer components, 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 are ready to use...
... components from their metal mounting brackets. Before working with computer components, 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 are ready to use...
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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. Tabs 36
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... bezel" on page 35. 1 Find the panel release lever inside the front bezel's lower vent opening, then slide the lever to the left. 38 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...
... bezel" on page 35. 1 Find the panel release lever inside the front bezel's lower vent opening, then slide the lever to the left. 38 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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... the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. 40 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into place. The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs...
... the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. 40 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into place. The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs...
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... more stability, place your computer on your system board. 4 If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from...
... more stability, place your computer on your system board. 4 If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from...
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... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37...
... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37...
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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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... to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the...
... to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the absence of the heat sink (the side with the flat ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the absence of the heat sink (the side with the flat ...
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... the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 37. Use a battery of the expansion card. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery.
... the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Caution Do not touch the contacts on page 37. Use a battery of the expansion card. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery.
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... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power supply to your...
... panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power supply to your...
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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 solved by ..." on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to...
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 solved by ..." on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to...