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... 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 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
... 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 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
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... thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power ...
... thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power ...
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... cable into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers... jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) ...
... cable into this port. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for digital sound. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers... jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) ...
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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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...not insert any surface. 34 Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer ...
...not insert any surface. 34 Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach...surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer ...
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... of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid...
... of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid...
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Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the right side of the bezel into place. 37 www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the computer.
Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the right side of the bezel into place. 37 www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the computer.
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www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 41 OR If ... "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side.
www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank. 41 OR If ... "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side.
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... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
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... and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the... the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side...
... and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the... the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side...
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... the illustration below. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. Battery release tab 8 Push the battery release tab. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The main menu of the socket. 53 Caution Any... custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you remove the system battery. www.gateway.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer on the system board and note its side.
... the illustration below. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. Battery release tab 8 Push the battery release tab. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The main menu of the socket. 53 Caution Any... custom BIOS settings you have made will be lost when you remove the system battery. www.gateway.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer on the system board and note its side.
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor ... 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 power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you ...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor ... 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 power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you ...
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
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... computer is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case, although strong, is not covered by your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 Dust and dirt can clog the internal... mechanisms and can melt or warp in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your computer. www.gateway.com Caring for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest...
... computer is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case, although strong, is not covered by your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 Dust and dirt can clog the internal... mechanisms and can melt or warp in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your computer. www.gateway.com Caring for you put any liquid can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest...
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With your computer performing at its best. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. • Your computer is cooled by air circulated ...
With your computer performing at its best. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer turned off , but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. • Your computer is cooled by air circulated ...
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... computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer is turned on page 34. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation... sure that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help .
... computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer is turned on page 34. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation... sure that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help .
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..., see the documentation that came with your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. For more information about opening your computer case, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. 77 For more information about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that came with your computer. For... see the documentation that came with your router. • If you are using one) is a number you have different IP addresses. www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned ...
..., see the documentation that came with your Ethernet card. • Reseat the card. For more information about opening your computer case, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. 77 For more information about your Ethernet card, see the documentation that came with your computer. For... see the documentation that came with your router. • If you are using one) is a number you have different IP addresses. www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned ...
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... Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 95 www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new ... to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs.
... Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 95 www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new ... to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . You should create your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs.
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... System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... make sure that all cables are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number ... computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your call. If you use a surge...
... make sure that all cables are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number ... computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your call. If you use a surge...