Gateway FX6800-01e Support Question
Gateway FX6800-01e Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-115798 on July 10th, 2013
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How do I open the case to change the harddrive or add memory?
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8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 4
... 40 Setting up multiple monitors 41
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43
Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45
Removing the side panel 45 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 5
... computer 89 Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 89 Moving files and settings manually 90
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 93
Safety guidelines 94 First steps 94 Troubleshooting 95
Add-in cards 95 Audio 95 CD or DVD drives 95 DVD drives 97 Ethernet 97 File management 98 Hard drive 99 Internet 100 Keyboard 101...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 12
...Guide.
Front
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
Optical disc drive
Additional drive bay
Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator
Hard drive indicator
IEEE 1394 ports ...USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack
Component
Icon
Optical disc drive
Memory card reader (optional)
Power button/power indicator
Hard drive indicator
6
Description
Use this...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 49
CHAPTER5
Upgrading Your Computer
• Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Adding or replacing 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 front fan • Replacing the rear fan •...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 50
... electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer. Do not lay components on the cards. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of...
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CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
6 Lift the cover release lever, then swing the side panel
away from the computer.
46
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 54
... vary from this illustration.
48 Tabs and slots
2 Swing the right side of the bezel in the left side of the computer.
CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
Closing the case
Replacing the front bezel
To replace the front bezel:
1 Insert the tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots
in...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 55
...or replace DIMM memory:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in toward the top of the computer to secure it on its side. To
avoid scratching the case, place it ...place your computer.
Your computer uses DIMM memory. Adding or replacing memory
When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on a towel ...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 56
... you are adding a DIMM to its upright position.
50 CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
3 Find the memory module banks on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank.
Channel B... you install modules of the same type into both slots of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. OR If you hear a click.
6 Return your system board. The tabs on...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 57
...battery is displayed.
Windows starts and the
Windows desktop appears.
10 Click (Start), right-click ... that was in your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus,
then exit... on its side. Dispose of memory in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. To
avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or ...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 58
... the socket until it snaps into place.
10 Return your computer to install the new battery the same way. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
7 Locate the old battery on your computer. 14 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 15 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you
wrote down in Step 3.
16...
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...hole on the new drive to be the same.
Replacing the memory card reader
To replace the memory card reader:
1 Remove the side panel by following the ...instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 45.
2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in
"Replacing the side panel" on page 47.
54 CHAPTER 1: Upgrading...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 61
... noting their
locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new memory card reader.)
4 Remove the thumbscrew holding the card reader in
"Replacing the side panel... card
reader, then slide the card reader out of the case.
6 Slide the new card reader into place.
Important
The color and shape of the case, then slide the drive release latch forward to lock the ...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 64
... from Step 3. For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on the manufacturer's Web site).
12 Install Windows using your computer. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions for connecting it to the manufacturer's instructions (available on page 114.
58
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The mount should lock into place.
8 Reconnect the fan cable to the system board when rotating the fan mount. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
4 Remove the fan mount by following the instructions in on the rear of the fan mount. 6 Slide the new fan into place. A notch ...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 68
... computer, then replace the screws that secure the fan to the inside
back of the fan and install the new fan the same way. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
3 Remove the four screws that secure it up with
the screw holes on your computer.
62
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To
avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
3 Remove the fan cover by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 45.
2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the heat sink and processor
Tools
You need a Phillips...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 78
CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of the
memory modules, then remove them. Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you install the new board.)
72 Caution
The heat sink has ...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 80
... expansion cards into the banks.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. The tabs on the bottom part of the expansion card. CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
CPU fan 12V power
16 Install the processor onto the new system board making
sure...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista) - Page 149
... Accounting 127 Sales 127 Warranty 127 numeric keypad 20, 21 indicator 20, 21
O
opening computer case 45 files 23 folders 23 front bezel 47 programs 23 shortcut menu 23
optical connection ...112 USB port 7, 10
processor replacing 64
programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23
PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9
R
RAM See memory
rebooting computer 18
recordable drive 6
removing files and folders 84
...
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