Gateway LX4200 Support Question
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Question posted by johnnyalerta825 on December 9th, 2015
Change The Power Supply The Voltage And Wattage
Can I change the lx4200 power supply to 500 watts 230 volts without effects to my system?
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on December 9th, 2015 1:06 AM
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Hi. Yes you can but your region will need to be considered. If you are in a region where 110-120V is used, the new power sup will not power up. But if you are in a 220-240V rated region. You are good to go. Neither will affect your system negatively.
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 5
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 46
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 69
CHAPTER7
Customizing Windows
• Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls
63
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 72
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 75
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 79
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 80
... has several tools that help you want, then click OK. Changing accessibility settings
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4 To change :
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 91
...audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28
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sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 3
... up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 14
...
DVI port (optional) HDMI jack (optional)
Modem jack (optional)
Component
Icon
Voltage switch
Power connector PS/2 keyboard port
Case cover thumbscrew
PS/2 mouse port
Monitor (VGA) port... network card (optional) Telephone jack (optional)
Description
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Back
Important
Your computer's hardware options ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 20
..., which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from repetitive strain
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14 If you type.
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 21
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 40
...discharge-sensitive components in your computer are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 41
.... 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 left side panel:
1 Follow... disconnect the power
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 42
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Removing the right side panel
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer.
36 Phillips screw
Phillips screw
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 51
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 59
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• Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature
changes. If these slots are comfortable for an extended period of it.
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you ... from your warranty. The case, although strong, is on because data on top of
time, unplug AC power.
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8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 118
... 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16
power button 7
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PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9
...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 120
... 83 memory card reader 80 monitor 77 mouse 80 network 76 passwords 84 power 77 printer 78 safety guidelines 70 screen 77, 79 screen area 77 screen... wired Ethernet
troubleshooting 76 working safely 12
U
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14
updating Windows 56
UPS 14
USB port 7, 9, 30
V
video HDMI jack 9 playing 25
video jack 7
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