Gateway P7805u Support Question
Gateway P7805u Support Question
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Question posted by roadhawk on November 13th, 2011
Procedure For Replacing Hard Drive On A Md7309u Laptop.
I was given a laptop that needs repair. I believe the Hard Drive needs to be replaced. I am looking for instructions on opening the Laptop and replacing the Hard Drive.
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Answer #1: Posted by bobnoakridge on December 19th, 2012 10:38 AM
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Try their website. www.support.gateway.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=2365.Click on support documents.FAQ. Then How To.
Related Gateway P7805u Manual Pages
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 4
Contents
Key types 24 System key combinations 26 Using the optional fingerprint reader 29 Running the TouchStrip Tutorial 29 Enrolling your ... 1 for security 53 Preparing your notebook for RAID 54 Configuring RAID 54 Getting help 57
Using an eSATA (external SATA) hard drive 57 Using the memory card reader 58
Memory card types 58 Inserting a memory card 58 Using a memory card 59 Removing...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 6
... to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 94
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97
Preventing static electricity discharge 98 Adding or replacing memory modules 99 Replacing a hard drive kit 102
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 107
Safety guidelines 108 First steps 108 Troubleshooting 109
Audio 109 Battery 109 CD...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 10
... Customer Care will need this guide, your online User Guide has been included on the bottom of Gateway notebook.
CHAPTER 1: About This Reference
About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that identifies your notebook model and its features. Accessing your online User Guide
In addition to your hard drive. Gateway contact...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 17
... notebook may overheat resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the notebook. Do not use the notebook on page 62. Connect an external SATA hard drive to harm your skin. Caution: Provide adequate space around your lap.
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 18
... modules" on page 102.
10 For more information, see "Setting up an optional RAID" on page 52 and "Replacing a hard drive kit" on page 99. Slide to unlock the battery. Slide to release the battery.
The hard drive(s) is not plugged into AC power. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 2.
For more...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 31
...; LED on . Hard drive/DVD drive is being accessed.
23 Caps lock is turned on . Hard drive/DVD drive is used or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is not being accessed.
■ LED off - Optional wireless IEEE 802.11 radio is turned on - Status indicators inform you may need to press FN...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 38
To enroll your fingerprint to the hard drive. The Finish screen opens. 3 Select one of the following options, then click Next.
• Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option. The User Enrollment wizard opens.
30 If you plan to enroll more than 21 fingerprints, you must enroll your fingerprints so your fingerprint to memory...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 60
.... So, the entire file is accessed by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole.
How it is closed. If you work with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. This type of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks) lets your notebook use multiple hard drives more efficiently.
Your notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID .1. RAID...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 61
... 0 uses, although writing speed is called mirroring. RAID 1 for security
RAID 1 maintains a complete copy of all files on each column represents a separate hard drive.
If a drive fails, the mirrored drive takes over and acts as a hard drive crashing), the entire array fails. In the graphic below, each letter represents a unique block of data, and each physical...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 102
... all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on page 95.
• If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard
drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to
factory default. You can still run...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 105
CHAPTER8
Upgrading Your Notebook
• Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing a hard drive kit
97
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 110
... page 89.
2 Back up , then
remove the battery. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
Replacing a hard drive kit
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard
drive.
For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 69. For more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 114
As part of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that secure the bracket to the drive. 16 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook. 17 Replace the cover, then tighten the screws. 18 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 19 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network
cable...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 116
...you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery before
accessing internal components.
• After you complete any maintenance tasks where you
remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay ...Do not try these safety guidelines:
• Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay
cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on.
108
Instead,...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 117
...instruction.
• If an error occurs in a program, see the program's
printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in and the battery removed, then try turning it .
109
Diskette drive (external)
The diskette drive...devices, review the
installation procedures you performed and make sure that your hard drive is not recognized
• Shut down
the exact message.
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 123
... recognized
• Shut down and restart your notebook. • Disconnect the drive cable, then reconnect it , then restart your notebook. For the location of...jack. For more information about removing your hard drive, see "Replacing a hard drive kit" on page 102.
• If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity
or physical shock, you may need to the Internet
• If you are...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 153
... span 86 locating 10 managing power 71 maximizing performance
71
monitoring charge 68 recalibrating 70 recharging 16, 68 release latch 10 replacing 69 storing 86 troubleshooting 129
bays battery 69 hard drive 10 memory 10, 99
BIOS Setup utility 70
Bluetooth system key 27 turning off 27, 47 turning on 27, 47
brightness...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 156
... 29 using 29
Firewire port 8
Fn key 25, 26
folders opening 36
function keys 24
G
Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3
Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91
H
hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102 replacing 102 troubleshooting 114
HDMI (TV) out jack 9
HDMI...
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www.gateway.com
hard drive 102 memory 99 peripheral devices 60 printer 60 scanner 60
Instant on Audio 38
Instant on Video 38
Internet troubleshooting 115
Internet chat program 39
J
jacks See connections
K
Kensington cable lock 80 lock slot 7
key combinations 26
keyboard buttons 24 cleaning 85 connecting 24 features 24 keys 24 locating...
8513155 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R3 - Page 160
Index
Restore 92
replacing See installing
resetting notebook 22
restarting notebook 22... button 40
shipping notebook 78
shortcut menus accessing 37
shortcuts opening menu 37
shutting down notebook 21, 22
Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26
Snapshot button 42
SO-DIMM See memory
software re-installing... battery charge 6, 68 Caps Lock 23 drive activity 23 hard drive 23 location 12 numeric keypad 23
152
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