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... 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 38 Preparing your computer for RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the left side panel 45 Removing the right side panel 46 Removing...
... 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 38 Preparing your computer for RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static electricity discharge 44 Opening the case 45 Removing the left side panel 45 Removing the right side panel 46 Removing...
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the power supply • Adding or replacing an expansion card 43
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the power supply • Adding or replacing an expansion card 43
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... the vent holes of the power supply. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal...
... the vent holes of the power supply. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal...
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Removing the right side panel may be necessary to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 46 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the right side panel Warning To avoid exposure to replace some types of your computer, then pull the panel away from cable ...
Removing the right side panel may be necessary to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 46 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the right side panel Warning To avoid exposure to replace some types of your computer, then pull the panel away from cable ...
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To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 45. 2 Press the three bezel release tabs on the left side of the computer, then swing the left side of your computer that has the optical drive faces and the brand logo. Bezel release tabs 47 It must be removed for some upgrading tasks. www.gateway.com Removing the front bezel Tip The bezel is the front "face" piece of the bezel away from the computer until the bezel is completely removed.
To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 45. 2 Press the three bezel release tabs on the left side of the computer, then swing the left side of your computer that has the optical drive faces and the brand logo. Bezel release tabs 47 It must be removed for some upgrading tasks. www.gateway.com Removing the front bezel Tip The bezel is the front "face" piece of the bezel away from the computer until the bezel is completely removed.
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... panel" on page 45. 2 For more stability, place your computer on 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 the bezel against the computer until the backs of the side panels are... the back of the computer. 3 Secure each side panel with the two Phillips screws you removed previously. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the hinge tabs on the right side of the bezel...
... panel" on page 45. 2 For more stability, place your computer on 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 the bezel against the computer until the backs of the side panels are... the back of the computer. 3 Secure each side panel with the two Phillips screws you removed previously. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the hinge tabs on the right side of the bezel...
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... set the jumper on page 47. 2 If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from the drive, noting their locations and orientation. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to be the same. 50 Important The color and shape of...
... set the jumper on page 47. 2 If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from the drive, noting their locations and orientation. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to be the same. 50 Important The color and shape of...
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing a hard drive You can add hard drives to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the left and right side panels ...
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing a hard drive You can add hard drives to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the left and right side panels ...
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... the top of the cage with the thumbscrew you removed previously. 9 Connect the drive cables on the right side of the optical drive cage. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive (if any) and set the jumpers as instructed by the...
... the top of the cage with the thumbscrew you removed previously. 9 Connect the drive cables on the right side of the optical drive cage. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive (if any) and set the jumpers as instructed by the...
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The empty carrier looks like this: 4 Align your new hard drive with the carrier so the end with the connectors is at the opposite end as the carrier's handle. 56 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Pull the handle of one of the carriers to remove it from the computer.
The empty carrier looks like this: 4 Align your new hard drive with the carrier so the end with the connectors is at the opposite end as the carrier's handle. 56 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Pull the handle of one of the carriers to remove it from the computer.
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... side panels by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 45 and "Removing the right side panel" on page 46. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the power supply.
... side panels by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 45 and "Removing the right side panel" on page 46. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the power supply.
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustrations below. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew on page 45. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on the expansion card cover. 60
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustrations below. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew on page 45. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on the expansion card cover. 60