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... want , then click Save changes. 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create...
... want , then click Save changes. 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create...
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... Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up...
... Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53 Setting up...
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... the power button to "wake" it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can run programs and search for its own cooling fan. www.gateway.com Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and monitor cables to your computer according to the... setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the front of your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 5 To open your computer's menus, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in Sleep mode, the power...
... the power button to "wake" it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can run programs and search for its own cooling fan. www.gateway.com Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, keyboard, and monitor cables to your computer according to the... setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the front of your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 5 To open your computer's menus, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in Sleep mode, the power...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing 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 heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing 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 heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
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For more stability, place your system" on page 91. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 34. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. ... side panel" on page 31. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
For more stability, place your system" on page 91. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 34. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. ... side panel" on page 31. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer.
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...4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on a stable surface with the flat surface of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the ...screws cannot be completely removed.) Screws (only one shown) 5 Push the processor release lever down, lift it completely up, then lift the processor retention bracket. 6 Remove the processor from the system board. 7 Install the new processor onto the system board. Make sure that secure the heat sink and fan ...
...4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on a stable surface with the flat surface of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the ...screws cannot be completely removed.) Screws (only one shown) 5 Push the processor release lever down, lift it completely up, then lift the processor retention bracket. 6 Remove the processor from the system board. 7 Install the new processor onto the system board. Make sure that secure the heat sink and fan ...
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... card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 34. www.gateway.com 8 If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on page 31. 2 If you install the new card.) 3 Open the card retention lever. 47... a heat sink, re-apply a small bead of thermal grease (about the size of a pea) to the surface that contacts the processor. 9 Place the heat sink and fan assembly on the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 10 Connect the heat sink fan cable to reconnect the...
... card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 34. www.gateway.com 8 If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on page 31. 2 If you install the new card.) 3 Open the card retention lever. 47... a heat sink, re-apply a small bead of thermal grease (about the size of a pea) to the surface that contacts the processor. 9 Place the heat sink and fan assembly on the processor, then tighten the screws that secure it to the system board. 10 Connect the heat sink fan cable to reconnect the...
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 45, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in the same...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 45, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in the same...