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... Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up...
... Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 46 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57 Setting up...
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...are starting your computer for its own cooling fan. If your computer does not turn off your computer first. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 You may have a 56K modem that came with a standard telephone line to connect to the ... and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on the front of your computer. Both the system fan and processor fan can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan...
...are starting your computer for its own cooling fan. If your computer does not turn off your computer first. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 You may have a 56K modem that came with a standard telephone line to connect to the ... and time zone and to create your first user account. 4 Attach and turn on the front of your computer. Both the system fan and processor fan can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • 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 battery • Replacing the system board 33
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • 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 battery • Replacing the system board 33
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.... 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on page 93. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on... are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 For more stability, place your system" on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink.
.... 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on page 93. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on... are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 For more stability, place your system" on its side. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink.
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...four 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 assembly...to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of the heat sink (the side with the flat surface of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to their locked position. 50...
...four 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 assembly...to the system board, then remove the assembly and place it on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of the heat sink (the side with the flat surface of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to their locked position. 50...
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... grease, then 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 the system... card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. www.gateway.com 8 If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on the heat sink that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation...
... grease, then 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 the system... card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. www.gateway.com 8 If this is a new heat sink, remove the strip on the heat sink that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation...
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...gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. 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 49, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by ...
...gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. 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 49, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by ...
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... you 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 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left...
... you 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 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left...