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Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the...
Contents Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the...
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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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... page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the...
... page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To avoid scratching the case, place it . - www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the...
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... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the..." on page 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
... (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the..." on page 37. 7 Return your computer to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
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...on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. ...(You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (...
...on page 35. 2 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 51. 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in Step 3. 15 Save all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. ...(You will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in "Installing memory" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (...