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... 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 side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case...
... 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 side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case...
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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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... discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use them. To prevent risk of the power supply. Do not lay components on...
... discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to use them. To prevent risk of the power supply. Do not lay components on...
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Tabs 36 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.
Tabs 36 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.
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... the back edge of the internal cables are arranged inside the front bezel's lower vent opening, then slide the lever to the left. 38 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the side panel, then reconnect the cables and power...
... the back edge of the internal cables are arranged inside the front bezel's lower vent opening, then slide the lever to the left. 38 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the side panel, then reconnect the cables and power...
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... place. You should press the two points against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into the slots on the front bezel. 5 Press firmly on the lower left and...
... place. You should press the two points against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into the slots on the front bezel. 5 Press firmly on the lower left and...
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... a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it. - To avoid scratching the...
... a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of memory module for your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module and remove it. - To avoid scratching the...
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... and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer.
... and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer.
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... the front bezel" on page 37. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 44 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Remove the two drive retention screws.
... the front bezel" on page 37. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 44 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Remove the two drive retention screws.
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Unplug the cable from the back of the card reader, then slide the card reader toward the front of your computer. 6 Slide the ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Unplug the cable from the back of the card reader, then slide the card reader toward the front of your computer. 6 Slide the ...
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... drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be the same. -
... drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 7 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be the same. -
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 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 ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 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 ...
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..., remove the old card. If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly...
..., remove the old card. If you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your notes from Step 2. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly...
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... cables after you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into...
... cables after you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on your computer. 13 While your computer starts, press and hold the F1 key. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the battery type and model number are etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into...
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...state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may ... your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions, see that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software...
...state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may ... your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions, see that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software...