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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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... most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer are ready to use...
... most electronics stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer are ready to use...
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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. Tabs 36
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the computer so ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the computer so ...
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... is the sound of the color panel 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 place. 40 You should press the two points against the computer until you...
... is the sound of the color panel 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 place. 40 You should press the two points against the computer until you...
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... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from...
... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 41 Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from...
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... its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
... its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Remove the two drive retention screws. Drive retention screws 7 Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. 8 Slide the new drive ...
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Remove the two drive retention screws. Drive retention screws 7 Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. 8 Slide the new drive ...
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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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... to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the...
... to be removed.) 5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer. 6 If you removed previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive. 48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the expansion card. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the ...
Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the expansion card. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the ...
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... all memory modules by following the directions 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 your computer. 54 The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS...
... all memory modules by following the directions 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 your computer. 54 The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS...
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...recovery discs" on page 97. You can perform a partial recovery by returning your system to follow that software's installation instructions. 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 be to ...see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory. If...
...recovery discs" on page 97. You can perform a partial recovery by returning your system to follow that software's installation instructions. 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 be to ...see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory. If...