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... and drivers 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112...
... and drivers 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules 103 Replacing a hard drive kit 106 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 111 Safety guidelines 112...
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...97. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you...possible. To recover software and drivers that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 89. CHAPTER 7: ...
...97. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you...possible. To recover software and drivers that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 89. CHAPTER 7: ...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing a hard drive kit 101
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing a hard drive kit 101
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... case. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ready to use...
... case. Before installing or replacing components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook are ready to use...
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Thumb notch 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Clip Clip 104 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the cover opposite the thumb notch.
Thumb notch 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot be removed). Clip Clip 104 Be careful not to lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw 7 Use the thumb notch to break off the tabs located on the clip at each end of the cover opposite the thumb notch.
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...Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express and memory cards. 106 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. For ...more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace a hard drive kit. If you would like more information,...
...Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express and memory cards. 106 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. For ...more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace a hard drive kit. If you would like more information,...
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 10 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 11 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 12. 108
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 10 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 11 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 16. -ORIf you need to move the hard drive bracket from your old hard drive to your new hard drive, go to step 12. 108
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to step 21 to install Windows. -...
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 15 Replace the screws that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to step 21 to install Windows. -...
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..., 22 wireless Ethernet 44 wireless network 6, 27 turning on Bluetooth 27 notebook 19 wireless Ethernet 26 wireless network 6, 26, 44 TV out (HDMI) jack 9, 62 U upgrading 101 USB connecting device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting...
..., 22 wireless Ethernet 44 wireless network 6, 27 turning on Bluetooth 27 notebook 19 wireless Ethernet 26 wireless network 6, 26, 44 TV out (HDMI) jack 9, 62 U upgrading 101 USB connecting device 61 port 60 USB port 7, 8 user password 80 adjusting modem 128 controls 42 muting 28, 38, 42 system keys 28 troubleshooting...