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Replacing a hard drive kit
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace an
original drive with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1
Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the
Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see
“Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using
recovery discs” on page 93
2
Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in
your online User Guide.
3
Follow the guidelines under
“Preventing static electricity
.
4
Turn off your notebook.
5
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable.
6
Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
notebook and remove any Express and memory cards.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to
replace a hard drive kit.
Hard drive bay
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